Owner bought this Bel-Air between 1980 and 1985 from a private individual with only 52k miles. After 25 years owner set out on a custom build of his own taste. Car had a full nut and bolt restoration. Every detail went thought careful planning, and every detail was discussed one by one and then performed. The oil has been changed every 2000 miles using Mobile1, transmission has Red Line Lube. Rotisserie restoration and build performed by owner, and professionals as needed between 2005 to 2010.
Decoding-
Deck Numbers- ( as they appear see pictures)
00586I7F55F
F= Flint, Michigan Built
55= 1955 Built
Vin Number=
VC55F-025173
V= V8
C= 2400 Bel-Air
55= 1955
F= Flint, Michigan
025173= Serial number
Trim Tag-
Style No 55-1011D= 1955 Bel-Air 2Dr. Sedan
Body No 3231= Flint, Michigan
Trim No 510= Interior- Green
Paint No 631= Exterior- India Ivory/ Harv. Gold
Buyer are required- To do their own research to verify the researched codes above are correct.
Chassis-
* Boyd aluminum wheels
* California seamless frame
* Heiedt 2 inch” drop axles and front disc brakes
* 605 steering box
* Stainless bolts and brake lines
* New tank
* New leaf springs and shocks
* Radial Tires
* Power steering
* Power brakes
* Heater
Engine-
* 265 Cubic inch Chevrolet engine
* Fully rebuilt (including full machining of the block) by very well know local company for Chevrolet custom rebuilds (Story Motors)
* Bored to .030 over
* “Pete Jackson” cam gear drive with sound
* Original style heads
* Aluminum intake
* Holley Carburetor
* Mallory ignition
* Cal Kustom valve covers
* When it was rebuilt owner used Lucas break in oil for the first 200 miles, and since then now runs Mobile 1 synthetic
* Optima battery and tender
* Griffin 4 core aluminum radiator
* Spal electric fan
* The exhaust from the headers back is all stainless (2 1/2)going back to the unique tailpipes that are actually off a Grand Prix
* Patriot headers that are ceramic coated
* Bosch mini starter
Interior-
* I did it – Column with tilt
* Leather wheel Lecarra
* Hurst super shift purchased new
* 2 sets of keys
* Delete radio
* No air conditioning
Body-
* Custom “House of Kolors” paint
* Two tone paint scheme
* Smoothy front bumper
* Rapid fire L.E.D brake / lighting - L.E.D front and rear – halogen headlights
Drive Train-
* 3.55 open rear end
* 4 speed transmission is a Richmond T10, bought new and more of a wide ratio for highway driving
* Clutch is a Luke clutch, and the bell housing is a RC blow proof.
* 60 mph engine turning about 2500 rpm 4th gear
DETAILS OF CAR:
* Car comes with a California car cover (see pictures)
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Mechanical -
* High and low headlight beams work
* Front left and right blinkers work
* Back left and right blinkers work
* No horn
* Four ways work front and back
* Taillights work
* License plate light works
* Speedometer works
* Tachometer works
* Oil pressure works and runs from 35 to 50
* Temperature gauge works
* Parking brake works
* Ignition switch works
* Fan works on the 2 speeds (high and low)
* Heater lever works
* Defrost works
* Temperature control adjusts
* Kill switch under dash works
* Lighter works
* No knowledge if clock works
* Keys work in ignition, doors, and trunk
* Key on left door is temperamental at times but it works some of the time, might just need lubricated
* Rear windows and vents work – per owner
Test Drive-
Chad rode with the owner for several miles, and then Chad drove for several miles coming back. Engine starts easily, and runs very smoothly. You have to pump it a couple of times when cold as it does not have a choke set up. Upon acceleration the engine runs and pulls well. The clutch operation all appears to be correct. The shifting of all 4 gears, reverse, and both up shifting and down shifting all works extremely smooth without any interference. Upon stopping the disc brakes stop it well, and it does not seem to pull. The steering works good, it has a little typical wander as it is a gear box and not a rack, but over all a very easy, simple, and nice car to drive.
