1955 plymouth Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 This is my '55 Plymouth Belvedere, this one's a Peach, I have more pics and they are too large for the post. Here are a couple to get started with, Enjoy. Thanks for looking Quote
greg g Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Very nice!!! I see its got that little drinking straw of a shifter fo the auto. Powerflite? Quote
1955 plymouth Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Posted April 1, 2009 Yes, she has the Powerflite tranny, surprisingly smooth thru the power range. Too cool. I have attatched some pics of another "Miami Blue" I am considering a Flat Black "Rat Rod" project for the blue one. I have gone Belvedere crazy! Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Miss Peaches looks keen. Mr. Blue does have room for some improvement. Funny how old Plymouths can multiply on you. They do that around here, too. Quote
Young Ed Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Looks like this one that belongs to a guy in our POC region. Quote
BloodyKnuckles Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Please don't Rat Rod it. It won't benefit you doing it. It won't look good either. I think with a little elbow grease you'll have a great mild custom. Lower it, wide whites and full hubcaps and that car will get more looks than a RR would in a lifetime. Rat Rod is a horrible term. Great cars BTW...They will look amazing when you get them done. BloodyKnuckles Quote
1955 plymouth Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Posted April 1, 2009 Thanks for all the opinions, I was only considering the flat black job figuring I did not want to tie up a ton of money into the second car. It was purchased with the original intent on "parts car", yet the more I look at the old girl it appears to me it is surprisingly complete and solid. so why not get it running and have a cheap "rainy day ride" without doing a full resto. Trust me, I am an original equipment is better than modified guy. The Peach will remain true to its originality, the thing is spotless and driveable. Just not sure what to do with the Blue one without spending a ton and needing to search for original color match parts. Thanks guys, keep a cool tool. Quote
BloodyKnuckles Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Thanks for all the opinions, I was only considering the flat black job figuring I did not want to tie up a ton of money into the second car. It was purchased with the original intent on "parts car", yet the more I look at the old girl it appears to me it is surprisingly complete and solid. so why not get it running and have a cheap "rainy day ride" without doing a full resto. Trust me, I am an original equipment is better than modified guy. The Peach will remain true to its originality, the thing is spotless and driveable. Just not sure what to do with the Blue one without spending a ton and needing to search for original color match parts. Thanks guys, keep a cool tool. Everything you're saying sounds great but please don't ever refer to it as a RR. It could never be one. Just do what you are going to do but don't let trends get in the way of a nice car. Just my thoughts. Keep us posted. BloodyKnuckles Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Well, '55, how about this idea? Have you ever done any body work in the past? You could experiment on this car as a learning process. I see a crease on the left side that could be filled, for one thing. Probably other things I can't see. Then, do you own any painting equipment.....have a friend that has any???? You could paint it back to the original blue and if it wasn't the best paint job ever done, what would it matter??? Just a thought. Quote
49DODGEBOY Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Please don't Rat Rod it. It won't benefit you doing it. It won't look good either. I think with a little elbow grease you'll have a great mild custom. Lower it, wide whites and full hubcaps and that car will get more looks than a RR would in a lifetime. Rat Rod is a horrible term. Great cars BTW...They will look amazing when you get them done. BloodyKnuckles Bloody RR YUK...I couldn,t agree with you more that term is way out now..... the word kustom is more like it....simple, like the 50's /60's 55, that Peach beauty is gorgeous............... Quote
greg g Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 If I could find one in the shape of the blue one, I would make it mechanically sound, clean it up, give it a good buff and wax, slap some e bay period seatcovers on it and drive the snot out of it. Down the road, I'd think about fixin and painting the fenders. With a bit of elbow grease I bet the original paint would shine up nicely, the rust on the fenders is a testament to the cars character. Quote
1955 plymouth Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Posted April 2, 2009 Here are some more pics of the old Peach. Hope you enjoy. Anyone else out there have a '55 Belvedere? Quote
Captain Neon Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 If you can get Blue Miami runnin', I wouldn't be ashamed at all, myself, to drive her any where. A mid-50's car with a Chrysler V8 will go just about any where. Quote
Young Ed Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 Here are some more pics of the old Peach. Hope you enjoy. Anyone else out there have a '55 Belvedere? Neither are mine both are owned by other guys in our ply club Quote
Reg Evans Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 Ah yes, brings back old memories. My second car in '67 after my 33 Plymouth was a 55 Plymouth Wagon with a V8 and the dash lever shifter. It felt like a rocket after driving the old 33. My soon to be brother in law once said....."man, you drive this car like it was part of your body" The wagon was red and white like Young Ed's second photo. Quote
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