Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

That was going to be my question too...

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...

You got your motor back. You have not given any updates on how it turned out. What kind of numbers did it make?

I can only dream to be as lucky as you someday....

OscarZ wrote:

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The 54 looks very clean Mitch!  Do you know how to work on cars in that nice of condition? 

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 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 wrote:

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Good score on the 54 and the new roll back.
are you planning to keep the 54?

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 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..

Might have to borrow that car hauler soon.

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.

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

just guessing the "Rat" Karl was noting to was the BB motor

 

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.

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 wrote:

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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. :)

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 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 wrote:

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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.

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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..

Sounds like the roadster body is heading for a street rod, if the truck is any indication.