1955 Chevy "Nickelback"

[Ricochet]

Latest and greatest......Been working on all of the little details underneath that take so much time. I finished up E-Brake set up. I like using Control Cables Inc. products. Their products are second to none and great people to work with. I used their late model style push on - push off pedal assembly. All of the cables, clamps etc. are done. Mounted the fuel regulator & filter. Mapped out all of the fuel & brake plumbing. I drew it all out on the frame with a good ole' sharpie. Took notes and made a list of what to order. Once the body comes off the frame in a few weeks I will do all of the bending and fitment knowing nothing will interfere. I fit the rear brakes, wheels and tires. Made sure everything cleared so no hidden surprises during final assembly. I'm using iForged wheels. 20X11 in the rear with a 315/35-20. With that said I can officially say that the rear half of the car is 100% complete. Onto the inside this week for console & dash work. Here are a few pics...



Here are the wheels. I did them in full polished finish for now. Once I finalize the colors on the car, I will determine the color of the wheel centers.

[jy211]

great looking wheel!

[tubbed69]

Brent I really like all those closeout panels underneath,fab work looks great and really like those wheels

[Spiffav8]

Brent, Glad to see the progress!! Love the wheel choice. Really looking forward to seeing the car complete.

[NOPANTS68]

B, those wheels look very fancy. I didn't know you were a fancy guy! lol

Great choice. Love the tin work.

[WSSix]

Always glad to see this one making progress, Brent. Love what you're doing with the car.

[Sieg]

Looking real good Brent!

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by tubbed69

Brent I really like all those closeout panels underneath,fab work looks great and really like those wheels

What Jeff said. Looking really good Brent.

[Ricochet]

I need to get better on updating my thread. One would think being a Mod and always here it would come natural! Go figure... Anyways I'm still plugging away. I have been working on the bumper fitment, rear exhaust area, radiator hoses, dash, console and other things . I had Sherm's Chrome rough the bumpers in for me. These started out as 3 piece bumpers that have been welded together as 1 piece smoothies. Of course nipped and tucked for a nicer fit. Took a lot of work to get them to fit like this but well worth it. I really wanted the lines of the front bumper to match up with the fender lines as they swoop down. I ended up raising the bumper 1/2" to clear the front apron and moved back over an 1" to make this happen. Kind of needed the extra ground clearance anyways with as low as it is. Well here are the final pics...

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I made the side mounting brackets with 3/4" round tubing with right & left hand rod ends. Makes it real easy to set perfect gaps. Ignore the extra stud on the bumper. That will not be used and taken off before chroming.
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[GregWeld]

Nice work Brent! I really like the adjustment you built in. Very clever.