55 Nomad, factory AC and power windows. BAT

[Lynn]

Wow. Just WOW.

AND power seat.

Needs paint from a poorly done paint job in the 80s.

https://bringatrailer.com/chevrolet/nomad/?q=nomad

[Lynn]

Realistically, what is a fair price for this car?

[Charley Lillard]

Are those the correct ac vents ?

[Lynn]

If not, they look close:

https://hhclassic.com/i-13709259-factory-ac-dash-vents.html?srsltid=AfmBOoroqNTXSjUpDBYQG-h6IG4FXl1j7cc1J4tofnw1o1wV90O1UGyNclo

I have only seen one Nomad in person with factory AC. I don't think it had a center vent in the dash, which I thought was odd.

I am far from a TriFive expert. Would be nice to hear from someone who knows.

[Too Many Projects]

Realistically, what is a fair price for this car?
It's at 32k this morning and as far as I'm concerned, already at a max for the amount of investment it will take to make the paint right.

But, someone will HAVE to have it and bid it to over 40.

[Lynn]

You are probably correct. I was thinking $35k, assuming the underlying metal is all in good shape. I am betting his reserve is above that.

[southernfriedcj]

No Cooper Cobras, but those big ass dice make me cringe.

[SuperNovaSS]

What’s wrong with the dice? I guess they are hard to uninstall.

Jason

[tom406]

I think it will hit $50k and sell.

[Big Block Bill]

You're probably not far off. If it was a 57 Nomad with these options, I would be all over this car. Bill

[southernfriedcj]

What’s wrong with the dice? I guess they are hard to uninstall.

Jason

They make cringe.

No offense intended. You do you.

[tom406]

Here’s some info on the factory A/C system in this thread https://www.trifive.com/threads/1955-factory-air-conditioning.156241/
(Not to be confused with the Chevrolet dealer installed A/C kit that wouldn’t be as extensive as a factory setup as far as equipment and mods to the dash, etc)
It sounds like it was quite a rare option (someone suggests 500 or less) and you have to figure that most of those were likely in loaded 4 door sedans and wagons. One guy talks about needing 8 years to piece together all of the components for a restoration and the projected cost of buying parts then making it functional.

I bet having what looks like a complete system along with the “AC” on the trim tag makes the A/C a +20k add on this Nomad. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the bids hit $60k.

[jeffschevelle]

I LOVE THIS THING!! Why won't my garage get bigger while I sleep, like my beer belly does ??? I need more room!

Trim tag suggest came with the AC and a tinted windshield, but not the power windows or power seat. Looks like the restorer in the 80's added everything they could get their hands on.

Comment I left on BAT --

I would paint the door and the cowl filler panels, touch up the rest, and drive the wheels off of it!! (Just not in the rain.) Deal with a full repaint later, AFTER you’ve been able to thoroughly enjoy it without fear of getting a chip or ding along the way!

Once it is repainted it will likely be back to little to no use, like the deceased prior owner (RIP).

[Too Many Projects]

Raise the roof on the garage and add a couple lifts.
OR, have a pole building put up...:wink:
https://www.yenko.net/forum/cache.php?img=https%3A%2F%2Fhosting.photobucket.co m%2Fimages%2Fq752%2FStillwaterchevs%2FDSC06801.JPG

[67since67]

I have a friend who bought a dead stock factory a/c '55 Nomad from another friend who owned it forever, and promptly resto-modded it :thumbsdown: including LS with modern a/c.
If there are any questions, I could ask him, or he may have parts that were removed?? - Bill W

[Lynn]

I LOVE THIS THING!! Why won't my garage get bigger while I sleep, like my beer belly does ??? I need more room!

Trim tag suggest came with the AC and a tinted windshield, but not the power windows or power seat. Looks like the restorer in the 80's added everything they could get their hands on.

Comment I left on BAT --

I would paint the door and the cowl filler panels, touch up the rest, and drive the wheels off of it!! (Just not in the rain.) Deal with a full repaint later, AFTER you’ve been able to thoroughly enjoy it without fear of getting a chip or ding along the way!

Once it is repainted it will likely be back to little to no use, like the deceased prior owner (RIP).

Jeff: WS on the trim tag indicates power windows and power seat.

[Lynn]

Frankly, I like the 55 Nomad better without the rocker trim or the extra bumper chrome, which I assume they call bumper guards.

I can live with it. The only think I really don't like on this one is the stupid looking visor.

[jeffschevelle]

Jeff: WS on the trim tag indicates power windows and power seat.

Ah, OK. I looked at one site that said WS was tinted windshield and EZI was all tinted glass. That's what I get for believing the internet ...

[tom406]

Sold $57,555. ($60,433 w bid fee-did somebody guess $60k?;)

[Too Many Projects]

Sold $57,555. ($60,433 w bid fee-did somebody guess $60k?;)
I was hoping you would be way over, but I guess the insanity continues.