Busta

Location:	Rochester, USA
Joined:	07/12/2008

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July 12, 2008

Vintage Rides

Ride Specs & Info

Ride Nickname:
LNOR

Make:
Chevrolet

Model:
Bel Air

Year:
1957

Introduction / Overview:

Original Detroit built Pro Street from 1978 thru 1980 before any pre-fabbed Pro Street Kits. Trying to keep it real and authentic to the era.

Belair Hard Top. Car was restored, very clean with original sheet-metal. Car has been a local Icon as a poster car for Woodward Dream Cruise as well as appeared on Hot Rod TV next to famous Project X.

Drivetrain:
Engine is 350 small block built for 6-71 BDS Blower. Fast and Fun. 4 speed Jerico speedway transmission, 9 inch Strange Rear end with Moser axles, and a detroit locker.

Chassis:
Original frame that was narrowed for super large tires. Rear is a 3 link style coil-over configuration. Unusual but effective, built like a mid-west dirt track style suspension. Axle is very narrow for the tires. Upgraded brakes and steering.

Wheels:
Mickey Thompson 33x22x15 on Weld Racing wheels. 15x8 Fr, 15x14 rr. Traded in the old Bias Plys for their new radials. Made the car safe and a the ride a whole lot better. I love to drive this thing.

Body:
Custom mix Tomato Red, modified from Chrysler 1957 red paint. Body original sheet-metal, straight and clean. Amazing since this car was a Mid-west car. Must have lived a pampered life to remain this rust free.

Interioir:
Color matched stock looking interior with all the nessecary chrome auto-gages. I love the bright-work and metal in the interior. I use a Hurst Indy style long shifter and love the experience of the long knuckle-busting throw.

Lifestyles:
Builder, Restorer, Old-School, Hot Rodder, Street Rodder, Custom Rodder, Build-It, Drive-It

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pikesan

July 17, 2008 03:21

Welcome to MyRideisMe.com! That is a rad prostreet! Reminds me of my pops car. Check it out: http://www.myrideisme.com/Garage/Dr.%20Frankenstein