ChevyGirlRox

Location:	Canton, OH, USA
Joined:	02/11/2010

My Styles

Builder, Restorer, Hot Rodder, Custom Rodder, Build-It, Drive-It, Classics, H.A.M.B., Low Rider, Show Cars, AMBR / Ridler

My Crew 4

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February 11, 2010

How-To & Tech

216ci 6 cylinder with rare Rajo racing head, 2 part intake with 3 carbs

Nosebleed stance, way better now as a tail dragger!

Ride Specs & Info

Ride Nickname:
Black Beauty

Make:
Chevrolet

Model:
Bel Air

Year:
1953

Introduction / Overview:

1953 Chevy BelAir 2 door sedan. Former show car with rare aftermarket Rajo racing head on a 6 cylinder GMC engine. Found and removed from long term storage in 2007, revamped over that winter to current low rider stance and style.

Drivetrain:
1946 216ci GMC 6 cylinder with rare Rajo (Racing Joe of Model T fame) aftermarket racing head and two part intake with 3 carbs. Block finished in custom House of Kolors Candy Apple Red Candy paint. Stock 3 speed transmission and rear end.

Chassis:
Stock frame, lowered 4" in rear with air shocks and custom springs.

Wheels:
Stock rims with Rothrageous red flake over red base. BF Goodrich wide white radials from Coker.

Body:
35 coats of black lacquer applied 30 years ago with heavy red pinstriping and every chrome accessory known to man! '54 Chevy tail light surrounds with Lee lenses.

Interioir:
Custom interior- white with black inserts, button and tufted diamonds.

Lifestyles:
Builder, Restorer, Old-School, Hot Rodder, Custom Rodder, Build-It, Drive-It, Classics, H.A.M.B., Low Rider

Comments:

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Alfry

May 10, 2015 10:21

Had a 53 at one time. Nothing this unique. Love it!

gemnewt

April 19, 2014 01:41

I support anyone with a 49-54 Chevy! Remember there's force in numbers.

pikesan

April 18, 2013 13:47

Hi ChevyGirl, I just added this gallery to the homepage at MyRideisMe.com! Thank you!!

camaroblue540

June 27, 2011 14:33

Awesome ride LOVE the 6 do not see enough done like this

kastoo

September 20, 2010 14:14

Man it was a sleeper as a low rider.

Miss3Four

April 18, 2010 00:40

man that 6 is breathtaking! A lot of work. Very nice work.

GreaseGirl

March 17, 2010 02:48

Nice ride Megan...love what you've done with it!

DsFords

February 13, 2010 03:37

ChevyGirl, that's one sweet ride.
Very cool!
Welcome to MRIM.

hechtspeed

February 11, 2010 11:29

Dude! (sorry, socal kid here) That Chebby is amazing! That 6 shooter is boss too! I dig the low stance better than the "hot rod" stance! Welcome! Welcome!

Swanee3

February 11, 2010 09:42

what a thing of beauty, love that straight 6 set up.....welcome...=]