Stielow 1955 Chevy

[Stielow]

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[Spiffav8]

Well that's different. Should be fun!!

[OLDFLM]

Full modern drivetrain swap like the Tahoe/Blazer?

[RDuke]

Looking forward to your build. I have a 56 hardtop Bel Air I'm in the middle of building at the moment. Some inspiration for you...

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[jmac]

Love all that patina on it!

Whatever you do with it, it'll be amazing and inspiring. I'm sure we'll be able to take away some things and incorporate them in to our own builds just like your previous cars.

Subscribed!

[sru1436]

Awesome, my father has a 55. They hold a special place in my heart. Best year of the shoeboxes. 🤘

[XLexusTech]

where do people find these perfect staring points.. This is going to be awesome to watch

[will69camaro]

Can’t wait to see the progress.

[Che70velle]

This will be epic. I’m looking forward to this one!

[Beechy]

FFS centralize that star on your garage wall first!
I'm losing sleep on something that can't be unseen!!

:cheers::flag2:

[OLDFLM]

CT5-V drivetrain and interior swap!

[Che70velle]

Whatever route you choose Mark, please don’t touch the body. Don’t even wash it. Chassis, LT5, 10 speed auto….whatever….just don’t touch the body. It’s purr fect.

[Ketzer]

Would you ever consider another AWD project....?



Jeff-

[Stielow]

Would you ever consider another AWD project....?



Jeff-


Maybe [emoji848]

There are a lot better parts now then there were in 1995…. Lol

Mark


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[Swain]

Miss that car.

I saw this car everyday for 15 years over here at budnik.

Glad something cools going to happen to it.




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[camcojb]

Gonna be cool! :thumbsup:

[Ns RS]

It’s big, white & faded? Reminds me of Lillard…

[jarhead]

What year and make are the bike's?

[thedugan]

I already feel bad for the people with their new sports cars when it goes screaming past them at track days.

Kinda looking forward to the videos when it happens...

[camcojb]

What year and make are the bike's?

Those are Charleys.

[T-Steve]

Wow, that patina could be one of the finest I've ever seen. It would almost be a crime to disturb it.

The interior is also quite "perfectly patina-ed". I will be watching!

[clill]

Those are Charleys.

Just to screw up this thread.

[214Chevy]

Super nice classic bikes. Charlie, you just have too much cool stuff. Wait...is there even such a thing as "too much?!"

[qship510]

Nice Ariel Square 4 Charlie

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thumbs up on your upcoming 55 build Mark. :cool:

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[Spiffav8]

Thumbs up on your upcoming 55 build Mark. :cool:

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That looks like my buddy Steve Darnell (Aka WelderUp) car. That thing is sick!

[Jimbo1367]

I agree. Totally sick

[BigBronco]

This thing is going to be so sick. Can't wait to see the progress.

[clill]

Somebody ask Stielow the name of the 55.............

[Ricochet]

Somebody ask Stielow the name of the 55.............

I'll bite!!

What's the name???

[NOVA]

Whatever route you choose Mark, please don’t touch the body. Don’t even wash it. Chassis, LT5, 10 speed auto….whatever….just don’t touch the body. It’s purr fect.

Wow, that patina could be one of the finest I've ever seen. It would almost be a crime to disturb it.

The interior is also quite "perfectly patina-ed". I will be watching!

I hope you leave the Patina

[Musclerodz]

Somebody ask Stielow the name of the 55.............

Is it Tetnis, or Sammy Hagar?:rofl:

[camcojb]

Somebody ask Stielow the name of the 55.............

well...? :popcorn2:

[Boris632]

This will be fun to watch

[Stielow]

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I’m back to working on this. Names are hard.

When I first got it, a name like Crunchy came to mind. I have never had a 55 Chevy so I’m still working on what it should be.

The only part I know for sure is I’m not going to paint it. It is going to get a Dakota Digital dash.

I’m leaning toward a Roadster Shop chassis, LT4 engine, 10 speed or a 6 speed and of course Vintage Air.

This does not need to be a track star it will be a lot like the Riv that Charlie Lillard has.

The wife like the trunk space for long tours.

I’ll work on some names and updates. We are rolling into Michigan winter so it is car building season.

Mark


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[camcojb]

Let me know... I like "scruffy" or "shaggy" :lol:

[raustinss]

Dime bag ! lol. 5 plus 5 is 10

[JB400]

Since you're not painting it, how about Pat? Short for patina. It's both male and female in origin. Patrick or Patricia.

[camcojb]

Since you're not painting it, how about Pat? Short for patina. It's both male and female in origin. Patrick or Patricia.

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[Stielow]

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Ok it is old and white. Betty White…

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[jarhead]

Hilarious, thanks for the chuckles :confused18:

[Vegas69]

Since you're not painting it, how about Pat? Short for patina. It's both male and female in origin. Patrick or Patricia.

Don’t quit your day job. Lol

[waynieZ]

[QUOTE=Stielow;715797]Ok it is old and white. Betty White…

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At least you know it will last!

[NOVA]

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The only part I know for sure is I’m not going to paint it.
Mark


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Awesome :thumbsup:

[sleepertime]

Jody,
I think you might be on to something with "scrappy"... :)

On a different note, Thanks from Texas on the real world connection and updates to the working class of the car world people...
I'm sure it's tough finding the time to keep updates going with work schedule and work requirements...

