The 1955 model Chevy had the first V8 option since 1918. The 265 V8 was the forerunner of the 283-307-327-350-400 engines that followed. The body was squared off with a wraparound windshield. By 1957 fins were introduced in keeping with the era and a major introduction was the Turboglide automatic transmission. Most of the engine options were in the high performance category. In this period Chevrolet established a reputation for equipment that easily adapted to racing. This book consists of road tests, technical and specification data, model intros, consumer analysis, history, engines and transmissions and chassis reworking. Models covered include: Bel Air, station wagon, convertible, Beauville, 210 150, V8 coupe, Ramjet.
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My passion for 55-57 chevrolets,
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This review is from: Chevrolet, 1955-1957 (Brooklands Books) (Paperback)
At first, i'd like to thank the opportunity to send this review. I'm a chevy lover and I'd like to change informations or to know publications about chevy & gmc 55-57 pick-ups, panels, suburbans, fleetsides, cameos, also N.A.P.C.O. 4x4 transformed models. Here in Brazil has few units of this cars and we try to restore it reading USA publications and buying USA original parts because we don't have a big size market to justify production of it here. So, books like this are helpful to collectors like me to conserve and restore this cars.
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PRONOUNCED mechanical advances plus new riding comfort and a complete re-styling of bodies give Chevrolet for 1955 its most spectacular model announcement. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mpg tank average, fender fins, power kit, converter ratio, crankcase capacity, speedometer error, club coupe, hydraulic valve lifters, hydraulic shock absorbers, test car, mechanical fuel pump, axle ratio, test staff, power package, riding comfort, hydraulic lifters, dual exhausts, power booster Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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PRONOUNCED mechanical advances plus new riding comfort and a complete re-styling of bodies give Chevrolet for 1955 its most spectacular model announcement. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mpg tank average, fender fins, power kit, converter ratio, crankcase capacity, speedometer error, club coupe, hydraulic valve lifters, hydraulic shock absorbers, test car, mechanical fuel pump, axle ratio, test staff, power package, riding comfort, hydraulic lifters, dual exhausts, power booster Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bel Air, Willow Springs, Gold Portfolio, Alfa Romeo, Restoration Practical Classics, General Motors, Jimmy Reece, Austin Healey, Porsche Cars, Los Angeles, Pikes Peak, Standard Head, Valve Open, Dick Allen, Ferrari Cars, Mercedes Benz Cars, Triumph Sports Cars New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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