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Got a new (to me) '55 Cp. today
Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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Engine number V350218. I think that makes it a 259 CI.
2bbl. automatic.Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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Came with every piece of chrome and stainless.
Plus it came with an NOS driver side front fender and a pair of used GT front front fenders with the inners.
But, I'm going to need one tail light and a pair of park light housings. Those pieces are too badly damaged to be saved.Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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Originally posted by Jerry Forrester View PostEngine number V350218. I think that makes it a 259 CI.
2bbl. automatic.
The Carb. or Transmission can be whatever was ordered. The H.P. is lower on '55-'56's because of the thick head gasket, netting about 7.5 to 1 Comp. making only 170 H.P. with 2 Brl.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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StudeRich, You are a retard. <G>
I did not say the engine number made it a 2 bbl automatic. That's why '2 bbl, automatic' is on a separate line of text.Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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How much do you recon that NOS front fender is worth?????Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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Well...I am happy for you getting the car. On the other hand, I was a little disappointed when I read where you got all the pieces. I was already scheming to work up a trade for some chrome work. Good luck with it anyway.John Clary
Greer, SC
SDC member since 1975
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Originally posted by rockinhawk View PostSome People have all the LUCK!!! Or is it all the money? I love the 55 coupes. have never owned one. Maybe someday... NT
I did not make an offer on the car, the owner told me how much he wanted for it (and the three extra front fenders) and I paid him.
For all of it, I paid what I think the one NOS fender is worth.
BTW, there may be an NOS passenger front fender (included with the deal) if the guy can locate it , I hope he finds it.Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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I just cranked it up.
Good oil pressure. 35 pounds idling, 45 pounds at about 2000 RPM.
No coolant in it, I couldn't run it long.
Burned about a pint of gas and shut it down.
Skipping.
I think maybe a valve is sticking.Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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