Some people ask..........what ya up to these days?

[napa68]

I had a perfectly good driver hot rod..................right? What does one do? Take it apart!

Here is my latest endeavor, revisiting my 59 Bel Air.


I will keep the original paint, and the overall look of the car won't change much. I'll even see how much of the original interior I elect to maintain. That's where it stops. My goal is to improve the car in these areas.

-Handling. A nice stiff chassis to take the squeaks and rattles out of the car and maintain a great ride quality. Not that I plan to autocross this, there is definitely room for improvement. I am thinking a 12" wide rear tire which may require mini tubs. 10" wide rubber in the front.

-Braking. It stops well now, it can be better. An engineered chassis and brake system will improve overall braking and thus predictability. I'll be limited in brakes as I am going to maintain a 15" wheel so I have no issue with the hardcore 1964 and earlier events. (I'll just keep the hood closed)

-Comfort. Vintage Air HVAC as well as revisiting the seats. I am wanting to keep the bench seats and the overall feel of the interior. Modern foam in the seat so as I feel a bit more "planted" while in it. I suppose there may be some mods to the seat frame so I can get some lumbar support and perhaps a bit better ergonomics. We will see there. LOTS of sound deadener!

-Power. LS3 / 480hp with 4L70E Connect and Cruise

-Theme. The theme wont necessarily change much. I want a car that looks like it got parked in the mid 60's, and then recommissioned recently. My original vision was a car that could have been parked around Gasoline Alley in mid May of 63-65.


On the docket........................

1. Roadster Shop chassis
2. GM Connect & Cruise power
3. Refinish the underside and engine compartment to the standards of a modern build. I am drawn to an OE feel and sensibility.

Before disassembly...........

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[napa68]

What a treat to have floors like this! Almost a shame to cut them.

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This whole car comes apart with hand tools. Untouched from 59

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[napa68]

Original warranty book....................
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The paperwork for the underdash A/C unit purchased from Montgomery Ward in 1963..........
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I am going to use the original shell of the A/C unit and use it as a plenum for the Vintage Air unit that will be installed.

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Spare oil change door tag...............

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[napa68]

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This thing is a pleasure to work on!
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[napa68]

I'm giddy and impressed!

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My LS3 480
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Dakota Digital gauge set

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[napa68]

And now the fab work begins..............

The new hat channels for the additional body mounts and the floorpan mods to fit the new chassis.

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_20180127_131838205_zpshkbgw1kl.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_20180127_131838205_zpshkbgw1kl.jpg.html)

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The chassis fits like a glove! Plenty of room for rubber and what looks to be a killer ride height.

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpspjho0wvk.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpspjho0wvk.jpg.html)

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So.................that's where all of my lunch money is going!

[67 Nova Boy]

Looks great work! Very nice to see rust free metal for a change...

Look forward to see it every step of the way.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[SS427]

Love it! Great craftsmanship.

[396L78canuck]

That is one rust free 59..............love those bat wing 59.Trunk lid are very tough to find.Bob

[KM265S]

Sounds like a case of Kwhizz-itus to me. Very nice.

[Xplantdad]

Cool stuff Tim!:cool2:

[RPOLS3]

Awesome

[m22mike]

Niiiice...:biggthumpup:

Mike

[JKZ27]

Nice build! The fab on that chassis is awesome. You may autocross it once to shock some people.

[napa68]

Nice build! The fab on that chassis is awesome. You may autocross it once to shock some people.

Like taking a hippo barrel racing!

[napa68]

The second floor pan fabbed up...........

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_20180130_160919277_zpsfr7awft8.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_20180130_160919277_zpsfr7awft8.jpg.html)

Mocked up the engine and trans..............

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first cut on the trans tunnel................

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These headers are just to die for IMO! The steering shaft will take a bit of creativity!

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[L78M22Rag]

Man, that car brings back memories! My folks had a ‘59 Belair 4-door that same color when I was growing up. I remember hanging out the windows from the back seat.

Great project. Thanks for posting!

[kwhizz]

I see you found Tracy's purse.............Congrats !!!!!!!!!!

[Crush]

Looks like a really cool project Tim! I admire your ambition. Subscribing.

[napa68]

The trans tunnel is done along with the driveshaft tunnel to make room for a 4" driveshaft.

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[napa68]

Getting to the point to build the exhaust and mock up the brakes so I can order the wheels.....

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[TimG]

Cool car, Tim. It was sold right down the road from me and lived in Austin. I spoke with a good friend in Milwaukee today and it sounds like you've had plenty of time this winter to work on a project if your garage is heated.

[napa68]

You are correct.................9 days of snow.

The shop is heated, the fridge is cold!

[napa68]

Moving along.............................

Measured up for wheels

Front 18x8
Rear 18x10

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/28575800_418995205219316_6616825205009296473_n_zps eampgrqn.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/28575800_418995205219316_6616825205009296473_n_zps eampgrqn.jpg.html)

Wheel of choice.........................

