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Chevrolet Bel Air Resto Mod on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:540 Color: Black/Silver /
  Black/Silver
Location:

Hudson, Florida, United States

Hudson, Florida, United States
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Transmission:Automatic
Engine:350
Body Type:2 Door Post Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
VIN: VC55A078176 Year: 1955
Exterior Color: Black/Silver
Make: Chevrolet
Interior Color: Black/Silver
Model: Bel Air/150/210
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Trim: Bel Air
Drive Type: two wheel drive
Mileage: 540
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

A meticulous rotisserie body off restoration was done on a 100% rust free frame and body. Every nut and bolt is new. Firewall is smoothed out and the wiper system was relocated under the dash. The front end consists of Heidts  2" dropped spindles, power rack and pinion steering, tubular upper and lower control arms, narrowed 1 1/2" to accommodate a bigger tire, Koni coil over's, custom sway bar with neoprine bushings. The rear end housing was narrowed so it could be mini tubbed. The rear springs are 2" lower than stock to match the front.  Aluminum adjustable shocks and sway bar.  Richmond gears that have a 3:42 gear ratio with a Auburn posi unit. Mosser 31 spline axles. Aluminum drive shaft. 12" Wilwood four wheel disc brakes with slotted and drilled rotors with red calipers. 

Engine is a custom built 355 Chevrolet which produces 435 HP and 460 ft lbs of torque. (Have dyno sheet and cam card) Polished Edelbrock aluminum heads, air gap intake. 850 cfm carb, roller cam and rockers with hydraulic lifters.  MSD Pro Billet distributor and ignition box. Billet Specialties serpintine tru-track pulley system. Carbon fiber valve covers and air cleaner cover. Jet coated Sanderson exhaust headers. Custom aluminum four core radiator and A/C Condenser. All fittings and hoses were custom made. Built up TH-350 Automatic transmission with a 3200 rpm stall speed converter. Painless wiring system. Vintage A/C and Heat. Ididit chrome tilt wheel column with high beam switch built in. Reproduction steering wheel which is 20% smaller than the original. Classic industries instruments with quartz clock. Billet Specialties dash inserts, door handles and window cranks and sill plates. All new tinted glass. Custom stereo system with six CD changer. Sub woofer. Two Rockford Fosgate power amps. All speakers are hidden.
The interior was kept to resemble the original look, Seat inserts are a special material that looks like carbon fiber. Same with the trunk. A very unique look.
Wheels are a 3 piece design that are manufactured by Forgiayo. Toyo Tires. Fronts are 19" 255 X 35 X 19. Rears are 20" 315 X 25 X 20. 
The car is a beautiful Black and silver base coat clear coat finish. Over 600 hours were spent preparing the body for paint. New show quality bumpers. All original stainless was refurbished. As you an see the theme of the car is black and silver throughout. 
Please feel free to call 727-868-1925 or email me with any questions.

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