| Here's what filled up the empty engine bay |
| The car originally rolled off of the Van Nuys, California assembly line with a 2bbl 265 V-8 and powerglide transmission. Somehow a motor with a little more compression, better heads, and a 4 barrel made its way between the frame rails. When he was a child, my dad was obsessed with cars that had "2 smokes", or dual exhuast. Here it is, pop! |
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| The interior was freshened up with new carpet and jute padding, some paint, and some light uphoulstry work. The radio was sent out to be refurbished and works when the antenna feels like it. Of course the electric clock has been repaired about 3 times and lasts about one season before it needs another overhaul. Mom and Dad drive the car from May to October with the Northern Illinois Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, which my father founded in 1988. Dad is also very active in the national club as well serving as a National Board Member and Judging Commitee Chairman.. |
| Places to Visit |
| Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Fostering the preservation and restoration of vintage Chevrolets from 1911 through 1978. A great organization for Chevy enthusiasts! |
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| Dad's Former Projects |
| 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Sport Sedan- A rock-solid Chevy that hailed from Pueblo, Colorado and Hilo, Hawaii. A heavily-optioned original ride with floors you could eat off of. We refinished the woodgrain dash, radio, and electrical system. Dad replaced some of the chrome, detailed the trunk and under the hood. I loved the whine of the 216 "Stove Bolt Six". I will own a 41-48 Cbevy someday. |
| (2) 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Station Wagon- Dad owned 2 of these cars. One was a Nassau Blue / India Ivory model, the other a black on black car. Both were projects that needed a lot of TLC. The blue one was traded on the 48, while the black car was sold locally along with a barrel of NOS parts. I'm sure those would be nice to have now! |
| 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Business Coupe- Purchased while he was attending college and towed home with a U-Haul bumper hitch on the back of his 73 Nova Custom Hatchback. A project that came at the wrong time. She liberated her parts and was then sent to live out her final days in Herb's junkyard. I saw it once when I was about 6 years old while we were there. |
| 1971 Chevrolet Nova- This base model car came with a series of strange options. No cigarette lighter, no carpet (rubber floor mat), AM radio, and a nice 350 2bbl V-8. She also came with a 3 speed Sagnaw with floor shift, and we estimated a 3.56 rear end with Posi-Traction. It was a project that dad enjoyed for about 3-4 years. He sold it to a wealthy business owner near home who gave it to his son. His son has since butchered it into a 10-second drag car with a full cage, 355, and TH400. Its quite sad considering how original and clean the car was. |
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