1956 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible "Grand Touring Style"
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 Custom Description
1956 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible
Built as a "Grand Tourer"
Built on the foundation of a 1956 Chevrolet convertible frame with the front frame and suspension from a '79 Firebird sectioned sectioned in, this 1956 BelAir convertible features:
Frame/Drivetrain
- Factory 1956 Chevrolet Convertible frame w/X-style crossmember
- 1979 Firebird front subframe, front suspension, front disc brake, integral power steering
- 1996 Corvette LT-4 (330 HP @ 5,800 RPM, 340 ft-lbs @ 4,500 RPM, 6,300 RPM Redline)
- ECM/Wiring by Howell
- Sanderson headers
- Custom, mandrel bent, all stainless steel exhaust system
- 4L60 automatic transmission strengthened and recalibratedfor use behind the LT-4
- 1979 Firebird 10-bolt rear w/ 3.31:1 posi
- Custom front and rear springs
- Rear air shocks w/onboard compressor & electric fill
- Power brakes
- P215 75R 15 whitewall tires
- Inflatable spare
Body/Paint
- NOS front fenders (at the time of restoration/modification)
- Replacement door skins
- Replacement quarter panels
- Replacement floor pans
- Original (rust free) hood
- Original (rust free) deck lid (customized to remove tag)
- Smoothed firewall
- Custom Dupont Premierebase coat/clear coat w/House of Color micro flake in the base
- Show-chromed, smoothed, one-piece "California" front bumper
- Show-chromed, smoothed, one-piece "California" rear station wagon bumper (moves tag to bumper)
- Custom "Fuel Injection" emblems
- All stainless custom polished
Other Features/Grand Touring Equipment
- Custom air conditioning w/recirculate, fresh air, and dehumidified defrost
- Custom GM 5-position tilt column w/integralheavy-duty ignition switch
- Custom volt & oil pressure gauges
- Customised dash w/billet insert
- AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer stereo w/amplifier & custom subwoofer
- Custom door panels w/hand-made arm rests and speaker enclosures
- Custom upholstery in factory pattern featuring higher-end materials and additional padding
- 6-way power seat
- Power windows
- Power vent windows
- Power door locks
- Power outside driver and passenger rearview mirrors
- Power trunk release w/electric pull-down
- Cruise control w/resume & accel
- Day/Night inside rearview mirror w/courtesy/map lights
- Full interior lighting including glove box, front and rear courtesy lights, trunk lights, and under hood lighting
- 2-speed windshield wipers w/pulse & wash
- Custom two-tone steering wheel
- Multi-function alarm w/remote start, keyless entry, and trunk release
- Power top
- "EZ-Eye" reproduction tinted windshield & side glass
- GM simulated wire wheel covers w/spinner centers
This vehicle is in Excellent condition with only a few minor flaws due to driving it. I wouldn't hesitate to jump in and drive it anywhere! If you have any questions, please let me know. I can provide additional photos including any known flaws. Vehicle is stored inside in Youngsville, North Carolina
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