1959 Chevy BelAir 327 swapped . first drive in 40+ years!

Work continues on the 1959 Chevy BelAir with the 327 swap. It now has a dual master cylinder and new front brakes. The rears will be done latter. The 327 runs well, though we've only run it a bit without the cooling system.
There's still a long ways to go but it does move and stop on its own!!
No Name Nationals 2024 will be September 19-21 2024 at Skelton raceway in Sikeston Missouri. This is an event for TH-cam content creators with at least 500 subscribers to their channel at the time of the event. This will be our 3rd year attending and the second as a participant. This year we may be driving two cars down. It's about 700 miles one way if we avoid the metropolises. This years project is another 1959 Chevy BelAir 2 door. This one was last licensed in 1969. It's been a parts car for several people, and that's before i bought it on the EvelBay years ago. This will be a budget build and we're trying to keep the original "survivor" look. The drive line will be similar to what could have been ordered from the dealer. The body will be all original paint for now. Lets see if we can get this car together and drive the 700 mile to NNN 24 in Sikeston! Hit that like button if you feel the videos deserve it. All comments are welcome If you'd like to follow along with the build, please subscribe
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[@jamesthompson8008]

Good deal!! Has to feel good to both you & the car!

[@timwindsor03]

Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible weekend.

[@Raycr]

Thank you so much Sir Windsor, Hope your's is great too

[@subarute9304]

Good stuff

[@Raycr]

Thank you. It felt good to drive it out

[@johnwilburn]

You’re a warrior, Ray!

[@Raycr]

Lets see if i can get 2 59s to NNN24! I might have to leave even earlier if I have to drive both!

[@johnwilburn]

@@RaycrAnd get pulled over with ThumpEr!

[@Raycr]

@@johnwilburn I'm trying to cut back on that activity!

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

🍪

[@Raycr]

🥛

[@SweatyFatGuy]

Cool.. another car we can get pulled over in.

[@Raycr]

Let's not do that again. Maybe that streak is over?

[@SweatyFatGuy]

@@Raycr to be fair we were usually doing questionable activities in less than legal places with somewhat legitimate vehicles.