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| So you are thinking about restoring a classic car such | | | | reason to modify your classic is safety. Disc brakes |
| as a 1955 Chevrolet, 1956 Chevrolet or 1957 | | | | work better than drum brakes, new engines and |
| Chevrolet! If you do some planning the experience | | | | transmissions are more reliable. Most important - seat |
| will be more agreeable to your pocket book and the | | | | belts that were available as an option but seldom |
| job will be much easier. So no matter how simple or | | | | installed can be added. |
| extensive your classic restoration, success depends | | | | Many Internet companies offer 1000s of reproduction |
| on how well you plan ahead. The first decision you | | | | parts for the Tri-5's from bumper to bumper. Don't |
| must make is to determine if you want to build a | | | | let the lack of available classic Chevy parts be the |
| restored original or modified classic car. | | | | excuse not to get started today. |
| For an all original restorations all the parts must be | | | | The classic car restoration hobby is a lot of fun. So |
| originals or exact reproductions and painted specific | | | | what ever you decide to do with your classic Chevy, |
| colors or in some cases not painted. Body colors | | | | try to complete as much of the work yourself. You |
| must be original to 1955, 1956 and 1957 models. Any | | | | will appreciate your classic Chevrolet that much more |
| un-restored classic Chevy interiors will be in need of | | | | and learn important details about your vehicle should |
| replacing. Replace the interior with exact | | | | problems occur down the road. |
| reproductions. After 50 years most chrome parts, | | | | You may have a plan of what you want to |
| such as bumpers, door handles, etc. will need to be | | | | accomplish, parts needed and time frame, but be |
| re-plated or replaced with exact reproductions. | | | | flexible and be prepared to make adjustment to your |
| A modified car is one that you can change the | | | | plan along the way. Build the car that you want, that |
| engine, drive train, body paint and interior to a style | | | | you will enjoy and one that will fulfill the goals you |
| you like. Many old car buffs like the modified or | | | | have set. |
| street rod look because these cars reminds us of the | | | | |