Vehicle Description
Why This Car Is Special
This is a 'nut and bolt' restoration that is phenomenal from top to
bottom. Check out the photos of the underside to see the quality of
the build. This is a real "VC" VIN, meaning it is an original V8
Bel Air from the factory.
Mechanical
This Tri-Five beauty has a freshly rebuilt 350 V8 with a freshly
rebuilt 700R4 automatic transmission, making this a great cruiser.
The engine is mildly built with a Comp Cams camshaft, Edelbrock
Performer aluminum intake with Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, HEI
and electric fuel pump. A Griffin aluminum radiator keeps this SBC
nice and cool with the help of dual electric fans. An Optima Red
Top battery has been installed along with Vintage Air. The 700R4 is
a cruiser's transmission that will handle highway speeds with ease.
It is connected to a 12-bolt rear end with 3.30 gears. The power
steering is nice and tight with a CPP 500 steering box. The power
disc brakes have upgraded drilled and slotted rotors providing
plenty of stopping power. Tubular A-arms up front look and function
better than stock. Ceramic coated headers run to true dual exhaust
with an H-pipe and a mild street rod sound. This car isn't all go
and no show. It has polished and chrome pieces everywhere you look
under the hood, including: brackets, pullies, A/C compressor,
alternator, valve covers and air cleaner.
Interior
The interior is restored to stock convertible style cloth and vinyl
upholstery with seat belts and an Ididit tilt steering column. A
modern AM/FM radio fits the factory holes and sounds great. Vintage
Air controls are nicely added to the dash and don't detract from
the original styling. Extra AutoMeter gauges have been tastefully
added under the dash to keep an eye on the engine.
Exterior
Original 1955 colors of Gypsy Red and Shoreline Beige have been
used during the restoration and go great with the rally wheels with
knockoffs. LED taillights and LED 3rd brake light were added for
safety. Nice chrome exhaust tips just peek out past the bumper to
let a discerning eye know this car is not stock.
Conclusion
They don't come much nicer than this. This is a great combination
of 50s looks with today's creature comforts.
So, please call or text at 734-323-9260 or 727-688-1148.
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