1955 Chevy "Nickelback"

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by youthpastor

Um ya....I'm going to have to point cleco #'s 3 and 17 on the left side are off by 3 degress, not sure it will pass 200MPH.

WORK LOOKS AWESOME, STILL MY FAVORITE '55

Thanks Chris!! I'll try to work on my cleco angles on the driver's side!

Originally Posted by cosmo meantit

Brent, aka the 'Tri-Five Man of the Year'.

Not to sure about that Skip, but thanks for the encouragement! Would have been nice to have had this car done a few years ago as planned, really would have ben different and on the edge - but oh well. Haven't seen to many 55's in this flavor. Most are Street Rod style builds, which are great as well. Pro Rides is doing a killer 55 that is going to be real aggressive. Looking forward to seeing it done!

Originally Posted by tones2SS

Great stuff Brent. She's looking good!

Thanks Tony!!

[Ricochet]

Yes...It's true another update. Who wudda thought? I think I have more updates in the past month than I have in the past couple years! LOL!

So I have now finished up the driver side panels and inner wheel well.

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With both sides now complete time to take action in the rear area. Going to tie it all together and run pans from the rear of the tub to the bumper. Thinking it will be 3 pieces. This will take some time. I have it sketched out what I'm looking for. We'll see how it comes out in the fabrication process.

[Ricochet]

Been awhile since I have posted any pics but I have been making some progress in the rear area. I have tied the side rocker panels into the rear tubs and now continuing the rear treatment. The mufflers ended up hanging just a tad below the quarter panel. I had to extend the rear quarters about 2 3/4" in the rear but tapers off as it gets to the wheel well. Once this was done I was able to make the panels. I'm not sure how hot it will get back there but I plan on wrapping the mufflers and also cutting opening and using perforated metal for breathing. I'm pretty sure that will be enough. If anybody has any other ideas I'm open for suggestions. Last night I made the rear cover for the tank and looking at the lines for bead rolling. Have a crazy week this week but should be done next week.

[Al Moreno]

Brent that looks AWESOME! Always good to make progress.

[Lenie]

Brent, nice work. I tucked everything up tight also so I ceramic coated everything all the way back then header wrapped everything all the way back, covered my muffler tops with blankets and floorboards w/heat protection felts... alittle overboard but it looks good and works.. love your metal work and mad bead rolling skillzzzz...keep posting.

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by Al Moreno

Brent that looks AWESOME! Always good to make progress.

Thanks Al!

Originally Posted by Lenie

Brent, nice work. I tucked everything up tight also so I ceramic coated everything all the way back then header wrapped everything all the way back, covered my muffler tops with blankets and floorboards w/heat protection felts... alittle overboard but it looks good and works.. love your metal work and mad bead rolling skillzzzz...keep posting.

Thanks for advice Lenie. Where did you get the blankets? I planned on coating everything as well. Just a little concerned with heat and being next to the frame and panels. I have plenty of room between the trunk floor and quarter panel. I know the mufflers are going to get hot but by the time it reaches the back I'm thinking it will not be that bad. Just want some reassurance. Maybe I'm over thinking it but I would rather be overkill than have an oh crap moment!!

[Rick D]

Looks great Brent!!! Any progress is good progress!! Nice metal work, what bead roller do you have?

[fleetus macmullitz]

Brent ain't playin!

[tones2SS]

Very nice Brent. Love that fab work.
Nice to see the updates.

[Ron in SoCal]

Brent looks killer, craftsmanship is top notch!

I'd be a tad worried about trapping the heat, but you'll know once you get her fired up and driving.

Great job again, and post more often