'56 Bel Air - officially done. Final pics

[Slotto]

Just finished this '56 Bel Air. This is the first time I've ever opened the doors and trunk on anything. I didn't know what to expect, but I learned a lot. The exterior color is Rustoleum purple and the finish is Future floor wax. The wheels are from the Testors Shezoom car.

Edited November 19, 2022 by Slotto

[Slotto]

For the power plant, I used the spare HEMI that came in the '68 Charger kit. As you can see, it fits nicely in the spacious engine bay. This finishes out the weekend by wrapping up two from 1956.

You can find the build thread on the work bench

Thanks for looking.

Edited June 18, 2017 by Slotto
added link to the build thread

[crazyjim]

1956 Chevy is my most favorite ever car and purple my favorite color.  You hit this one for me.

[TooOld]

Beautifully done , nice and low and a great color !   And great job opening it up !

[espo]

Great job on the body modifications. I saw the tread on your build and like how you did the hood and the lights.   

[geewhiz]

Gorgeous finished build, Steve!!!  For a first timer doing the mods you did, I'd say it's darn nicely done!!!  Your Chevy truck looks pretty sweet as well!!! gb?????????

[PARTSMARTY]

Looks totally cool !!!

[LOBBS]

Excellent work

[Hmann68]

Great work, and the truck looks fantastic too!!

[Slotto]

Thanks everyone!

[donb]

Nice job on the doors and trunk.  Car looks very cool!

[slusher]

A real beauty!!!!!!

[RestoModGuy]

Very Nice! Like the wheel choice too on this

[KWT]

Fine job there Steve!

[Slotto]

I finally got around to the lighting issues I was having. Here's the final pictures

She ain't pretty and has many issues. I went all out on this one. After many many struggles I can officially call this one done. HEMI shoehorned in the engine bay, opening hood, doors and trunk, headlights, taillights and dash lights and articulating front wheels.

Thanks for looking

[spencer1984]

Nicely done!

[70 Sting]

Glad you brought this post back from the dead... great job on all the hinges - in particular that funky hood. ?  I haven't worked up the nerve to try hinging doors and trunks myself.