Wow!
That's a nifty 'lil truck. Looks like a prime candidate for mayhem and mischief.

I'm really diggin' that truck.

Chris,Love that truck,Tom

Chris,Love that truck,Tom

Tom, love that 55, Chris, love that truck also, Bob

my little clean machine.

This is one of the coolest 55's I've seen. It belongs to a good friend of mine. He bought it a few years back at a St. Louis slotcar show. Remove the hood and there is an engine compartment with engine, battery, radiator, fender wells, firewall, etc. Any of you customizers have an idea as to what diecast might have been used for this??? I wish I had bought it, but Ted let's me enjoy looking at it!!! It would probaly take 2 55's to build one by the time you cut and trimmed the hood. Any thoughts??? Thanks, Randy

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Randy,

That is a nice and detailed looking black 55.

With all that engine detail you better check to see if their is an ignition switch inside....if so turn the key man. Vrooooooooooom, vroooooooooooom, Screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeatch!

Bob...zilla

NICE!

Thats a tidy little package.

No clue to the origins of the detail bitties though...sorry.

Wow that black 55 is just plan wicked. That is awesome love the detail.

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Clean and simple.:)

I really like the slime green flames Drag!

One of my favorite colors.

Black seems to be the color for 55 Chevys this week....All of them are very cool builds!

They are some cool 55 chebies there fellows. You all done some super work in customizing the ultimate chevy of all times. To many to look at..Thanks now Im going to dream 55 for some time now.lol :thumbsup: :woohoo:

Cool customs on a timeless car,nice.
DRAGjet

The first one in original AF/X orange was slammed with JL hubs glued to Tjet wheels on shortened axles. The Black on is from BNBGOODIES via the bay. I am glad I held on to the original chrome bumbers from more than one car. The black car may just go Fairground Special on a flat oval soon.
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These 55's are just toooo much!!! Keep sending the pictures!!! Here's a de-chromed 55 I'm working on. I sanded the Bel-Air chrome off for a different look. AfX chassis, narrowed rims, trying to get the rear end down. Dragging headers had to go!!! Will probably end up at the body shop for paint. Stay tuned!!!

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Orange you done with this yet Hilltop? Nice one Hilltop...well it will be or is by now?

Hey I know about scattered builds myself...start one...then another and another and .......they all get done sooner or later. I have several slots that are in the circle of "need to do more work to finish". I'm dizzy my head is spinning...

Guess I better build a 55 soon (in progress as we speak) to keep this thread alive.

Bob...zilla

I'm not as fast as "Overhaulin" B..Z !!! The boys at the shop are working hard, it's just too much going on!!! Speciality automotive sent over a motor I got to drop in. I'll try and get an update for you. RM
P.S. I'm with you, "Keep this 55 thread alive!!!"

Yeah....I like all these 55s too, hey! :thumbsup:

I'd like to thank all the boys back at the shop for putting the rush on this bad boy. 55 Chevy has been lowered, rides on an AFX chassis with narrowed AW rims. The side Bel-Air chrome has been removed and black window tint added. Thanks to Testors for the cherry red/black combo. A special thanks to Specialty Automotive for dropping in the big block 454. Hope to catch you at the car shows!!! RM
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:eek::eek: that's one bad a$$ looking set!!

Wes

Randy That is excellent. Tom

Far Freakin" Out! Red and Black on both....................Way To Cool and Grovy! Those are some Fine lookers there man.

Bob...zilla

Beautiful work!

The whole combo is great. I even like the trailer... where did you get it?

Now that I even liked and I am not a huge 55 fan, but thats just too sweet....


Dave

I appreciate the comments guys!!! I'm just a southern guy trying to hang with the big boys!!! VJ, I got the trailer from Racing Legends a few years ago. That's also where I got the Austin's and Henry J's. Click on kits resin,
( http://racleg.free.fr/ ). The trailers are out of production according to the site. Some of the other kits are still available. It's back to the shop... Thanks Again !!! RM

CJ, You mentioned painting your 55 with orange Duplicolor paint, then clearing. Did you use Duplicolor clear and how long did you wait b4 clearing??? And yes, I do like that metallic orange 55 with the cowl style hood!!! That hood looks good, I'm going to Speed Shop and order one of them. RM

