Summary

Frame-off restored Bel Air Resto-Mod with photo documentation. Built for good looks, performance, comfort and sound. Powered by a 350ci ZZ4 Chevy V8 engine and Turbo 350 automatic transmission.

Details

This is a fantastic frame-off restored 1958 Bel Air 2-door hardtop with complete photo documentation of the restoration included. The body sits on an aftermarket performance chassis and it is powered by a new ZZ4 Chevy 350ci V8 that was bolted to the mounts and attached to a Turbo 350 automatic transmission. The drive shaft was professionally turned and balanced, and the rear end was completely rebuilt. An SBC Front Runner serpentine belt system with generator, power steering pump, and new air conditioning compressor, all chrome, was bolted to the front of the engine, along with Chevrolet chrome valve covers and an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor. A Chevrolet chrome air cleaner tops the engine and an aluminum radiator from Griffin keeps the car running cool at all times. The chassis features front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, new coil springs, and 605 power steering. Bilstein shocks were also used and were custom built in Germany just for this car. The exhaust is unique in that the Sanderson headers into dual exhaust pipes continue to the rear through performance mufflers. Then a second set of loud mufflers are connected to the main pipes with QTP electric cutouts, which toggle inside the car, to open the second set of mufflers for awesome sound. You can pull up to any show and really get every ones attention with just the press of a button. The loud mufflers can be shut off when cruising down the highway. All wiring was replaced with a Painless wiring harness with wiring in the engine compartment being hidden out of site. The interior starts with the Ididit tilt steering column complete with cruise control, turn signal, dimmer switch, and tranny lever on the post. The steering wheel is a classic retrofit from Ididit. The upholstery is all the Anniversary Gold which looks great next to the Sierra Gold body color. Vintage Air air conditioning was added along with power windows, power locks, and keyless entry. The interior is all-new original from CARS, INC. The seat frames were sand blasted and powder-coated before they were reinstalled and seat belts for six passengers were retrofitted for safety. Complete insulation for heat and sound attenuation from Quietride Solutions was added before the interior was completed. Its awesome audio system is complete with a USA-6 head unit with Alpine amplifiers that power front and rear Focal speakers and a JBL subwoofer in the trunk with remote volume control under the dash. A new Dakota Digital VHX dash replaces factory original, which is included. This is a high-quality resto-mod that was done right and is a joy to drive, admire and enjoy.