Ragtop Picture time.........post us boys!

[Kerrmudgeon]

I'd love to see all the members ragtops on one thread, rather that searching. Post em up guys! Finished, projects, forgotten souls! I find threads like this sometimes give us a kick in the butt to get at it, and get driving!
http://oi54.tinypic.com/jb5oh0.jpg
http://oi39.tinypic.com/2n8vm76.jpg

[davidc]

I love long legs..er..I mean tri five verts.

[mr 265]

Dont have a vert ------:bawling:

[TheHotrodHandyman]

Here are a couple shots of my unrestored 56.

[r66ss]

wish I had one

[56Crazy]

I'd love to see all the members ragtops on one thread, rather that searching. Post em up guys! Finished, projects, forgotten souls! I find threads like this sometimes give us a kick in the butt to get at it, and get driving!
http://oi54.tinypic.com/jb5oh0.jpg
http://oi39.tinypic.com/2n8vm76.jpg
I am DROOOOOOOOOLING!!!!!!!!!

[CharlieC]

http://www.mygaragestore.com/personal/1_car.jpg

http://www.mygaragestore.com/personal/2_car.jpg

The rest of it is finding it's way on the car... :)

Charlie

[jays55]

Here's mine.....

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/jays55/55conv1-1-12_08edit.jpg

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/jays55/55conv1-1-12_03edit.jpg

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/jays55/55conv1-1-12_06edit.jpg

[scotty t]

here's mine around christmas
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/chigger3/364.jpg


here's mine now
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/chigger3/IMG_0591.jpg

[mickeywestsr]

here's mine around christmas
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/chigger3/364.jpg


here's mine now
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/chigger3/IMG_0591.jpg


Don't see many with the yankee tri-bar mirrors and eye brow caps.....nice
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[scotty t]

that car is not for the purists! the 348 tripower motor is going in soon along with the 57 corvette steering wheel and grill.

[angs1957]

wish I had one

me too :)

[reds5772]

this is the one dad had this pic was taken in 65 before him and my mom was married.the car was factory fulei car check out the grill. it was stolen in 75 the cops that knew dad told him it would never be found just because of what it was .this is the first trifive that i work on i was about 4 in 74 wish it was still hear

[Kerrmudgeon]

great start, love those shoeboxes! I'm in the process of scanning a bunch of shots from the rebody.....tons of scrap metal, hehe! quarters were beat from flat sheet steel, as was everything else. No replacement panels that were any good were available back then. Old school!

This was about 1972-3. I was in highschool when I first started tearing it down. I even had hair then.:D
http://oi40.tinypic.com/qqq2rn.jpg

[mickeywestsr]

Nothing like dropping the top in late afternoon and cruising down the hiway. :tu
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[yellowjacket]

Here is my 57 convert. Hopefully the pictures are a little larger then thumbnail. The pics show the car with stock rims and with American racing mags.

[firemangordy]

Building this for my wife.

[finn210]

Building this for my wife.

WOW!!! going to be beatiful vert, absolutely gorgeous! :congrats:

[Kerrmudgeon]

Building this for my wife.

That's going to be beautiful! When do you think it'll be on the road?

[picker45]

You asked for pics of your convertible, well here's one that's definetly for those with a good imagination. BH

[mr 265]

Building this for my wife.

Nice ----:congrats::tu

[firemangordy]

That's going to be beautiful! When do you think it'll be on the road?

I'm hoping to have it in our town's Christmas parade this year.

[Tabasco]

Here are pictures of my wife's two convertibles.

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL749/2757666/14333504/214724836.jpg

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL749/2757666/14333504/396017750.jpg

The second one needs a little TLC.

[dei355]

Nice pictures. :congrats:

[jays55]

Great pics! Keep 'em coming......

