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I’ve owned this car for nearly 30 years. The engine, transmission, converter, flexplate driveshaft, and rear end are essentially new, as are both front and rear suspension. This is a well-documented build that is far enough along that you can pick your color and enjoy it for years. The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air sedan is a classic American car representing the era of stylish and affordable post-war automobiles. Introduced in the early 1950s by Chevrolet as part of the larger Bel Air series, the 1954 model showcased several design and technological improvements that helped solidify its popularity among consumers. Celebrated today for its iconic design and as a symbol of the automotive culture of the 1950s. It remains a favorite among classic car enthusiasts for restoration due to its distinctive style and historical significance. The Bel Air series continued to evolve and remained in production in various forms until 1975, reflecting Chevrolet's ability to adapt and innovate over decades.
Links can be found here: Well-documented Chevy Bel Air. You can find all the links here: https://www.streetmusclemag.com/page/2/?s=sucker+punch
Blueprint - 383 short block - Edelbrock - top-end kit. See video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7VwE7C1IcA
Hughes Transmissions - Turbo 350 + converter: https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/drivetrain/choosing-professionally-built-streetstrip-transmission/
New driveshaft
Total Cost Involved (TCI) - front suspension and rear suspension with front disc brakes https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/suspension-upgrade-for-project-sucker-punch-from-tci-engineering/
Currie Enterprises - 9” Hot Rod rear end with new drum brakes: https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/currie/
Ididit - polished steering column https://www.streetmusclemag.com/photos/steering-upgrade/creating-a-custom-ididit-steering-column-for-project-sucker-punch/ Click on Read article at the top for more info.
Jeg's - billet, polished steering wheel
Dakota Digital - Custom dash with pinstriping around the gauges https://www.streetmusclemag.com/photos/electronics-efi/project-sucker-punch-installing-dakota-digitals-vhx-gauge-system/
Cars Inc. - New upholstery https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/interior/diy-cars-inc-show-car-quality-interior-garage/
Pertronix - Ignition system. https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/sucker-punch-gets-upgraded-with-a-pertronix-digital-hp-ignition/
Flowmaster - Mufflers and exhaust. Ultimate Headers - short headers with polished flanges and Borgeson - steering u-joints with Walton Fabrication bracket https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/getting-racked-steering-conversions-call-joint-venture/
California bumpers, shaved doors, peaked hood (unfinished), shaved emblems on the trunk.
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Price
$10,900
Mileage
300 mi
ZIP Code
92532
(Lake Elsinore, California)
Distance
~1,931 miles
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