1955 Chevy "Nickelback"

[waynieZ]

Great Idea on the hood pins.

[GregWeld]

Brent --- Did you have a bunch of body mods done at Marcels??

[Marshchevelle]

The workmanship on this car is Great,Keep me Inspired Thanks

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by DENTGUY

As a fellow Tri-five guy! I absolutely love this build!!

Thanks!! Been watching your build as well! Very nice!!!

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Great Idea on the hood pins.

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Brent --- Did you have a bunch of body mods done at Marcels??

Nope. Can't afford that kind of work!! Aside from a few things Ironworks did, I'm just a garage warrior!!!!

Originally Posted by Marshchevelle

The workmanship on this car is Great,Keep me Inspired Thanks

Thanks again for props!! Keeps me motivated as well!

[GregWeld]

I was at Marcels a few years ago (5?) --- and I remember him slicing fenders etc --- and it had a "similar" air intake to yours. That's why I asked the question - rather than go back thru the thread and try to figure it out.

[Ricochet]

I remember awhile back they were doing metal work on a 57 Chevy that was supposed to go for the Riddler. Don't think the car was ever finished but remember seeing pics of it, it was insane the amount of work in it. Wonder if that was it?

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

I remember awhile back they were doing metal work on a 57 Chevy that was supposed to go for the Riddler. Don't think the car was ever finished but remember seeing pics of it, it was insane the amount of work in it. Wonder if that was it?

No --- It was a '55 -- I saw it later over at Barry Whites Street Rod Repair... languishing in the corner. I don't know if it was ever finished. Probably moved there after Marcel finished the metal work.

[Ricochet]

Don't know why I questioned you on whether a 55 or a 57?? LOL!

What was I thinking?

[Ricochet]

So, I took Friday off for a 4 day weekend to get some work done on the car. I never liked the underside of the car from the rocker panels to the frame. I decided to make some panels that would cover it all up for a cleaner appearance. First thing I did to make sure the pinch welts were even. Most of the time they are very wavy both up & down and side to side. So I took a 5' piece of 1/2" of square stock and tacked it along the pinch welts to use as a guide. I hammered them flat to it then used a grinder to make sure they were 1/2" all the way down. I took a piece of 18ga metal 2 3/4" inches and rolled a step in it. The step did 2 things. Let me use it as a guide up against the pinch welt when I tacked it in, and also will let the panels sit flush once installed. (You'll see in the pics) I then proceeded to make 2 panels that run full length of the car that will tie into the front of the rear tub and rear of the front inner wheel well. Came out pretty nice IMO. Tieing in the rear will be easy once I get the rear tires off the car. I placed a 2" 90* break in the rear. Just need to extend the rear tubs down a few inches. The front ones will be a little tricky but I have a good game plan..I think!! Currently I have the panels being held with Cleco's, looks a little busy. Once done I plan on using 12-24 button heads. Both passenger & drivers sides completed! Still have one more day of no work. We'll see how far I get!

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[coolwelder62]

Pretty cool. It's hard to bead roll a panel that long in 1 pc.