[dinger57]

My brother has one. And won't let me have it. :sign0020: I need to get a pic and post it on here.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Your wife has good taste! Nice 56 and color combo. What kind of wire wheels are those and how do you like them? I've wanted some for my 62 Corvette for years now.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL749/2757666/10304215/147954497.jpg
How come she's not driving it? :D

[Kerrmudgeon]

Here's couple of shots of how they did it in the days before quality replacement panels, all hand formed and welded, no filler used, old world craftsmen. this guy was a master welder in Portugal at 14! They never had filler over there, so my car has a little lead where the factory used it. More pics later.....
http://oi40.tinypic.com/116s5k4.jpg
http://oi39.tinypic.com/345h0yp.jpg
http://oi41.tinypic.com/r9q6q9.jpg
http://oi40.tinypic.com/fz2ig.jpg
http://oi41.tinypic.com/288r0r7.jpg

[colpac]

Very nice, hard to beat black !!

[garys55chevy]

Awesome ragtop trifives..I know a guy selling a red and white 55 ragtop.... wish I had the green...:congrats:

[57 Bel Air LS7]

Here's mine....

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r306/tqgb/IMG_0154_1_1.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r306/tqgb/IMG_0612_1_1.jpg

[Kerrmudgeon]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r306/tqgb/IMG_0154_1_1.jpg
I've never seen a top that color! Was it custom made or can you buy them like that? Sure makes it stand out in a crowd.:tu

[57 Bel Air LS7]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r306/tqgb/IMG_0154_1_1.jpg
I've never seen a top that color! Was it custom made or can you buy them like that? Sure makes it stand out in a crowd.:tu

The top was custom made from a roll of burgundy vinyl top material with black underside. My upholstery shop cut and sewed it like original. It has black pads and a zip-out plastic window. The same material was used for the boot, the top well, kick panels, sunvisors and arm rest pads. I'm not aware of any custom colored "kits" currently available but I believe rolls of material are available in several non-original colors.

[Kerrmudgeon]

One for Homer Simpson!.......:tu
http://videobeta.net/gifs/87.gif

[Tabasco]

Your wife has good taste! Nice 56 and color combo. What kind of wire wheels are those and how do you like them? I've wanted some for my 62 Corvette for years now.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL749/2757666/10304215/147954497.jpg
How come she's not driving it? :D

Sorry I'm just now answering your questions.
The wheels are Star Wires, produced by Krager in the 1980s. She has had them since 1983. I gave up tying to get her to get different wheels, she loves them. She has another set to put on the future project if I ever get it done.

She drives it often. Because I work on it, she lets me drive it too. The last time we went cruising she drove. We went for a ride in the country on a sunny Sunday afternoon

[mickeywestsr]

One for Homer Simpson!.......:tu
http://videobeta.net/gifs/87.gif


Old Homer knows what he likes.....good taste.:flag6:
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[Kerrmudgeon]

Progress is slow, but is getting there!

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2633/3824946545_b87371f8b5_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3470/3825747252_572d9db93b_b.jpg

Wow, that looks like a top flight job Mick, should be amazing finished, thanks for posting those pics, and keep us up to date Please!:anim_32:

[bills56rag]

some before pics

[bills56rag]

During

[bills56rag]

Some more....

[57 Bel Air LS7]

Some more....

:sign0016: to bowtie-trifive.... :wavey:

Great looking '56. What are your plans for it? Keep the pictures coming :anim_25:

[mickeywestsr]

Bill, I can't really tell but did you not put a cross brace in? :anim_25:
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[Kerrmudgeon]

Here's a funny shot of the amount of cancer that was cut out of my car's body. Although the car is a Canadian car, oddly enough it didn't go through many winters here, but did spend a lot of time in bad storage, and, as is the curse of convertibles, a leaky top for a couple of years before I got it..........
http://oi41.tinypic.com/a0a3hw.jpg

[Al T]

Here's mine.

