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Classic American Cars: 1955 Chevy
Posted on 05/12/2018 11:04:22 AM PDT by ETL
1955 Chevy
TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: carporn
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To: Fresh Wind
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05/12/2018 11:43:54 AM PDT
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ETL
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05/12/2018 11:44:24 AM PDT
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ETL
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To: ETL
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posted on
05/12/2018 11:44:42 AM PDT
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Fresh Wind
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posted on
05/12/2018 11:45:20 AM PDT
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ETL
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To: ETL
THe '55 Ford looks very similar:
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posted on
05/12/2018 11:47:21 AM PDT
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central_va
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To: ETL
Added “carporn” to Keywords above.
Gonna go take a cold shower now.
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posted on
05/12/2018 11:47:25 AM PDT
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moovova
To: Fresh Wind
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posted on
05/12/2018 11:48:07 AM PDT
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ETL
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To: Fresh Wind
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05/12/2018 11:48:39 AM PDT
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ETL
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To: Fresh Wind
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05/12/2018 11:49:40 AM PDT
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ETL
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05/12/2018 11:53:08 AM PDT
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ETL
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To: ETL
Forget those Cadillacs. When I take my last ride, I want it to be in that ‘57!
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05/12/2018 11:59:12 AM PDT
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Fresh Wind
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To: Fresh Wind
It's a shame that the age of two-tone cars is gone forever.
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05/12/2018 12:00:45 PM PDT
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ETL
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To: \/\/ayne
That was also the car in “American Graffiti”, the one that Harrison Ford drove.
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05/12/2018 12:01:22 PM PDT
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LouAvul
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To: Fresh Wind
Forget those Cadillacs. When I take my last ride, I want it to be in that 57!Some years ago I used to pass by a garage that had a '67 Pontiac Bonneville hearse out in front. They apparently were trying to restore it to its earlier street rod condition. Had Cragers on it.
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05/12/2018 12:03:32 PM PDT
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ETL
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To: ETL
Remember the KIT Wax commercial in the ‘70s?
Kid: “It’s a ‘55, Dad; it’s a classic.”
Dad: “It’s a heap.”
I think the dad was played by Vic Tayback.
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posted on
05/12/2018 12:04:28 PM PDT
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Migraine
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To: bgill
That was my era. Those cars leaked like sieves, wind whistled through every window, and rattled like Jerry Lee Lewis’ piano. I drove a ‘68 396 Impala. Chevy was highly overrated.
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posted on
05/12/2018 12:04:34 PM PDT
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LouAvul
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To: Migraine
Remember the KIT Wax commercial in the 70s? Kid: Its a 55, Dad; its a classic.
Dad: Its a heap.
Not sure if I recall that. But did you ever see the video for country singer Alan Jacksons song Someday? In the vid hes restoring a 57 Chevy. Beautiful how it ties into him wanting to get back with his girl. Video link at the end.
____________________________
Someday (lyrics)
She looked me in the eye and said its over
I cant take this heartache, anymore
She said dont tell me lies and try to please me
Ive heard it all so many times before
And I took her by the arm and said dont leave me
Theres nothin in this world, I wouldnt do
Just give me time, Ill be the man youve needed
She said I wish that I could take that, for the truth
And I said someday, Ill get my life straight
And she said its too late, whats done is done
And I told her someday, she said I cant wait
Cause sometimes someday, just never comes
She said all Ive ever wanted, was to love you
And somewhere deep inside me I still do
But now I think its time I stopped believin
Cause Im never gonna see a change in you
And I said someday, Ill get my life straight
And she said its too late, whats done is done
And I told her someday, she said I cant wait
Cause sometimes someday just never comes
Sometimes someday just never comes
VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QAa59bMDqQ
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posted on
05/12/2018 12:13:26 PM PDT
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ETL
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To: ETL
My dad was an Army recruiter back in the 50s. He told me of many trips he made in US Army issued Chevy 210 post sedans.
To: Responsibility2nd
January 14, 2013
5k: US Army Staff Car, 1956 Chevy 150 4-door
The Chevy 150 was the economy and fleet version of the Chevrolet car from 1953-1957. It shares many components with the consumer oriented 210 and Bel Air models but was tailored to meet the needs of fleet use. Today's featured
1956 Chevy 150 is an ex-US Army Staff Car and is for sale in Moss Landing, CA for the buy-it-now price of $6,000 via ebay.
This olive green beauty is sold as a project in many pieces, and is claimed to have been running when parked in 1965...yikes. 48 years is a long time to leave a car without driving it and it will need a thorough rebuild of the engine/trans/brakes/suspension-- basically any part that moves or seals will need its moving parts and seals replaced.
This '56 is powered by a 235 cubic inch (3.9 liter) inline 6 cylinder, the very same engine that was used in the first generation (C1) Corvette. The 235 has a reputation as a reliable and excellent big inline 6 and puts out approx 125 horsepower in this fleet car. Chevy built millions of these engines back in the day so parts availability isn't a problem and they will run forever if properly maintained.
This Chevy still has its US Army spray tagged dash, complete with information on recommended tire pressure, speed limit and two other cryptic recommendations. This '56 is equipped with a three on the tree standard transmission and won't make for a particularly sporty drive, but it should be faster than most VW beetles and city buses.
We can picture a helmeted private chauffeuring some generals around the base in comfort and class. This is a strange car that would likely be desirable in parades and certainly a novelty at a car shows, but we aren't sure if you'd want to commute every day in it. We wouldn't want to restore the exterior or repaint this beauty, and we think it deserves a thorough mechanical restoration.
On the other hand, a thorough sleeper would be possible here - a modern LS V8 with a T56 six-speed manual and a "pro touring" style suspension would sure make this a fun staff car. Widened olive drab steelie wheels with sticky tires would complete the package - we just hope this thing never gets blinged-out with dubs or even chrome 5-spokes. Either way, leave the exterior and paint alone; everyone already knows what a red & white two-tone Bel Air looks like!
See a better ex-Military car for sale? email us here:
tips@dailyturismo.com
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posted on
05/12/2018 12:24:19 PM PDT
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ETL
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To: Responsibility2nd
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posted on
05/12/2018 12:26:25 PM PDT
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ETL
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