Custom 1955 Bel Air - Art Morrison Frame - 502 big block - Tremic 6 speed

Description

Built with some very subtle changes to the body, this Bel Air was cut and extended, beginning with a 2-1/2” cut just below the headlight area and tapered all the way to the rear with zero cut. An additional 2” was added to the frame to extend the wheelbase. The front aluminum grille looks original, but was chromed and lowered 2-1/2”. The bumpers were streamlined and custom-fit. The front A-pillars were chopped 3/4” and sloped back 1”. The rear of the top was reworked to smooth out and eliminate the normal hump. The car sits on an Art Morrison chassis and features power steering and brakes. Totally custom, the interior features bucket seats, console and custom dash with built-in air conditioning. It is powered by a Chevrolet 502/502hp marine engine that has been balanced and blueprinted. It also has roller rockers and a larger camshaft to accommodate the custom-designed fuel injection system. Much time went into the professional engineering of the induction system for drivability; it is a racing design, the injectors either full-on or off, as all eight baffles open at once. The engine is backed by a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission.

The engine started life as a 502/502 (502 cubic inches and 502 horsepower marine racing engine from Chevrolet) that was blueprinted, Balanced, installed roller rockers, and changed the cam to accommodate for fuel injection. Added the one off fuel injection that was made just for this application with the fuel lines hidden. The biggest challenge was to get the race injectors to work politely so we could drive it in normal conditions. The injector are either full on or full off as all eight baffles open at the same time. There was a small fortune spent on setting this engine up. If you have any questions feel free to message me or reach me at 276-608-6228

SPECS:

CHASSIS

Frame: Art Morrison

Modifications: Frame and wheelbase extended 2"

Front suspension: Mustang II

Rear Suspension IRS with inboard disc brakes

Brakes 12" Wilwood Disc

Master cylinder: Electric ABS

Steering Column : Ididit

Front wheels & tires Budnik 17x7 w 255/50/17 toyo

Rear wheels & tires: Budnik 18x8 w 245/45/18 Toyo

BODY::

Body modifications : Sectioned 2" in front to 0 in back, Top is chopped 3/4" in front and "A" pillar is laid back 1"

1 Piece billet Aluminum grill

Fuel Tank: Custom built Stainless steel

Paint: Base coat, clear coat polyurethane. silver and black pearl

INTERIOR:

Upholstery material: Leather

Upholstery Color: Black and Grey

Carpet Material: Wool

Carpet Color: Black

Steering wheel : Billet Specialties

Dash: Custom corvette style

Wiring: Painless wiring

Audio: Full Custom audio sound

DRIVETRAIN:

Engine block: Chevrolet 502 Marine Engine

Heads: GM Performance

Cam: Crane cams

Induction system: Custom one off Marine race

Ignition: MSD Individual Coils

Headers: Sanderson

Radiator: US Radiator

Pulley drive system: Custom

Transmission: Tremec 6 speed