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss21/knucklessr/1957%20Bel%20Air/car.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss21/knucklessr/1957%20Bel%20Air/68a56209.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss21/knucklessr/1957%20Bel%20Air/engine10.jpg

You can follow along on what I'm doing here:

http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63839

Allan

[bills56rag]

:sign0016: to bowtie-trifive.... :wavey:

Great looking '56. What are your plans for it? Keep the pictures coming :anim_25:

Plans are for a 350 ramjet with 4L60E , that is if I can find out if the trans. will fit. Frame is done and the body is back on the stock frame. It has 2 1/2 inch dropped front end . Would like to go with non stock two tone paint. Haven't made up my mind on the color.

[JasonJ]

Mine...

[jay hammond]

here's mine, Adobe Beige, only pic available, sorta behind the Nomad. Coupe's only here 'till it sells. Jay

[gasmanscotty]

here are a few of our 55 ragtop :flag6:

[Original Pete]

Dont have a vert ------:bawling:

Wayne I feel your pain and I am crying toooooooooo :p3:

[Original Pete]

I'd love to see all the members ragtops on one thread, rather that searching. Post em up guys! Finished, projects, forgotten souls! I find threads like this sometimes give us a kick in the butt to get at it, and get driving!
http://oi54.tinypic.com/jb5oh0.jpg
http://oi39.tinypic.com/2n8vm76.jpg

Black convertible........... my heart just skipped several beats!:tu:tu

[Lee1957]

52888

52889

52890bowtie-trifive results of AACA show in Melbourne Fl this past weekend. Frst Junior awarded>:)52888 .
.Feb 2013 Orlando,Fl, Classic Chevy International show -Platinum Award-985 pts, Feb 2013 Lakeland,Fl AACA Winter National awarded SENIOR. Moved from street driver to show level after 20 months of hard labor and much hard cash..being retired has its benefits of time but less $..

[Kerrmudgeon]

Black convertible........... my heart just skipped several beats!:tu:tu

thanks Pete, she's been part of the family for 44 years!:shakehands:

[ragtopfan]

Here's my '55. I've got to have the rear bumper re-chromed now but it looked good when these picks were taken.

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv174/Cowboysnut/PICT0028.jpg

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv174/Cowboysnut/PICT0027.jpg

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv174/Cowboysnut/PICT0026.jpg

[Kerrmudgeon]

Here's a funny shot of 2 race fans getting out of the sun! I'm guessing 1955.:sign0020:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=987095&d=1275109697

[jays55]

OLE'! LOL

[Kerrmudgeon]

I just caught this on a site, and thought I'd pass it on. Wow, you couldn't build a chasis like this for less than double the current bid. Check it out.......

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10039&campid=5335943111&customid=RSS&item=130677312496&vectorid=229466&lgeo=1

And while we're at it, take a look at this looney toons ragger I found on line!......Hehe!

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3015/2788376886_a903f12361_z.jpg

[t_towner]

Here's the vert I just purchased. One owner California car. Setting since 1969. 596 Red but back half is painted black. Supposedly at factory since owner worked there. I'm planning to put new floors in and set on top of Art Morrison chassis built for another project (LS2/6 Speed). It will be a rat rod convertible as we are not going to paint or touch the exterior.


http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/willi44225/a28f7487.jpg


http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/willi44225/bf38f97a.jpg


http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/willi44225/5e3c0dc9.jpg

[ChevyWT]

And while we're at it, take a look at this looney toons ragger I found on line!......Hehe!

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3015/2788376886_a903f12361_z.jpg

I was pretty upset that someone cut-up a vert, but after further examining, it is apparent that it was once a sedan. Bullet dodged! :sign0020:

[Kerrmudgeon]

Here's the vert I just purchased. One owner California car. Setting since 1969. 596 Red but back half is painted black. Supposedly at factory since owner worked there. I'm planning to put new floors in and set on top of Art Morrison chassis built for another project (LS2/6 Speed). It will be a rat rod convertible as we are not going to paint or touch the exterior.


