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1955 Chevrolet Custom

May 9, 2011 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1955 Chevrolet

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Issue
May 2011
Owner
Larry and Iris Spires
Ride
Positive Vibe
(0 Chevrolet )

Ride Details

How long did it take you to build?
15 months
Thanks to
Trophy Rides in Wilmington, NC (Complete build)
Previous Rides
'55 Chevy Post car

Engine Details

Make
Chevrolet 0
Cylinders
8
Displacement
5.7 L
Engine Mods
Street and Performance pulley system
Engine Add Ons
Headers

Driveline Details

Torque Converter
GM - Stock
Builder Shop
Trophy Rides

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Center frame pockets for rear springs
Frame Builder
Trophy Rides
Front Shocks
Heidt coilovers
Rear Shocks
Stock
Spindles
2" drop
Springs
Heidt coilovers
Compressor Info
Sandlin
Other Mods
2 + 2 Seating
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Chassis slick finish and painted with epoxy

Paint Details

Paint Type
Two stage DuPont
Painted By
Trophy Rides
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Stock
Grille
Stock
Bumpers
New, stock
Addon Accessories
None
Body Mods
None. Exterior body recessed and slicked firewall
Body Mods by
Trophy Rides

Interior Details

Dashboard
Custom cluster
Steering Wheel
Custom
Console
Custom
Head Unit
Sony
Speakers
Front and rear Sony
Video System
None
Stereo Installed by
Trophy Rides
Shifter
Lokar
Seats
CRX, Cadillac
Tint Percent
Light tint
Upholstery Description
Tan leather
Upholstery Description
2 + 2 Seating
Upholstery By
Trophy Rides

1955 Chevrolet “Positive Vibe” owned by Larry and Iris Spires

 

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Filed Under: Features, May 2011


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