Dennis :trophy-1302:

[EVIL SS]

Blue Steel?

[Boris632]

I wouldn't name it

But maybe something with "Shoe or shoebox" in it
Blue Suede Shoe?

[OLDFLM]

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I’m leaning toward a Roadster Shop chassis, LT4 engine, 10 speed or a 6 speed and of course Vintage Air.



What about the new Z06 LT6 Mark? Can the intake rotate 180* to face forward? Does GM plan to release the LT6 as a crate to replace the LT5?

Please say yes and put one in the 55!

[Stielow]

Nope on me using the LT6 in the 55. A cruiser needs torque. The LT4 with a 10 speed will be perfect for this project.

A 8600 RPM DOHC will be good in a track car. Not a cruiser IMO.

Stielow


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[Ns RS]

With all due respect to today’s politically correct climate, just name it “cracker” with the “c” as in charley my nick name for him…

[kwhizz]

"Crusty"

[Dodge383fi]

Just plain:

“Ol 55”

No ‘d’

[65 Drop Top]

Maybe name it something along the lines of “Stielows Survivor 55” or just “Survivor 55”. Nothing too fancy, but gets the point across.

[srode1]

My vote (not that it would matter, i'm sure the path is set) would be the 1004 HP ZZ632/1000 for power plant and name it Drive55 (can't drive 55 spin off). At $38K it's a pretty steep price in terms of $/HP compared to the LT4, but Mark might be able swing a deal on it :)

[camcojb]

At $38K it's a pretty steep price in terms of $/HP compared to the LT4, but Mark might be able swing a deal on it :)

Would be a lot cheaper than the motors he's been using... :lol:

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[87SS]

Oh my God! I knew the 572.....now I have to remember 632!:D

[214Chevy]

I said it would be $30k...

[srode1]

Would be a lot cheaper than the motors he's been using... :lol:
until he starts adding power to it anyway :)

[Stielow]

My vote (not that it would matter, i'm sure the path is set) would be the 1004 HP ZZ632/1000 for power plant and name it Drive55 (can't drive 55 spin off). At $38K it's a pretty steep price in terms of $/HP compared to the LT4, but Mark might be able swing a deal on it :)


That engine is a thumper. A big cammed up BBC. I have been around a development vehicle and it sounds very angry.

If you like open piped Harley Davison motor cycles you will love this thing.

It is not my choice for a cruiser. If you want a pissed off pro street engine, go for it.

It is a race engine that will run on 93 octane fuel.

Mark


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[fleetus macmullitz]

That engine is a thumper. A big cammed up BBC. I have been around a development vehicle and it sounds very angry.

If you like open piped Harley Davison motor cycles you will love this thing.

It is not my choice for a cruiser. If you want a pissed off pro street engine, go for it.

It is a race engine that will run on 93 octane fuel.

Mark


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Mark,

Thanks for sharing first hand knowledge of the 632. :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

That engine is a thumper. A big cammed up BBC. I have been around a development vehicle and it sounds very angry.

If you like open piped Harley Davison motor cycles you will love this thing.

It is not my choice for a cruiser.

Mark


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[JB400]

Here's where he sneaks in a new ZO6 LT6 crate engine that's supposedly in development

[ScotI]

Here's where he sneaks in a new ZO6 LT6 crate engine that's supposedly in development

Mentioned . . ....

Nope on me using the LT6 in the 55. A cruiser needs torque. The LT4 with a 10 speed will be perfect for this project.

A 8600 RPM DOHC will be good in a track car. Not a cruiser IMO.

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[jimbo]

Any progress?

[F'in mine]

Thought I'd resurrect this one and aptly suggest a name for the build, "Cinco de Mayo" on this 5th day of the 5th month.

[glr0212]

sad to see no progress updates on this one.

[Dave Pratt]

Patience young grass hopper...

[Stielow]

sad to see no progress updates on this one.

I put a pause on this. I'll post the new project soon.

:thumbsup:

Mark

[dhutton]

I put a pause on this. I'll post the new project soon.

:thumbsup:

Mark

Is it for sale? :underchair:

J/K, sort of….

Don

[OLDFLM]

I put a pause on this. I'll post the new project soon.

:thumbsup:

Mark

Does that mean you've got that LT4/10-speed just laying around collecting dust? If so, I know the perfect cruiser candidate!

[fleetus macmullitz]

I put a pause on this. I'll post the new project soon.

:thumbsup:

Mark

Mark,

Nothing less than the new ZO6 motor in a ‘69 Camaro…right?

:thankyou:

[Stielow]

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It is time to dust off this thread. I’ve started gathering parts for “Betty White”. My wife Laura loves the name. Still sorting out the plan.


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[Juggernaut]

woohoo! Can't wait to see the progress!

[Cramer4918]

Another impressive Stielow Build underway! I can't wait to see this one take shape.

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It is time to dust off this thread. I’ve started gathering parts for “Betty White”. My wife Laura loves the name. Still sorting out the plan.


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Very cool!

I like the name! - My sister has a patina'd white '72 Suburban that goes by the same name.