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**Advanced Design** · 02-06-2016, 05:58 PM

They all look good. My vote is steelies, caps and black walls. Of course, pick the ones you enjoy looking at that matches the theme of the car. Our '56 has white letters because it reminds me of my high school hot rod days in the 1970's.

**davischevy** · 02-06-2016, 11:03 PM

Get somebody to photoshop it with the wheels and stance.

**davischevy** · 02-06-2016, 11:14 PM

It's amazing what just little things in wheel tire combo do for the look. When I traded for the 55 it had 15" polished TT's with 60 series tires. I changed to 17" chrome TT's with 50 series tires. In this picture it has 17x8's on the back. I have 17X9's ordered. The lights played tricks on the camera. The car is turquois.

**Advanced Design** · 02-10-2016, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

It's amazing what just little things in wheel tire combo do for the look. When I traded for the 55 it had 15" polished TT's with 60 series tires. I changed to 17" chrome TT's with 50 series tires. In this picture it has 17x8's on the back. I have 17X9's ordered. The lights played tricks on the camera. The car is turquois.

Larry, what tires do you have on this one? Friends are talking me out of the 1979 vibe I have going with my 56. Thanks!

Wayne, great powetrain choice!

**davischevy** · 02-10-2016, 11:05 PM

Much to the demise (stinkeye, Wayne) of my better half, I pulled these off her 65 Chevelle convertible to determine fitment. In that picture the wheels are

205/50 17 on 7" wheel with maximum backspacing on the front
245/45 17 on 8" wheel with 4 1/4 backspacing in rear.

I am putting 225/50 17 on 7" wheel with 4 1/4" backspacing on front
and 275/45 17 on 9" wheel with 5 1/8" BS on rear

Daddy'O · 02-07-2016, 12:01 AM

Jeeze Larry!

Your not helping! You're right, when you've got side by side photos, it is amazing. Wow! you have a great looking '55 and the 17's look great.

OMG! Now when Dee looks at this I'm going to have a whole new quagmire on my hands!

Thanks!

**davischevy** · 02-07-2016, 12:48 AM

This is probably not relevant, but I just took the TT's off my 72 Super. The 72 is all original except for the 2/4 drop, and being a long bed, I just thought the rally's looked more at home.

**davischevy** · 02-07-2016, 12:59 AM

It's going to look like I'm on Dee's side now. Our blazer with rally's and then with TT's

Daddy'O · 02-07-2016, 12:58 AM

Nope, not relevant at all. Unless your goal is to make wheel/tire combo decisions more difficult. If so, you have succeeded.

Daddy'O · 02-07-2016, 01:01 AM

You're killing me.

**davischevy** · 02-07-2016, 01:17 AM

My wife rolls her eyes a lot.

Daddy'O · 02-07-2016, 01:45 AM

Better than the stink eye.

Daddy'O · 02-07-2016, 01:52 AM

BTW - Dee loved the Blazer.

**davischevy** · 02-07-2016, 11:38 PM

Thanks. The kids actually lay claim to the blazer. That is the grand kid hauler.

**davischevy** · 02-08-2016, 03:16 PM

Wayne I've been thinking about this 55 wagon barn find project and I've got a thought or two, which is very dangerous. Feel free to ignore me, and I would like for Advance Design or anyone else to chime in but my thoughts are based on my many experiences building cars.

You have a running, driving car, and you are going to leave the body basically like it is.

If you tear into the suspension, and then the engine swap, the car is going to be down awhile.

Now at my place the "while' depends on two things. Money and time. My projects always take longer than I intended and its easy to get frustrated when you don't have anything to drive and all you do is work on it. I have been there.

Now to my point; Have you considered finding another frame, do the suspension mods, and install the LS engine and tranny and get it all set up and just set the body over on the pretty new frame. You have the lift and transferring a complete body is apiece of cake with a two post lift. We did this very thing with the El Camino. I also included a not so good pic of my 65 Chevelle convertible body on the lift.

Like I said, I'm sorry if I stuck my nose in where it wasn't wanted and feel free to ignore me.

Larry

**Advanced Design** · 02-08-2016, 10:47 PM

Very interesting idea you have Larry. I like the concept and of course we all understand only Wayne can advise on all the variables and what is right for them.

