1955 Chevy Nomad

[oldnslow]

On the real 55 chassis you can move the spring perches ( parts you circled ) inside the frame rails by swapping sides . Driver side goes inside passenger side etc . That will free up the space the springs take up in the fender well completely . Just carefully saw them off and move them , or rebuild them from scratch .

Edited July 17, 2023 by oldnslow

[dragcarz]

38 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Yup, I thought this was going to just be a simple kit this time around but major mods needed.   

That’s funny, there’s no such thing as a simple build!

[dino246gt]

1 hour ago, dragcarz said:

That’s funny, there’s no such thing as a simple build!

What fun would that be!!

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, dragcarz said:

That’s funny, there’s no such thing as a simple build!

You know what, I think your right Roger.

[Zippi]

53 minutes ago, dino246gt said:

What fun would that be!!

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[Zippi]

In think I have the front end ride height set.  I have the King pins set at the highest location that drops the front end to where I needed it.  All I had to do is install some inserts in the wheels and I'm good to go.  I'm not sure if I like the ride height or not.   

 

 

Edited July 17, 2023 by Zippi

[ksnow]

The ride height looks low enough, but still practical for driving to me. Top of wheel to wheel opening arch front and back looks nice also.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, ksnow said:

The ride height looks low enough, but still practical for driving to me. Top of wheel to wheel opening arch front and back looks nice also.

Thanks Kyle.

[Zippi]

Well....this just turned into a big headache.  Either the interior tube is way out of wack or the dash is wrong.  If I pinch the interior tube together to get the dash to fit the door panels are WAY to far away from the body.  At this point I'm at a stand still because I have nothing to work with.   

[bobthehobbyguy]

I would first get the fit of the interior tub to fit good. Then shim the dash so it fits well.

[dragcarz]

I like the ride height! Good stance! I didn’t have that issue with my Nomad build, I ha another dash if you want to try it, it’s out of an older issue. 

[slusher]

I don’t remember the fit being that bad on the dash but I see the picture. I do agree with Bob..

[Zippi]

15 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

I would first get the fit of the interior tub to fit good. Then shim the dash so it fits well.

Thanks man.

[Zippi]

13 hours ago, dragcarz said:

I like the ride height! Good stance! I didn’t have that issue with my Nomad build, I ha another dash if you want to try it, it’s out of an older issue. 

Thanks Roger.  l would like to see another one just to see what is going on.  

[Zippi]

7 hours ago, slusher said:

I don’t remember the fit being that bad on the dash but I see the picture. I do agree with Bob..

Thanks Carl.  I think I need to stop buying these new releases of the old kits that are from the 60's.  The tooling is totally shot.  I guess I could use the chassis from the 67 Chevelle Pro Street and put some big ole meats on the back.  

Edited July 18, 2023 by Zippi

[Zippi]

Ok fellows....I got out in the garage this morning with a game plan.  I pinched the interior tub together, wrapped tape around it, and glued the dash on.  I installed the glass and fit the body, chassis, and interior tub together.  All three parts seem to merry together fairly good but looking through the windshield the dash is way out of location and setting at an angle.  I'm going to let the glue set up on the dash and once I pull the tape off I'll trial fit it again.  I then turned my attention to the tailgate.  I think I have it operating pretty nice in the dry fit state. We all know that once we apply paint things change.      

[espo]

Wow, that's a really big gap between the dash and the lower window molding. Do you have an old AMT '55 two-door post model in your stash? Maybe try that dash and see if it fits better. 

[cobraman]

Too bad about the bad dash fit but at least you have it sitting pretty !

[TransAmMike]

Sorry Buddy that I didn't look in on this one earlier.  Coming along verrrry nicely.  Your skill and modification level has greatly improved since we first started communicating.

Gonna be a great looking model.?

[NOBLNG]

I’ll follow along to see what happens with this one Bob. I have a couple Nomads on the shelf so I can use the tips.?

[Zippi]

13 hours ago, espo said:

Wow, that's a really big gap between the dash and the lower window molding. Do you have an old AMT '55 two-door post model in your stash? Maybe try that dash and see if it fits better. 

I'm thinking If I sand it down some and then when it's painted the dark Maroon color it won't be so noticeable.

Edited July 19, 2023 by Zippi

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, cobraman said:

Too bad about the bad dash fit but at least you have it sitting pretty !

I did the best I can do with this old tooling.  Yup, I'm liking the stance.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Sorry Buddy that I didn't look in on this one earlier.  Coming along verrrry nicely.  Your skill and modification level has greatly improved since we first started communicating.

Gonna be a great looking model.?

Thanks Buddy.  Like my granddaddy use to say, hope for the best and expect the worst.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

I’ll follow along to see what happens with this one Bob. I have a couple Nomads on the shelf so I can use the tips.?

Well, I'm hoping for a good outcome on this one.

[Zippi]

Mystery solved on the gap between the dash and windshield opening.  Don't know how I missed it but there was some excise material at the bottom of the windshield opening on the passengers side.  Just a little sanding and it looks much better.    

Edited July 19, 2023 by Zippi