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/KB18%20x%209_zpsnotcy5rb.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/KB18%20x%209_zpsnotcy5rb.jpg.html)

And now building the exhaust. I wanted the tail pipes to go over the axle. It's going to be tight, but it will fit and work.....

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/005_zpsgqwixfgb.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/005_zpsgqwixfgb.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/004_zps9tnru7t1.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/004_zps9tnru7t1.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/013_zpsgjambvvv.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/013_zpsgjambvvv.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zpspmzlkwh0.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zpspmzlkwh0.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/007_zpsv8gepjzm.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/007_zpsv8gepjzm.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/009_zpseyqpg2hz.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/009_zpseyqpg2hz.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpsmglnjrsj.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpsmglnjrsj.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/012_zpsquedfj9c.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/012_zpsquedfj9c.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/006_zps2vpbmh2t.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/006_zps2vpbmh2t.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpsvmbtlgj9.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpsvmbtlgj9.jpg.html)

I will be able to fit the tail pipes between the frame rails and the fuel tank to hide them the way I wanted to.
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/008_zpspsqgpx38.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/008_zpspsqgpx38.jpg.html)

[x77-69z28]

That is bad ass!!!!! And I can't finish a stock 70 Z28 resto!
Buddy

[napa68]

That is bad ass!!!!! And I can't finish a stock 70 Z28 resto!
Buddy

It helps when you have a buddy......................who has a fabrication business......................who likes you.........................and is fair with you........................that is very efficient.

[markinnaples]

Wow, some beautiful work there, and a really cool car. Can't wait to see more.

[napa68]

Tailpipes.......................just about finished.

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/015_zpsshc3bt5k.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/015_zpsshc3bt5k.jpg.html)

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/007_zpsyrxqfaff.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/007_zpsyrxqfaff.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/014_zpsisvw2fll.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/014_zpsisvw2fll.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/013_zpsorkh86d8.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/013_zpsorkh86d8.jpg.html)

[Xplantdad]

Beautiful!!

[yellow wagon]

Why is the exhaust rigid welded to the frame? Me thinks that is going to crack the hanger welds after some driving

[olredalert]

----Look up front just after the headers and you will see why he can do this.......Bill S

[napa68]

Got my Wegner Motorsports accessory drive installed. All I can say is WOW!

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zpsbymeszh9.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zpsbymeszh9.jpg.html)

Steering is mocked up..........

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/004_zpsinwueeiu.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/004_zpsinwueeiu.jpg.html)

I'll take the opportunity to give a shout out to Ididit. I purchased one of their columns about 7 years ago. The top of the column had become sloppy. When calling them for parts, they asked for the serial number and told me where to find it.
Without asking for dates, proof of purchase.....................asked nothing...........They offered to repair the column, free of charge. All I had to do was ship it to them. What a pleasant surprise.

Tore apart the headlight buckets for blasting and power coat
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpsibatxvzo.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpsibatxvzo.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpsoc4fyktl.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpsoc4fyktl.jpg.html)

[Kurt S]

----Look up front just after the headers and you will see why he can do this.......Bill S
All newer cars have that isolator joint on them and they still hang/dampen the rest of the exhaust.
I'd think you'd hear the exhaust vibrations resonating in the pipes and through the frame. Dunno.

[earntaz]

All newer cars have that isolator joint on them and they still hang/dampen the rest of the exhaust.
I'd think you'd hear the exhaust vibrations resonating in the pipes and through the frame. Dunno.

True ...

[yellow wagon]

If the only flex point is at that front section and everything else is rigid mounted to the frame I think its still going to break/shear one of the mounts off near the tailpipe. These are long cars and since he's running the pipes all the way out the back, you'd want to dampen the pipes along the way with rubber or even better, urethane. Will create less vibration throughout the cabin as well as allow the tail sections the ability to move around a little as the car is running. Just my 2 cents ...

[Kurt S]

I'll add that I worked enough with vehicle NVH issues that I am sensitive to noise transmission paths. Putting rubber dampeners in the joints (sandwich style) so it's not steel-on-steel would help.

[napa68]

If the only flex point is at that front section and everything else is rigid mounted to the frame I think its still going to break/shear one of the mounts off near the tailpipe. These are long cars and since he's running the pipes all the way out the back, you'd want to dampen the pipes along the way with rubber or even better, urethane. Will create less vibration throughout the cabin as well as allow the tail sections the ability to move around a little as the car is running. Just my 2 cents ...

The rest of the mounts have urethane mounts at each point.

[napa68]

Time to catch up..............

The intake tube is finished and getting the wiring, TCM, and ECM placed........

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_20180326_120851247_zpsgwx59vsx.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_20180326_120851247_zpsgwx59vsx.jpg.html)


http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpsdjfvddqg.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpsdjfvddqg.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zps9jg9otki.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zps9jg9otki.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpsa55irint.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpsa55irint.jpg.html)

[napa68]

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_20180414_092134658_zpsvzqa2vat.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_20180414_092134658_zpsvzqa2vat.jpg.html)

Firewall smoothed and prepped.............

