NICE!!! I think it sits perfect Brad and I love the way this is coming together!! FWIW I'm running 2" lowering blocks in my '55 also with Cal-Tracs and it works great. Point being I think you'll be fine either way. I still can't get over how cherry that body is a keep up the great work!! I remember the seat bracket video but didn't really care who you stole the idea from because Montana Garage is where it's at!!!
Haha thanks a ton Dave. The body is pretty good, but may look better on video than it really is as it has a few issues. Could be much worse for sure though. I appreciate the info on the Caltracs. Hoping it works great for me as well.
She's a roller again! Those Drag Stars look awesome! Deflating the tires to get them into the wheel wells sure brings back sime memories! 🙄🙄 The leaf springs will definatly settle some more. The car looks like it is just begging to go down the track. You used BW's idea and he watched you at every point of the bracket build...hahaha! Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next one!
I think the stance is perfect You may get a little settling on the suspension is all broken in and I believe BW garage gave you that seat idea I belong to both channels I've been watching since the beginning
Drop my 55 is dropped 2" and I'm wonder how the stance will look. On yours, keep in mind your fuel will add weight, battery add to it and your springs will settle. It's looks good.
I like the Quick rear end, gives me a good part I needed 2 add 2 my hrdtop. U give me a lot of good advice on restoration. Might need advice on different stuff I need 2 redo. Definitely go back 2 Weld and get me a set of Pro Star wheels!! Thanx
Seat brackets from BW’s garage. He was creeping around the shop. Great job on the install. It should settle down nicely and get you where you want to be.
Fries are done....Burger King ad. That new rear end is looking pretty good. Those tires fill the wheel openings. Looks great. Stance wise it looks perfect IMO. But a little lower in the back would be good. Look forward to more on the '55. Pro-car bucket seat install....You borrowed the mounting bracket idea from BW over at BW's Garage. Been watching Bryan and Kim for a while now. Be safe and stay well.
I agree with the statements below lookin very good and once you get the rear bumper on it may look a bit lower. Great job and yes I go out and just look at my project a lot when I don't have time to work on it.
Thanks man. That is awesome. I would definitely get a kick out of a '55 themed mini bike. Send pics to montanagarage55@gmail.com if you want. I'd love to see it. I have a mini bike I need to get going myself soon...
Thanks! Me likey too! The disc brake rotors where on, just didn't have the caliper in there yet. I appreciate you looking out for me though, as I need all the advice I can get!
I think the stance looks great. It will still drop a bit more as the springs settle and you get a gas tank, fuel and such in it. Hope you are going to show us how you set the pinon angle and such. The trivia answer is Brian from BW garage. Mob on....
BW was the man!!! Rear end looks great. Id put your front clip on and adjust your front to your ride height then stand back and have a look at the stance. My mates 55 you need to drop the shocks and slip a jack between the spring and the body to get his meats off. Pain in the arse. Great video but where's you shop inspector Moose??
Thanks Johnny. I was afraid I was going to have to do that, or even drop the leafs but looks like I just have to struggle a bit and they'll squeeze in there. Moose should show up a bit in the next few videos...
BW garage. I put the same seats in my 57 but used the seat frame you can buy with it bc I put a console in my car. Seats set good but is alittle on the high side. It would be nice if that frame was 1/2 inch lower.
Thanks for watching and playing along. I read several reviews that said the seats ended up a bit high with that bracket, which is one reason I decided against it.
Thanks man. I am still struggling with the paint issue. It probably won't be painted any time soon, or if ever. I am getting so used to looking at it like this, maybe I'll just clear it and roll...
They are open face. I need to check the rule book again, but I think the stud needs to go past the wheel face whatever diameter the stud is. So in my case, that is 1/2 inch. The studs do not stick out of the lugs nuts, but they do go further than 1/2 inch past the wheel, so I think I am good there. Longer studs will just make it harder to get the wheels on/off. Thanks for watching!
G'day Montana Garage My daughter borrowed my RUclips channel and now laughs at me because she knows i have no idea on how to borrow it back,anyhows dig your work and loven the rake on that old 55. Maybe finish loading her up with all her parts to get a better idea of how it wants to settle. Again keep up the struggle cheers Jason
Haha well tell Lillie hi! Good luck getting your channel back! I'm sure it'll settle a bit, and I'm sure I'll continue to struggle. Thanks for watching!
