1955 Chevy "Nickelback" - Page 28 - Lateral-g Forums

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**271** 06-22-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricochet

Just now seeing these driveway shots ... wow.

A lot of people will be wantin' rides in this badd boy.

**Ricochet** · #**272** 05-31-2011, 10:35 AM

Well, here is the yearly update on Nickelback...

Been moving at a snails pace - but it is in forward progress. Although some of the pics look similar everything is pretty much final fitted and gapped. Since last update, I installed the hood hinges, overflow bottles, final fit the inner wheel wells, started making the inner wheels that mount within the fender to protect the top side of the fenders. These cars never had them originally but I thought it would be a good addition. I'm going to change out out the overflow caps with Marquez caps. I think they look a little more aggressive and not smooth and "street roddish". Collecting a ton of parts and getting ready to send it down south to Bakersfield so the boys at Ironworks can have their way with it. Plans right now are to have them fab a dash, mount the column, install the new rack & pinion, make some truck coils mounts, make a Big Stuff ECM mount, AC mounts. Getting closer. If all goes well, hopefully be in for paint by the end of the year. I still have to finish up the pass inside wheel well, runs all of the AC lines, make Radiator hoses, brakelines, fuel lines, E-Brake, etc. Until then - here are a few pics

Here is the Marquez Cap I plan on adapting to these overflows. Thoughts?

Musclerodz · #**273** 05-31-2011, 10:51 AM

cap is cool but too large for the cylinder imo

**Ricochet** · #**274** 05-31-2011, 11:16 AM

With the hinge openings I wanted to have some bezels made to finish it off nicely. I had Judas from Marquez make these. Came out real nice IMO. I also plan on making some cups that will mount on the backside of the inner fender so you don't get that "hole" affect.

Before

After

I had plan on doing the same treatment on the hinges DSE did on their 55. I don't like that the hinge mount plates stick above the firewall almost a full inch. I'm going to give these to Judas to modify accordingly. Looks much cleaner IMO!

Before

After

youthpastor · #**275** 05-31-2011, 11:33 AM

man I love this car! keep it up- can't wait to see it in color

**Ricochet** · #**276** 05-31-2011, 11:35 AM

Here are a couple more shots. These are the inner fender wells I made for the driver side to protect the back sides of the fender. Tried taking some notes on bead rolling from some of the other crafstman who hang around here. Don't go comparing me to Jason (WAR) or any of the other metal masters!

Those guys are at a completely different level. Overall, I'm happy with the way they turned out! Off to the passenger side now!

**GregWeld** · #**277** 05-31-2011, 12:36 PM

I'd compare that to right up there where the cream floats....

**syborg tt** · #**278** 05-31-2011, 12:43 PM

They look very nice. Kenny did the back side of the fenders on the 57 and it made a huge difference. What your doing is really going look good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Here are a couple more shots. These are the inner fender wells I made for the driver side to protect the back sides of the fender. Tried taking some notes on bead rolling from some of the other crafstman who hang around here. Don't go comparing me to Jason (WAR) or any of the other metal masters!

Those guys are at a completely different level. Overall, I'm happy with the way they turned out! Off to the passenger side now!

**waynieZ** · #**279** 05-31-2011, 01:13 PM

Don't sell yourself short, you did an awesome job with this and the whole car. Very Nice!

awr68 · #**280** 05-31-2011, 01:28 PM

Looks great, Brent! Thanks for sharing!
The 68 will be a lot easier to build!