This would be a perfect match for the completed chassis in my post above.:tu

[t_towner]

This would be a perfect match for the completed chassis in my post above.:tu

Fortunately I already have an Art Morrison built chassis setting under what was planned to be a 1000 point 55 convertible. That project was getting very expensive so I put it on hold. Plus I didn't want to own another car that was too nice to drive and really enjoy. We can finish buttoning up the chassis and set the beater on top and enjoy. Should be fun?!

[JimSerra]

My son took my car to work at Autogeek in Stuart Florida for a full detail. Their producer familiarized himself with some 50's lingo and put this together. Enjoy, Jim Serra

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/48624-1957-chevrolet-bel-air-convt-full-detail-trip-back-time.html

[milgon]

My son took my car to work at Autogeek in Stuart Florida for a full detail. Their producer familiarized himself with some 50's lingo and put this together. Enjoy, Jim Serra

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/48624-1957-chevrolet-bel-air-convt-full-detail-trip-back-time.html

car looks super super nice. even better with the detail. ill be purchasing one of those flex polisher from them in the next few months.

[Kerrmudgeon]

My son took my car to work at Autogeek in Stuart Florida for a full detail. Their producer familiarized himself with some 50's lingo and put this together. Enjoy, Jim Serra

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/48624-1957-chevrolet-bel-air-convt-full-detail-trip-back-time.html

Wow, I never knew there was that much technology available now in the detailing business. The paint thickness gauge would be great. You never know when you polish an old car, how much paint is left on it.
How much would a detailing job like that cost a normal civilian like myself?:tu

[C57heaven]

Here's the vert I just purchased. One owner California car. Setting since 1969. 596 Red but back half is painted black. Supposedly at factory since owner worked there. I'm planning to put new floors in and set on top of Art Morrison chassis built for another project (LS2/6 Speed). It will be a rat rod convertible as we are not going to paint or touch the exterior.





http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/willi44225/bf38f97a.jpg




Looks interesting. Keep us posted with pics.
Wonder why, if he had it painted black at the factory why the top wasn't black and the bows?

[JimSerra]

Wow, I never knew there was that much technology available now in the detailing business. The paint thickness gauge would be great. You never know when you polish an old car, how much paint is left on it.
How much would a detailing job like that cost a normal civilian like myself?:tuTwo guys worked on the car for 8 hours so at $25 an hour, this type of detail job would probably run in the area of $400. Jim

[autocar]

Here are a few pictures of one I bought in late '08. The previous owner hit a goal post on a football field in '66. He removed the damaged quarter, installed a tail light, and drove it for about a year, then parked it in this pasture in northern South Dakota. It is close to being ready for paint.

[Kerrmudgeon]

I just found this old picture and while it's technically not a convertible, I don't think I've ever seen a 57 like this! I thought I'd post it and see if anyone knows about it........
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/MoreSS/SS%202011/c506.jpg

[Russell@NerdRods]

Here's the vert I just purchased. One owner California car. Setting since 1969. 596 Red but back half is painted black. Supposedly at factory since owner worked there. I'm planning to put new floors in and set on top of Art Morrison chassis built for another project (LS2/6 Speed). It will be a rat rod convertible as we are not going to paint or touch the exterior.


http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/willi44225/a28f7487.jpg

It was good meeting you the other day when you stopped by our shop here in Texas. Hopefully you'll be driving the 55 next year to the Roundup.

