NEW 55 Build

[xvette]

thought I post some pics of my new build , beeen working on it for a good 2 years now ,here some up dated pics:
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/newproject55001.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/55car012.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/55car006.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/55002.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/chasssis014.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/chasssis008.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/chasssis002.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/55chassis004.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build020.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/phonepics008.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build005-2.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build001-2.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/phonepics036.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/phonepics046.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build001.jpg

[xvette]

http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/xmass006.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build004.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build001.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build007.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build005-1.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build004-2.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Very Nice.:thumbsup: Look's like you have spent a ton of time fabricating.

[bonecrrusher]

Why such a huge driveshaft tunnel?

[214Chevy]

Why such a huge driveshaft tunnel?

I think it's to clear the top two rails of the tube chassis which I also assume is the center bracing. Look at the pics of the chassis with the engine and tranny mock up. And to the builder...that's just wrong bro to keep this from us for the past two years. LOL!!:D Nonetheless, the shoebox looks great. I love the bead rolling on the floor pans. Keep the pics coming!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Another '55 back on the road is a good thing...especially one built by you. :cool:

[jy211]

gotta love boxes! :thumbsup:

[xvette]

Why such a huge driveshaft tunnel?

The main frame runs through the middle of the car , which is tall for strenght , like a pro-mod ,

[xvette]

I think it's to clear the top two rails of the tube chassis which I also assume is the center bracing. Look at the pics of the chassis with the engine and tranny mock up. And to the builder...that's just wrong bro to keep this from us for the past two years. LOL!!:D Nonetheless, the shoebox looks great. I love the bead rolling on the floor pans. Keep the pics coming!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks , I am the builder , this is a home built car ,

[Boss 5.0]

I love the new B pillar. Very cool design. Great job on the entire car!

[65 Acadian]

Doing a great job Rich.

Rich's previous build a 55 Chev convertible was Goodguys Street Machine of the Year winner a couple of years ago. All built in his home shop.

Neil B

1965 Acadian
1966 Nova

[waynieZ]

Awesome fab work. :thumbsup:

[xvette]

some more pics of the fire wall
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/563657.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/563667.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/563668.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/563669.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/55056.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/55057.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/phonepics051-1.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/rearend002-1.jpg

[Rybar]

Man this thing is cool, I love shoe boxes especially customs like this.

[xvette]

I put a hard top belt line drop into a sedan car also curved the B piller post , and did a rake in the roof to a ht windsheild in a sedan car :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Looks great.

[DENTGUY]

Well - I'm in love again!

Really cool build. We knocked around doing a similar "pillar" mod. I must say I'm liking how that's turning out!

[Ricochet]

Looking forward to see this one come about. As mentioned...The B pillar treatment is awesome looking. Keep up the great work!

[xtreme]

looks awesome man keep it up!

[214Chevy]

Rich's previous build a 55 Chev convertible was Goodguys Street Machine of the Year winner a couple of years ago. All built in his home shop.

Anyone have pics of the other SMOTY 55 convertible? I would love to see it if it's anything close to what this sweet baby is turning out to be.

[Hotrod1]

Do u have any more build pics of the firewall? Love to see how you did it and what tools.

[xvette]

Anyone have pics of the other SMOTY 55 convertible? I would love to see it if it's anything close to what this sweet baby is turning out to be.

you can go to my www.picturetrail.com/55xvette there will be pics of the car there

[214Chevy]

you can go to my www.picturetrial.com/55xvette there will be pics of the car there

Guys, use the link in his signature if y'all would like to see it. The link he typed has a typo. No big deal just making sure others see it. LOL!! "trail" not "trial." LOL!!

[wrp]

I love this build. Did I miss the motor you are putting in it? I noticed it was an LS

[65 Acadian]

214 Chevelle

Check the link in the first post.

[xvette]

Thank for all the comments on the build ,I will try and get some more pics and info on the build :thumbsup:

[Garage Dog 65]

Welcome back Rich !

:lateral:

Glad to see ya building another tube chassis ride man ! You will have built 2 before I even get one finished.

Looking forward to watching your build progress sir !!

Jim

[xvette]

got a good day in and pull the body off ,first time since the the start of the build , more pics tomorrow of the chasssis with the body off :woot:
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build011-2.jpg

[NAPA 68]

You sir..........................have skilz!

Wow!

[xvette]

heres some more pics of the chassis and the body off, now need to finish the shock mounts and rear 4 link ect
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build025.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build024-1.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build031.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build029.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build027.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build040.jpg

[wellis77]

Beautiful work on the chassis! This is a great build.

[xvette]

some new pics of the build
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build092_zps69a554c1.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build084_zps5bc2e2a1.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build083_zpsec9511d3.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build082_zps3f61e2ac.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build080_zps7cfa5744.jpg

[xvette]

http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build077_zpsa7011921.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build075_zps81074b40.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build070_zpsf8b67728.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build069_zpsa1fa6c40.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build064_zps13a8bdd9.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build060_zpsd4f52fde.jpg
http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/xvette/new55build057_zps6b1da7c3.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Wow!!!! Just went thur the build thread again.Amazing fab work on the chassis and floor pans.:thumbsup:

[E.rodz]

nice job on the metal work. I was checking out your work on garage journal and was going to hit you up to post it over here and it turns out you already did nice to see some great home built cars!:thumbsup:

[417 Motorsports]

Killer build!!!! I want a 55 so bad! Love the work, keep it up!!!

Blake

[ChuckDriver]

Looks killer!

[krptonite]

its about time you put the pics up rich!! looks real good so far, will have to drop by soon,:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

That frame is fantabulous!! :yes: Keep us posted. :thumbsup:

[3Deuce]

I'm regretting not going with round tube for my chassis. Beyond that, seeing people build cars at this level in their garage is incredibly encouraging. Yet depressing to see how far off the mark you are comparably! :D LOL! Beautiful work.

[ccracin]

Great build! I love seeing more garage built projects! I have considered a round tube chassis for some projects I have in my head. What is your plan for torsional stiffness? That has been my main concern when planning one in my head. I love the look in the form yours is, but when you add all the stiffening plates between the bars as I have pictured, they loose some luster. I would really appreciate your thoughts. Keep up the good work! :thumbsup:

[xvette]

its about time you put the pics up rich!! looks real good so far, will have to drop by soon,:thumbsup:

thanks Mike stop by anytime :cheers:

[bigblock55]

I know this is several years old but anymore updates available?? SICK BUILD!!:king: