Tri Five Project

[55chevyman]

well im not sure if im the youngest kid on the site but im 14 and have always been a car freak. when i was born my grandpa gave me a 55 chevy he restored though now its time for my dad and me to do it my way.
My plans for the car are a 355, 5 or 6 speed, all new poly front bushing, coilovers, 2 inch dropped spindals, disc brakes, change the back suspension (not sure what yet) 17x8 in front and 17x8, 17x9 1/2 or 17x10 in the rear.

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[XcYZ]

Wow, you are young, but that's very cool.

Great looking radiator and core support, slick setup. :thumbsup:

[ProdigyCustoms]

Cool project. I love those cars. We just today installed one of those PRC core supports in a 57 Chevy Project we are finishing, it was a awesome piece. We have done a few of these in the last couple years, so if you need any help, feel free to look me up.

[novanutcase]

Gotta tell you Lil' Brother, your Gramps is a saint for giving you that car! I wish my Grampa left me something HALF that nice!!! Welcome and glad to have you aboard! We're here to help!!

John

[ProTouring442]

Welcome! You're about the same age as I was when I forst started workin' on cars... Looks like a cool ride!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[Diognes56]

Ok well I HATE YOU!!!! But in a good way ;) :cool: .

Looks like a great '55 :) . Welcome.

David

[jy211]

glad to see more tri years...:D

[55chevyman]

Cool project. I love those cars. We just today installed one of those PRC core supports in a 57 Chevy Project we are finishing, it was a awesome piece. We have done a few of these in the last couple years, so if you need any help, feel free to look me up.
Thanks yea i was really happy with the setup and it plain out looks awesome.

[55chevyman]

jy211 i have talked to you a little on protouring.com, did you ever relocate your back springs?

[tyoneal]

Your car looks so darn good as it sits, I'd be real tempted to drive it for a while before doing anything to it.

Neat car.

Ty

[ProdigyCustoms]

jy211 i have talked to you a little on protouring.com, did you ever relocate your back springs?

We moved the spring pockets in on the 57 were doing so it can run a 315 tire. Put the pockets right in the frame, worked slick, It was a easy job.

[55chevyman]

to fit a 315 you have to mini tub it right?
i was thinking about doing a leaf spring relocation kit but im not sure if i really want to cut my frame to do it. plus we dont own a welder and i took a welding class this summer with the 4-h and i did ok for my first time. my dad is a diesel mechanic and can weld though he hasnt done it in a few years, so i havent decided yet. though last nite i was thinking about maybe just going with some 16x8 on 235/50 front and 255/50 in the back. so i need to decide

[awr68]

Cool car!! My dad had a few while I was growing up!

I believe you can run a 285 tire with no mods...Frank would know...

[55chevyman]

what is the biggest wheel and tire combo you can run with stock back suspension frank?
and what is the biggest combo you can run with the spring pockets

[55chevyman]

update
well i dont have any new pics but right now the car is at elmer james bodyshop getting floors, left door skin, rockers, framehorns, mid section of firewall, and toe boards.Here are some pics of it loaded on our rollback with
14in. steel wheels with dog dish hub caps.

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77 firebird: 455, turbo 400, torque thrust d's, bfg's, flowmasters
asking $11,000
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