Bad Dude 55 Post

[bentfab]

Got a some what new project in the works. I've had it for a bit waiting on parts and stuff. It's a 1955 Chevy post. We already got the chassis from the Roadster Shop (Bad Dude!) Plans are for a Q.M.P. Racing Engines 1000HP plus Kenne Belle billet blown LS backed by a 4L80E 4 speed. So far I've smoothed the fire wall,mounted the Vintage air,mini tubed it and filled the old tire well and clearenced a few things on the interior of the floor. I guess the Roadster Shop hase'nt done to many parallel 4-links for the 55 and there's a few modes needed to the floor boards. No big deal that's what we do write. We also had to wait a bit on the spindal mount style bolt less Forglines before I ordered up the Bad Dude ZR-1 floater/Speedway housing and Wilwood equipped 14" 6 piston stoppers. Got it a roller last week and set up the panhard bar and had to make new sway bar end links to clear the end of the housing because the rear end was just a tad to short. The interior will end up with four buckets and a center console from front to back.

I'll try and keep up with more pics as progress moves forward. Enjoy!

Mark

[Rick Giles]

That is going to be one BAD DUDE! Thanks for sharing!

[Rybar]

Sweet project, I love Tri-Fives especially one of this caliber. :thumbsup:

[andreb]

This is going to be a great build to watch!

[jy211]

yay more shoebox's :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

awesome project mark, can't wait to see more. I had a 210 after high school and always wanted another.

[jr2226]

Awesome work. Went to your web site very nice work you have great talent. Can't wait to see this 55 take shape.

[GregWeld]

Love it Brent!


Perfect name BTW! 1000hp -- oh yeah, buddy!


Who's going to do the plumbing? :D

[ChuckDriver]

Gotta love a 55!

[coolwelder62]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Very cool :thumbsup: Just love me some Tri 5's :yes:

[bentfab]

Thanks for the props guys!





[QUOTE=GregWeld;442433]Love it Brent!

Who's Brent?

Perfect name BTW! 1000hp -- oh yeah, buddy!

Yeah, I was trying think of something and realized all the Bad Dude parts that are going in to it and blamo!

Who's going to do the plumbing?

I think I'm ganna let my 3 year old try this one out:willy:



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[Flash68]

Kick ass 55! :woot:

[GregWeld]

It's a Mark - and a Bent put together.... and a typist that's an idiot...


Don't ask me what I was doing -- I'm old!


:rofl:

[intocarss]

Nice :yes:

[OVRKILL]

Kenne Bell blown LS stuffed in a shoe box.....:hail:

Badass is more like it....btw, I'm Brent :lol:

[214Chevy]

I've got my popcorn and I'm ready for the show. :yes: :yes:

[xvette]

:thumbsup: Nice build

[WILWAXU]

Great looking project! Look forward to the updates.:thumbsup:

[Ricochet]

Looking good Mark! Nice seeing another Tri Five in the mix!

[andrew5]

oh yea!!killer ride.love the 55.i just bought a hardtop!

[bentfab]

Thanks again guys for all the excitment this brings. I like the fact that its a post too. Makes the 55 look a little meaner and tougher. Especially with all the Bad Dude parts it's going to have.:woot:


Mark

[syborg tt]

Thanks again guys for all the excitment this brings. I like the fact that its a post too. Makes the 55 look a little meaner and tougher. Especially with all the Bad Dude parts it's going to have.:woot:


Mark

Mark your right Post cars are the way to go. They are just a little different and that is what makes them so special.

ps That is why we did the 210 Post for my Dad

[bentfab]

WOW !!!

It's been a fast 2 1/2 years since the last post.... So we are back on this Bad Dude.

Here's a few pics. Not much but its a start... Instead of the Kenne bell we went with a 4.5L Whipple to make this beast even more bad dude. We moved the motor/trans back 4-1/2" to make more room up front for the condesorn radiator and inner cooler and drive assembly. Were going to be using a Wegner set up with a 10 rib belt behind the front drive assembly. Everything is looking very promising according to Casey Wegner which he says is the first of its kind for a 4.5L on an LS.

We cut out the dash and inner structure to make room for the intake (which comes off the back of the blower) and twin CTS-V throttle bodies which will mount on each side of the fire wall just behind the inner fender wells to a hidden cold air/filter set-up

[Rick Giles]

Wow she is looking good! Been waiting very patiently to see new results.:lol:

[syborg tt]

Welcome back Mark and it's nice to see the car is still alive and breathing.

[waynieZ]

Going to be a sweet ride Mark !

[WSSix]

Glad to see this one getting some attention again. Good luck with the build!

[jy211]

good to see more tri 5's getting love! :dance:

[bentfab]

Thanks guys for the welcome back.....
I'll try and keep pics coming as things progress. Pretty excited to get back on it too. The customer and I talked over a few things last week and am really EXCITED about the things we are going to do this build.

Mark

[Ricochet]

Glad to see you back on "Bad Dude" ! Going be a killer ride!

[GregWeld]

Make it a tilt up body so you can get to the plugs?? LOL



Looks like a killer project.

[bentfab]

Make it a tilt up body so you can get to the plugs?? LOL



Looks like a killer project.


Then it will be a boring funny car !!

Mark

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Mark, great work Sir :thumbsup:

[EdwardsSS]

This is going to be a very nice ride. I don't recognize the wheels...what brand are they?

[bentfab]

This is going to be a very nice ride. I don't recognize the wheels...what brand are they?

Forgeline center mounts

Mark

[jy211]

Glad to see more shoeboxes coming along! :hitaxeonthehead:

[EdwardsSS]

Forgeline center mounts

Mark

Thank you.

[214Chevy]

Any updates on this build? Was it ever finished?

[GregWeld]

Any updates on this build? Was it ever finished?

Good question!!! It's only been 5 years......