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55 210 Remodel.
Here a pic of the car as it sits. I have had it for about 10 years and I am ready for change.
![]() I promised myself after I build my truck I will freshen up my car. The plan is a C4 IFS, LS 6.0, and change of color scheme. Very few body mods on this one. I found a 1988 C4 suspension and got started. ![]() I purchased a Flatout Engineering Cross member, which I will modify to fit what I am trying to do. ![]() ![]() Now that is all together I can see what needs to be done. I made frame rails that will slide inside the 55 210 frame rails. ![]() ![]() I than tapered the front of the frame rails to give it a clean streamline look. ![]() |
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
Well I decided to make a change. With install as it exists, my choice of wheels will be limited. So I decide
to re-engineer it by narrowing the clip 2 inches and ditching the corvette rack and pinion and installing a 1988 T-bird rack which will solved the pivot point issues because its pivot points will match the clip when it’s narrowed. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Clip is complete now the track width is close to the stock 55 track width. Last edited by BAM55; 02-09-2022 at 10:22 AM. |
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
I found a 6.0 out of a 2003 Cadillac Escalade. The engine was filthy, but when I took the
oil pan off to check it out, the bearings and cylinder walls were in good shape. I decided to get the block hot tanked and cleaned. So I could just rebuild it. I also had the crank cleaned and polished. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The engine has a stock bottom end with with new pistons, sloppy stage 2 cam, 243 heads, harden push rods, PAC-1219 springs, and stock rocker arms with a Trunion kit On the top I'm using an LS6 intake manifold, Slightly Modified Stock Truck Alternator and Power Steering Bracket, 2002 Camaro Water pump with 3/4 spacers, Idler pulley relocation bracket, and 2002 Camaro Belt Tensioner, and a Billet Fuel Rail kit. Steering Bracket , 2002 Camaro Water pump with 3/4 spacers, Idler pulley relocation bracket, and 2002 Camaro Belt Tensioner, and a Billet Fuel Rail kit. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
I like it Bam! I'll be following
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
Good engine.. and great start, cant wait to see ypur weekly updates .
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
Bam,
I'm VERY happy to see you start this project and its build thread. My dad's purchased-new black '55 two door hardtop was sold for pennies in 1974 when I didn't want it (I was a jackass kid) because I wanted a van instead - UGH. I bought my '55 truck because I couldn't find a complete non rust bucket '55 hardtop for under $10,000 at the time. Now I'd gladly pay that! Anyway, I can't wait to see what you do with your '55
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
beautiful car and nice work on the updating..!!!
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
I like the car now. I love 55's anyhow but this will be a build worth watching.
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
Bam, I'm on board for another great build, very nice work already...Jim
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
gonna be fun to tag along. just curious, what home reno job is gonna interupt this time, lol. I have done 2 at home plus 2 at my kids. always something, deemed important to interupt.
anyway, great work so far, good thinking on the narrowed front frame rails and ensuring the steering geometry will work. |
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
I'm in for the show, great work
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Awesome....what a great idea to freshen up a ride you've had for a bit to reinvent it for many more years of enjoyment. Looking forward to tagging along on this project.
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Thanks and and please do keep checking this thread out.
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
Well its time to install the C4 suspension.
Everything is measured and ready for the removal of the old suspension Out with the old ![]() ![]() No turning back now ![]() Its ready to be tack welded in. I measured a hundred times and its sqaure. ![]() Well its welded in, so I made the radiator support and removed the little jig and the front brace. ![]() Installed the C4 components for mockup ![]() Put a fender on to see how well I mocked up the axle center line. I likey ![]() Last edited by BAM55; 02-22-2022 at 01:11 PM. |
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
Your work is impressive, to say the least!!!
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
Bam, very nice work on the mock-up, etc. Wheel is spot on, nice job...Jim
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
Bam,
Some questions. I hope you don't mind and I am NOT being critical at all, just gathering info: - Wouldn't a Flat-out crossmember welded to a stock '55 210 frame give you the same track width as long as you could fit a non-Corvette R&P? The stock frame rails would obviously be the same width as they were. Are the size of Vette A arms the things that "prevent" you using a selection of wheels? Would more narrow A arms have accomplished the same thing? The photo of the stock cut off does look clunky compared to your homemade clip so I totally get it if that's why you did it. What was the purpose of the "little jig"? Why not use the water pump and other parts that came from the Escalade instead of swiping out to '02 Camaro? Was it for cosmetics or for fit? Can't wait to see how this comes together. Best, Dan
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the comments
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By the way, I don't trip if people are being critical or not, because you can't please every one and every body seems to have an opinion that they think they need to share.lol But as far as me, I gonna always do me and keep it pushing. First you can not weld the flat out cross member to the 55 210 frame because you need straight frame rails like a truck to weld the Flatout kit to it because of the clunkiness that you alluded to. All IFS for the Trifive cars come in a clip form where you cut off the clunky section and weld in a clip. I simply made my flat out kit a clip. As far as width of the front clip. Yes the a arms are long on the vette suspension. In my opinion it was much easier to take out the 2 inches and get a 2 inch shorter rack with the pivot points that match the lower a arms than to buy a new rack and upper and lower arms that would get expensive.. The reason I bought the vette parts was because of it came with everything needed. It would defeat the purpose expense wise. The little jig was for knowing where to locate the radiator support I used the camaro water pump because I'm using the LS6 intake manifold. The truck water pump takes up too much space to use the LS6 intake. The camaro water pump you have to use 3/4 spacers to line everything up with the pully. Also to use the truck alternator and power steering bracket with the LS6 intake you have to shave a little bit off the inside corner of the bracket because it will hit the throttle body, but its really simple to do. I wanted a car intake in my car its as simple as that. Last edited by BAM55; 02-24-2022 at 01:46 PM. |
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Wow, I'm glad that I found this. Had a great time reading through your entire truck thread and now I get to watch this! Thanks for taking the time to show us what you're doing.
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.
Thanks for the info, Bam!
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