My 56 upgrades actually took two years due to a job assignment 8 hours away. Then most of the work was completed in the last 5 months as I had a hard goal of getting it done and I had some good help. That was a long two years and there were times we didn't have a toy to take to local cruise ins or car shows.

Daddy'O · 02-10-2016, 08:32 PM

Larry, I'm always open for suggestions so no problems.

We think the build will move pretty fast. We've committed to a 2004 5.3 out of a Tahoe ( 98K miles) and a 4L60E rebuild. Should have all that in the shop in the next 2 weeks. So things are moving quick. Plus we have the 71 super to have fun in.

If we could just figure out a wheel tire combo.......

**davischevy** · 02-10-2016, 09:29 PM

Good deal, carry on.

Daddy'O · 02-13-2016, 02:23 PM

I paid for the 5.3 and the 4L60E last night. Should have them in the shop with in the next 2 to 3 weeks (having the trans R&R'ed). I also pulled the trigger on several front suspension components from CPP this morning.

I've got a several things going on over the next couple of weeks so it will be the 1st of March when I can start tearing things down on the wagon.

Looks like this is going to turn into a build thread, so I think it should be moved to the alternate tinkerings forum.

**davischevy** · 02-13-2016, 08:12 PM

Man I wish I had known. I placed an order with CPP yesterday. We could have asked for a volumn discount.

Daddy'O · 02-14-2016, 10:35 PM

Do they do that? If so, then we need to talk. I'm going to be ordering a bunch of stuff.

**davischevy** · 02-14-2016, 10:46 PM

Any time I order, I try to order everything I can from one vendor and I'm not afraid to ask for a discount.

If you watch ebay you can usually save on individual parts, and get free shipping. CPP has a 500 box on ebay right now for $389 and I paid $419 yesterday. If you order individual parts start a spreadsheet and keep track of what you have ordered. I almost ordered two lower steering column covers a few minutes ago.

I have a store room full of parts I ordered two of. Most of those parts are NOS so I tell myself they are an investment.

Besides you normally save on shipping.

Daddy'O · 02-24-2016, 10:56 PM

Got some personal crap out of the way this week.

Also got the front bumper pulled. Hope to have the front clip and engine/trans pulled this weekend.

We've got several parts coming in tomorrow. Things are starting to move along. Will post progress pics next week.

**davischevy** · 02-24-2016, 11:11 PM

We are here waiting.

drewskiren · 02-25-2016, 01:15 PM

Yeah, waiting.........

Just kidding

02-06-2016, 05:58 PM	#1
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Our barn find They all look good. My vote is steelies, caps and black walls. Of course, pick the ones you enjoy looking at that matches the theme of the car. Our '56 has white letters because it reminds me of my high school hot rod days in the 1970's. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-06-2016, 11:03 PM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find Get somebody to photoshop it with the wheels and stance. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-06-2016, 11:14 PM	#3
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find It's amazing what just little things in wheel tire combo do for the look. When I traded for the 55 it had 15" polished TT's with 60 series tires. I changed to 17" chrome TT's with 50 series tires. In this picture it has 17x8's on the back. I have 17X9's ordered. The lights played tricks on the camera. The car is turquois. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-10-2016, 11:05 PM	#5
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find Much to the demise (stinkeye, Wayne) of my better half, I pulled these off her 65 Chevelle convertible to determine fitment. In that picture the wheels are 205/50 17 on 7" wheel with maximum backspacing on the front 245/45 17 on 8" wheel with 4 1/4 backspacing in rear. I am putting 225/50 17 on 7" wheel with 4 1/4" backspacing on front and 275/45 17 on 9" wheel with 5 1/8" BS on rear __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-07-2016, 12:01 AM	#6
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Jeeze Larry! Your not helping! You're right, when you've got side by side photos, it is amazing. Wow! you have a great looking '55 and the 17's look great. OMG! Now when Dee looks at this I'm going to have a whole new quagmire on my hands! Thanks! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

02-07-2016, 12:48 AM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find This is probably not relevant, but I just took the TT's off my 72 Super. The 72 is all original except for the 2/4 drop, and being a long bed, I just thought the rally's looked more at home. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-07-2016, 12:59 AM	#8
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find It's going to look like I'm on Dee's side now. Our blazer with rally's and then with TT's Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-07-2016, 12:58 AM	#9
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Nope, not relevant at all. Unless your goal is to make wheel/tire combo decisions more difficult. If so, you have succeeded. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

