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Member ID: switz55

Location: Vicksburg, MS

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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Performance Parts

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • Custom Lighting 
  • Hankook Tires 
  • Cragar Wheels 

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Last updated: Jan 18, 2006

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Ken’s Chevrolet Bel Air

  • Currently 3.3 /5 Stars.
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Love My God, My Family, My Country and My Chevy's

The engine is a 57 283. I am installing larger valves, port match with minor bowl work,Edelbrock C4B with Holly 600 carb, 204/209 duration @.050 and 443/454 lift cam, .020 over flat top pistons, Mallory ignition and aluminum water pump. I will be keeping the stock 3.55 rear gears for now.
The trans. will be replaced with a TH700R4. Front suspension will be upgraded with power disc brakes and rack and pinion steering.
The interior will be fitted with Gray leather seats (front and rear) from a 96 Park Avanue. New carpet and door panels. Console (modified) form a 75 Z28 and under dash A/C.
LED park/tail lights as well as brake and backup lights.
I haven't decided on the sound system yet.
I will post pictures of my progress as time goes on.

switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirThis is my first Tri-5 in process of Full frame off Restification.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirRight side has minor scratch down low
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirInterior looks pretty good but will have seats from a 96 Park Avenue. The only rust through on the whole car is in the right front inner rocker. Have new one comming.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirThese seats are in great condition but the new ones are greater.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirVery little rust. Just a few spots of surface rust.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirBumpers in near show condition. Stainless has only a few small dents. All pot metal is pitted but will be replaced.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirReady---Set---GO
Starting from here.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Front cap removed. Looks pretty good here.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirPulled the 283 and have started rebuild.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirChecking for rust and body damage. Some of both here.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirThis is into the metal so it must go.

switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirMy Favorite Movie Star.

switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirMy second Hobby.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirOur Armed Forces at work. US Marines, 1st to fight.
switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel AirAll give SOME. Some give ALL. Pray for their safe return.

switz55's 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air I will start this project at some point. Hopefully the next 2 years. My parents had a 48 like this when I was a youngster.

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michaelnsusan  

Posted by: michaelnsusan

01/01/2007 09:24AM

Good luck on your project, I hope it turns out just as you imagine. Put detail into it and dont hurry on anything plus post more pictures. Check mine out it took 4 years..

shadOfax  

Posted by: shadOfax

09/13/2005 08:55PM

my uncle has a 55' ble-air also but its all orange...i don't know why i don't have a picture of it somewhere to put it up..take a look though at my page and see some other cool rides

papachino  

Posted by: papachino

07/24/2005 11:33AM

yeah i was thinking in 38 more years, my cay might get the same look from people as yours does. Because there will be few of them around. My Grandpa gave me this car, and I used to ride in it when I was a infant. Just like a classic, I still have some minor restoring that I need to do

papachino  

Posted by: papachino

04/26/2005 01:24PM

nice Bel-air, keep taking care of it!!

pontiactafreak  

Posted by: pontiactafreak

04/26/2005 11:24AM

Sweet Bel Air. Looks like its in real good shape. Keep up the good work.

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Member ID: switz55

Location: Vicksburg, MS