New Underside Metal/305ci V8/Built 200R4 Auto/Ciadella Interior/4 Wheel Discs

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 Nomad Additional Info:

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad For consignment, a 1955 Nomad that is in mid restoration with many of the mechanicals buttoned up, a nicely redone interior, new suspension and braking systems, and lots of new metal for the undercarriage The body will need some attention, but all is there for the taking and continuing of this 2-door wagon. Not to be left out is the power rack and pinion steering, Rain Gear under dash electric wiper system, 4 wheel power disc brakes, the small but reliable 305ci V8 and low miles built to the hilt 200R4 automatic. Exterior Rakish is the only way to describe the Nomad, with its hardtop door-glass framing and sloping rear quarters that parallels the angle of the wide B-pillars. Styling touches include a fluted roof, wraparound rear side glass, and rear-wheel cutouts. From the cowl back, Nomads share little sheet metal with other Chevrolets, except for the basic floor pan. The doors differ, because Nomads lack a beltline dip and the rear quarter panels are unique due to the wheel cutouts. We see an application of satin black covering the lower body up to the chrome trimmed glass around the passengers compartment with repairs that will need eventual cosmetic attention due to some earlier rusting or denting, or misalignment. Up high is the glossy red painted roof and within its huge expanse we note the Nomad specific flutes and some light cranking of the finish. The tailgate with its chrome ribs and Nomad badging folds down and the upper liftgate opens with ease to allow you to load your cargo and then some. With the gate open we see the lack of cable and retractors but our consignor has rigged up some cables and lift struts. For the chrome, the bumpers present with notable wear, tarnishing and some surface rust. This tarnish and wear repeats itself on the Ferrari-esque oval mouth eggcrate grille, however the stainless surround remains looking nearly new. We also see that the side trimmings have been removed giving the car a clean shaved look. 15-inch deep dish Chevrolet rally wheels adorn the corners with highly polished caps and trim rings all wrapped in like new staggered width blackwall radials. Interior A beautiful red waffle interior is seen on the door panels, and front split bench and rear full bench courtesy of Ciadella Upholstery. The seats and panels show very nicely and are wonderfully retro with their chrome trimmings and smooth bolsters surrounding the tuck and roll and waffle in red. The rear bench retains its original waffle pattern seat as well and appears to never have been sat in. A dual "fan style" front dash houses the speedometer and switches on the driver's side, and a radio delete panel in the center with a trio of black face gauges covering it, covered in multiple stamped bowtie patterns in an aluminum strip. On the passenger's side is the second "fan" which has a mesh metal to house a speaker and below a circular working clock. The Bel Air badge in gold metal in your grandmother's handwriting is seen attached to the black mesh. An aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette radio is noted on the passenger side and a central black painted glovebox adds a bit of contrast to the sea of red painted steel. A thickly padded rally style steering wheel is seen fronting the dash, and on the adjustable column is an aftermarket tachometer. Beautiful like new red carpet floods the floors with a B&M Quicksilver shifter riding the hump, and a snappy vented red vinyl headliner sports chrome trim ribs at each seam. Drivetrain Gracing a restored but slightly patined engine bay, a circa 1979 Camaro 305ci engine sporting a 4-barrel carburetor atop an aluminum intake manifold. To add bling to this mechanical bauble are chrome plated valve covers and a chrome air cleaner lid. On back is an installed 400 miles ago Extreme Automatics 200R4 4-speed automatic transmission with a 2400rpm stall converter installed. This transmission is rated at 450hp and 400ftlb of torque should you even want to increase the pony count under the hood. The rear is a 3.73 geared configuration in Ford 8.8" format courtesy of a Ford Explorer. Undercarriage Virtually all new sheet metal with new toe boards, a 2 piece floor, floor brackets, forward cargo area flooring, and inner and outer rockers all being supported by the strong and solid factory frame. To ensure proper fuel delivery a new fuel tank, tank straps, filler neck, sending unit and stainless steel fuel lines have been installed. The suspension is independent coil springs in the front with 2" drop spindles and in the back are leaf springs with another 2" drop. Power 4 wheel disc brakes bring this mass of 50's metal to a halt and headers and Pypes mufflers handle the exhale of spent fossils. Drive-Ability A quick starter for the newer 305, and the test track proved no match for this car as it exhibited straight panic stopping, smooth acceleration and shifting, and 1955 Nomad handling. All good on this test drive with only some wind noise to note from the door glass and a few other mechanical frowns that reared their heads. These amount to a horn that didn't beep, the speedometer and odometer not tracking miles or speed, and the factory water and fuel gauges being non functional. The steering was spot on thanks to the power rack and pinion unit and cruising at low rpm was easily achieved with the shifter button toggle for the converter lockup function. Gracing our Hallowed Halls with a ton of undercarriage work performed, a reliable powerplant under the hood and upgraded overdrive transmission. Couple this with a nicely refinished interior, and lots of nice features on this first year Nomad from our friends at the General. Add your TLC and pick your color combo, and you will have a first class classic.