02-07-2016, 01:01 AM	#10
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find You're killing me. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

02-07-2016, 01:17 AM	#11
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find My wife rolls her eyes a lot. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-07-2016, 01:45 AM	#12
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Better than the stink eye. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

02-07-2016, 01:52 AM	#13
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find BTW - Dee loved the Blazer. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

02-07-2016, 11:38 PM	#14
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find Thanks. The kids actually lay claim to the blazer. That is the grand kid hauler. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-08-2016, 03:16 PM	#15
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find Wayne I've been thinking about this 55 wagon barn find project and I've got a thought or two, which is very dangerous. Feel free to ignore me, and I would like for Advance Design or anyone else to chime in but my thoughts are based on my many experiences building cars. You have a running, driving car, and you are going to leave the body basically like it is. If you tear into the suspension, and then the engine swap, the car is going to be down awhile. Now at my place the "while' depends on two things. Money and time. My projects always take longer than I intended and its easy to get frustrated when you don't have anything to drive and all you do is work on it. I have been there. Now to my point; Have you considered finding another frame, do the suspension mods, and install the LS engine and tranny and get it all set up and just set the body over on the pretty new frame. You have the lift and transferring a complete body is apiece of cake with a two post lift. We did this very thing with the El Camino. I also included a not so good pic of my 65 Chevelle convertible body on the lift. Like I said, I'm sorry if I stuck my nose in where it wasn't wanted and feel free to ignore me. Larry Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-08-2016, 10:47 PM	#16
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Our barn find Very interesting idea you have Larry. I like the concept and of course we all understand only Wayne can advise on all the variables and what is right for them. My 56 upgrades actually took two years due to a job assignment 8 hours away. Then most of the work was completed in the last 5 months as I had a hard goal of getting it done and I had some good help. That was a long two years and there were times we didn't have a toy to take to local cruise ins or car shows. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap



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02-10-2016, 08:32 PM	#17
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Larry, I'm always open for suggestions so no problems. We think the build will move pretty fast. We've committed to a 2004 5.3 out of a Tahoe ( 98K miles) and a 4L60E rebuild. Should have all that in the shop in the next 2 weeks. So things are moving quick. Plus we have the 71 super to have fun in. If we could just figure out a wheel tire combo....... __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

02-10-2016, 09:29 PM	#18
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find Good deal, carry on. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-13-2016, 02:23 PM	#19
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find I paid for the 5.3 and the 4L60E last night. Should have them in the shop with in the next 2 to 3 weeks (having the trans R&R'ed). I also pulled the trigger on several front suspension components from CPP this morning. I've got a several things going on over the next couple of weeks so it will be the 1st of March when I can start tearing things down on the wagon. Looks like this is going to turn into a build thread, so I think it should be moved to the alternate tinkerings forum. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

02-13-2016, 08:12 PM	#20
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find Man I wish I had known. I placed an order with CPP yesterday. We could have asked for a volumn discount. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-14-2016, 10:35 PM	#21
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Do they do that? If so, then we need to talk. I'm going to be ordering a bunch of stuff. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

02-14-2016, 10:46 PM	#22
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find Any time I order, I try to order everything I can from one vendor and I'm not afraid to ask for a discount. If you watch ebay you can usually save on individual parts, and get free shipping. CPP has a 500 box on ebay right now for $389 and I paid $419 yesterday. If you order individual parts start a spreadsheet and keep track of what you have ordered. I almost ordered two lower steering column covers a few minutes ago. I have a store room full of parts I ordered two of. Most of those parts are NOS so I tell myself they are an investment. Besides you normally save on shipping. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-24-2016, 10:56 PM	#23
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our barn find Got some personal crap out of the way this week. Also got the front bumper pulled. Hope to have the front clip and engine/trans pulled this weekend. We've got several parts coming in tomorrow. Things are starting to move along. Will post progress pics next week. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

02-24-2016, 11:11 PM	#24
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: Our barn find We are here waiting. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-25-2016, 01:15 PM	#25
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Our barn find Yeah, waiting......... Just kidding __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

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