A Trip and a Miss
I made my first trip of the year to the Sumter Swap Meet hoping to find some doors or fenders for My 55 Chevy Bel Air. I guess I shouldn’t have used the word “trip” While I didn’t find what…
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The Rear Window Is Going Back In
The roof, rear quarters and deck lick are finally primed and ready for paint. Now when I find doors and fenders, I’ll be that much closer to getting the car painted. (Still no word on what color it will be….
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Getting my hands back on it
Went to the body shop today to check on the status and while I was there I offered to lend a hand. The roof had not yet been stripped so I proceeded to scrape (yes scrape) the paint from it….
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Getting closer to the end result
With My 55 Chevy Bel Air in the body shop, I am now getting even closer to getting that lovely new paint job on it. I still haven’t decided on the color but at least it’ll be ready for paint…
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Rust Free Tail At Last
So all the rust has been cut from the tail section. No fiberglass filler or rust and the welding has been done. There is very little bondo to smooth out the roughness and Rick has even promised to make it…
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Outer Pan Is On
The outer part of the tail pan was welded on and it’s starting to look more like a new (er) 55 Chevy. I’m liking what I see so far.
Inner Part In
All the rust has been cut out and now it’s time to make like a new car. The under support part was welded in and preparations are being made for the tail pan to be put on as well.
Cut That Out!
Today was looking like a good start. The rusted part of the tail section was cut off and and getting ready for a whole new life ahead.
Getting The Tail Pan On
I drove the Chevy to Ricks Body shop to finally have the rusty tail pan section replaced. I like the other jobs I have seen come out of this shop so I decided to go with them. Hope it get…
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Cruisin to a Car Show
I drove to the Patriot Chevrolet Car Show and Apple Pie baking contest in Dade City, FLA. I love the drive up there, it is so nice getting out in the country and the people there are so laid back and…
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