1955 Chevy Roadster Shop Chassis install Part 1 - Intro

This is a brief introduction to The 55.
Where I found it.
What it looked like when I got it.
And the first few upgrades.
Now we're at Orange County Hotrods and I'm gonna take you through what it takes to install a Roadster Shop SPEC chassis in a 1955 Chevy 210 Handyman Station-Wagon.
Let me know if you have any questions on the build.
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[@croccustom]

Good to see you doing some upgrades to the old girl giving you better drivability.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @croccustom!! I can’t wait to get back out on the road and feel the difference!! What’d you think of the video??

[@starchiefrussell4703]

Have watched your tours with great interest from New Zealand. This is one heck of an upgrade, so no wonder you are excited.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks for watching @StarChiefRussell!! I really appreciate it. I’m super stoked and I can’t wait to get back out on the open road again!!

[@phillips56iris]

Yes!!!!!! Now you can come play with us on track!

[@jeffthisted]

Exactly @Phil!! I can’t wait!!

[@bretthatfield2516]

Excited to see the finished product!

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @Brett!! I can’t wait to get back out on the road again!!

[@dennisdain987]

That's a lot of love for a 55 wagon. I like it.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @Dennis Dain!! I'm super stoked!! Have you seen Part 2 of the build yet?

[@mustangsflo]

Goodshit !! Glad to see the 55 getting better and better !

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @Caesar buddy!! I can’t wait to get back out on the road again!!

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

Hi Jeff Love your car!! ilove Old cars!!

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much @joann!! I love old cars too!! Would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my KZbin channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it

[@MrSillyMouth]

Super Video Jeff..!!! A lot of good stuff for your 55...amazing...✌👍🤠..Ingo

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much Ingo buddy!! I really appreciate it.

[@MrSillyMouth]

@@jeffthisted ....I think you can't wait to get back on the road..!!! I know that too...👍

[@jeffthisted]

You got that right Ingo!!

[@SouthsideSpeedShop]

looking good Jeff!

[@jeffthisted]

Feeling good @Southside Speed Shop!!

[@garybuckridge9158]

@@jeffthisted I don't get it. Why not leave that 55 alone and get a nomad body for the new chassis since you're replacing everything anyway.

[@jeffthisted]

You’re funny @@garybuckridge9158 !! Because I drive a 55 not a nomad. #idrivea55 #notanomad

[@jmark7390]

Awesome, it will be able to move in the Silver State Classic! I will be watching.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @J Mark!! That’s the plan!!

[@JUSTPEED]

Awesome

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much @justpeed !! Check out Parts 2, 3 & 4 too.

[@keithlenzner]

All along I thought you were the ghost of the Route. I apologize. See ya somewhere !

[@jeffthisted]

Sorry @keithlenzner What're you apologizing for? I don't understand

[@michaelupchurch166]

Sweet conversion Jeff! There’s no road you won’t be able to take in style!

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @Michael buddy!! I can’t wait to get back out on the open road again!!

[@scottmartinetti4875]

If i had the money this is exactly what i would do 😂.. I want turn the 57 wagon i just bought into a travel machine.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @scottmartinetti4875 !! I love to see the USA in my Chevrolet

[@trifive_era]

Awesome man!! Can’t wait to see the final stance and performance!

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @Tri-Five Era!! I cant wait to get it back out on the open road!!

[@keithlenzner]

I thought you were sporting a stock '55, now you've turned it into a pro stock drag car with a big gas tank. It's probably my fault for not asking to start with. Happy Trails.

[@jeffthisted]

It's all good @keithlenzner - I'm glad you didn't forget the big-ass gas tank!! I love that thing!! I can't wait to get it out on the open road and let it eat!!

[@keithlenzner]

@@jeffthisted RGR that. I'm waiting for some good Vette weather.

[@jeffthisted]

Keep hope alive @@keithlenzner !!

[@keithlenzner]

@@jeffthisted TRUTH

[@haffrods7055]

I wouldn't say that's taking it up a notch. That's pretty much taking it to the moon. That things gonna be awesome Jeff. Did you get monotized yet? I've been pulling for you and had some of my subscribers check out your channel. Us Tri 5 Chevy guys gotta stick together. Lol. I'm hoping to finish my 55 for Starbirds show in Tulsa. Barely over a month from now. I keep running into snags with my Gopro and car. Hard to upload a video when camera is messing up my videos.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks for the kind words @HAFF RODS!! Yeah, I finally got monetized!! Good luck with your project!! I’m looking forward to seeing you out on the road!! What’d you think of the video?

[@haffrods7055]

@@jeffthisted Video was great but could have been longer. Lol. Can't wait to see you out driving it again. Tell them to hurry up, we need videos. Lol

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks@@haffrods7055 !! I can’t believe they got the body off the chassis yesterday. Stay tuned for more videos!!

[@garygentzel7924]

I’d watch all the vid you let us see - luv old cars & the ‘55 just got a née lease on life

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks Gary!! I can’t wait to get back out on the road again

[@bobbyturbopants]

Lol 21k miles! Think that's a bit more driving than hagerty wants on a classic

[@jeffthisted]

That's why I'm not with Hagerty @Bob o. I love to see the USA in my Chevrolet!! What'd you think of the video?

[@bobbyturbopants]

@@jeffthisted perfect

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks@@bobbyturbopants !! Gimme a like & subscribe to my KZbin channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it