Hello from WV

Discussion in '1955-1959' started by JIMnWV, Jul 6, 2010.

  1. JIMnWV

    JIMnWV Member

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    Hello, Been out in the Shadows for a Spell and Figured I should Stop in and Say Hi. I have a 1955 Chevy with the big back glass I've been Working on Slowly in My spare time. Don't have many modern things to Aid in My moving the Heavier things around but I have Managed to get it to a bare Rolling frame. The truck came from S. Carolina and has a pretty solid body, with about all the original things it had from the factory, including the AM Radio, and all the chrome knobs on the dash. It is set up for a v-8 so I'm going to install a 74 350 which will Look pretty much stock except for twin carters on a eldelbrock intake, and the trans will be a muncey 4-speed.My Wife and I are the Founders/Presidents of Vintage Pride Antique Tractor & Engine Show, so I have a lot of Respect for Originality, Therefore I will keep it mostly Original, I will maybe add Power brakes for more ease of operation for My Wife.I'll try to add a couple pics, and Keep Everything updated as time goes on.

    Jim
     

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  2. Bobby 57

    Bobby 57 Member

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    nice pics.can't wait to see more.like the bed picker,nothing like back yard engineering to get the job done.have fun with your project.
    Bobby
     
  3. vwnate1

    vwnate1 Member

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    Welcome jim !

    That looks like a nice truck allready .

    I used to have a '55 Wrecker for my shop , I miss it terribly .

    Keep us posted .
     

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