This 1955 Chevrolet 210 Post has only had three owners, the second owner bought it, never drove it, and sold it to me within a year. The original owners bought the car in 1955 in Salina, Kansas while stationed in the Air Force. It was the 4,124th unit manufactured from the local GM plant. In 2006, they did a complete frame-off restoration. They owned it until 2018, and I have an amazing documented history of the car that the wife authored, which I have decided to honor by doing the same myself.
This car has always been driven around town within a 10 mile radius, thus the odometer reading. It is NOT a show car with a spotless engine compartment and parked 99% of the year and only driven to shows. It has ALWAYS been well-maintained with regular service and runs GREAT!!! I bought it and continuously invest in it to drive and enjoy it.
Since I've owned it, everything except the frame, body, upholstery and under dash wiring was gutted and replaced by me. Theres a couple of front window scratches and a chipped paint spot on the left front fender from where someone insisted on parking next to me even though I alway spark at the edge of any parking lot where no one else is. Anyway, if I have time I might go ahead and have those painted. Upholstery was next on my list as well.
As of 24-Apr-2026, I just had the rear main seal replaced and went ahead and did a transmission and oil change along with brand new gaskets for the transmission and oil pans. Revved around town and she's running mighty fine and the EFI is tuned in perfect.
Key Highlights:
Frame-off RestoMod
SBC 383 Stroker V8 Engine (Dyno@ 465 hp / 450 lb torque)
700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
Ford 9" rear axle with 3.90 gearing & Posi-Traction
Holley Sniper EFI w/HyperSpark Master Ignition Kit
CVF Racing Wraptor All-Inclusive Serpentine System
ACCEL Extreme 9000 Ceramic Spark Plug Wire Set
Billet Specialties wire looms
Vgate 20-Way battery terminal connectors & battery disconnect switch
Custom Mattson's Aluminum Radiator
Custom-Built American Racing Wheels (18" Front, 19" Rear)
Nitto NT555 G2 Ultra-High-Performance Tires
PYPES Performance 2.5" Exhaust System with H-Bomb/H-Pipe Violator Mufflers
Front/Rear Disc Brakes
Rack & Pinion Power Steering
Tilt Steering Wheel
Dakota Digital VHX Gauge System
Custom Autosound Radio w/Bluetooth & Aux (Stream Digital Music)
Kicker Front/Rear Speakers w/10” Sub-Woofer Box In Trunk
Great vintage A/C (Heater box disconnected but works)
Power windows/antenna
Billet Specialties Black Anodized Pedal Kit
Billet Specialties Door handles, Vent and Window cranks
Billet vent knobs and door lock knobs
Car Cover (brand new) included
OEM Engine History:
GM Block Casting # 10243880
Vortec 350 L31 (Generation 1-Enhanced engine) 5.7L Vortec 350 L31
Features: 4-bolt main, one-piece rear main seal
Date code A218 = January 21, 1998 production date, Assembled in Mexico
Note: The 880 casting is one of the strongest late-model SBC 350 blocks and often preferred for 383 stroker builds because of its thicker main webbing and the 4-bolt main.
