To keep Jerry comfy for long road tour stretches a Wise Guys bench seat was slipped in place. Wise Guys also covered the stock rear seat in matching material, Time Machines Unlimited did the door and kick panels, while Chevs Of The 40's provided the carpet and headliner.
While all the Road Tour cars have been viewed as being state of the art, and driving them around the country has certainly proved the point, the contemporary components provide a safe, reliable street rod that's tons of fun and within almost anyone's grasp. The '09 version says that and more. It tells us the definition of a street rod is expanding--not that the A/V-8, Deuce highboy, or '40 Ford coupe is going to be replaced, but there's room for more cars in the ranks--this is certainly one of them.
Sherm's Custom Plating did...
Sherm's Custom Plating did a masterful job of chrome plating, straightening and polishing all the stainless--and there's a bunch of it on '50s cars.
One of the biggest challenges...
One of the biggest challenges on cars of this era is plating pot metal parts, such as the taillights--fortunately that's a specialty at Sherm's.
Hidden behind the smoothed...
Hidden behind the smoothed dash is a Vintage Air heat and cool system. The steering wheel, column, and drop are from Flaming River; the step-on parking brake, pedal pads and all control cables are from Lokar.
Access to the plush interior...
Access to the plush interior is gained via Electric-Life remote door openers, as well as the power window mechanisms. New weather stripping throughout was obtained from SoffSeal.
Autometer gauges supply the...
Autometer gauges supply the vital signs and a Ron Francis harness connects all the electrical components.
Topping the small-block is...
Topping the small-block is a Barry Grant Six-Shooter Triple D induction system. Fuel is delivered from an Aeromotive in-tank pump and filter system.
A Vintage Air Front Runner...
A Vintage Air Front Runner drive system holds the Powermaster alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor. A U.S. Radiator fan and shroud with a Trans-Dapt overflow tank keeps the small-block cool.
This pre-upholstery shot shows...
This pre-upholstery shot shows the location of the XS Power battery and Custom Autosound hidden stereo system. Insulation from Dynamat was used throughout the car to keep it cool and quiet.
A Wilwood master cylinder...
A Wilwood master cylinder mounts to the smoothed firewall. By selecting the proper bore size, a power booster isn't necessary, even with four-wheel disc brakes.
To bring the Chevy down from...
To bring the Chevy down from speed Wilwood disc brakes are used at all four corners. To make dialing in the ride and handling easy, double-adjustable Strange coilovers are used on both ends of the car.
Our Chevrolet has an entirely...
Our Chevrolet has an entirely new attitude in more ways than one. It corners flat, stays stuck to the ground, and just begs to be pushed through corners. This is now truly a driver's car that is comfortable to drive hard--and it has a back seat and trunk.