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  1. Headers and Exhaust System
    Hello guys, Trying to finish up a few things on my 55 build and could use some help sourcing another set of 1.750" headers. First I should mention that I bought a set of the Patriot H8050 Headers (absolute junk) and need to tell you to save your money if buying a set of these. They are...
  2. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Hello everyone new here my grandmother has a 55 Chevy with an automatic turbo 350 transmission and a 305 engine. It was my grandfather’s pride and joy before he passed away. My grandmother had a few people work on it years and years ago and when it got home about after a couple weeks of sitting...
  3. Trifive Gassers
    Has the Black 55 been making its rounds... at the shows.
  4. Trifive Nomads, Sedan Deliveries & Station Wagons
    Hi everyone, Just thought I would give a very quick update to my project. I'm still collecting a lot of parts to build this wagon the way I want it. Hopefully it will be a daily driver soon. But one piece I wanted was a tow hitch. After doing a bunch of research and talking with others I went a...
  5. Project Update Section, Post Project Updates Here
    When I first started my custom frame off restoration on my rusty 55 Chevy, I tried to find a video scrap book of someone who has done it. I could not find one, not that one does not exist, but I could not find it...so I am building a library of videos that represent a 55 Chevy Custom Frame Off...
  6. Videos from You Tube, Bing, etc.
    Happy New Year - Good bye 2017 - the year I finished my first try-five. [Help me get my views up on my first youtube!] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDNQtToLoTc
  7. Trifive Gassers
    Sorry if I got the wrong board but what I'm looking for seems to be mostly on gassers. I have a 55 BelAir and I am thinking about (possibly) trying to save some money and go with something I have been seeing on a few 55's at car shows here and there. It doesn't have to be exactly like this one...
  8. Member Classifieds
    Looking for a straight/solid original 55 sedan frame in Houston, TX or near by.
  9. Suspension Questions Chassis, Brakes, Shocks, Etc
    Hey everyone, So I'm trying to help my Dad pick out the correct tire size for his '55 Chevy 2-door post. The car currently has 245 60 15 tires on 15x7" rims. Here are the rims he ordered: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004070P4A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1DCK6K9RNZNUT The...
  10. Super Stock/Pro Street & Modified Disc. 55-56-57
    Hello,new to the forum and pretty new to trifives.Ive done a lot of Camaros chevyII"s and chevelles but not much experience with 55's.I like and appreciate originals but have come to love ls1's,they are hard to beat in a car you want to drive a lot.I recently accquired an all original and rust...
  11. Chit Chat Area, Anything on your mind goes here.
    Hi, some advice please. I've what I think is a 55 Chevy rear end axle, just posted for sale on CL. I had earlier taken it to the dump, but the worker said it was too valuable to toss away (valuable as in "hard to get"), that I should offer it. If nobody responds to the ad, do I go ahead and dump...
  12. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    I have a 16 ft Airstream weighing 1,800 lbs with a tongue weight of 180 lb. I also have a 55 150 2dr with 283, manual transmission, and drum brakes. It weighs 3,100 lbs or so. Would it be prudent to use the chevy as a towing vehicle? What basic upgrades would you recommend? Just disc brakes...
  13. Project Update Section, Post Project Updates Here
    Finally some new pics of the 55.
  14. Welder advice, Hand tool Advice Shop Tool.
    Hey Everyone, For those of you getting into a 55 Chevy restoration, TIG Time has 2 videos on how to weld in new eyebrows. Check em out and tell me what you think. TIG Time Episode 22 - How to TIG Weld a 55 Chevy Restoration (Preparing & Tacking the Eyebrow)...
  15. Project Update Section, Post Project Updates Here
    I am interested in building a 55 Chevy Gasser. Only serious inquiries please. Project build spec options: Engine 396-427 or LS 7. Aluminum heads, dual carbs or blower, or fuel injection with stacks 5 speed transmission, Ford 9 inch rear end, 390 or 411 gears wheels and tires, white line or...
  16. Power by LaForce

    469ci all aluminum Donovan Chevy. Enderle Bird on alky. 14:71 Mooneyham blower. est 1800hp
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