Topic: 55 Chevy 150 build (Read 14720 times)

WV junkman · « **on:** April 11, 2012, 03:18:15 PM »

Well here goes this is my 55 that I have lovingly named Wilma (after Mrs. Flintstone) .She needs a complete makeover but she aint getting crushed.

oldskool49 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:15:35 PM »

High Five. Here's to Wilma becoming the Prom Queen.

ezrat · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2012, 05:48:00 PM »

Keep us posted on your progress, I'm sure it will be a fun project. Good luck..

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2012, 07:05:51 PM »

That would make an awesome gasser !

WV junkman · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2012, 07:52:50 PM »

Quote from: Greybeards Customs on April 11, 2012, 07:05:51 PM

That would make an awesome gasser !

I agree on the Gasser look I've got a pretty crazy idea with the chassis. I will get some more pics and see what you all think. This car will be built using parts that are used and not good enough for some people. But we build our cars and trucks to suit ourselves not others. Right?

hotwheels · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:09:52 AM »

Very nice project man.........

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2012, 06:43:15 AM »

Quote from: WV junkman on April 11, 2012, 07:52:50 PM

Quote from: Greybeards Customs on April 11, 2012, 07:05:51 PM
That would make an awesome gasser !
I agree on the Gasser look I've got a pretty crazy idea with the chassis. I will get some more pics and see what you all think. This car will be built using parts that are used and not good enough for some people. But we build our cars and trucks to suit ourselves not others. Right?

That is the name of the game !

goose-em · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2012, 09:19:26 AM »

That car is begging to be a gasser. Go for it!

oldskool49 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2012, 10:24:18 AM »

For now is that Fred or Barney power?

WV junkman · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2012, 03:42:13 PM »

Quote from: oldskool49 on April 12, 2012, 10:24:18 AM

For now is that Fred or Barney power?

either one will do but both would be best

oldskool49 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:10:01 PM »

With both wouldnt that be turbo charged?

WV junkman · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2012, 06:01:47 PM »

Quote from: oldskool49 on April 12, 2012, 04:10:01 PM

With both wouldnt that be turbo charged?

I don't know about turbo but I have never seen a rat rod or hot rod that didn't welcome more power.

CowboyCoty · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2012, 06:25:53 PM »

I'm excited to watch this!

WV junkman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2012, 08:08:09 AM »

Need to sand and primer

WV junkman · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2012, 08:18:51 AM »

Etching Primer and some elbow grease

WV junkman · « **Reply #15 on:** April 14, 2012, 12:24:10 PM »

I did some thinking about the direction I wanted to go with her and I never could stop thinking about the 2 Lane Blacktop car. That look is perfect to me. Keep in mind I really don't have much $$$ to spend on this build. After a lot of research and several months of not getting anything done I have a plan and it is very affordable. I did some trading and got a pretty good complete front clip and a 1980 Malibu. Why am I telling you about the Malibu? Take a look and tell me what you think.

oldskool49 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 14, 2012, 03:54:17 PM »

Mating the 80 to the 55 makes since. I agree about American Graffity/2 lane Black Top 55. After both movies I have always wanted one based off of that one car.

hotwheels · « **Reply #17 on:** April 14, 2012, 06:27:14 PM »

I think that is gonna be bad ass.......

WV junkman · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2012, 07:37:47 PM »

here are some pics of the wheelbase issue being addressed. Still have to add plate to bottom of frame to add strength and cover the splice. Oh and by the way she will have the look of a old gasser just wont ride and drive like one.

hotwheels · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2012, 07:53:30 AM »

Awesome job.............

oldskool49 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2012, 08:58:56 PM »

Between this build and the others that are going on you know this is better than watching car warriors

oops sorry Jimmy. But we don't have drama, we have anticipation. And encouragement.

SO if I stepped on a toe or two, not meant that way.

WV junkman · « **Reply #21 on:** April 19, 2012, 09:00:17 PM »

Love drilling spotwelds. Makes for a long day or two in shop. Had to remove inner and outer rockers to get ready for Wilma.

WV junkman · « **Reply #22 on:** April 19, 2012, 09:16:04 PM »

I'm in the process of putting some temporary bracing to keep her from falling apart when lifted. The tube that runs the length of the car sticking thru windows is what I will be lifting with. Still have some reinforcement to install hopefully tomorrow.

obama · « **Reply #23 on:** April 19, 2012, 09:52:00 PM »

Looks kinda like an "economy Hieghts suspension" should drive a lot nice with the new legs out front.

oldskool49 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2012, 12:24:40 AM »

Awsome work in progress. Thanks for sharin.

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AuthorTopic: 55 Chevy 150 build (Read 14720 times)