BW garage for sure, love the stance, still waiting for my QP 9", for my 55 it's been a few months. Letting the air out is common for big tire cars, no biggie. Struggles are real, help that lady into her jeans.
Looking awesome Brad. I am afraid when you get the disc brake rotor and calipers on, you may have to drop the springs to get the tires under it. Will be worth the trouble in my opinion, Once you are driving the car after it is build, it will be rare that you need to pull teh tires (except for Rocky Mountain Drags).
Good morning Brad, this is Shawn from Southern Oregon. I was wondering wheel size in backspacing rear’s love the channel gathering parts to start 55 Chev build myself
Hi Shawn, thanks for watching. I used 15x10 wheels with 4 1/2" backspacing. The rear end is 55" long, and of course I did the mini tub and spring relocation to make it all fit. Good luck with the project!
Hey man thanks for watching. I did do a mini tub on the car. There is no video because I did that before I started doing RUclips. If you have questions about the process ask away and I may be able to help.
The wheels are 15 x 10 with 4.5 backspacing, tires are 29 x 14.5 - 15, and the rear is narrowed to 55" brake mounting surface to brake mounting surface. The car has been mini tubbed and the spring are relocated into the frame rails. It's tight, but it all fits. Thanks for watching.
Those flip fronts are cool, but not necessarily for me. I'll be going with the original front end set up on this one. Maybe if I ever build a gasser... Thanks Michael.
Hey Bud the stance looking good, just maybe raise the front a little bit will make the rear look like it down some. I been out the loop for awhile Been chasing Turkey 🦃 and got "Lucky" too get one 👍. PS That oh guy over at BW Garage is building a nice 55 he has some great ideas for sure, Keep it going man looking good 👍✌️
Many thanks to BS over @bwsgarage for collaborating with you on the seat brackets 😁. I guess I should wait till the end to make comments, so you do not have several from me. With my old brain, I have to write it down or say what I want to say when I am thinking about it.
Blindly following the masses. Just kidding, kind of. The 9 inch seems to be the go to for those that make power, and my uncle liked, 'em. Good enough for me. Thanks for watching.
Car & rearend looks great stance and all .Lay a fender on to see the true perspective. Amazing you get that height and stiffness in the back with one leaf spring . What leaf spring is that?? I have 5 leaves on each side on my rear which I made years ago probably overkill after seeing your car. Enjoying your videos with your 55 regards ....Glenn
Yeah, I need to get a fender on there. Then I really won't be able to stop looking at it haha. The leaf springs are from Calvert Racing and designed to work with their Caltracs bars. They are kind of a race item, so they are stiff. Thanks for watching.
@@MontanaGarage Okay just googled Caltrac suspension I get it now kind of adjustable traction bars and stiff leaf spring cool. Thanks for explanation, Ha!
What is up with the silly "chic click bait"? Man that's false advertising. Other than that the video was good. And I think the stance is perfect. If anything, I prefer a little rake.
Thanks David. I'm just tryin to be clever and and get some eyeballs on the videos. Not sure it's actually clickbait, but a guys gotta try something, right?
Thanks for the opinion, even if it is dead wrong haha! Going a bit low on this one, so no nose high gasser or lifted streak freak type stance for me. Thanks for watching!
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NICE!!! I think it sits perfect Brad and I love the way this is coming together!! FWIW I'm running 2" lowering blocks in my '55 also with Cal-Tracs and it works great. Point being I think you'll be fine either way. I still can't get over how cherry that body is a keep up the great work!! I remember the seat bracket video but didn't really care who you stole the idea from because Montana Garage is where it's at!!!
Haha thanks a ton Dave. The body is pretty good, but may look better on video than it really is as it has a few issues. Could be much worse for sure though. I appreciate the info on the Caltracs. Hoping it works great for me as well.
I've never seen anyone deflate their tires to mount 'em before ! I am amazed how everything fits and looks fabulous !
The joys of having big tires on a '55. Luckily it all seems to be working out so far. Thanks for watching!