Here's a 56 Convertible with a HRJ version of the Nerd Rods Frame with C4 corvette suspension. This one also has a de stroked 400 SBC from AJ Foyt's backup NACAR motors.

http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/Page_header-01.jpg

Stage 3 Rolling Chassis

Corvette Logo Calipers
All Wheel Disk Brakes
QA1 Coilover shocks
C4 Corvette Independent Rear Suspension
C4 Corvette Aluminum Front Suspension
Limited Slip Differential
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Braided Steel Brake Lines
Billet Specialty Wheels

Drive Train

400 SBC
De-Stroked AJ Foyt Racing NASCAR Motor
True Duel Exhaust with X Pipe
Vintage Air Pulley System
Dual Quad Intake and Edelbrock Carbs
700R4 “Built”

Body and Interior

Vintage Air Gen 4 AC and Heat
Power Windows
Power Top
Power Brakes
6 Disk Changer and Hidden Stereo
Paint supplied by AJ Foyt Paint and Body Supply


http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-1.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-1.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-2.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-2.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-3.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-3.jpg)

http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-4.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-4.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-5.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-5.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-6.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-6.jpg)

http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-7.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-7.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-8.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-8.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-9.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-9.jpg)

http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-10.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-10.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-11.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-11.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-12.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-12.jpg)

http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-13.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-13.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-14.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-14.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-15.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-15.jpg)

http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-16.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-16.jpg) http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/s-17.jpg (http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/l-17.jpg)

[t_towner]

It was good meeting you the other day when you stopped by our shop here in Texas. Hopefully you'll be driving the 55 next year to the Roundup.

Here's a 56 Convertible with a HRJ version of the Nerd Rods Frame with C4 corvette suspension. This one also has a de stroked 400 SBC from AJ Foyt's backup NACAR motors.



Yea, it was great to meet you guys and I appreciate the insight. As a result I have decided just to put in the LS2 w a 4L65e and 9" (borrowed from another project) in the stock frame. We'll work to stiffen the frame (w minor, reversible modifications as to not tweak so the doors don't close properly. I know that if we take the body off the frame I just won't stop on the restoration and I don't want to touch the outside paint on the car.

Have a buddy working on a 57 Hardtop and I told him he needs to check out your frame!

Here's the project thread on the 55 after it was delivered.
http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82248

Great looking 56!

[Kerrmudgeon]

http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/Page_header-01.jpg

Awesome hotrod! Man is that red top ever striking. I'd like to hear how it handles and rides with all C4 underpinnings. What displacement is the 400 now? Thanks for the pics, all great shots.....right klik, save! :)

[BigDaddyRat]

Whoa! those are some beautiful converts you guys are post'n.... thanks for sharing everyone... man, I had a friend convert his HT into a HT convertible years ago and came real close to following his lead and doin' it. I had reservation cause everyone told me it devalue it, but you know what... I NEVER intend on selling it, it will go to my son when I'm gone, so I don't know why I just don't do it... ya'll have any thoughts on that, or any of you ever converted your HT into a Roadster, but did it where you could put the HT back on if you wanted... that's what I've considered in the past... I'd only do it if I were able to take the top off and put it back on when I wanted to... :tu BDR...:cool:

[mickeywestsr]

That article on Autogeek was really good....very informative. :tu
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[Kerrmudgeon]

http://www.trifive.com/forums/image.php?u=8251&type=sigpic&dateline=1328463672
I hope you own a tire shop! Hahaha.......! You must be a hit with your neighbors. :congrats:

[Russell@NerdRods]

http://www.hotrodjim.com/immages/projects/customers_projects/Chuck_Porter_56/Page_header-01.jpg

Awesome hotrod! Man is that red top ever striking. I'd like to hear how it handles and rides with all C4 underpinnings. What displacement is the 400 now? Thanks for the pics, all great shots.....right klik, save! :)

Sorry I have no idea what the CID is of the car. We build and delivered the chassis, Chuck built car. When it was finished we did the chassis tuning and swapped a differentials in the car (I sold him a whinny one so this was free) But I was aloud to use if for several shows, it drives amazingly BTW, and so I also did the photo shoot for him to thank him for letting me use it for the shows we did.

Later
-Russell

[bigblock261]

I'd only do it if I were able to take the top off and put it back on when I wanted to... :tu BDR...:cool:

If you engineer a removable top, which would be really cool, the frame will have to be stiffened.

