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Old 12-03-2010, 11:58 PM   #3
superchevy
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Re: '55 Chevy gasser build

Here's a few pics of the body modifications and sheetmetal work we did about 3 years ago before I started on the K25 project.
We radiused the rear wheel wells for tire clearance, and mini-tubbed the inner wheel houses. The front firewall was recessed so I could slide a big-block in there. The floor pans were replaced. The spare tire wll was filled. A new Kugel clutch/brake pedal combo was installed with a remote under dash brake resevoir/booster/ and hydraulic cluth resevoir.
After this work was done, the car sat inside the shop until late August when I finally put the K25 in the paint shop. Since the truck was out, started back on the gasser...brought it out of hibernation.
Here's some pics of the body mods and rolling it outside after 3 years to wash the dust off inside and out!
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