I think the wheel and tire selection and the stance is Bad Ass ! LOVE IT
Thanks a ton Spice Dude!
Looks super awesome Brad, getting closer to taking the 55 for a rip. Nicely done Buddy. 🫵🏼💯🆒
Man I cannot wait to go for that rip! Thanks man!
Great Work My Friend! Keep Up The Work On Your 55, Looking Great 👍
Thanks Gary. More videos coming soon!
Love that stand 😍
Thanks man. I love the stance too! I do wish it were a bit lower in the back still though...
Looks great Brad.
Much appreciated there Snowbilly!
It looks good ! Will change a bit with the front clip and rear bumper. Thanks for the update.
Thanks Bob, yep that'll all change it up a bit if I ever get to that point....
Looks great . Stance looks good..
Thank you!
BW Garage sparked your idea for seat brackets. You should be thanked for perfecting the idea it for him. You’re welcome BW
Thanks for playing along! I don't know about perfecting, but I made a few changes to suit my needs..
LOOOOOOKING GOOD Brad ! LIKE the CAR SITTING LEVEL, YOU CAN EASILY ACCOMPLISH this NOW BY RAISING the FRONT END .
You drinking again Bill? haha I'll definitely raise the front a bit, but probably keep a bit of rake. Thanks for the opinion and for watching!
Looks awesome!
Thanks man!
My opinion is that it looks great as is. Awesome looking diff Brad. Throw the front clip on for more inspiration 😊
Thanks Gorni. I am very close to getting the front clip thrown on...
Looks great!!
Thank you!
Looks perfect to me!!!
Sweet. Thanks Pete!
Those springs will flatten out with time. Wait till they have settled in
Yeah you are probably right. Thanks!
I think it looks Awesome !
Thanks man!
Nice job 👏 I'm digging it. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎
Thank you Stanley!
Looks Awesome
Thank you thank you!
"Fries are done"...Lucky Costa from Hot Rod Garage...
Lucky is indeed who I was referring too. So far, you're the only one who knew. Thanks for watching and getting my reference.👊
It looks great 👍
Thanks!
Brad it looks great.
Thanks a ton Greg!
BW garage gave you the idea for the seats brackets. LOVE THE STANCE. Do not change it. it looks great.
Thanks a ton Randy!
Looks Great, Get R Done.
Thanks. I'm trying...
It looks great brad ,awesome job…
Thank you!
She's a roller again! Those Drag Stars look awesome! Deflating the tires to get them into the wheel wells sure brings back sime memories! 🙄🙄 The leaf springs will definatly settle some more. The car looks like it is just begging to go down the track. You used BW's idea and he watched you at every point of the bracket build...hahaha! Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next one!
Thanks a ton Jeff!
Looking good love the stance wicked little 55
Thanks a to Dave!
I think the stance is perfect You may get a little settling on the suspension is all broken in and I believe BW garage gave you that seat idea I belong to both channels I've been watching since the beginning
Drop my 55 is dropped 2" and I'm wonder how the stance will look.
On yours, keep in mind your fuel will add weight, battery add to it and your springs will settle.
It's looks good.
Thanks man. Yeah, it may settle a bit.
I like the Quick rear end, gives me a good part I needed 2 add 2 my hrdtop. U give me a lot of good advice on restoration. Might need advice on different stuff I need 2 redo. Definitely go back 2 Weld and get me a set of Pro Star wheels!! Thanx
Thanks Ron. Glad the videos help a bit. I am loving the QP rear and the Weld wheels. Man I wanna drive this thing!
Seat brackets from BW’s garage. He was creeping around the shop. Great job on the install. It should settle down nicely and get you where you want to be.
Thanks for playing along! He was indeed creeping!
Looking good Brad, I like it.
Thank you Mike!
Fries are done....Burger King ad.
That new rear end is looking pretty good. Those tires fill the wheel openings. Looks great. Stance wise it looks perfect IMO. But a little lower in the back would be good. Look forward to more on the '55.
Pro-car bucket seat install....You borrowed the mounting bracket idea from BW over at BW's Garage. Been watching Bryan and Kim for a while now. Be safe and stay well.
