[Camaros Plus]

New to the forum and could use some help.
I do mostly Muscle cars( resto shop) but just pulled this Barn find from a garage here in Denver and would like the groups opinion on what to do with this car.
55 2dr bel air hardtop
85K original miles
sitting since 76 in garage- garaged since 67
100% original down to paint/ interior and drivetrain etc.
6 cylinder engine( runs) with 3 speed overdrive trans
Body is rust free except for fender eyebrows and small( golf ball) hole in quarter
Passenger fender & quarter have med size dent in each.I would replace fender and fix quarter.
NO RUST IN FLOORS OR TRUNK FRAME ETC.
interior has never been cut or modified and still has Am radio in it.
The big question???
Restore with V8 and leave stock?
modify with C4 corvette suspension ( which I have left over from another project) and LS1 resto mod it
I have tried to sell it and no luck( craigslist tire kickers)
Resto -mods still seem to be doing well and out selling original cars ,but I hate to cut up such an original car. Is the 6 cyl/ 3 speed worth anything to anybody here.
My direct # 303 489 1872
I'll upload some pics on monday
Thanks for any help / feedback
Steve

 

[petes83usa]

Welcome to TriFive....If it was me I would keep it as stock as possible for resale reasons if that's what you bought it for and it's that original.....post pics monday....arty0031:

 

[rusty belair]

welcome steve you can do allmost anything you want yo these cars and it wont hurt the value it being a 6 cyl it will up the value to put a v8 in it/resto mod imo

 

[r66ss]

Camaros Plus welcome to tri-5

 

[carls 56]

:hello: hi steve and welcome. good to have you here. its only original once. its yours, so do what will make you happy. arty0031:

 

[TheHotrodHandyman]

Steve, If the car is what you describe in your classified ad here on Trifive it should sell pretty quick at or close to your asking price. I would give it a bit here since there is a much better chance to find the right buyer here than on Craigslist. I know if I was in the market for a 55 hardtop to build I would be all over your car, again providing it is as you describe. If it don't sell here then build it any way you desire. A quality build is going to bring good money in either case being stock or modified although the 6 cyl may not bring as much. :anim_25:

-Bruce

 

[angs1957]

:congrats: on your purchase when possible put up some pics

 

[Redbird]

3 Speed O/D Trans

I could use the transmission with the overdrive components.

John F

 

[55chevynut]

Keep It stock! Sounds like with just a little TLC, It will be nice! I hate to see someone tear up a good car. Not many of us still out there!

Cliffarty0031:

 

[H35]

I might be interested...please send some pics and a price to [email protected]

Thanks
Rob

 

[Chevynut]

It's probably junk so I'll come down and get it out of your way.

If you go with the C4 setup take a look at the ones I've done. I may be able to help you out.

 

[Camaros Plus]

pics on car

http://www.trifive.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29061&stc=1&d=1286580190

 

[belairrudy]

:sign0016: to Trifive Steve. Glad you joined us. Barn find??:confused0006: I don't think so. Thats the best lookin barn find I've seen.

 

[belairdave]

WELCOME

:sign0016:to trifive Steve:shakehands: :anim_25:with the 55... Later, Dave

 

[GCDC7]

hey I am located in Denver and if you ever need help turning wrenches give me a call. Nice car!!!!

 

[ROXROD]

This '55 has V8 emblems under the tail lights.

 

[Watchdog]

I'd love to have that spotlight!