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Old 06-22-2013, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottieB View Post
So here is my 55 Nomad. Found it on ebay and paid a fair price. It has a running small block and a 4speed, but they are not staying. The floor in it needs all new metal. The tailgate needs a ton of help and the roof is rusty too. But I have a Nomad!
The plan for the car is a good handling, a comfortable cruiser, and "enough" power.
Step one was to contact Nerd Rods and buy a U weld it frame kit from Russell. Done.
Skipping step two and went straight to step three, power. I bought an all aluminum LS1 long block. I also bought a LS6 intake, cam, and valve springs. I also bought Corvette LS exhaust manifolds. That should give me "enough" power. LOL
Lets get to a picture.
Can't say anything but good things about the idea of building a 2 door wagon. I have a 2 door 64 Falcon wagon that is my next project.

So for those of us that want to follow your build and don't know squat about the Nerd rods stuff fill us in what is his frame stuff? Gussets and brackets to strengthen the stock frame and use late model suspension parts?

Good to see a new build on here.

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