Hey Brian. I wasn't going for the Burger King add... I appreciate the opinion on the stance. Brian and Kim are good people
I agree with the statements below lookin very good and once you get the rear bumper on it may look a bit lower. Great job and yes I go out and just look at my project a lot when I don't have time to work on it.
Good, so it's not just me... Thanks for watching!
BW garage for the trivia, looks good can't wait to see it all done
Thanks for playing along!
She’s going fast, just Standing steel👍🤙👍🤙
Haha that's what I'm shooting for. Thanks!
Looks good, front has to come up just a smidge. The back will also settle a bit. Nice
Thanks man. yeah I can adjust the front for a final time once I get the sheetmetal on, and the back may settle a bit.
Hi Brad! The answer is BW’s Garage. 55 is looking thicc my friend!!
I like 'em thicc! Thanks for playing along Josh!
Hey there Montana, mean stance and it looks bad ass. Hello from Australia 🇦🇺
Much appreciated Craig. Thanks for watching from way own under!
Nice car! My dad and I are building a mini bike that looks like his 1955 Chevy Bel Air... I bet you would get a kick out of it.
Thanks man. That is awesome. I would definitely get a kick out of a '55 themed mini bike. Send pics to montanagarage55@gmail.com if you want. I'd love to see it. I have a mini bike I need to get going myself soon...
I like it where it is.... keep going
Appreciate it! I'm still going...
I think the rear looks great. If it was me I'd raise the front but then again I love the gasser look.
The gasser look is growing on me, just not for this car. Maybe if I ever build another one... Thanks for watching.
looking good, can always adjust a little after done.
Thanks Don!
Dang man, you’re pulling out all the stops with the thumbnails! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Oh yeah, the car, she’s a beaut!
Thanks for noticing the car....
Looks good!
Thanks!
Ding fries are done… family guy song
BW’s garage is where you got the seat brackets
Keep up the good content and can’t wait to see the 55 on the road
Thanks Duane. Family Guy isn't what I was referring to with the fries are done, never seen it. I appreciate you watching and playing along!
I think it sitting perfect
Thanks man!
I see your up to 6,44k subscriptions 😊
Yep, going up slowly, but going up nonetheless. I appreciate ever view and subscriber so thanks again for watching!
Those are some monster tires. I like the height but then I started hot rodding in the 70s.
They are a bit on the large size, just the way I like 'em. The height is growing on me...
Me Likey!!! Looking good buddy..remember the wheel will come out more with the disc brake hats on
Thanks! Me likey too! The disc brake rotors where on, just didn't have the caliper in there yet. I appreciate you looking out for me though, as I need all the advice I can get!
@@MontanaGarage i get it..I need supervision all the time 🤣
I think the stance looks great. It will still drop a bit more as the springs settle and you get a gas tank, fuel and such in it. Hope you are going to show us how you set the pinon angle and such. The trivia answer is Brian from BW garage. Mob on....
Thanks man. I need to learn how to do the pinion angle and such first! Haha I'll probably figure it out and bring you guys along I m sure. Mob rules!
You have a Badass 55 Chevy
Thank you Joe I appreciate you saying so.
It looks really good Brad I wouldn’t change it at all on the height. Looks tuff. Talk to you soon. 👍😎✌️
Thanks Kevin. Tuff is what am going for, so I guess I'm on the right track.
You got the seat bracket idea from BW garage. I think the stance looks great the way it is!!
Thanks for the opinion and thanks for playing along!
BW was the man!!! Rear end looks great. Id put your front clip on and adjust your front to your ride height then stand back and have a look at the stance. My mates 55 you need to drop the shocks and slip a jack between the spring and the body to get his meats off. Pain in the arse. Great video but where's you shop inspector Moose??
Thanks Johnny. I was afraid I was going to have to do that, or even drop the leafs but looks like I just have to struggle a bit and they'll squeeze in there. Moose should show up a bit in the next few videos...
HEY BRAD IT LOOK GREAT YOUR NOT BUILDING A LOW RIDER AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!
Haha definitely not a lowrider and thanks for the kind words Tony!
Great stance, you have to show off that awesome diff.......
Seems like a good reason to have it a bit high in back... Thanks for watching!
