Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this frame off customized nuts and bolts with no expense
spared restoration of a 1955 Chevrolet 210 2 Door custom hot rod
with only some 1,800 miles since the build in a beautiful show
quality repaint on a razor straight body and with a striking custom
interior amp; with a new crate LS1 V8 Corvette engine matched to a
700 R4 4 speed automatic transmission.This is one very well known
show quality and award winning hot rod which has been extensively
profiled and featured in numerous magazines and trade publications
including Street Rodder 2011.Taking a rust free and razor straight
'55 Chevrolet 210 post sedan this 5 year build won that years
'Grand National Roadster Show' followed by the drive to Goodguys
Del Mar taking home 'Builders Choice' honors.This exceptional build
was created by a local renown shop, Stone Classic Creations of
Torrance, CA, whose sheetmetal changes for the sedan included
filling the cowl vent, firewall and inner fenders while the
transmission tunnel was raised 4 inches and new rear custom
flooring with wheel tubs was installed that allowed the body to
slide down over the chassis. This effort was performed in order for
the body to sit low.The bodywork was handled by Leonel Vargas also
of Torrance, CA, who then turned the 210 over to Scott Bonowski of
'Hot Rods amp; Hobbies' of Signal Hill, CA and together they
sprayed on the PPG Blood Red amp; Black. Brushed nickel was
liberally used on the front and rear bumpers, door handles, grille,
tailight bezels, and other trim, like the Nomad bumper
guards.Traditional brightwork, like the chrome was supplied by Bob
Verne's Chrome of Gardena, CA.The chassis is based on a stock '55
with the rear C notched to accommodate the custom crossmember for
the Ride Tech (Jasper, Indiana) airbags and Shockwave 8,000s. Other
rear modifications include literally the rear - a Ford 9 inch with
3.50 limited slip gears, 31 spline axles, triangulated four bar and
Wilwood (Camarillo, CA) four piston calipers with 12 inch slotted
rotors that complete the rear brake system. In front 2.5" dropped
spindles are used along with a Saginaw 605 power steering box
twisted by a Chevy van tilt column topped with a cut down stock
wheel, double adjustable shocks, and Ride Tech air ride bags.
Wilwood is again used as braking, this time with 14" drilled and
slotted rotors along with four piston calipers.The braking system
features a Hydroboost from 'Power Brake Service' (Long Beach, CA)
along with a Corvette dual reservoir master cylinder all pressed
into service by a factory pedal assembly.In between the road and
the chassis is a full set of 'Schott Velocity' wheels measuring
18x8 amp; 20x10 with Goodyear Eagle F1 rubber that measures
225/40R18 amp; 305/35ZR20. The powertrain is formed around a 405HP
Chevy LS1 from 'Turn Key Engine Supply' of Oceanside, CA along with
a 700 R4 from 'Phoenix Transmission Products'. Other engine
compartment appointments include the Street amp; Performance (Mena,
AK) alternator amp; a 'Griffin' radiator from 'Griffin Thermal
Products'. 'Street amp; Performance' also supplied the headers. The
exhaust system is made from 2.5" tubing coupled with stainless
Magnaflow mufflers built by Stone. The interior utilizes a stock
dashboard with 'Classic Instruments' gauges set into brushed nickel
insert. Wiring was handled by Huey Weatherbee while the wire comes
from American Autowire. A stock front seat is retained while a
custom rear bench was scratch built by Fast Ed Brescia. The seating
and door panels are covered in Cinnamon amp; Black Scottish leather
in a double diamond pattern with Black Mercedes valor carpeting,
all by Fast Ed. The leather seatbelts are adorned with nickel
plated grommets and the Scottish leather is again used for the
perforated headliner. Mechanics:LS1 V8 engine with 1800 miles700 R4
4 speed Automatic TransmissionFront suspension - Independent Air
rideRear suspension - Air ride triangulated four link with
shockwaves9" Rear end - Ratio 3.73:131 spline Mosier axles Limited
slipFront wheels 18 Schott wheelsRear wheels 20 Schott wheelsFront
tires 225/40/ZR18Rear tires 305/35/ZR20Goodyear Eagle F1 tires
Front and BackFront Brakes - Power discRear Brakes - Power disc4
Piston front and rear calipersWilwood Big Brake 12 front
rotorsDrilled and slotted front and rearPower steeringAir
Conditioning Vintage AirDual Exhaust full custom Mandrel Bent 2.5
with X Pipe fully Tig welded and Ceramic coatedMagna Flow
MufflersAll Stainless Hard lines for fuel and brakesBodyBrushed
Nickel Bumpers and Brushed Stainless trimBody lines are
straightDoors and trunk operate smoothlyMini tubbedOne piece door
glassInteriorTilt Steering columnCinnamon colored Scottish
LeatherDouble diamond stitch pattern with extensive attention to
detailClassic Instruments gauges with brushed nickel dash
insertUndersideFull Body Off restoration with all new Hardware and
Body MountsRock Valley Stainless fuel tank with fuel pump in
tankCustomized Frame Powder coated BlackThe rear bench seat was
scratch built and covered in Scottish leather.Note the use of
nickel plated grommets and the double diamond stitch pattern on the
front and rear seats.The onboard computer panel handles the Ride
Tech Air Suspension.The brushed nickel dash insert is equipped with
Classic Instruments with the headlight pull switch and ignition
appearing stock but upon close inspection are actually also plated
in brushed nickel.The stock wheel and horn were cut down with the
ring then nickel plated and the outer rim covered in the interior
Scottish leather.Note the door panels are stitched in the same
double diamond Scottish leather.The '55 Chevy hood ornament, front
and rear bumpers, stock grille and tailight bezels are all also
finished in brushed nickel.One of the USA's most recognized classic
cars ever, the Two-Ten series, introduced for the 1953 model year,
replaced the Styleline DeLuxe series. It was actually the
best-selling Chevrolet model during 1953-54, offering a balance of
style and luxury appointments unavailable in the base 150 series,
but was less costly than the top-of-the-line Bel Air. Two-Tens
offered the widest choice of body styles for 1953, including a
convertible, Sport Coupe hardtop, two- and four-door sedans and
four-door station wagons.This particular 1955 Chevrolet 210 2 Door
example was recently rotisserie nuts and bolts frame off restored
and customized with absolutely no expense spared and has only some
1,800 miles on the build since its restoration. This is a
phenomenally well built custom by only very well respected shops
which still holds true to its roots and which obviously sounds and
drives absolutely magnificently - see the video on our You Tube
Page on our website for visuals.In summary this must be one of the
finest examples anywhere of a fully operational and turn-key
tastefully customized and very collectible 1955 Chevrolet Custom
Two Ten 2 Door Custom with the most modern of upgraded modern
components yet which still has a classic original 210 look as well
as all the modern day custom upgrades and technical advances and
boasting a very desirable LS1 V8 Corvette engine - a wonderful
example of America's favorite 1950's classic car and a wonderful
addition to any muscle car or the most discerning custom hot rod
enthusiasts collection!
