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Old 05-02-2017, 12:36 AM
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Love your car Todd!
Too bad there is no full service stations left. I used to love watching guys try to find where to put the gas in. I had a 56 that I fixed up and drove to school.
For those who don't know, you twist the little chrome piece above the tail light and the whole assembly tilts down.
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Old 05-02-2017, 02:31 AM
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Nice car! not ragging on yours but I couldn't get into the 56s...The 55s make great gassers and the 57s have better styling for a hot rod.
Appreciate your opinion Danial. But what about the 55 makes it a "great gasser" over the 6 or 7? I've seemed to have saw equal representation by all three.
And what styling does the 57 have that the other two don't that make it a better "hot rod"? This being our first trifive, we need to know these things if ever I was considering to build a gasser, or hot rod...
I/we personally like the new grill for 56, the flatter hood and the taillights are a work of art, in our opinion. The full length split body side moldings, where the top back half color runs through the front color has a nice eye appealing flow, gives it a look it's moving while it's standing still.
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Old 05-02-2017, 02:53 AM
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thanks everyone for the compliments. Sad but true, Nancy had as much to do with getting it as I did. MAYBE even a little more of her convincing me, than the other way around.



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Here's the wheels you need Todd. I prefer the 57 myself but would be happy with a 56 or 55, nice ride Todd.
Thanks Tim, but I'm looking for 15" wheels, with the "old school" attitude. Not much for the hoops that are popular today.

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VERY NICE!!! Whats wrong with the wheels and tires, look great to me--you just wanting a different look? You going to drive this around town or just to car shows? Regardless of what your plans are for it, enjoy it!
John, I don't much care for the "original" look. First thing I would do back in my youth, was remove the hubcaps and wheels, and take off to Hi-Rev Speed Shop, and get some aftermarket wheels and tires.
No car shows for us, just something for the little woman and me to enjoy going wherever to wherever. Feels good behind the wheel thinking about a much simpler time, much like some do on their Cub tractors.

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Sweet ride Zippy!!

I had a 55 and let it go when the kids were little and I knew I would not get it done forever. Hope to get another one someday.

I am glad you are looking for wheels that go with the car, the wheels today just make me ill looking at them.

I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it, you got a nice one!Randy
I hear that Randy, as I said earlier, I'm not one for the hoop style of today. Something in a chrome reverse, or Cragar SS...
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Not a chevy guy, but that's a beautiful car, Todd! I agree with the Cragar SS, American Racing TorqThrust would look great too. Have a blast with it!
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That looks gorgeous Todd. Now I gotta clean the slobber off of my keyboard.
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Wow It's a amazing car Todd! Personally I prefer the 56 Bel air over the 57, with a modern mechanic this beauty can go anywhere without letting you down and as a bonus "In Style"!

Some like them build like hotrod with mag wheels and special paint job but I prefer the classic style with modern mechanic for reliability. You and your spouse did a fantastic job restoring this car. Congratulation!
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Sweet Chebby Zippy.
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Appreciate your opinion Danial. But what about the 55 makes it a "great gasser" over the 6 or 7? I've seemed to have saw equal representation by all three.
And what styling does the 57 have that the other two don't that make it a better "hot rod"? This being our first trifive, we need to know these things if ever I was considering to build a gasser, or hot rod...
I/we personally like the new grill for 56, the flatter hood and the taillights are a work of art, in our opinion. The full length split body side moldings, where the top back half color runs through the front color has a nice eye appealing flow, gives it a look it's moving while it's standing still.
I just like the tailfins of a 57 and the way a 55 looks with the rear fenders cut out for bigger meat and the front end in the air minus the bumper.
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Gorgeous car, Todd.
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Looks like you let the mouse out of the bag.
It is a nice car, enjoy it.
My brother had a 55, never did finish it, sold it to my cousin, he also had 56, a black one no trim, all souped up for running at Englishtown, he used to leave at our house, I know it went fast, so I had to take it for a spin to see. hehehe
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