Without the steel top, the frame and body will flex. That's why convertibles have the added X-member, and two extra body mounts.

[JimSerra]

There were some previous pics of this car on the autogeek tutorial. My wife and I took it down to the beach for this photo. Jim
http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3901&pictureid=33410

[TZ250]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/14/article-2159055-13993087000005DC-56_634x411.jpg

[ChevyWT]

Awesome shot! The man in the passenger seat seems about as concerned about the stress on that side glass as I am! :sign0020:

[Kerrmudgeon]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/14/article-2159055-13993087000005DC-56_634x411.jpg
"Get your shoes off my car Jack, who do you think you are....the president!":sign0020:

[GaryC]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/14/article-2159055-13993087000005DC-56_634x411.jpg
"Get your shoes off my car Jack, who do you think you are....the president!":sign0020:

That's a great picture...

[ssffnomad]

Canada/Upstate N.Y. Conv. Frame rotted in half, X put in another frame. Origional parts reused : Hood, Decklid, Dash/Windshield Frame, Boot Area.
My friend did a unreal job on Mechanical , Sheet Metal replacement . 327CI, Turbo 350, PS, PB, AC. Really nice Car to Drive .
I did Body/Paint .
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/ssffnomad/IMAG0248.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/ssffnomad/IMAG0249.jpg

[Kens56Convertible]

Thought I would put mine in here too.

This is one from Friday Fest in Downtown Panama City
http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3973&pictureid=34123

Here's one with Tara at Panama City Beach
http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3973&pictureid=34124

[mickeywestsr]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/14/article-2159055-13993087000005DC-56_634x411.jpg
"Get your shoes off my car Jack, who do you think you are....the president!":sign0020:


WOW....that woulda cost him my vote......:sign0020:
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[mickeywestsr]

I could handle to 55...beautiful....:flag6:
:gba:
bowtie-trifive

[Kerrmudgeon]

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/ssffnomad/IMAG0249.jpg
Wow, what a beautiful job! Well done, love the color. :congrats:

[ssffnomad]

Kerrmudgeon, Thanks

[Kerrmudgeon]

Hi guys, hope you all had a great HOT summer. Just a note to let you know I'll be deleting the opening pics in a couple of days from my TinyPics acc, so they'll disappear from this thread. Soooo, if anyone wants any for their restoration scrap book....now's the time. :cheers:

Keep those pics coming in, we all want to see.

[Geoff]

Canada/Upstate N.Y. Conv. Frame rotted in half, X put in another frame. Origional parts reused : Hood, Decklid, Dash/Windshield Frame, Boot Area.
My friend did a unreal job on Mechanical , Sheet Metal replacement . 327CI, Turbo 350, PS, PB, AC. Really nice Car to Drive .
I did Body/Paint .
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/ssffnomad/IMAG0248.jpg

Wow, how did I miss this gorgeous car? I like that it looks pretty stock but lowered a bit.
That's what I've been planning to do with my car. Your pictures have 100% convinced me that's what I wanna do. Thanks.

[bigblock261]

Purchased new by my father. Frame-off restored by members the family, literally over a 30 year time period. Back on the road in original color in May 2007 with a '57 283, along with the original Powerglide and Chevy rear axle. Presently undergoing a powertrain upgrade. Getting 327, TH-200-4R, Explorer 8.8 rear. The vintage powertrain will be stored in case, in the future, it is needed.

This car spent '57 thru '60 near Madrid Spain at Torrejon AFB. Dad was career military, hence the reproduction foreign plate on the front bumper. We've always referred to her in a feminine sense, mostly because of the color. When I was 16 these cars were immensely popular, but I never asked to drive her, other than as a student driver, even though I'm sure Dad would have let me. Back then I refused to be caught dead in a pink car. Nowadays, I'm not so inhibited.

I appear in both pics as the shortest person. When the black-and-white was taken I was 4 years old. Do the math.

