1955 Chevrolet Belair NOMAD (100% FRAME OFF RESTORATION) Beautiful Classic

Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 1955 Description

1955 Chevrolet Belair Nomad Trim 544 Paint 615 Going to start out telling a little history on this Nomad to the best of my knowledge. I bought the car from a fellow here in California who I was told from the 2nd owner. The car was built in Kansas when new and then came out to California and stayed here in the Bay Area. The car was rust free and all original sheet metal and Trim. Still intact was the six pot metal front trim (will get into that later in write up) The car was factory Gypsy Red and Shoreline Beige (See Cowl Tag). I have restored many Tri Five Chevys in my shop at home. I'm retired and this is my hobby. I'm sure you seen some of my cars on line. This Nomad is the best ever. If you have any questions or would like to see more photo's during restoration give me a call at (209) 346-7018 but please only if you are serious and have the funds on hand to purchase this car. Now for the Details. BODY- To start out with this car was a frame off and every panel and parts were striped to bare metal. I did find small area's of filler(have pictures) All original sheet metal and no rust. Body shop took time and pride when blocking and painting. I had all the Stainless Steel moldings professionally buffed and polished. I spent $1700 to have the Liftgate rechrome and strighten (Pot Metal) and $2000 to have the six original pot metal trim restored and rechromed (Doors. Fenders. Eyebrows). All new tinted glass and all new rubber seals thoughout the car. The paint is PPG Base Coat Clear Coat and cut and buffed to a deep look. Body is lazer straight. New Grill and moldings. Had the original front and rear bumpers rechromed. Installed NOS Tailgate bars and handle. New headlight and taillights. Nothing missed. every nut a bolt was replaced in this car. Car was completely rewired from front to back using all GM wiring Harnes's. :You will be able to use a factory wiring diagram if ever needed. Again call if you have and questions. INTERIOR-The original interior was still in tack and complete in car. I had ALL the inside moldings and trim rechromed incuding the window frame's and latches. New dash trim and speedo. beautiful original restored steering wheel. I installed all sound deadener inside of car. floors. oof) The fellow who dose my interiors bought the Daytona Carpet yardage and sewed up to a custom look. He also built up the seats before installing the The original Nomad interior. The perforated headliner was also made from original material. No WRINKLES. I installed USA1 radio with the usb port. sounds nice. I installed Classic Auto Air Condition that blows COLD. The photo's of the interior will tell it all. So many complements. CHASSIS-The chassis is competly restored. nbsp; I install power Disc Brake's in front and all new drum in back. all new suspension was installed. Would would think it had power steering. All new custom exhust system was installed. sounds great. New wide whites (Radials) and NEW ORIGINAL HUBCAPS (FOR SHOW) New gas tank and sending unit. New aluminum radiator. I did install a elec fan that can be turned on with a switch I mounted under dash if needed. New fuel and brake lines. New power brake master cyclinder and boster. Again nothing missed. can call me at (209) 346-7018 for any questions. RUNING GEAR-I bought a rebuilt 283 that is 40 over and runs beautiful. I installed a Edelbrock Intake and Carbuator. The Transmission is a stock 3 speed (Three on the Tree) rare for a Nomad. Stock rearend. New clutch assy. This car goes down the road smooth and drives like a new car. I sure you that you will not be disapointed in this Nomad. The time and pride I spent on this restoration shows. Reason for selling is that I started another project. If you would like to make me a cash offer before reserve is met please feel free. call me anytime at (209) 346-7018. Note: car is for sale local and auction can end at any time.