Jim B Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Here is my 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air that I finished up today. There are some kits that you build, and you say to yourself, "I'd build that again." Well, this isn't one of those kits. It's together, it looks the part, and I'm moderately pleased with the results. The dash gages are from Best Model Car Parts, the driver's side mirror is from the Revell 1957 Ford Gasser kit, the radio antenna is a straight pin, and I have no idea where the rear view mirror is from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 That's a very nice '55! The colors really catch the eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Super nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Thanks, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Great looking build and I like the smooth bumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 nice old 55....saw a lot of them in my youth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Thanks, guys. I thought about putting the attachments on the bumpers, but they were poorly molded with large sprue attachment points. they would have looked like hell. I like toe smooth bumper look, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 looks good James. Hone did you use the pin for an antenna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Striking color combo, I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 nice looking 55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Thanks, guys. David, all I did was white glue the pin to the front fender. It's probably not the most accurate antenna, but it fits the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Nice looking '55. Is that the kit-supplied engine? While it is technically correct, most V-8 '55 Chevies had the optional, dealer-installed oil filter mounted on passenger side of the intake manifold (unless the car had A/C, in which case the filter housing was mounted on the driver's side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Nice looking Chevy, great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Thanks, guys. Ray, that is the kit supplied engine. I just put the optional carburetor, air cleaner, & chrome valve covers on it. Again, all in the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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