1955 Chevy "Nickelback"

[Ricochet]

Thanks for the feedback!! Just wanted to let people know it's not a totally dead project! If all goes well, which it should at this point, the plan is to have it in for paint by SEMA. Quit laughing Jody!

Originally Posted by Rick D

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

Rick, I'm using a Mitler Bros. I have never used one until now. Been a nice tool to learn to use.

Originally Posted by 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

Thanks Ron. I'm hoping it will not be an issue once I do everything as planned. Fingers crossed!

Originally Posted by xvette

nice job Brent , I hope to get back on mine soon been to long

Thanks! Look forward to seeing yours come together. Xvette was incredible!

Originally Posted by Lenie

Brent, I found two used racing blankets similar to this https://www.google.com/search?q=NOS%...ml%3B600%3B434
on ebay but larger, I cut them to size, my father inlaw stitched them up then I used stainless zip ties to put them on top of the exhaust under the front floorboards, x pipe and mufflers.

Thanks Lenie, Much appreciated. I will look into these.

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Thanks for the feedback!! Just wanted to let people know it's not a totally dead project! If all goes well, which it should at this point, the plan is to have it in for paint by SEMA. Quit laughing Jody!

Which SEMA?

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by ironworks

Which SEMA?

That right there is the milllion dollar question!

[jy211]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

That right there is the milllion dollar question!

HA

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by jy211

HA
1955 Chevy 150 - In Progress
http://imageshack.com/a/img850/6943/qck5.jpg

How about a little insight on the 55 you have going? Looks like a real nice car! More pics!

[jy211]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

How about a little insight on the 55 you have going? Looks like a real nice car! More pics!

It's nothing special. Your's is

[Ricochet]

Well, still been plugging away on it still. After weighing out my options on how to manage any potential heat issues around the muffler area I decided to use perforated metal. The rear area of the tire is open to draw air in and with these openings now I think crisis adverted!I still plan on coating & wrapping everything. This is just some added insurance. I also finished the rear pan as well.

Here is the pan


Now with openings

[camcojb]

[214Chevy]

I don't know much about air movement or physics...but, I know one thing, it damn sure looks sweet!!

[bentfab]

Looking good Brent !!!