Two Lane Blacktop
Written by admin on August 5, 2009 – 3:10 pm -There have been many movies over the years that have highlighted the ‘55 Chevy Bel Air, and you can view a list of them here, but there is one movie that deserves special attention. That movie is, Two Lane Blacktop. Two Lane Blacktop is a movie released in 1971 that follows the story of two drag racers that live both life both on the edge, and on the road in their 1955 Chevy Bel Air. The pair make their living by challenging the residents of the towns they come across to races. Their journey takes them East, starting from Needles, California on the historic Route 66. The movie is widely appreciated for its stark footage and minimalistic dialogue that places it along side other films such as, Vanishing Point and Easy Rider. Even though... more
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1955 Chevy Bel Air Restoration Guide
Written by admin on August 3, 2009 – 1:43 pm -Use these links to quickly jump to important parts of the Restoration Guide: Selecting the Body Determining Mechanical Condition Front End Steering and Suspension Inspecting the Brake System Checking the Fuel System Gas Tank Inspection Wiring Harnesses 1955 Chevy Bel Air Part Links There are a number of things that an individual taking on the task of restoring a classic 1955-57 Chevy Bel Air must consider. You must first take into account the current age of these cars, a 55 Chevy is now 54 years old, so other than finding a stock one in an old barn, you’ll have some decisions to make. In most cases, you will find one that is completely in pieces, one that has been restored to someone else’s specifications or one that needs a lot... more
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