overall length - TriFive.com, 1955 Chevy 1956 chevy 1957 Chevy Forum , Talk about your 55 chevy 56 chevy 57 chevy - Belair , 210, 150 sedans , Nomads and Trucks, Research, Free Tech Advice

Falfa-55 · 01-10-2007, 02:59 PM

hey guys/gals , my project is a couple of hours from me at the moment , does anyone know the overall length of a 2 dr 55' ? Thanks Todd

MikeKy55 · 01-10-2007, 07:32 PM

Including bumpers? I laid a tape next to mine and it's real close to 16' 1"

reborn55 · 01-10-2007, 09:11 PM

Without bumpers=188.3 inches
With bumpers=197.1 inches

Steve Allen · 01-10-2007, 10:29 PM

I always found the tri-5 overall lengths [OAL] pretty interesting.

I'm not sure where they're doing the measurment from, but as stated in the orginal factory specifications:

55 210, Belair 115 inch wheel base 195.6 inches OAL
56 210, Belair 115 inch wheel base 197.5 inches OAL
57 210, Belair 115 inch wheel base 200.0 inches OAL

As each year progressed, the car grew a little in length. And as we most know, the 55 is the smallest looking of the three, and the OAL definitely tells us that’s true. Maybe that’s the attraction to the 55, a little smaller and sportier looking. At least, that’s the reasons I was initially attracted to the 55. But of course, each year has it’s own very unique elements, and we are lucky enough to have a number of choices here. Thank you Chevy!!

Falfa-55 · 01-11-2007, 10:10 AM

thanks guys , just what I needed

reborn55 · 01-11-2007, 01:20 PM

Steve--just curious to know where you got your info. Seems there are never any defining references to to tri-five specs. I got my info from original GM tech sheets(restoration package) put out in 55 and are a little different from your specs. It would be nice to have a definitve source for some of these specs.

Steve Allen · 01-11-2007, 04:35 PM

Ken,

Can't quite recall where I located the spec sheets. Their very detailed and show the production numbers for each car year and model. I have them in a pdf file and would be happy to e-mail them to you. They appear to have been copied and then scanned to a computer file. The actual production numbers for each model is pretty interesting. The Nomads had the real low production numbers. ie....

57 210 2 Door Sedan 162,090 units
57 Nomad 2 door wagon 6,103 units
57 Sport Sedan, hardtop 137,672 units

I just noticed on the file copy, the website address at the top in very small letters as to where the information was obtained from:
www.greatoldcars.com

Steve Allen · 01-11-2007, 04:45 PM

Ken, I e-mailed the spec file to you.

reborn55 · 01-11-2007, 06:56 PM

Thanks Steve--little more info. Chevrolet used to and may still do offer what they call a restoration package for individual year cars. I got mine from Chevrolet Motor Division about 13 years ago. Have got others since. It is very detailed copy of info from specific years. I copied mine and sent it to Kevin Hardy who posts many online manuals and info.
http://chevy.tocmp.com/chevyresto/55index.htm
Doesn't have production figures but some very interesting facts and figures. Thanks for your info.

PaPa Mike · 01-11-2007, 10:20 PM

Good link Ken; Thanx for posting

01-10-2007, 02:59 PM	#1
Falfa-55 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Falfa-55's Garage Location: W Tn Posts: 5 Member #1639	overall length hey guys/gals , my project is a couple of hours from me at the moment , does anyone know the overall length of a 2 dr 55' ? Thanks Todd

01-10-2007, 07:32 PM	#2
MikeKy55 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 MikeKy55's Garage Location: Mt Washington Ky Posts: 4,385 Member #10	Including bumpers? I laid a tape next to mine and it's real close to 16' 1" __________________ ''Thank a police officer for being the one who runs to a report of 'Shots Fired' while others run away.'' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QuJeYqNzew

01-10-2007, 09:11 PM	#3
reborn55 Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Dec 2005 reborn55's Garage Location: De Soto, Illinois Posts: 413 Member #8	Without bumpers=188.3 inches With bumpers=197.1 inches __________________ Ken http://www.picturetrail.com/reborn55

01-11-2007, 01:20 PM	#6
reborn55 Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Dec 2005 reborn55's Garage Location: De Soto, Illinois Posts: 413 Member #8	Steve--just curious to know where you got your info. Seems there are never any defining references to to tri-five specs. I got my info from original GM tech sheets(restoration package) put out in 55 and are a little different from your specs. It would be nice to have a definitve source for some of these specs. __________________ Ken http://www.picturetrail.com/reborn55

01-11-2007, 06:56 PM	#9
reborn55 Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Dec 2005 reborn55's Garage Location: De Soto, Illinois Posts: 413 Member #8	Thanks Steve--little more info. Chevrolet used to and may still do offer what they call a restoration package for individual year cars. I got mine from Chevrolet Motor Division about 13 years ago. Have got others since. It is very detailed copy of info from specific years. I copied mine and sent it to Kevin Hardy who posts many online manuals and info. http://chevy.tocmp.com/chevyresto/55index.htm Doesn't have production figures but some very interesting facts and figures. Thanks for your info. __________________ Ken http://www.picturetrail.com/reborn55

01-10-2007, 10:29 PM	#4
Steve Allen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Steve Allen's Garage Posts: 218 Member #1677	I always found the tri-5 overall lengths [OAL] pretty interesting. I'm not sure where they're doing the measurment from, but as stated in the orginal factory specifications: 55 210, Belair 115 inch wheel base 195.6 inches OAL 56 210, Belair 115 inch wheel base 197.5 inches OAL 57 210, Belair 115 inch wheel base 200.0 inches OAL As each year progressed, the car grew a little in length. And as we most know, the 55 is the smallest looking of the three, and the OAL definitely tells us that’s true. Maybe that’s the attraction to the 55, a little smaller and sportier looking. At least, that’s the reasons I was initially attracted to the 55. But of course, each year has it’s own very unique elements, and we are lucky enough to have a number of choices here. Thank you Chevy!!

01-11-2007, 10:10 AM	#5
Falfa-55 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Falfa-55's Garage Location: W Tn Posts: 5 Member #1639	thanks guys , just what I needed

01-11-2007, 04:35 PM	#7
Steve Allen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Steve Allen's Garage Posts: 218 Member #1677	Ken, Can't quite recall where I located the spec sheets. Their very detailed and show the production numbers for each car year and model. I have them in a pdf file and would be happy to e-mail them to you. They appear to have been copied and then scanned to a computer file. The actual production numbers for each model is pretty interesting. The Nomads had the real low production numbers. ie.... 57 210 2 Door Sedan 162,090 units 57 Nomad 2 door wagon 6,103 units 57 Sport Sedan, hardtop 137,672 units I just noticed on the file copy, the website address at the top in very small letters as to where the information was obtained from: www.greatoldcars.com

01-11-2007, 04:45 PM	#8
Steve Allen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Steve Allen's Garage Posts: 218 Member #1677	Ken, I e-mailed the spec file to you.

01-11-2007, 10:20 PM	#10
PaPa Mike Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 PaPa Mike's Garage Location: Winterville, N.C. Posts: 1,606 Member #1257	Good link Ken; Thanx for posting __________________ PaPa Mike I'd rather walk a mile wearing a BowTie----:p http://www.trifive.com/webs/papamike/

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode