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Old 02-11-2021, 09:59 PM
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Default 1956 Chevy Bel Air Build - Project Daisy

My new project. 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door hardtop. One owner car, found and purchased locally. The seller's grandmother purchased it new and it had remained in the family. In theory, it was a survivor car, two paint jobs, no accidents, and all or nearly all original.

What I'm doing with it:
I drove it for a year and enjoyed it with the family, but it's now time to put it under the knife. I'm planning on turning this into a 3 season daily driver (or nearly daily as I don't commute). Classic styling, all modern comforts. All the good stuff that makes it more than the sum of it's parts.

I'm also "attempting" to get my kids involved with the project and learn a little bit about how cars are put together while also making some memories. As part of the incentive, I told them I would video parts of the build and post it to YouTube for them if they participate. We'll see if my bribe works or not.

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All the usual stuff. Roadster shop fast track chassis, Wegner 1,000 HP street LS3, Bowler Trans, Ricks tank, etc.



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Old 02-11-2021, 10:36 PM
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This is going to be great, thanks for posting!
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Looks like a nice solid foundation to start from. Will be following along and anxious to see progress... have a soft spot for ‘56s... had a 210 2dr sedan as my first car. I still have it and will one day give it the pro-touring treatment. Love the videos, too!


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Cool build! Just finished up on a Rotisserie resto on a '56 BelAir for good friend. We started on it in 1997 painted it in early 1998. Swapped in a very low mile LT1 but last year or so trying to actually finished the car switched engine to a crate LS3. So by the time we finished the car (in last few weeks) the paint is already 23 years old. He has owned the car going on 34 years. Now at 78 years old he can finally enjoy his "Dream Car"
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Very cool, I’m excited to follow along.
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Part 3 is up. Working on metal work as I wait for all these parts (mostly chassis/motor/fuel tank) to arrive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZENsCZvBSU

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Chassis showed up yesterday. Just waiting on the motor now.



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Very nice!!
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Yea, this should do the trick...

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Yea, this should do the trick...

So just a mild street setup?
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Shannon at Modo Innovations for the cool billet DBW bracket
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Dakota Digital for their Chevelle HDX Gauge Package
Painless Performance for their wiring harness

Ron Davis Radiators for their radiator and fan assembly.
Baer Brakes for their front and rear brakes

Texas Speed and Performance for their 427 LS Stroker
American Powertrain for their ProFit Magnum T56 kit
Currie Enterprises for their 9" Third Member
Forgeline for their GF3 Wheels
McLeod Racing for their RXT street twin clutch
Ididit for their steering column
Holley for their EFI and engine parts
Lokar and Clayton Machine for their pedals and door and window handles
Morris Classic Concepts for their 3 point belts and side mirrors
Thermotec for their heat sleeve and sound deadening products
Restomod Air for their Tru Mod A/C kit
Mightymouse Solutions for their catch can
Magnaflow for their 3" exhaust system
Aeromotive for their dual Phantom fuel system
Vintage Air for their new Mid Mount LS front drive
Hydratech Braking for their hydroboost system
Borgeson for their stainless steering shaft and u joints
Eddie Motorsports for their hood and trunk hinges and misc parts
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Rock Valley Antique Auto Parts for their stainless fuel tank
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