55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible

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jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 8:11:24 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 3, 2015 8:11:24 GMT -7 This is the kit i chose for this months contest. I plan on painting it red and white. Got the body primed and ready for paint, and the engine completed.

Deleted Registered: Nov 24, 2024 10:58:48 GMT -7 Posts: 0	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 8:26:37 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 3, 2015 8:26:37 GMT -7 Really nice engine work so far. Red and white is classic. Will this be a stock factory build? I really like the grime you've added. Red doesn't seem as bright which is good.

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 9:07:22 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 3, 2015 9:07:22 GMT -7 Thanks Ice! Yes, im trying to make it as stock as possible.

gardnerpag44 Ultimate Member Registered: Aug 31, 2013 11:22:57 GMT -7 Posts: 5,593	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 9:08:14 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gardnerpag44 on May 3, 2015 9:08:14 GMT -7 Very nice the detail on the engine is very nice , looks great
	Last Edit: May 3, 2015 9:08:45 GMT -7 by gardnerpag44

Deleted Registered: Nov 24, 2024 10:58:48 GMT -7 Posts: 0	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 10:50:55 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 3, 2015 10:50:55 GMT -7 Great Work on the Engine.. Body looks good .. Goin too be great when done...

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 13:57:57 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 3, 2015 13:57:57 GMT -7 Thanks guys!

sharp Fully Devoted Member Registered: Aug 27, 2014 19:45:38 GMT -7 Mike Posts: 4,884	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 14:41:31 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharp on May 3, 2015 14:41:31 GMT -7 Great color choice John,Its gonna look like the 1:1 55 we have in the shop.Great job on the engine detail too!!

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 14:49:37 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 3, 2015 14:49:37 GMT -7 Thanks Mike! Seeing that made me really want to do it red and white.

Deleted Registered: Nov 24, 2024 10:58:48 GMT -7 Posts: 0	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 15:20:00 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 3, 2015 15:20:00 GMT -7 Nice engine work mate, and I reckon the color choice is spot on for this build too .

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 18:06:01 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 3, 2015 18:06:01 GMT -7 Thanks DC!

CoyoteCrunch Ultimate Member Registered: Jun 8, 2014 16:46:05 GMT -7 Posts: 6,087	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 19:29:22 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CoyoteCrunch on May 3, 2015 19:29:22 GMT -7 This engine is really something!!!! Awesome job sir!!!!
	"An imagination that has been flooded with beer over the years and now has no control on what amount of BS flows through it"

Deleted Registered: Nov 24, 2024 10:58:48 GMT -7 Posts: 0	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 3, 2015 19:30:26 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 3, 2015 19:30:26 GMT -7 Really like that engine. smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 4, 2015 14:06:23 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 4, 2015 14:06:23 GMT -7 Thanks guys!

mike0157 Fully Devoted Member Registered: Jun 17, 2013 15:53:47 GMT -7 Posts: 3,536	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 4, 2015 14:17:01 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mike0157 on May 4, 2015 14:17:01 GMT -7 Great looking engine detailing

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 5, 2015 16:37:02 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 5, 2015 16:37:02 GMT -7 Thanks Mike!

AK Allegiant Member Registered: Jul 21, 2013 17:20:34 GMT -7 Posts: 2,517	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 6, 2015 18:32:51 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AK on May 6, 2015 18:32:51 GMT -7 Hey, has anyone noticed how great that engine looks with the light weathering! Seriously Jesse, as everyone has said...it's awesome! hand-clapping-smiley-emoticon
	Last Edit: May 6, 2015 18:33:58 GMT -7 by AK

Big D Fully Devoted Member Registered: Sept 27, 2014 20:51:04 GMT -7 Posts: 3,202	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 14, 2015 15:35:09 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Big D on May 14, 2015 15:35:09 GMT -7 Mighty fine looking engine JM. Looks like it is ready to run!
	"There will always be another model to build." "Be What You Is And Not What You Ain't, Cause If you Ain't What You Is, Then You Is What You Ain't."

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 17, 2015 17:24:22 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 17, 2015 17:24:22 GMT -7 Thanks guys! Ill be posting more pics soon. The interior is almost finished along with the body.

Deleted Registered: Nov 24, 2024 10:58:48 GMT -7 Posts: 0	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 18, 2015 18:17:53 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 18:17:53 GMT -7 excellent choice! and that engine smileyCASHS601_zps1c54a9c5

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 21, 2015 17:04:23 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 21, 2015 17:04:23 GMT -7 Got the interior done, the body is ready to be buffed, and the chassis is almost complete. Not too much time left, but i'll get it done. The interior is 2 toned, with seat belts, flocking, and floor mats.

Big D Fully Devoted Member Registered: Sept 27, 2014 20:51:04 GMT -7 Posts: 3,202	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 21, 2015 18:54:30 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Big D on May 21, 2015 18:54:30 GMT -7 Mighty fine interior work there bud.
	"There will always be another model to build." "Be What You Is And Not What You Ain't, Cause If you Ain't What You Is, Then You Is What You Ain't."

sharp Fully Devoted Member Registered: Aug 27, 2014 19:45:38 GMT -7 Mike Posts: 4,884	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 21, 2015 19:00:53 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharp on May 21, 2015 19:00:53 GMT -7 John,great job on the interior!

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 21, 2015 19:08:04 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 21, 2015 19:08:04 GMT -7 Thanks Den and Mike!

gardnerpag44 Ultimate Member Registered: Aug 31, 2013 11:22:57 GMT -7 Posts: 5,593	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 21, 2015 19:23:22 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gardnerpag44 on May 21, 2015 19:23:22 GMT -7 That's Cool really like what you have done here sweet

CoyoteCrunch Ultimate Member Registered: Jun 8, 2014 16:46:05 GMT -7 Posts: 6,087	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 22, 2015 5:20:51 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CoyoteCrunch on May 22, 2015 5:20:51 GMT -7 Wow - I thought the engine was cool - man, this interior is SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!
	"An imagination that has been flooded with beer over the years and now has no control on what amount of BS flows through it"

Deleted Registered: Nov 24, 2024 10:58:48 GMT -7 Posts: 0	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 22, 2015 5:23:00 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 22, 2015 5:23:00 GMT -7 I'm with TOM on this one, SUPERB interior mate.

Deleted Registered: Nov 24, 2024 10:58:48 GMT -7 Posts: 0	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 22, 2015 14:37:25 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 22, 2015 14:37:25 GMT -7 Beautiful, and a flocking great interior! bowdown-right The Studebaker I'm working on has that same kind of "pumpkin" oil filter...

Deleted Registered: Nov 24, 2024 10:58:48 GMT -7 Posts: 0	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 22, 2015 15:39:29 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 22, 2015 15:39:29 GMT -7 excellent interior, well done hand-clapping-smiley-emoticon

AK Allegiant Member Registered: Jul 21, 2013 17:20:34 GMT -7 Posts: 2,517	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 22, 2015 18:58:02 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AK on May 22, 2015 18:58:02 GMT -7 WOW! interior looks as great as the engine! 2 thumbs ups!

jmccann630 Tried-n-True Member Registered: Feb 22, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -7 Posts: 1,668	55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible May 27, 2015 18:49:03 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmccann630 on May 27, 2015 18:49:03 GMT -7 Thanks guys! Working hard to get it done in time.

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55 Chevy Bel Air Convertible

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