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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
(4,652 posts)And you and your bride in the first car show when finished.
niyad
(134,252 posts)Bobstandard
(2,391 posts)niyad
(134,252 posts)of course, want pictures of th special day. .and the car restoration project in process!!!
MustLoveBeagles
(17,591 posts)I'm so happy for you both ☺️
2naSalit
(103,938 posts)SuzyandPuffpuff
(691 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
(2,710 posts)This is sooooo sweet...
BeneteauBum
(840 posts)Enjoy each other! Thats been a great story
lucky both of you.
Peace ☮️
FakeNoose
(42,590 posts)It must be true love ....
MarineCombatEngineer
(18,187 posts)you hear about love at first sight, well, in this case, it was.
Joinfortmill
(21,757 posts)msongs
(74,300 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
(23,928 posts)always look good on any Chevy.
Bumbles
(522 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
(34,660 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
(110,150 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
(11,206 posts)Great project
NBachers
(19,605 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
(72,664 posts)orangecrush
(31,270 posts)And super cool Chevy!
Aristus
(72,620 posts)hamsterjill
(17,808 posts)What memories you are gonna make! Wishing you nothing but happiness!
COL Mustard
(8,427 posts)Congratulations all around!
Permanut
(8,614 posts)Any discussion about boxing the frame?
donkeyoaty
(6 posts)Will you show some wedding pics ? Please give us something happy to see
kentuck
(115,722 posts)Were you a Sergeant Major?