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04-23-2011, 02:34 PM
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Newtz '54 Belair
My father in law drove this car before he was married. He had a straight six in it with triple carbs. He said it would smoke any 327 around.
 Before he got married he pulled the motor and that was it. It sat for the next 30 years or so. After my wife and I got married we bought her grandma's place which is where the car sat. When I first saw the car it was completely covered by trees, and we had to crawl through them to get to the car. One tree had actually grown between the car and the front bumper. We live in Ca. and the car is in Ks., so some great people went out and cut the trees down for us. The next time we went out there I pulled the car into the garage, and that's where it sits now. The body is pretty straight, except for a couple bullet holes, but the windows are broken out and the interior is trashed. One day I told my wife that maybe he should just give me the car. She mentioned it to him, and after talking to the family he said yes! My wife's parent's 40th anniversary is in about five years. They would love to drive the car then. So the plan is to bring the car to Ca., build it and then take it back. Pics coming soon...
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04-23-2011, 03:04 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
Ok got some pics!
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04-23-2011, 03:05 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
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04-23-2011, 03:50 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
Newt, I like your style even more.
 Now we can really hang out. 
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04-23-2011, 05:12 PM
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We should totally hang out, just don't feel inferior because mine is in better shape than your's. haha
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04-23-2011, 05:20 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
I realize I'm a little ahead of myself here, but I found an early 327 for the Belair. Tore it apart, and it's in the machine shop now.
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04-23-2011, 05:23 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
Newt, I know you're not going to believe this, but I used to have all kinds of extra 54' parts.
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05-12-2011, 11:14 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
Cool! Really like the 54 frontends! We've gotta 53!
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07-03-2011, 09:36 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
updates bro!!!!
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07-03-2011, 09:53 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
Yeah, more updateds, check out my 53 chevy beleair in my thread, mines in a liltte better shape but yours is a 2dr!!!! GET AT IT MAN YOU CAN GET ER DONE!
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07-09-2011, 12:10 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
The belair is a little tricky since I'm in ca. and the car is in ks. I need to build or buy a shop here then go get the car. Hopefully soon.
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09-04-2011, 05:47 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
nice!
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02-04-2012, 06:48 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
Ok, I picked up the block and crank from the machine shop last weekend. Here are some pics.
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04-13-2012, 01:17 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
Does anyone know of a good forum for these cars? I can not seem to find one. Thanks.
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04-20-2012, 09:47 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
well its not specific to that car, but the hamb is pretty good.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/index.php I've got a 53 belair hardtop as well.
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04-20-2012, 10:42 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
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Unfortunately, I've not found one that's a one stop shop like this place. Everything's going to be harder on this car, but it's going to be worth it!
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04-20-2012, 10:44 PM
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04-20-2012, 10:50 PM
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Re: Newtz '54 Belair
Thanks - I'll check it out.
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04-20-2012, 10:53 PM
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