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CornHusker4Life
09-07-2014, 05:08 PM
Well just like the rest of you, I don't even have my 69 camaro build done and I have already found my next. It is a 1955 2 door Ultility Sedan. I think I am going for an old school hotrod look with this one.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/jmcalevy/1955CompleteChassis_zpsca67122b.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/jmcalevy/1955Completechassis_zps8efec3ec.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/jmcalevy/1955rearchassis_zpse21fee14.jpg
This Baby will be riding on a Art Morrison GT chassis equipped with all the good stuff(Ford 9", Strange shocks/springs, 4-link, Rack and Pinion, Wilwood brakes, Posi and 32-Spline axles

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/jmcalevy/1955Chevy427_zps6c1f03de.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/jmcalevy/1955Pheonix4l80_zps854da16f.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/jmcalevy/1955VintageAirFrontRunner_zpsb8f881e7.jpg
The powerplant is a Bill Mitchell 427 Small Block 520hp/495tq. The transmission is a Phoenix built 4L80E built to hanle 1000hp. The drive system is a polished Vintage Air unit. The headers and brake line are Art Morrison GT chassis set as well
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/jmcalevy/1955Chassisonbody_zps7d462d04.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/jmcalevy/1955BodyandChassis_zpsb0d3c0f6.jpg
Here you get an idea of the ride height. I have not decided on a color combo as of yet. It will need a small patch on the drivers side floor(small pin holes
Rick D
09-07-2014, 06:04 PM
Sweet ride Jarod!! Your crazy starting another one before your done with the first :D :relax:
WSSix
09-07-2014, 06:48 PM
Cool! Love the small block power, too.
waynieZ
09-07-2014, 07:12 PM
I grew up watching Tri Fives being built by all the older guys in my neighborhood so I love them. This should be a runner with that motor.
You have to post a video of the motor running when its ready.I have a Limited Edition Motown 454 SBC to go in my Camaro. I can't wait to hear yours run, because at the pace I'm moving I may not live long enough to hear mine !
Awesome project.
CornHusker4Life
09-08-2014, 02:54 PM
Sweet ride Jarod!! Your crazy starting another one before your done with the first :D :relax:

Thanks Rick! It was one of those deals I could not pass up. Now I have to sell my other 55 below.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/jmcalevy/1955sideview_zps5ede3c56.jpg
jy211
09-09-2014, 05:12 AM
glad to see more shoeboxes on here! :goggles:
Ricochet
09-09-2014, 07:25 AM
glad to see more shoeboxes on here! :goggles:

What he said ^^^^^ :thumbsup:
tubbed69
09-09-2014, 11:01 AM
Nice project Jarod,I really like your other 55 not to mention that nice Camaro that we have not seen any recent updates on:thumbsup:
CornHusker4Life
09-09-2014, 04:59 PM
I grew up watching Tri Fives being built by all the older guys in my neighborhood so I love them. This should be a runner with that motor.
You have to post a video of the motor running when its ready.I have a Limited Edition Motown 454 SBC to go in my Camaro. I can't wait to hear yours run, because at the pace I'm moving I may not live long enough to hear mine !
Awesome project.

Wayne, I will definitely post a video when we fire the motor

glad to see more shoeboxes on here! :goggles:

What he said ^^^^^ :thumbsup:

I agree we need more shoebox representation on here

Nice project Jarod,I really like your other 55 not to mention that nice Camaro that we have not seen any recent updates on:thumbsup:

Thanks Jeff! I will be posting updates on my camaro shortly. I will be happy if it is half as nice as yours.