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Randy, I give the duplicolor enough time to cure out.. it's fast and clear coated it with Enamel Clear. This time it was Rust O leum clear, because it is what I have right now available.. I try to use up my stock before I go out and buy something new.. Many here use Future Floor Wax, Durable, self leveling, shine is great!
The cowl Hood scoop come from a hotwheels..Deora, the short stubby version, I don't remember the series name. My first choice was a Tear drop scoop, like a Thunderbolt Fairlane, couldn't locate one.. and carving is not good option for me, too much blood involved. Had the hood scoop not been discovered after the paint was already done on the body,, I would have bondo'd it in as well for a smoother looking install.
Chris

Thanks CJ. That's the hard part for me...WAITING!!! I need to learn, to leave something I've painted, alone for about a week...maybe a 7 day timed vault. Thanks again...RM

This was a gift from Tom Stumpf,that guy is too good to me.Thaks Tom!
DRAGjet

WAIT?.. hmm something I just heard here at the house.. as I was pulling off some stencils....... did I listen?? NO! another paint job in the dip for a redo... :freak:

HTR,

That orange and black is really great!!! The right word reall is "bad", I'm just trying not to use other's words.

I'm lovin the stars and stripes '55... I have one too, but I swaped out the clear glass with blue glass from another car. looks even better. pics next week.... i have dial up at home and it takes forever to upload from here.

This was a gift from Tom Stumpf,that guy is too good to me.Thaks Tom!
DRAGjet

i bought one from tom and its a really nice looking body !! wish they would do 69 dodge charger on that !!!!!!!

Thanks tom

Wes

The STP boys ( Specialty Tuned Performance) are working hard on another 55 build. Right now there checking the disc brakes, while waiting for the paint to get rubbed out, just trying on some new shoes. Still got to add some glass, chrome, bumpers, etc... Stayed tuned!!! RM
P.S. Need some help on this thread guys, keep it going, show them 55's!!!

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One of the 55 kits Dan gave me.
DRAGjet

Looking good, Chris! How about a 3/4 view?...with a chassis? :)

The STP boys ( Specialty Tuned Performance) are working hard on another 55 build. Right now there checking the disc brakes, while waiting for the paint to get rubbed out, just trying on some new shoes. Still got to add some glass, chrome, bumpers, etc... Stayed tuned!!! RM
P.S. Need some help on this thread guys, keep it going, show them 55's!!!

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What, HT...no vented rotors? tell yer guys to stop using cheap parts!
Looks perfect otherwise! :thumbsup:

Check it now Joe.
DRAGjet

One of the 55 kits Dan gave me.
DRAGjet
Not bad for a 'post rollover' 55!!!:)

Ha Ha!:)
DRAGjet

Check it now Joe.
DRAGjet

Oh Yeah! That's one for the wall! SWEET!!!:thumbsup:

Dan,thinks again for the kits,very cool!
DRAGjet

looks sharp!! AS usual.!! LOL

Looks as good as always Drag!!! Flame city!!! RM

One of the 55 kits Dan gave me.
DRAGjet

Stop it Chris....man you are making me to want to build another 55 while I am thinking of a key truck...oh dang...nice RED 55 with gold flames...

I need a day off....My boss sucks!

Heck I may just call in sick...just like this 55 and Hilltops also....you guys made me do it...har

Bob...zilla

I have to help keep my favorite post going for Bob Zilla,Randy at Hilltop"man I love that track" Raceway and Chris at Dragjet. Tom Stumpf

Nice collection there Tom S.!!! I really like the blue/white combo parked in "my" garage!!! I believe you said it was running a Tyco chassis. Can you tell how it's mounted??? I like them ground huggers....RM

Not bad for a 'post rollover' 55!!!:)

Dan: snicker...thats why we like ya ...you can take a straight left jab, without packin' yer marbles. Once upon a time we told the emporer he had no clothes...he went running wee wee wee all the way home and hasnt been seen since. No rubber stamps here!

We appreciate the fact that you listen to us ... for better or worse! ...it's what seperates you from the poser's and wannbees. Thanx for hangin' with us!

Chris: Per usual, another great job from the school of less is more! Always a kick when ya post another car.

Tom: Enjoying the "show off" of yer toys...cant let Randy (HT) have all the fun!