Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Any more pics of your 55'?

Man that's like asking a proud parent if they have pics of their baby.lol I love my car even though I will be making lots of changes to it in the future. The 55 or 56 Chevy my 2nd favorite dream car (my first 37-40 Ford coupe sorry chevy guys) and I was just lucky enough to be in a position to get one. The prices are ridiculous, I wanted a sports coupe but I would not change it for anything now I glad I bought a sedan. Well I still will take a nomad in a heartbeat especially a 56. Plans for the future will have to wait until I finish the truck. I'm just collecting ideas right now.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Man that's like asking a proud parent if they have pics of their baby.lol I live my car even though I will be making lots of changes to it in the future. The 55 or 56 Chevy is my dream car. Plans for the future will have to wait until I finish the truck. I'm just collecting ideas right now.

Man that car is gorgeous, how could you possibly improve it?! one of these days i'll try to get some photos of my dads '55, its only partially restored - I love California though - it has its ORIGINAL paint still... faded of coarse... one tiny rust spot and thats pretty much it... his is a 327 w/ '57 chevy 2x4's manifold setup w/ a muncie 4-spd definitely a 70's-80's build with slam bars and all

But really, your car is fantastic.

One day I hope my 50's cruiser is half as nice...

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Man that car is gorgeous, how could you possibly improve it?! one of these days i'll try to get some photos of my dads '55, its only partially restored - I love California though - it has its ORIGINAL paint still... faded of coarse... one tiny rust spot and thats pretty much it... his is a 327 w/ '57 chevy 2x4's manifold setup w/ a muncie 4-spd definitely a 70's-80's build with slam bars and all

But really, your car is fantastic.

One day I hope my 50's cruiser is half as nice...

Thanks man but dang that is a cool land yacht you have there. Check this one out my god I bet not ever get rich because I would go nuts with this car stuff.lol Man look at the paint on that baby talking about block sanding a car, this thing was like blocking sanding a yacht.lol

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Thanks man but dang that is a cool land yacht you have there. Check this one out my god I bet not ever get rich because I would go nuts with this car stuff.lol Man look at the paint on that baby talking about block sanding a car, this thing was like blocking sanding a yacht.lol

Hah thats a sweet caddy. dont even get me started on its size! I almost couldnt get it to fit on a flatbed towtruck!

[1959 Apache 3600]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Hah thats a sweet caddy. dont even get me started on its size! I almost couldnt get it to fit on a flatbed towtruck!

That's nothing... We had a '56 Caddy, 60-Series. A monster 4-door with the clear air tubes running inside along the back pillar. That pig was huge. Had it for about a year and made some improvements but wound up selling it off to finance another project.

[Fat Mike]

Thank you for the info Kabwe!!

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Man that's like asking a proud parent if they have pics of their baby.lol I love my car even though I will be making lots of changes to it in the future.




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Making Changes,........Typical Kabwe. LOL
I got your Cell Phone message, fine, I'll see the color when I come by.
And it is Troublemaker Friday. The 55 is one clean ride, how are you going to outdo yourself this time?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by VDOG

The 55 is one clean ride, how are you going to outdo yourself this time?

Oh you have no idea who I am do you.lol There are a lot of things I don't like that need to be done, but it will have to wait until after the truck is done. I talking new IFS and rear suspension, closing the gas filler and installing a 56 tail light gas filler, I may even take the 454 out and put in a LS engine. I'm going to go all out on it, but first the truck.

[Tri5Nerd]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Oh you have no idea who I am do you.lol There are a lot of things I don't like that need to be done, but it will have to wait until after the truck is done. I talking new IFS and rear suspension, closing the gas filler and installing a 56 tail light gas filler, I man even talk the 454 out and put in a LS engine. I'm going to go all out on it, but first the truck.

LS engine?

Tri5