Brought this '54 sedan back from Casper WY last week.
I had made an offer on this rollback 2 months ago and never heard back until this week. It's now in my shop for brake work..
67ss said
Oct 20, 2016
Are you still married?
Grajmahal said
Oct 20, 2016
That was going to be my question too...
Also, green envy on the hauler. That would make getting divorced that much easier :)
John
dashboard said
Oct 20, 2016
Mitch, ya got it bad man. You seem to be in some very advance stage of the disease. Let us know what happens next. We're not sure how it ends. I'm sure there's some type of support group out there, maybe even meds.
OscarZ said
Oct 21, 2016
The 54 looks very clean Mitch! Do you know how to work on cars in that nice of condition?
Jon H said
Oct 21, 2016
Would the 54 be for you or resale? Just not a typical purchase for you.
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 21, 2016
I forgot to check the notification box during the initial post. I thought no one was paying attention and it was me that was slacking...
Yes, I'm still married, barely. Lucky for me I found an angel...
The rollback is possibly for the '52 2 ton I have. I haven't looked at them together to determine if the carrier will adapt to the '52 frame yet. The other possibility is putting the '52 cab and front clip on the '89 chassis.
The '54 was too clean and reasonably priced to pass up. I do have all the parts to re-assemble it. They make cool looking gassers...
As for therapy and meds, the wife thinks that is a good suggestion to look into, but I don't a clue as to why...
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 21, 2016
I needed to get it in the shop to do brake work and there wasn't room, so I pulled the Chevelle chassis up on it. That was more fun than using the power winch on the trailer...
67ss said
Oct 21, 2016
You got your motor back. You have not given any updates on how it turned out. What kind of numbers did it make?
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 21, 2016
67ss wrote:
You got your motor back. You have not given any updates on how it turned out. What kind of numbers did it make?
Not run on a dyno, just broken in on a stand, like yours. His guesstimate with installed parts is 450-475 hp, 550-575 torque. Fairly conservative, but it sounded nice at idle...
He said it needs more carb too. I need to get a kit for the Edelbrock with larger jets and metering rods.
-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Friday 21st of October 2016 09:55:48 PM
cooz65 said
Oct 22, 2016
I can only dream to be as lucky as you someday....
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 22, 2016
cooz65 wrote:
I can only dream to be as lucky as you someday....
With the wife or the cars...
Did you ever get your S10 back on the road ?
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 22, 2016
OscarZ wrote:
The 54 looks very clean Mitch! Do you know how to work on cars in that nice of condition?
I'm willing to learn, Mike. It might be a nice change of pace.
It needs a floor patch on the right side that was included and 2 rust repairs behind the rear tires. The rest is so nice, it still has factory paint on it. Supposedly the original 235 engine with a cast iron powerglide, that I don't think is original.
BLyke said
Oct 22, 2016
Good score on the 54 and the new roll back.
are you planning to keep the 54?
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 22, 2016
BLyke wrote:
Good score on the 54 and the new roll back. are you planning to keep the 54?
Not certain, at this point, Bruce. If the rollback deal had gone thru earlier, I wouldn't have gone out to WY for the '54. Not that I wouldn't like to keep all the cars I have and restore them to my visions, I really don't think I will live to 120 to finish them all..
Derek69SS said
Oct 23, 2016
That rollback would be awesome with the 52 cab on it!
4-door Chevelle said
Oct 23, 2016
Might have to borrow that car hauler soon.
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 23, 2016
4-door Chevelle wrote:
Might have to borrow that car hauler soon.
Did you buy that '69 ??? Looks like a really solid car. My trailer still has the '54 on it and no where to drop it for a while...
67ss said
Oct 25, 2016
So is the ramp truck a big block or small block? Your NV 3500 transmission would be a good swap for that truck to get rid of the granny 4 speed.
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 25, 2016
67ss wrote:
So is the ramp truck a big block or small block? Your NV 3500 transmission would be a good swap for that truck to get rid of the granny 4 speed.
7.4 liter carburated. Yep, already thinking about that swap..
more ambition than brains said
Oct 27, 2016
Looks like a handy tool to move 4 post lifts!
Never have enough Big Blocks in the garage.
I smell a really neat "Rat Rod" inthat 54
Note to all:
Some time in life, our wives give up trying to "fix" us.
We do the same for them.
It does help if their garage stall is sacred!
Karl
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 27, 2016
Yes, that bed would have eliminated a lot of fender removal/install and jacking up for tire clearance. Would have had to consider overhead clearances though, as the overall height may have been close to 13'. Might make quick work of the move next summer..
No rat rod stuff around here. IF I build it, I would consider a straight axle street rod. If money was no object, it would get a blown 292 under the hood, just to be different.
My wife has parked her car in the attached garage every day since we met AND it's the stall closest to the door to go in..
BLyke said
Oct 27, 2016
just guessing the "Rat" Karl was noting to was the BB motor
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 27, 2016
BLyke wrote:
just guessing the "Rat" Karl was noting to was the BB motor
Ah, didn't put that together. No big block in the '54. Too tight to work around, when a healthy small block would work just as well.