[Geoff]

Purchased new by my father. Frame-off restored by members the family, literally over a 30 year time period. Back on the road in original color in May 2007 with a '57 283, along with the original Powerglide and Chevy rear axle. Presently undergoing a powertrain upgrade. Getting 327, TH-200-4R, Explorer 8.8 rear. The vintage powertrain will be stored in case, in the future, it is needed.

This car spent '57 thru '60 near Madrid Spain at Torrejon AFB. Dad was career military, hence the reproduction foreign plate on the front bumper. We've always referred to her in a feminine sense, mostly because of the color. When I was 16 these cars were immensely popular, but I never asked to drive her, other than as a student driver, even though I'm sure Dad would have let me. Back then I refused to be caught dead in a pink car. Nowadays, I'm not so inhibited.

I appear in both pics as the shortest person. When the black-and-white was taken I was 4 years old. Do the math.

I think the car and the story are both awesome!

[bigearl56]

Been a lover of Tri-5s since high school. Sold my last one a couple years ago. See atached pic. Got a good lead on a '55 convertible and sure hope it pans out. BTW this thread has some great examples.

Earl

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/bigearl56/1956CHEVY103104005.jpg

[JasonJ]

Went for a little cruise yesterday.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/Jason64Impala/57-4.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/Jason64Impala/57-3.jpg

[ChevyWT]

Stunning car man! I'd sure like to see it someday!

[JasonJ]

Stunning car man! I'd sure like to see it someday!

Thanks! She looks better in pics thats for sure, lol.
Yea man... i want to come to one of those Bartlett cruise-ins sometime once i get all the bugs worked out. I drove it all day this past Saturday until i ran out of gas haha. Luckily i had a gallon in the trunk. But now its running like crap after that... maybe i sucked up some garbage from the tank.... a project for another weekend i guess.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/Jason64Impala/IMAG0392-1-Copy.jpg

[colpac]

My 57 after new paint and interior, lowered a little

[Kerrmudgeon]

My 57 after new paint and interior, lowered a little

Interesting coupe in the fleet....

http://www.trifive.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=64046&d=1350593558

[Motorama]

My 55 Bel Air Convertible. Coral and Shadow Gray. 265 with Powerglide, 4 barrel, PS, PB, dual exhaust, connie kit, lots of accessories. Originally restored in CA around 20 years ago, then went to Germany for a while, came to the UK ten years ago. One of only 2 55 rag tops in the UK, my friend owns the other one, a pace car replica.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3/motoramamovie/55%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air%20Conv/SDC11668.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3/motoramamovie/55%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air%20Conv/SDC11657.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3/motoramamovie/55%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air%20Conv/SDC11686.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3/motoramamovie/55%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air%20Conv/SDC11693.jpg

[scotty t]

any pics of your friend's pace car replica?

[Kerrmudgeon]

My 55 Bel Air Convertible. Coral and Shadow Gray. 265 with Powerglide, 4 barrel, PS, PB, dual exhaust, connie kit, lots of accessories. Originally restored in CA around 20 years ago, then went to Germany for a while, came to the UK ten years ago. One of only 2 55 rag tops in the UK, my friend owns the other one, a pace car replica.


I think my eyes would bug out if I saw your 55 in bloody 'ol England! Very nice, and with power pack, power steering, and blue dots to boot! COOL.:u_k:

:c_a:

[Kerrmudgeon]

Question: where's the big oil filter canister, or don't you have a filter on it??

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3/motoramamovie/55%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air%20Conv/SDC11693.jpg

[Motorama]

Question: where's the big oil filter canister, or don't you have a filter on it??

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3/motoramamovie/55%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air%20Conv/SDC11693.jpg

It came to me as you see it, with out one.. I have located one now and hope to fit it over the winter.

[augustine]

My '56

[DANgerous]

DANgerous

[bigblock261]

Sweet! Will the body color be two tone or solid?