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpstv45gdka.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zpstv45gdka.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpshc0ehmwj.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpshc0ehmwj.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zpsmeellmhu.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zpsmeellmhu.jpg.html)

Bottom is coated with bed liner............

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_0998_zpsqez3cnyx.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_0998_zpsqez3cnyx.jpg.html)

Firewall painted................(with correct overspray below seam)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_0888_zpshb2xssoz.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/IMG_0888_zpshb2xssoz.jpg.html)

[napa68]

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/007_zpse9wmlrn5.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/007_zpse9wmlrn5.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/005_zpsckeurpu7.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/005_zpsckeurpu7.jpg.html)

Some detail pics before it get covered up............

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/004_zpscw0fs0c7.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/004_zpsthe cw0fs0c7.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/009_zpsogepgvly.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/009_zpsogepgvly.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/010_zpsy0hcx6xa.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/010_zpsy0hcx6xa.jpg.html)


http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/012_zpsgui6fkua.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/012_zpsgui6fkua.jpg.html)


How do you like trans mount? Great for isolating vibrations!

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/011_zpsitcse6be.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/011_zpsitcse6be.jpg.html)

[napa68]

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpsjlzuuxgp.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/002_zpsjlzuuxgp.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zpssxpggxxo.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/003_zpssxpggxxo.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zps7mwsj5bo.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/001_zps7mwsj5bo.jpg.html)

[napa68]

PSC steering resevoir for the steering / brakes
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/020_zps1f3srv6n.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/020_zps1f3srv6n.jpg.html)

Getting the brake lines finalized............
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/021_zps3f5vxc8m.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/021_zps3f5vxc8m.jpg.html)

Exhaust final install............
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/022_zps5q4acdkk.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/022_zps5q4acdkk.jpg.html)

Estopp install...............
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/023_zpsaas0k05w.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/023_zpsaas0k05w.jpg.html)
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/024_zps5o4losnb.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/024_zps5o4losnb.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/025_zpsflero2fj.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/025_zpsflero2fj.jpg.html)

Dynamat installed along with Vintage Air...........
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Ready for the front clip!
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[napa68]

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[napa68]

Closer..............................

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Wired up.........waiting for some small parts to come in. Then, add the rest of the fluids and twist the tail.

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I'm thinking I am going to need shorter springs for the rear. This is on its weight and looks to have a rake. I personally, do not like these cars with a rake.

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/007_zps7ft9erkg.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/007_zps7ft9erkg.jpg.html)

I must say, one of the items I have been TOTALLY thrilled with is the bumpers just bolted on...............and square as the day is long. The front sheet metal fits much better than is used to with the original chassis.

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/008_zpschjclih5.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/008_zpschjclih5.jpg.html)

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/010_zpsw4x2y1x8.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/010_zpsw4x2y1x8.jpg.html)

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/012_zps74vgy35q.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/012_zps74vgy35q.jpg.html)

[Crush]

Awesome work Tim!!

[Xplantdad]

Agreed...looking great!:headbang:

[m22mike]

Very nice, love the wheel choice too :beers:

[BJCHEV396]

Very nice, love the wheel choice too :beers:Me too!

[RPOLS3]

Looks great Tim!

[markinnaples]

Man, that thing is just too cool. And generally I'm not a huge Halibrand guy, but those wheels just fit that car. Awesome job.

[x77-69z28]

Me too!

Me three!
Buddy:worship::HollyRocks:

[cook_dw]

Dude that thing is gonna be a panty dropper..


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[KM265S]

WOW, veeeeeeeeeeery nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yellow wagon]

Car looks great. I would get it on the ground and let the rear settle a little before deciding to change out the springs or not. Hard to get a good sense of how its going to look at ride height when its still on the stands. Workmanship looks great

[olredalert]

----Love the lack of "bling"! Its so refreshing to not be glared to death when the hood is popped...….Bill S

[napa68]

Ride height is set. Now just a few bugs to work out and get the engine and trans tuned. Really close. Then I'll take a bunch of finished pics.

Tim

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/008_zps0vkhk22p.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/008_zps0vkhk22p.jpg.html)

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b437/napa68/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/006_zpshzrw1phy.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/napa68/media/59%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air/006_zpshzrw1phy.jpg.html)

[Crush]

Very cool!!

[RPOLS3]

Wow - just wow! Looks great Tim.

[kwhizz]

Wow - just wow! Looks great Tim.


x 2...………………………………….

[mockingbird812]

That is one sleek ride you have there. Will be a great cruiser. Pls tell yr dog to pick up its toys. With yr car riding so low, that could be a serious hazard!

[NorCam]

How's it going with that new beast Tim. Love to hear that you've been tuning and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Oh yeah...more pics dude!

:beers:

[napa68]

How's it going with that new beast Tim. Love to hear that you've been tuning and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Oh yeah...more pics dude!

:beers:

It goes to the tuner a week from tomorrow. I scaled the car on Friday. I cannot believe the weight bias on it! I did have a problem with the rear suspension bottoming out. A couple of emails back and forth with the Roadster Shop, they hooked me up with some new springs...........problem solved!

This is with me in the car (250lbs)

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