Or a 400+ hp 6 cylinder...
more ambition than brains said
Oct 28, 2016
I really like the "patina" of the current finish.
Improved steering and suspension, reliable drive train of choice, comfortable interior, and air conditioning.
As Mitch says, 1954 and earlier, engine compartment REALLY tight.
It was designed for a 6 cyl, first year of 265 v8 was 1955.
Thus they had a slightly larger engine compartment.
On the 6cyl in 1955 the radiator mounted in front of core support, v8 behind, overall, 55 up was a wider compartment.
Chev 292 6cyl truck motor was a really good, durable motor.
Had one in the 66 chev. one ton tow truck I drove in an earlier life
Mitch has so much leisure time now, he could probably do a little hauling on the side to justify rollback.
It is a wise hobbyist that makes sure "The Wife" is taken care of!!
If I could find a 56 Bel Air post that nice, I would be all over it!
Nice catch Mitch
Karl
P.S.
Doors in new building are 14' tall.
Pulled trigger on grading and soil corrections this week.
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 28, 2016
I was wondering when we would hear about the new toy box...
Any plans to try to get it built yet this year ?
more ambition than brains said
Oct 28, 2016
Soil corrections only, if weather allows!
Have site plans done.
Preliminary plan approvals done.
Might try and post sketch plans in Members only later.
Thanks for asking.
This stuff, projects of all types, is really fun.
Once again, we are all jealous of your latest "finds".
Karl
Derek69SS said
Oct 28, 2016
I enjoy the horsetrading aspect of the hobby as much as anything... looking for deals is my version of "hunting" but I can do it all year and there only limit is my bank account and garage space. I'm working on a trade right now, and will probably end up with a '50 Chevy pickup project this weekend... not that I need it, but it's good trading stock for whatever else I might run across. :)
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 28, 2016
Derek69SS wrote:
I enjoy the horsetrading aspect of the hobby as much as anything... looking for deals is my version of "hunting" but I can do it all year and there only limit is my bank account and garage space. I'm working on a trade right now, and will probably end up with a '50 Chevy pickup project this weekend... not that I need it, but it's good trading stock for whatever else I might run across. :)
I ran out of garage space years ago and that didn't stop me. How much room do you have for 4 post lifts to stack cars ?? Even with 2 lifts, I have way more vehicles than room. I have 2 stashed at a friends place. 1 of them is the '52 flat bed. I may load the '54 on the rollback and see if I can get the '54 on the '52 bed for the winter to free up my car trailer again.
How clean and complete is the '50 pick up ?? I may have someone interested in that. What are you trading for it ?
Larry Lucast said
Oct 29, 2016
The wife's space closest to the door is one of the keys to a happy marriage. We have been married 46 years, and that has always been the rule. Three of my four stalls are taken up by my Chevelle and piles of parts I might need some day. My 70 Corvette is at a friends house, and my 69 Corvette is in my daughter's garage so her husband can finish it.
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 29, 2016
Larry Lucast wrote:
The wife's space closest to the door is one of the keys to a happy marriage. We have been married 46 years, and that has always been the rule. Three of my four stalls are taken up by my Chevelle and piles of parts I might need some day. My 70 Corvette is at a friends house, and my 69 Corvette is in my daughter's garage so her husband can finish it.
Speaking of finishing, I haven't seen any updates on the Chevelle in a while...
Last I heard, you were block sanding. Does that mean you finished the hood, wiring, is it running/driving ?????
Curious minds need to know..
Derek69SS said
Oct 29, 2016
Lost in the 60s wrote:
How clean and complete is the '50 pick up ?? I may have someone interested in that. What are you trading for it ?
I am trading a 26 Model T roadster body for the pickup. It's all there but in pieces, and mounted on an S10 chassis.
It's supposed to be very solid, but I haven't seen it yet. I'm going tonight to check it out.
Lost in the 60s said
Oct 29, 2016
Sounds like the roadster body is heading for a street rod, if the truck is any indication.
bowtie said
Oct 29, 2016
Lost in the 60s wrote:
My wife has parked her car in the attached garage every day since we met AND it's the stall closest to the door to go in..
Mine too, every house we've been in. The rule she made is "As long as my [her] car fits in it every night, I don't care what you do to the garage".
Derek69SS said
Oct 30, 2016
Lost in the 60s wrote:
Sounds like the roadster body is heading for a street rod, if the truck is any indication.
Yeah, that one was too rough for a stock resto. Mice got in the seats and rotted out everything in the seat riser. Hotrod guys cut that out and lower the seat anyway.
I made the trade. The truck has a very solid cab and doors, but the fenders and box are rough.
Brought this '54 sedan back from Casper WY last week.
I had made an offer on this rollback 2 months ago and never heard back until this week. It's now in my shop for brake work..
Are you still married?
Also, green envy on the hauler. That would make getting divorced that much easier :)
John
The 54 looks very clean Mitch! Do you know how to work on cars in that nice of condition?
I forgot to check the notification box during the initial post. I thought no one was paying attention and it was me that was slacking...
Yes, I'm still married, barely. Lucky for me I found an angel...
