Vehicle Description
When you think the words "different" and "Chevrolet", what comes to
mind? It's most likely NOT tri-fives, Camaros or Chevelles sitting
at the local cruise-in. What about when you think the words "cool"
and "Chevrolet"? Well, that's pretty much all classic Chevys, so
let's be more specific. What happens when you think "Chevrolet",
"different" AND "cool"? Chances are something akin to this
award-winning '51 Styleline rolls through your mind. Being an early
'50s bowtie, it's certainly different. And being a carefully
restored show stopper makes it super cool. But what makes it both
different AND cool is the fact that it mixes a proven ZZ350 with
trick paint, custom upholstery, an aggressive stance and modern
running gear. If you're looking for an awesome weekend cruiser,
your classic has arrived. Sign the papers, grab three of your
closest friends and head to the nearest car show!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Purchased as a complete build that was primed for customization,
this super clean Chevy is the beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up
restoration. That solid reboot is bathed in stirring Prowler Orange
Metallic 2-stage, which anchors a raft of professionally
rehabilitated brightwork. And that brilliant flash highlights
distinctive, retro character which reminds us just how cool vintage
metal can be!
Officially jumpstarting the brand's emphasis on affordability AND
form, Chevrolet's first-generation Styleline found a solid audience
with buyers who wanted more than just utility. For that reason, and
GM's willingness to take a few chances with aesthetics, many
enthusiasts cite the car as the beginning of Chevy's golden age of
design. At the front of this first-class classic, a guarded bumper
centers a small MQQN Equipment badge beneath a broad grille, veiled
headlights, a sleek hood topper and a custom bowtie header crest.
At the sides of that "Chevrolet" branded mug, polished rocker
guards and De luxe trim spears frame guarded door handles, a
guarded fuel filler and orange-tinged mirrors. At the top of those
handles, straight stainless traces tinted glass behind polished
wipers and traditional visors. And at the back of the car, a second
guarded bumper hangs a unique Center High Mount Stop Lamp between
polished exhaust tips, LED tail lamps and an orange-tinged trunk
crest.
ENGINE
Pop the hood and you'll find 350 cubic inches of Chevrolet ZZ350
crate engine. At the top of the smooth mill, a polished,
Chevrolet-branded air cleaner rides a Lokar-controlled Holley,
which drops 750cfm of air and fuel in to an Edelbrock Endurashine
intake. At the perimeter of that intake, GM Fast Burn heads seat
polished, Chevrolet-branded valve covers between a Powermaster
starter, coated block huggers and polished breathers. Behind those
breathers, a billet distributor fires loomed spark plug wires.
Opposite that chrome-capped peg, traditional V-belts twist billet
pulleys which, along with polished brackets, float a polished
alternator and chrome AC compressor over modern power steering and
an aluminum water pump. In front of those ancillaries, a large
electric fan pushes air through an attractive Griffin radiator,
which pairs billet hose clamps with a polished cap and polished
expansion tank. And details like a polished hood latch and trick
dipsticks look great inside a massaged, Prowler Orange Metallic
frame.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Naturally, that modern small block precedes a modernized,
road-ready chassis. Everything starts with a sturdy, factory-spec
frame that's been stiffened with a Fat Man crossmember. At the
center of those bones, a trusty 700R4 4-speed , bridges the gap
between an aluminum driveshaft and a 2,000 RPM stall converter.
That driveshaft twists power to a Nova 'Big 10' axle, which hides
3.42 gears and a posi-traction differential behind a finned
inspection cover. That road-ready pumpkin drives a traditional,
leaf spring rear-clip, which mixes adjustable air shocks with
2-inch lowering blocks and a beefy sway bar. That clip pushes an
aftermarket front-half, which mixes tubular control arms and
adjustable Carrera coil-overs with 2-inch drop spindles and a
second beefy sway bar. Turns come courtesy of power rack-and-pinion
steering. Solid stops occur when a floor-mount booster charges
retrofitted calipers and beefy drums. Aluminized exhaust pipes send
spent gases through throaty Flowmaster mufflers. And all that
proven hardware rolls on attractive Billet Specialties blades,
which twist polished spinners inside two 235/50R17 Toyo Versado
Noirs and two 235/55R17 Toyo Versado Noirs.
INTERIOR
Between the doors, a tasteful custom interior features an agreeable
mix of tan cloth and Malibu Sand tweed. Broad bench seats are
detailed with subtle stainless hardware and a classy Impala speaker
grille. In front of those seats, a stainless-trimmed, Prowler
Orange dash hangs Hypercool 2 air conditioning beneath sedate
Classic Instruments telemetry and a requisite Guide Traffic Light
Viewer. At the bottom of that dash, a '63 Impala console floats a
Hurst Competition Shifter between billet foot pedals, a polished
emergency brake and piped floor mats that sail Medium Beige carpet.
In front of the driver, a '60 Chevy steering wheel laps a polished,
tilting column. And audio entertainment is provided by either a
12-disc JVC CD changer, which is hidden under the car's seat, or a
400-watt JVC stereo that's hidden in the car's glovebox.
AWARDS/FEATURES
Awarded a Rep/Safety Pick
- 39th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals South
- Knoxville, Tennessee
Featured in StreetScene Magazine
- July 2013
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
Build receipts
Component literature
A copy of the car's StreetScene Magazine feature
If you're looking for something a little different than a
run-of-the-mill cruiser, this awesome street rod is a fantastic
choice. Distinctive, comfortable and lovingly restored, it's a lot
of fun on the street OR at the show. Few cars make us want to just
punch out, grab the keys and hit the Carolina backroads. This Chevy
is certainly one of them!
SUMMARY
National award-winning street rod / Frame-off restoration
350 cubic inch Chevrolet ZZ350 crate engine
700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
Modern air conditioning
Modern JVC audio
Custom tweed and cloth interior
10 bolt 3.42 Posi
Customized suspension / 2-inch lowered ride height
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Prowler Orange Metallic paint
17-inch Billet Specialties wheels