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
For consignment, a 1955 Nomad that is in mid restoration with many of the mechanicals buttoned up, a nicely redone interior, new suspension and braking systems, and lots of new metal for the undercarriage The body will need some attention, but all is there for the taking and continuing of this 2-door wagon. Not to be left out is the power rack and pinion steering, Rain Gear under dash electric wiper system, 4 wheel power disc brakes, the small but reliable 305ci V8 and low miles built to the hilt 200R4 automatic. 
Exterior
Rakish is the only way to describe the Nomad, with its hardtop door-glass framing and sloping rear quarters that parallels the angle of the wide B-pillars. Styling touches include a fluted roof, wraparound rear side glass, and rear-wheel cutouts. From the cowl back, Nomads share little sheet metal with other Chevrolets, except for the basic floor pan. The doors differ, because Nomads lack a beltline dip and the rear quarter panels are unique due to the wheel cutouts. We see an application of satin black covering the lower body up to the chrome trimmed glass around the passengers compartment with repairs that will need eventual cosmetic attention due to some earlier rusting or denting, or misalignment. Up high is the glossy red painted roof and within its huge expanse we note the Nomad specific flutes and some light cranking of the finish. The tailgate with its chrome ribs and Nomad badging folds down and the upper liftgate opens with ease to allow you to load your cargo and then some. With the gate open we see the lack of cable and retractors but our consignor has rigged up some cables and lift struts. For the chrome, the bumpers present with notable wear, tarnishing and some surface rust. This tarnish and wear repeats itself on the Ferrari-esque oval mouth eggcrate grille, however the stainless surround remains looking nearly new. We also see that the side trimmings have been removed giving the car a clean shaved look. 15-inch deep dish Chevrolet rally wheels adorn the corners with highly polished caps and trim rings all wrapped in like new staggered width blackwall radials.
Interior
A beautiful red waffle interior is seen on the door panels, and front split bench and rear full bench courtesy of Ciadella Upholstery. The seats and panels show very nicely and are wonderfully retro with their chrome trimmings and smooth bolsters surrounding the tuck and roll and waffle in red. The rear bench retains its original waffle pattern seat as well and appears to never have been sat in. A dual "fan style" front dash houses the speedometer and switches on the driver's side, and a radio delete panel in the center with a trio of black face gauges covering it, covered in multiple stamped bowtie patterns in an aluminum strip. On the passenger's side is the second "fan" which has a mesh metal to house a speaker and below a circular working clock. The Bel Air badge in gold metal in your grandmother's handwriting is seen attached to the black mesh. An aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette radio is noted on the passenger side and a central black painted glovebox adds a bit of contrast to the sea of red painted steel. A thickly padded rally style steering wheel is seen fronting the dash, and on the adjustable column is an aftermarket tachometer. Beautiful like new red carpet floods the floors with a B&M Quicksilver shifter riding the hump, and a snappy vented red vinyl headliner sports chrome trim ribs at each seam. 
Drivetrain
Gracing a restored but slightly patined engine bay, a circa 1979 Camaro 305ci engine sporting a 4-barrel carburetor atop an aluminum intake manifold. To add bling to this mechanical bauble are chrome plated valve covers and a chrome air cleaner lid. On back is an installed 400 miles ago Extreme Automatics 200R4 4-speed automatic transmission with a 2400rpm stall converter installed. This transmission is rated at 450hp and 400ftlb of torque should you even want to increase the pony count under the hood. The rear is a 3.73 geared configuration in Ford 8.8" format courtesy of a Ford Explorer. 
Undercarriage
Virtually all new sheet metal with new toe boards, a 2 piece floor, floor brackets, forward cargo area flooring, and inner and outer rockers all being supported by the strong and solid factory frame. To ensure proper fuel delivery a new fuel tank, tank straps, filler neck, sending unit and stainless steel fuel lines have been installed. The suspension is independent coil springs in the front with 2" drop spindles and in the back are leaf springs with another 2" drop. Power 4 wheel disc brakes bring this mass of 50's metal to a halt and headers and Pypes mufflers handle the exhale of spent fossils.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter for the newer 305, and the test track proved no match for this car as it exhibited straight panic stopping, smooth acceleration and shifting, and 1955 Nomad handling. All good on this test drive with only some wind noise to note from the door glass and a few other mechanical frowns that reared their heads. These amount to a horn that didn't beep, the speedometer and odometer not tracking miles or speed, and the factory water and fuel gauges being non functional. The steering was spot on thanks to the power rack and pinion unit and cruising at low rpm was easily achieved with the shifter button toggle for the converter lockup function.
Gracing our Hallowed Halls with a ton of undercarriage work performed, a reliable powerplant under the hood and upgraded overdrive transmission. Couple this with a nicely refinished interior, and lots of nice features on this first year Nomad from our friends at the General. Add your TLC and pick your color combo, and you will have a first class classic.