The rollback is possibly for the '52 2 ton I have. I haven't looked at them together to determine if the carrier will adapt to the '52 frame yet. The other possibility is putting the '52 cab and front clip on the '89 chassis.
The '54 was too clean and reasonably priced to pass up. I do have all the parts to re-assemble it. They make cool looking gassers...
As for therapy and meds, the wife thinks that is a good suggestion to look into, but I don't a clue as to why...
I needed to get it in the shop to do brake work and there wasn't room, so I pulled the Chevelle chassis up on it. That was more fun than using the power winch on the trailer...
You got your motor back. You have not given any updates on how it turned out. What kind of numbers did it make?
Not run on a dyno, just broken in on a stand, like yours. His guesstimate with installed parts is 450-475 hp, 550-575 torque. Fairly conservative, but it sounded nice at idle...
He said it needs more carb too. I need to get a kit for the Edelbrock with larger jets and metering rods.
-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Friday 21st of October 2016 09:55:48 PM
With the wife or the cars...
Did you ever get your S10 back on the road ?
I'm willing to learn, Mike. It might be a nice change of pace.
It needs a floor patch on the right side that was included and 2 rust repairs behind the rear tires. The rest is so nice, it still has factory paint on it. Supposedly the original 235 engine with a cast iron powerglide, that I don't think is original.
are you planning to keep the 54?
Not certain, at this point, Bruce. If the rollback deal had gone thru earlier, I wouldn't have gone out to WY for the '54. Not that I wouldn't like to keep all the cars I have and restore them to my visions, I really don't think I will live to 120 to finish them all..
Did you buy that '69 ??? Looks like a really solid car. My trailer still has the '54 on it and no where to drop it for a while...
So is the ramp truck a big block or small block? Your NV 3500 transmission would be a good swap for that truck to get rid of the granny 4 speed.
7.4 liter carburated. Yep, already thinking about that swap..
Never have enough Big Blocks in the garage.
I smell a really neat "Rat Rod" inthat 54
Note to all:
Some time in life, our wives give up trying to "fix" us.
We do the same for them.
It does help if their garage stall is sacred!
Karl
Yes, that bed would have eliminated a lot of fender removal/install and jacking up for tire clearance. Would have had to consider overhead clearances though, as the overall height may have been close to 13'. Might make quick work of the move next summer..
No rat rod stuff around here. IF I build it, I would consider a straight axle street rod. If money was no object, it would get a blown 292 under the hood, just to be different.
My wife has parked her car in the attached garage every day since we met AND it's the stall closest to the door to go in..
just guessing the "Rat" Karl was noting to was the BB motor
Ah, didn't put that together. No big block in the '54. Too tight to work around, when a healthy small block would work just as well.
Or a 400+ hp 6 cylinder...
Improved steering and suspension, reliable drive train of choice, comfortable interior, and air conditioning.
As Mitch says, 1954 and earlier, engine compartment REALLY tight.
It was designed for a 6 cyl, first year of 265 v8 was 1955.
Thus they had a slightly larger engine compartment.
On the 6cyl in 1955 the radiator mounted in front of core support, v8 behind, overall, 55 up was a wider compartment.
Chev 292 6cyl truck motor was a really good, durable motor.
Had one in the 66 chev. one ton tow truck I drove in an earlier life
Mitch has so much leisure time now, he could probably do a little hauling on the side to justify rollback.
It is a wise hobbyist that makes sure "The Wife" is taken care of!!
If I could find a 56 Bel Air post that nice, I would be all over it!
Nice catch Mitch
Karl
P.S.
Doors in new building are 14' tall.
Pulled trigger on grading and soil corrections this week.
I was wondering when we would hear about the new toy box...
Any plans to try to get it built yet this year ?
Have site plans done.
Preliminary plan approvals done.
Might try and post sketch plans in Members only later.
Thanks for asking.
This stuff, projects of all types, is really fun.
Once again, we are all jealous of your latest "finds".
Karl
I ran out of garage space years ago and that didn't stop me. How much room do you have for 4 post lifts to stack cars ?? Even with 2 lifts, I have way more vehicles than room. I have 2 stashed at a friends place. 1 of them is the '52 flat bed. I may load the '54 on the rollback and see if I can get the '54 on the '52 bed for the winter to free up my car trailer again.
How clean and complete is the '50 pick up ?? I may have someone interested in that. What are you trading for it ?
Speaking of finishing, I haven't seen any updates on the Chevelle in a while...
Last I heard, you were block sanding. Does that mean you finished the hood, wiring, is it running/driving ?????
Curious minds need to know..
I am trading a 26 Model T roadster body for the pickup. It's all there but in pieces, and mounted on an S10 chassis.
It's supposed to be very solid, but I haven't seen it yet. I'm going tonight to check it out.
Mine too, every house we've been in. The rule she made is "As long as my [her] car fits in it every night, I don't care what you do to the garage".
Yeah, that one was too rough for a stock resto. Mice got in the seats and rotted out everything in the seat riser. Hotrod guys cut that out and lower the seat anyway.
I made the trade. The truck has a very solid cab and doors, but the fenders and box are rough.