[DANgerous]

Sweet! Will the body color be two tone or solid?
Both will be tutone, the coral and grey is showing a little in the back ground of the picture for the posted chassis.
DANgerous

[ChevyWT]

Dan that frame looks INCREDIBLE!!!! Awesome work! :congrats::congrats::congrats:

So I have been waiting for the day that I could post a picture in this thread... FINALLY THE DAY HAS COME!

First time I saw her on the showroom floor in Chicago!
http://imageshack.us/a/img201/4144/showroom.jpg

Getting rained on during the 600 mile drive home back to Memphis... :banghead: Good thing she seals well!
http://imageshack.us/a/img442/3837/rainyvert.jpg

At home and all cleaned up!
http://imageshack.us/a/img138/2999/img6128p.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img21/2702/img6141h.jpg

[cnmba]

56 Convertible
Nassau Blue/India Ivory
265 Power Pack/Powerglide
Continental Kit
Wonderbar Radio

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40263

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40267

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40265

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40264

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40266

[4kops]

her are a couple of pics of my project getting closer this is a art morrison chassis and a real deal steel body

[57 Bel Air LS7]

her are a couple of pics of my project getting closer this is a art morrison chassis and a real deal steel body

4kops, that is a lot of engine you have there... :tu More details please.

[4kops]

Engine is a Steve Morris built 572 twin turbo GT42 size but they are Turbonetics dynoed at 1700 ish hp should be fun I'm down near Milwaukee

[55conv]

My 55-Kandybrandywine with tan interior. RamJet 350/350 turbo.

[jay hammond]

My 55-Kandybrandywine with tan interior. RamJet 350/350 turbo.

This would be our TriFive host from Hot August Nites last year. Great car, great location, great guy. Thanks again, Jay Hammond

[JasonJ]

56 Convertible
Nassau Blue/India Ivory
265 Power Pack/Powerglide
Continental Kit
Wonderbar Radio

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40263

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40267

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40265

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40264

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4511&pictureid=40266

THAT!!!..... is one gorgeous automobile you have there sir!

[56belairconvert]

I'd love to see all the members ragtops on one thread, rather that searching. Post em up guys! Finished, projects, forgotten souls! I find threads like this sometimes give us a kick in the butt to get at it, and get driving!
http://oi54.tinypic.com/jb5oh0.jpg
http://oi39.tinypic.com/2n8vm76.jpg

This could be my double

[Ivan Card]

THis is my 55 chevy conv. Ivan Card

[Ivan Card]

Thought I would show both of my 55's Ivan Card

[55conv]

This would be our TriFive host from Hot August Nites last year. Great car, great location, great guy. Thanks again, Jay Hammond

Jay, good to hear from you. Hope all is well and your having fun. Ron

[cnmba]

THAT!!!..... is one gorgeous automobile you have there sir!


Thank You JasonJ!

[chevyman]

Heres a couple pic's of my covert72634

72635

[chevyman]

Heres a couple pic's of my covert before and after.72634

72635

[Kens56Convertible]

Heres a couple pic's of my covert before and after.72634

72635

What a change! Beautiful.:congrats:

[Geoff]

Heres a couple pic's of my covert before and after.72634

72635

Very, very nice.

[Micke]

Heres a couple pic's of my covert before and after.72634

72635

Beautiful! Good work!

[jay hammond]

Ran when parked??
Restoration started??
1 of 1??
It's giving up it's life so that Chevys will live.

[ssffnomad]

R.I.P.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Heres a couple pic's of my covert before and after.72634

72635

Nice job, and I love that color, what is it? Do you have pics of the motor....it looks pretty interesting with that(?) induction system.:congrats:
http://oi53.tinypic.com/33upijq.jpg

[chevyman]

Here's my convertible

[ssffnomad]

My friends 55 Conv w another Friends HT in background
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/ssffnomad/MiscJune2013023_zps548553a4.jpg