1951 chevy custom classic

Description for Chevrolet Other 1951

Features include. 1954 235ci engine. thickston dual carb intake (discontinued in 1952). Fenton cast iron headers with heat riser ( discontinued in 1951). lowered suspension ( no air bags). bias ply g 78 15 wide white wall tires. 53 olds flipper hub caps. s-10 t-5 trans. Nova open drive line rear end. dual exhaust with flame throwers. frenched headlights. 1961 olds tail lights on extended quater panels shaved door handles. shaved lower side chrome. hood and trunk also shaved. hood is now one piece with plexi glass viewing window to motor. fender skirts have been extended sox. 2" with a lip installed. body color is starlite purple with house of color candy organic green over a silver base. pinstriping by mad max of camas. wa. Engine has an offenhouser finned aluminum valve cover. with a very rare offenhouser finned side plate. dash is also purple. pinstriped. and has a chrome radio delete plate. car also has dual frenched antennas. engine is painted candy green. whole engine compartment is purple with pinstriping. interior is nothing special. but complete. car was built 14 years ago. all old school build. so it is showing some wear. this car has driven all over the western half of the mainland usa never trailered. Been to viva Las Vegas rockabilly reunion a few times. California hot rod reunion a few times. paseo. billet proof. Been driven to all!!. excellent road car for being so low!! Grille is a '51 with a double set of '52 teeth. guards have been removed from bumpers. rear bumper has a '49 front license plate guard framing a '51 Washington plate. car is permanently registered in Washington. although now it is on the island of Kauai. bumpers. lake pipes. and rear sail panel are starting to rust. this car is a great part of the rockabilly car movement history and would be great to put back into top shape and cruise again This car had a 5 page feature in 'ok school rods magazine. and has been pictured in several magazines worldwide throughout the years.