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Robert Nagel · 01-04-2010, 04:13 PM

Hello,

I'm a "newbie" to this site and just want to get aquainted!! I'm in the process of building a '55 (2nd Series) Chevy Pickup and, yes, I'm cutting it up somewhat and going PRO STREET with the build. I've boxed the frame, got a 9" Ford (Currie) rear with 4:11 locker, 540c.i. BBC w/ blower and (2) Holley 950's--dyno'd at 857hp & 811 ft-lbs torque--that should get it moving????? She's painted Corvette Millenium Yellow--just got the cab, engine & transmission mounted this weekend. Lots of work to go--hope I can ask some of you 'ol buffs some technical questions when they come up--I'd rather trust your experience than the guys writing the articles??

So, there you have it--this truck's been sitting in my garage for over 10 years and I finally got motivated to finish it this winter! Gotta have it running down the road this summer--can't wait to hear the "thumpity" of the big block!?

Thanks for listiening--hope to chat with you guys (and gals) soon!

Bob

dwight morris · 01-04-2010, 04:18 PM

Hi Bob welcome to tri5.

Sounds like one cool ride ya got there. Dwight

petes83usa · 01-04-2010, 04:19 PM

WELCOME BOB

, you will like it around here , this place rocks

,,,,ps PRO STREET is cool !

Kiwi56 · 01-04-2010, 04:25 PM

Hi Bob
welcome aboard
love to see some pic's
sounds like an awesome project
enjoy...

mickeywestsr · 01-04-2010, 04:25 PM

Welcome aboard Hoss.....I always say "do it the way YOU like it."

Lars68 · 01-04-2010, 04:26 PM

Hello Bob

Welcome,do you have pictures?if send them fast as a 55 pro street pick up.

I want one too !!!

Lars

57hardtop · 01-04-2010, 04:29 PM

You have found a great group of guys and a few new friends. Love to see some pictures.

nhramike57 · 01-04-2010, 04:30 PM

Welcome Aboard Bob! the members here are a wealth of information and experience with these beautiful cars and trucks..when you can post some pictures of yours

carls 56 · 01-04-2010, 05:07 PM

hi bob and welcome! good to have you here and nice intro. sounds like a cool project. hint:

trifive · 01-04-2010, 05:24 PM

Welcome to Trifive, I know you will like it here and make lots of new friends.

otis

01-04-2010, 04:13 PM	#1
Robert Nagel Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Robert Nagel's Garage Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1 Member #11670	NEWBIE with a '55 Pickup Hello, I'm a "newbie" to this site and just want to get aquainted!! I'm in the process of building a '55 (2nd Series) Chevy Pickup and, yes, I'm cutting it up somewhat and going PRO STREET with the build. I've boxed the frame, got a 9" Ford (Currie) rear with 4:11 locker, 540c.i. BBC w/ blower and (2) Holley 950's--dyno'd at 857hp & 811 ft-lbs torque--that should get it moving????? She's painted Corvette Millenium Yellow--just got the cab, engine & transmission mounted this weekend. Lots of work to go--hope I can ask some of you 'ol buffs some technical questions when they come up--I'd rather trust your experience than the guys writing the articles?? So, there you have it--this truck's been sitting in my garage for over 10 years and I finally got motivated to finish it this winter! Gotta have it running down the road this summer--can't wait to hear the "thumpity" of the big block!? Thanks for listiening--hope to chat with you guys (and gals) soon! Bob

01-04-2010, 04:18 PM	#2
dwight morris Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Jun 2009 dwight morris's Garage Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,220 Member #9154	Hi Bob welcome to tri5. Sounds like one cool ride ya got there. Dwight __________________ 55 Belair 2dr sedan, 6cyl, 3spd. 59 Impala 348, PG. 59 Apache 1/2 ton 6cyl, 3spd. 57 Belair 283 3spd 92 Vette 56 Belair 350 3sp.O.D.

01-04-2010, 04:19 PM	#3
petes83usa Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Nov 2009 petes83usa's Garage Location: Burton, Ohio.. suburb of Cleveland Posts: 8,716 Member #11075	*WELCOME BOB, you will like it around here , this place rocks,,,,ps PRO STREET is cool ! __________________ "You're only as good as the people you keep around you"* petes83@adelphia.net

01-04-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
Kiwi56 Trifive on Facebook Admin Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Mar 2009 Kiwi56's Garage Location: Invercargill , New Zealand Posts: 5,818 Member #8288	Hi Bob welcome aboard love to see some pic's sounds like an awesome project enjoy... __________________ Chris "Old age and Treachery will overcome Youth and Skill Everytime".... if I have anything to do with it ! *Southland Chevrolet Club Inc*

01-04-2010, 04:25 PM	#5
mickeywestsr Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2007 mickeywestsr's Garage Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 31,110 Member #1970	Welcome aboard Hoss.....I always say "do it the way YOU like it." __________________ GO VOLS COWBOY

01-04-2010, 04:26 PM	#6
Lars68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Lars68's Garage Location: Karlskoga,Sweden Posts: 129 Member #11559	Hello Bob Welcome,do you have pictures?if send them fast as a 55 pro street pick up. I want one too !!! Lars

01-04-2010, 04:29 PM	#7
57hardtop Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Nov 2009 57hardtop's Garage Location: Sachse, tx Posts: 486 Member #11180	Welcome You have found a great group of guys and a few new friends. Love to see some pictures. __________________ Getting her back on the road, as she was meant to be. Chris Sachse, TX

01-04-2010, 04:30 PM	#8
nhramike57 Senior Member 3 Gold Stars Join Date: Sep 2008 nhramike57's Garage Location: Edmonton , Alberta , Canada Posts: 3,554 Member #6523	Welcome Aboard Bob! the members here are a wealth of information and experience with these beautiful cars and trucks..when you can post some pictures of yours __________________ There's no substitute for cubic inch's except cubic dollars

01-04-2010, 05:07 PM	#9
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01-04-2010, 05:24 PM	#10
trifive Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 trifive's Garage Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,563 Member #1	Welcome to Trifive, I know you will like it here and make lots of new friends. otis

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