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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBeen off line for about 2 weeks now, getting ready for the big event,
but, in the meantime, me and my fiancé have been scouting out classic Chevy Nomads to restore and we have found and purchased a 1955 Chevy Nomad in Tacoma, WA., it's not in the greatest shape, but it has great potential.
We're planning to restore it with a modern LS6 engine, 6 speed manual trans, Detroit Locker R. End but we're going to keep the body style as original as possible including the interior of that era
We want to paint it the original color as in 1955 but with the latest paint and clear coat.
This is our wedding gift to the 2 of us.
Enter stage left
(4,645 posts)And you and your bride in the first car show when finished.
niyad
(134,234 posts)Bobstandard
(2,390 posts)niyad
(134,234 posts)of course, want pictures of th special day. .and the car restoration project in process!!!
MustLoveBeagles
(17,556 posts)I'm so happy for you both ☺️
2naSalit
(103,914 posts)SuzyandPuffpuff
(689 posts)Even if Yu guys don't make it forever... you'll always have that car lol ... hv fun...good luck
MarineCombatEngineer
(18,187 posts)ultralite001
(2,709 posts)This is sooooo sweet...
BeneteauBum
(828 posts)Enjoy each other! Thats been a great story
lucky both of you.
Peace ☮️
FakeNoose
(42,585 posts)It must be true love ....
MarineCombatEngineer
(18,187 posts)you hear about love at first sight, well, in this case, it was.
Joinfortmill
(21,751 posts)msongs
(74,295 posts)MarineCombatEngineer
(18,187 posts)This is exactly what we are shooting for, the classic look combined with the modern upgrades.
Thank you msongs for this.
KS Toronado
(23,924 posts)always look good on any Chevy.
Bumbles
(513 posts)Have fun and enjoy the ride,
popsdenver
(2,687 posts)Congratulations on your getting married!
Be sure to post a picture of the car when finished, with both of you sitting in it smiling......
MarineCombatEngineer
(18,187 posts)littlemissmartypants
(34,644 posts)Maybe video for YouTube and/or Instagram or another place that we can watch, follow, like, and comment so you can make money?
It might be more trouble than it's worth, but it might be fun, too.
If you have any young people in your family, it could be a great learning and teaching experience.
I'm so happy and excited for you both!!!
Thanks for taking us on this ride with you.
❤️🎉
Omaha Steve
(110,143 posts)With my dementia problems it was time. And this ended the fight over who was going to get it between my kids.
OS
Bristlecone
(11,205 posts)Great project
NBachers
(19,603 posts)Hes taken it right down to the nuts and bolts and washers. Hes doing the full resto mod.
Hes got friends with full garages and facilities who are in the business, so hes got full access. Great deal on some outrageous crated motor.
Be aware of what youre getting into. Thats all Im gonna say.
Happy days to share your lives together, and may the sun be shining and the wind be always at your backs.
marble falls
(72,657 posts)orangecrush
(31,262 posts)And super cool Chevy!
Aristus
(72,612 posts)hamsterjill
(17,806 posts)What memories you are gonna make! Wishing you nothing but happiness!
COL Mustard
(8,425 posts)Congratulations all around!
Permanut
(8,612 posts)Any discussion about boxing the frame?
donkeyoaty
(6 posts)Will you show some wedding pics ? Please give us something happy to see
kentuck
(115,719 posts)Were you a Sergeant Major?