BW garage. I put the same seats in my 57 but used the seat frame you can buy with it bc I put a console in my car. Seats set good but is alittle on the high side. It would be nice if that frame was 1/2 inch lower.
Thanks for watching and playing along. I read several reviews that said the seats ended up a bit high with that bracket, which is one reason I decided against it.
I love the stance, but to each their own.
Thanks Terry. I dig it too.
Keep in mind you still have gas tank to put in , bumper seats if it's going to have seats ,this will take the back down some
Yeah it think you are right. It may settle a bit. Thanks for watching!
Looks awsome!! When you drop the hammer it will be lower in the back!!!!
I like the way you think Jeffreyn. Thanks for watching!
It’ll settle some once the spring settles in
Thanks Mike. I hope it does drop a bit still in the rear...
Very cool 😎 I’m guessing after you get the drive line and angle you can weld it up 🆙
Yep, I probably could have had them welded on, but figured I'd do it this way to be sure to get the pinion angle right...
Height and stance look great! That thing looks awesome. Don’t paint it!!!
Thanks man. I am still struggling with the paint issue. It probably won't be painted any time soon, or if ever. I am getting so used to looking at it like this, maybe I'll just clear it and roll...
Shark skin makes a product that coats bare metal and doesn't yellow. And magnet lettering would look tough !!!.....
Coming right along. 👍👍👍.will those lug nuts pass tec don't they need to be open face .
They are open face. I need to check the rule book again, but I think the stud needs to go past the wheel face whatever diameter the stud is. So in my case, that is 1/2 inch. The studs do not stick out of the lugs nuts, but they do go further than 1/2 inch past the wheel, so I think I am good there. Longer studs will just make it harder to get the wheels on/off. Thanks for watching!
Very nice!
Much appreciated Eric!
G'day Montana Garage
My daughter borrowed my RUclips channel and now laughs at me because she knows i have no idea on how to borrow it back,anyhows dig your work and loven the rake on that old 55. Maybe finish loading her up with all her parts to get a better idea of how it wants to settle. Again keep up the struggle cheers Jason
Haha well tell Lillie hi! Good luck getting your channel back! I'm sure it'll settle a bit, and I'm sure I'll continue to struggle. Thanks for watching!
Looks nasty Brad. Stance and wheels make a car. Nailed it I'd say. Can't wait to see some colour on it.
Thanks Chris. Glad you like it. Color may be a ways down the road, but she should be running soon!
I like the stance AS-IS
Thank you Mike!
@@MontanaGarage I think it looks COOL !!
BW garage for sure, love the stance, still waiting for my QP 9", for my 55 it's been a few months. Letting the air out is common for big tire cars, no biggie. Struggles are real, help that lady into her jeans.
Haha yeah I'm just glad I don't have to do more. Thanks!
Looking awesome Brad. I am afraid when you get the disc brake rotor and calipers on, you may have to drop the springs to get the tires under it. Will be worth the trouble in my opinion, Once you are driving the car after it is build, it will be rare that you need to pull teh tires (except for Rocky Mountain Drags).
Yeah hopefully I don't have to change 'em often. I did have the rotors on, so we're good to got here.
I like the stance it will drop some with fuel in the tank and racing helmet
Oh yes, I totally forgot about the racing helmet. That'll make it just perfect! Thanks for watching Rick!
Good morning Brad, this is Shawn from Southern Oregon. I was wondering wheel size in backspacing rear’s love the channel gathering parts to start 55 Chev build myself
Hi Shawn, thanks for watching. I used 15x10 wheels with 4 1/2" backspacing. The rear end is 55" long, and of course I did the mini tub and spring relocation to make it all fit. Good luck with the project!
Where's the center covers 4 your pro star rear wheels?
I have center caps. I think they are on all the wheels except the passenger rear. I keep forgetting to put it on... Thanks for watching Ron!
looks good
Thanks!
BW garage was your inspiration for the bucket seat mount. By the way the 55 looks awesome. However I think the rear tires a tad too Wide. Still great.
I'm sorry, but there is no such thing as "rear tires a tad too wide" haha. I like 'em fat! Thanks for watching and playing along!
Did you did you end up doing a Mini Tub in the 55? I don’t see a video on it.
