If he was the "Coolest Dad Ever" in your eyes,that is all that matters.I love this era of Chevy's myself,I may have lived before,maybe even drove one of these,who knows.
My dad had this model with the auto trans in the early 70s. He let me drive us when I got my learners permit.I could have had it. It was butternut / white top. All the kids wanted muscle cars in 74 and I passed. Stupid kid didn't listen to his pop..he still loved me when I wrecked my new Skylark
This was my first car when I was 18 I loved it it was a great car and I really wish I had it today as well the only difference mine was three on the tree
Meu avô teve um carro desse , mas com o falecimento dele , um dos meus tios levou o carro , sem cuidar de fazer uma revisão prévia do estado dos óleos , e dirigindo para São Paulo , (meu avô morava em Rio Preto) , o motor do carro fundiu na metade do caminho , e meu tio vendeu para um ferro-velho , e com o dinheiro obtido , pagou sua viagem de volta de ônibus , para São Paulo!
The problem with the Chevy 216cid stove bolt up through 1952 was that the rod journals were not pressurized for oiling, they used a dip system via troughs that ran transverse across the crankcase. Run the engine too fast for too long (over 60) and the rod journals could run dry, severely shortening the life of the engine, to be polite. I found this out the hard way. If you're going to drive it a lot, I'd suggest finding a 235cid from a 1953 or later with a fully pressurized system. Or, if sticking with the 216, you might try running it with 6qrts instead of 5, and keep it full. I always wanted the fastback.
This is a 235 cid because it has the Power Glide transmission. However it is still the low pressure oil system. In addition the the oil troughs they do spay oil at the rod ends too.
GM's use of already existing stamping dies across various model lines has always intrigued me. With this model, it appears that the entire top, doors and possibly trunk are 1949 Cadillac coupe sheet metal. Am I wrong?
A total beast it's able to go from 0 to 60 until next week and it corne is like a bathtub on wheels you don't know what you missing unless you have one of those PS if general motors didn't come out with a V8 in 1955 they would have been in trouble
Beautiful picture thank you for sharing
WOW! What a find! Looks all original. I’d keep it that way if it was mine. They’re only original once.
After my dads 46 ford got totaled he bought a 52 Chevy. I thought he was the coolest dad ever ! Thanks for the memories, Rick….. 🌴
If he was the "Coolest Dad Ever" in your eyes,that is all that matters.I love this era of Chevy's myself,I may have lived before,maybe even drove one of these,who knows.
work of art
Das ist pure History, wunderschön ♥️ Liebe Grüße
Looks completely original.Love it.👍🏻👍🏻
If I had this car, it would be a daily driver! It's really running sweet!
Beautiful, fix it up.. and keep it stock!
My dad had this model with the auto trans in the early 70s. He let me drive us when I got my learners permit.I could have had it. It was butternut / white top. All the kids wanted muscle cars in 74 and I passed. Stupid kid didn't listen to his pop..he still loved me when I wrecked my new Skylark
Beautiful survivor!
This was my first car when I was 18 I loved it it was a great car and I really wish I had it today as well the only difference mine was three on the tree
Love it😍Park N D L R
explendid car from Brasil
Love the sound of your car.. it doesn't sound like it needs a muffler like most cars that are turned into lowriders.
Meu avô teve um carro desse , mas com o falecimento dele , um dos meus tios levou o carro , sem cuidar de fazer uma revisão prévia do estado dos óleos , e dirigindo para São Paulo , (meu avô morava em Rio Preto) , o motor do carro fundiu na metade do caminho , e meu tio vendeu para um ferro-velho , e com o dinheiro obtido , pagou sua viagem de volta de ônibus , para São Paulo!
I'm going to have to subscribe to your channel
All those options Hardtop, power glide, clock, radio, heater/ defroster, fender skirts and bumper guards It must’ve cost close about 2k in ‘51
1900
This car 🚗 would be a good restoration
choice or maybe a daily 🤔 driver .
The problem with the Chevy 216cid stove bolt up through 1952 was that the rod journals were not pressurized for oiling, they used a dip system via troughs that ran transverse across the crankcase. Run the engine too fast for too long (over 60) and the rod journals could run dry, severely shortening the life of the engine, to be polite. I found this out the hard way. If you're going to drive it a lot, I'd suggest finding a 235cid from a 1953 or later with a fully pressurized system. Or, if sticking with the 216, you might try running it with 6qrts instead of 5, and keep it full. I always wanted the fastback.
This is a 235 cid because it has the Power Glide transmission. However it is still the low pressure oil system. In addition the the oil troughs they do spay oil at the rod ends too.
GM's use of already existing stamping dies across various model lines has always intrigued me. With this model, it appears that the entire top, doors and possibly trunk are 1949 Cadillac coupe sheet metal. Am I wrong?
A total beast it's able to go from 0 to 60 until next week and it corne is like a bathtub on wheels you don't know what you missing unless you have one of those PS if general motors didn't come out with a V8 in 1955 they would have been in trouble
This is how you buy them
Slip and slide with Power-glide. With torque-converter only on starting off the 51 Chevy must have been a real slugs.
Car like this just screams for a 4/2 split!