Vehicle Description
This one-off, custom-built 1955 Chevy Bel Air convertible is
powered by a special Chevrolet Ram Jet Fast Burn 350ci engine. This
engine was smoothed, painted and treated to a Street & Performance
serpentine system and is mated to a Richmond 6-speed manual
transmission. The hand-fabricated, jet-coated exhaust system
provides a sweet sound. This vehicle is equipped with a
custom-built chassis featuring full air-ride suspension,
Centerforce hydraulic clutch assembly, 9" Currie sheet metal rear
end with PowerTrax differential, 3:73 gears and Dutchman axles.
Angle iron was integrated into the rocker panels to provide
additional strength. Stopping power is provided by a set of Baer
Performance brakes. The body has many modifications, including
front fenders that have been stretched 1-1/2 inches, wheel openings
were moved forward 1 inch, the body has custom side moldings, the
hood was pancaked and the bird was removed. A custom-made
fiberglass enclosure, painted to match the exterior, is part of the
interior trunk design. A stock hydraulic power convertible top
system was used, recessed down in the body so that a smooth tonneau
cover is all that is needed for cover, while the windshield was
chopped 1 inch. The front bumper was shortened 2 inches and moved
back into the body 2 inches. The rear bumper was shortened, and the
side returns lengthened to match the body lines. This ride sits on
Colorado Custom wheels, and steering is handled via a Colorado
Custom wheel on a stainless-steel Ididit tilt steering column.
Rocky Hinge provided electric remote-opening taillight housing for
accessing the gas tank after the original opening was smoothed
over. The windows are power-operated, and the tunes come from a
Pioneer stereo with JL Speakers and a 10" subwoofer. The rest of
the interior sports a custom-made dash that wraps onto the front
doors with a '57 Chevy "gun sight" clock insert, triple tube gauge
housing, leather seats and door panels, and the console runs the
entire length of the car with a waterfall separating the rear seat.
