56 BelAir LS swap quick look

[davischevy]

Here is the finished chassis for the 56 Nomad. Pwr, strg, brakes, factory air, wonderbar, tinted glass, power pack, etc.

Not a good pic, but the first one I found.

A guy wanted the car worse than I did so I sold it before I finished it. It's up in special-K's part of the country now.

[Advanced Design]

Wow, that looks really good. Throw up some more!

There is a 57 Nomad that shows up for shows around here. Guy just got it back on the road after a deer hit a couple years ago.

[65standard]

How come I never notice you had an LSx motor in this car?

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by 65standard

How come I never notice you had an LSx motor in this car?

Hey Tony, I don't know. Car is fun but not a big attention getter. Weren't you at MM?

[65standard]

Yes, I was there again this year. I saw your car there, but didn't get a chance to see you. I think two years ago you showed me the motor. Did it have the LSx then? I'll pay more attention next year.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by 65standard

Yes, I was there again this year. I saw your car there, but didn't get a chance to see you. I think two years ago you showed me the motor. Did it have the LSx then? I'll pay more attention next year.

Yep, we installed the LS in 2012. I was in and out a lot last MM and sorry to miss you! We'll have to hook up next year.

[57larry]

were you happy with the new steering box?

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by 57larry

were you happy with the new steering box?

Yes, the power steering box from Borgenson is a nice quality piece. Bolted right in place and has performed well for 5,000 miles.

[oldman3]

Hey Doug, was just looking through the Alternate Tinking suff and seen this. Glad I found it. Nice job on everything on the 56, you know how I like them. One day I will get a look at your rides...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Hey Doug, was just looking through the Alternate Tinking suff and seen this. Glad I found it. Nice job on everything on the 56, you know how I like them. One day I will get a look at your rides...Jim

Thanks Jim. They are fun drivers. And I REALLY want to check out your truck!

[davischevy]

Doug, I'm going to Ohio next week to pick up a company truck. I haven't decided what route I'm taking on the way back, but if I come back on I-70 I might just swing by your place.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by davischevy

Doug, I'm going to Ohio next week to pick up a company truck. I haven't decided what route I'm taking on the way back, but if I come back on I-70 I might just swing by your place.

That would be great! I'll PM you contact info.

[flatbed67]

That green Chevy really is a nice ride! I always loved the '56es, and was close
to buying one, before I settled on my '57 Pontiac.

Oh my, I really did an old timey engine swap when I swapped a TPI engine into
my 1957 Chieftain, didn't I?
In all honesty, I was looking for an LS1, but in 2010 the cost was too much. I
found a 1987 Pontiac TransAm GTA, which donated the vital organs, a 350 TPI
and the TH700r4 transmission.
I still own the car, and it's had some 30,000 miles on the clock with the injected
engine providing nice mileage. 42% increase in mpg, but then the old mill was in
pretty bad shape

[Advanced Design]

Thanks Flatbed. The 56 is still a very fun driver. Your TPI swap looks good!

[Advanced Design]

It was time for some brake detailing and some new shoes. This car still performs well and took us on HRPT this year. The only thing I’ve needed to do on the 56 is regular maintenance. Everything works really well.

[Advanced Design]

Our Grandson helped with replacing the wheel studs. He is the little guy on page one standing next to the 56.

[Advanced Design]

The 56 is still dry underneath and has no leaks.

[mongocanfly]

looks great Doug..!!!!!