1954 Chevrolet Belair chopped custom rod moonglow clone full custom street sled
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PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS NEEDED TO FEEL SECURE IN YOUR PURCHASE. THERE WILL BE NO AFTER AUCTION NEGOTIATIONS. DO NOT BID UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS. IF YOU WIN, HAVE ALL FUNDING IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS SALE. CAR HAULERS AS BIG AS DOUBLE TRAILERS CAN PULL RIGHT UP TO MY DRIVEWAY. I WILL ASSIST IN LOADING. YOU'RE BUYING A USED CLASSIC CAR, NOT A SHOW CAR. EXPECT A DRIVEN, ENJOYED, CHOPPED CUSTOM RIDE. THERE IS NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN THE SALE OF THIS CUSTOM. SEE THE VIDEOS, NO GAMES. I WILL REPORT BAD BIDDING PRACTICE. CASH IN PERSON UPON PICK UP OR WIRE TRANSFER ONLY. PAYMENT DUE IN 5 BUSINESS DAYS. CAR WILL REMAIN IN MY GARAGE AND WILL NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL PICK UP. READ THE WHOLE AD, I DON'T NEED PEN PALS SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY.
If you're familiar with the show circuit back in the 50's, there was a special 54 Belair that was chopped and named the Moonglow. This a a rendition of that car done in the early 90's dubbed the Afterglow. To see the original Look up 1954 Moonglow. The Afterglow toured the show scene and fell away for years until now.This is a full custom chopped Belair. The body - Chopped top, peaked hood, French head lights. rounded hood corners. 55 lower front valance front 55 bumper. Rear was sectioned across the rear speaker area and over the top of the rear fenders and down below the trunk. Has 55 tail section and lights with 55 bumper upside down with a power french antenna.Inside has 64 Thunderbird front seats, hidden trunk release and passenger door popper. Interior is blue and white pleated. All side windows are glass and roll up and down with original top flippers, front and back. Front and back windows are glass. Vent windows are chopped and have window cranks but do not open.Motor is a 69 Camaro 302 4 bolt main with a 350 automatic trans and a Camaro rear which is posi. 3:55 gear, Ford rack, front disc brakes, drum rear. Stops true and straight.
I have every part number and receipts for every part I have replaced on this car since my ownership. Most of which is on it's first season. Video's on youtube under radrodsbycarrero. Click see all there are a few.
New:Carb electronic choke and H.E.I ignitionWater pump, thermostat, aluminum radiator, and electric fan on switch.Fuel lines and gas tankStarter, 120 amp alternatorExhaustFinned valve covers and air cleaner. Brake booster.
Plugs, wires, all fluids- motor and trans.
New Suspension:
Ride Technologies pro x digital air suspension. This runs off your bluetooth phone, a laptop or i-pad. Also has two programmed remotes and a 3 position switch that plugs in the lighter. ( No paddles or switch boards ) Will lay rear down, pancake, front, or side to side. Lays frame and will raise just above stock ride height. comfortable ride. ( SEE VIDEO ) Will come with complete installation guide and spare remote. This will walk you through the phone set up and programming the car to your liking. Very easy. Also videos on Ride Tech's youtube site will walk you through set up steps. Very easy operation - Watch the videos.
Car is c notched and 4 linked. New Firestone air bags all 4 corners. See pictures - this air ride system was well thought out and installed to take zero space from trunk area. Air lines and wiring are neatly installed, separating each corner for easy maintenance if ever needed.
While the suspension was going in every inch was replaced as follows;Upper and lower Moog Ball jointsRide tech shocks front and rearDisc brakes, complete mustang rack done to frontDrum rear brakes complete and done with new drumsSway bar links and bushingsTie rod ends.
Rolling on new radial tires and new chrome reverse rims with spider caps. I also have custom fender skirts stretched and lowered if you decide to run a different offset rim out back.
All wiring is upgraded with new fuse set up.
This is a led sled hot rod. Not a race car. Expect a hot rod driven and enjoyed with 90's paint. Car does have mild patina and has been recently pinstriped. Very subtle car- wins at local shows and always gets thumbs up ( NOT A SHOW CAR ). Still shows very well as seen. Receipts available. Imagine the cost to do this today. Reserve is not cheap but very fair. You could not build it for my number. I will not disclose it. You have to bid - watching will not own it. No inclement weather rides this is our end of season in New York.
Has electric wipers set up and wired. Will need switch installed and custom wipers made to work with chop.
car is in my name I own it. I'm looking for something for a change that's the only reason for sale. See my other chopped hot rod ad as well.
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