Hey man thanks for watching. I did do a mini tub on the car. There is no video because I did that before I started doing RUclips. If you have questions about the process ask away and I may be able to help.
What size are the wheels, tires, backspacing and rear end width?
The wheels are 15 x 10 with 4.5 backspacing, tires are 29 x 14.5 - 15, and the rear is narrowed to 55" brake mounting surface to brake mounting surface. The car has been mini tubbed and the spring are relocated into the frame rails. It's tight, but it all fits. Thanks for watching.
looks good to me
Thank you Mike!
Bw garage. Is where you ( borrowed) the seat mounting idea
Borrowed for sure. Thanks for playing along.
Well now you are going to need a fiberglass front end that flips forward and bobs your uncle 😂😂😂
Those flip fronts are cool, but not necessarily for me. I'll be going with the original front end set up on this one. Maybe if I ever build a gasser... Thanks Michael.
Hey Bud the stance looking good, just maybe raise the front a little bit will make the rear look like it down some. I been out the loop for awhile Been chasing Turkey 🦃 and got "Lucky" too get one 👍. PS That oh guy over at BW Garage is building a nice 55 he has some great ideas for sure, Keep it going man looking good 👍✌️
Thanks Lonnie. Congrats on the turkey. My son got one recently as well. Gobble gobble!
Leave it alone looks good and B W garage
Thanks for the opinion and thanks for playing along!
The seat bracket idea came from BWs Garage
Thanks for playing along!
Lucky Costa!!!!
Dingggg... Fries are done! I'm surprised more people didn't get the reference. Thanks for watching!
Many thanks to BS over @bwsgarage for collaborating with you on the seat brackets 😁. I guess I should wait till the end to make comments, so you do not have several from me. With my old brain, I have to write it down or say what I want to say when I am thinking about it.
Thanks for playing along!
Why did you choose the ford over a 12 bolt?
Blindly following the masses. Just kidding, kind of. The 9 inch seems to be the go to for those that make power, and my uncle liked, 'em. Good enough for me. Thanks for watching.
Looking rude!! I like 👍🏻
Thank you Sean!
Perfect
Thanks man!
Car & rearend looks great stance and all .Lay a fender on to see the true perspective. Amazing you get that height and stiffness in the back with one leaf spring . What leaf spring is that?? I have 5 leaves on each side on my rear which I made years ago probably overkill after seeing your car. Enjoying your videos with your 55 regards ....Glenn
Yeah, I need to get a fender on there. Then I really won't be able to stop looking at it haha. The leaf springs are from Calvert Racing and designed to work with their Caltracs bars. They are kind of a race item, so they are stiff. Thanks for watching.
Oh I forgot when you put gas in it will go down to good luck
@@MontanaGarage Okay just googled Caltrac suspension I get it now kind of adjustable traction bars and stiff leaf spring cool. Thanks for explanation, Ha!
15:09, California rake times 10.
I'm not sure if that's good or bad, (guess I need to learn so more hot rod history?) but I like me a little rake. Thanks for watching.
Awesome job kid that is nasty
Thanks Ray. Been a long time since anyone called me kid...
U may wont to install brake disk to see if wheels still fit . If not check with BW see what he did.
Brakes were on, so we're good to go!
DD Speed shop
Thanks for playing along, but you might want to watch the video or guess again...
You "stole" the seat installation bracket from B W Garage.
Thanks for playing along!
DD speed shop
Thanks for playing along, but you may want to re-watch the video or guess again!
Stance looks good. Rears are "tight". BW Garage.
Tight is right. Thanks for playing along!
What is up with the silly "chic click bait"? Man that's false advertising. Other than that the video was good. And I think the stance is perfect. If anything, I prefer a little rake.
Thanks David. I'm just tryin to be clever and and get some eyeballs on the videos. Not sure it's actually clickbait, but a guys gotta try something, right?
seat install theft of design...lol B W garage
Thanks for playing along!
You stole your seat idea from BW Garage I believe.
Thanks for playing along!
Way off on stance it needs to come up in the air .
Thanks for the opinion, even if it is dead wrong haha! Going a bit low on this one, so no nose high gasser or lifted streak freak type stance for me. Thanks for watching!