Papaw's '55 Chevy Hits Pavement For First Time in 40 Years
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- This '55 Chevy holds a special place in our hearts at Street Racing Channel. We decided to ask my grandparents if they would let us put an engine in the car, as it's been sitting for 40 years, and hasn't been driven. To our surprise they told us we could! This car is the reason I race today, it's the reason my father got into racing. There is nothing in this world like driving around in a Black 55 Chevy with a big cam and header mufflers, with a 4 Speed. Hopefully we will be able to get the front end rebuilt soon and get it aligned, gear swap, and some new tires on the way. Eventually some fresh paint, and body work in time. It still drives amazingly well for being a 65 year old car on a lot of the original parts!
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'55 Chevy, cammed up small block and Cragar SS's on the car, classic, just classic.
My Daddy gave up on me when I was 3 and my Momma gave up on me when I was 13. Cherish your generations there! I am proud of you . I never did have no good family. Love your own and keep em close. God Bless always. Well done!
55 Chevys are some of the best looking hotrods of all time 👍🏻
Kevin Stueve, agreed. They look good regardless of build, stock, pro touring, drag, street, street/ strip. Any build looks great on these cars.
it became a hotrod...it was a basic family car and they made a bunch of them..to bad many made it to the crusher
The '55 has been my favorite car since I was 14 years old, when I would sit behind the wheel and fantasize about driving. In my fantasy it was a highboy, black, silver and blue ghost flames. I'm 58 now and they call them gassers. There has been cars of all sorts that I've owned, driven, and loved in my life, but if money wasn't an object, the '55 would, to this day, be the first car I would seek out. Your Grandpa's beautiful car is one I'd put at the top of my list. Thanks for sharing.
55-57 the best design GM ever produced
Kevin Stueve you got that right.
When I was in high school in 1970, having a '55 Chevy was the coolest...50 years later, that has not changed...
I grad high school in '73.....these things (55-56-57 Chevys) were EVERYWHERE. At the old defunct Tucson Dragway in the 70's, they had the "11 second street-stocks" category on race night. It was full of all kinds of makes/models....but the coolest were the 55's stuffed with 427 L-88's in them. You'd see these on the streets on cruise nights all the time. Timeless look.
@@joelewing4498 in
That's the way a 55 should look and sound like.
If that doesn’t give you goosebumps and tears eyes at the same time, we are not the same.
Amen brother.
Agreed
Truth has been spoken ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Damn Skippy🇺🇲
Goose bumps?? ..........Gives me wood.........
I can only imagine how his sons feel having their dad with them. I'm working on a tribute build to my dad. Wish he was here to see it! Thanks for this video guys!!
AWESOME! Three generations, all tied to this one car!
James Renfrow I love that rare these days to see a family that close
A lot of love in the family..
Reminds me of the B-52 Bomber, there are actually three generations some families some working on the fourth that have flown that airplane in combat.
I've watched this now at least a dozen times. This just reaches in and squeezes my heart. Great family, great car.
Ain't nothing like a '55 Chevy. Avoid any future regrets, keep this priceless heirloom in your family for generations to come!
Love it
Nothing can match a 55, drove my dads pale blue 210 in the barn in 1975 and would never let go of it. It's mine
Absolutely love that you guys are bringing his car back to life for him! In a family full of car guys, there's nothing like giving a gift like this to someone who means a lot to you. Kudos boys, definitely earning some life points on this one!
Love you guys for what you all bring to your channel. It’s AWESOME to see three generations working on the car, that’s priceless!!! Enjoy every minute you all have with each other. As child I remember my Dad’s 1969 SS Nova, for it’s hay day it was wickedly fast!!! Race on boys!!!🤠
Gave me chills watching the last clip of it rolling through town. Love they latest content helping people get their cars going again.
I was about to say the same thing! Great way to end the video!
Couldn’t agree more!!
How bout it....
I got chills as it pulled in there drive way on the trailer....Billy the kid ....I envy you.......best of luck to you.......see ya at the pad next year....I cried seeing your dad hug his dad,,your all very lucky to have each other......
Yes me too this might be the best video I've ever seen!
It all started with Gran'pa and his trustee 55 Chevy. I love that his son and gran'son come together and bring Gran'pas 55 back to life... Great Video!!
I Hope you never sell that car!
That car is priceless!!! There’s very few folks out there that could afford it so it will just have to stay in the family!
At least Tommy and Billy are car boys tho so if it eventually gets passed on down to them they will cherish it just as much as grandpa and Bill has all these years!!
Billy seeing your dad drive the car with his dad brought tears to my eye. Cherish moment like these! I lost my father when I was 19 and never got to experience this
Respect.
My dad bought a 57 to fully restore (car was solid) just to surprise my mother with it. He said all he wanted to do was take my mom "out for a ride before he died" and leave her with it, he passed on from a unexpected stroke before we got it done (was assembled and ready for paint). We finished it off, surprised her with it, and explained the story behind the massive secret to her (from a man that literally kept no secrets)... That was tough asf but what was a extremely strange mix of emotions was taking my mom for the first ride in it.......I was sad, happy, and pissed off all rolled into one (and tbh still am a mixed bag).
We pretty much daily drive it in the summer (because he was so adamant about it was being built for exactly that - to enjoy) and every single time I take it out it feels like he is right there in the car... which has helped me get by with what happened (all I could do was hold him when it happened).
Life is so fucked up and unpredictable when it blindsides you like that.... completely agree cherish these moments (which i'm sure they will).
When I read this comment, it reminded me of something my cousin said to me while I was massively struggling with the "loss"..... he too lost his father at a young age (even younger.. due to being run off the road) and basically said at least you got to have years worth of good memories doing things with your dad and should be thankful for such because many don't get the opportunity to do so and to cherish those memories............. he was absolutely right (just as you are) in saying so and got me thinking about some good times for once. Peace!
510Redneck
He’s always with you brother, always beside you and in your heart..👍🏼
@@510Redneck I second that...lost mine at the ripe old age of 13 and boy did it turn my life upside down! I was a lost soul into really bad stuff for almost 15 years cuz I couldn't have cared less. Finally got married, have 3 kids of my own, and got my passion back for hot rods/rock crawlers that we all enjoy together and I NEVER wanna let my kids go through that! Working on an 80 Camaro for the oldest as we speak (he's 14)...but buddy, I'll tell ya, I wouldn't trade those 13 years for ANYthing else in life and just hope and pray my 3 have half as much love, respect, and pride as I did/still do for that man. I feel honored just to be able to call myself his son!!
Salute all i can say, dam i miss my dad
OMG!! Most iconic hotrod ever. Great stance and sounds so good after engine swap.
I have so much respect for what yalls are doin for grandpa. I was to young when he passed...you guys rock
This whole vid was awesome. Grandpa and Grandma cruizn like old times.
Man that's one of the best videos I've seen. Great story and it was awesome to see your grandpa and grandma riding together again in the 55. Also, awesome to see your dad driving it for the first time with his dad. Talk about memories. That's how you do it brother. You and your family are a class act. Best I've seen. Keep em coming brother. 👍
The 11 people that "disliked" this should really have their mental health evaluated.
Probably drive ramblers!
they have had many concussiona
And then shot. Til dead.
BuiltNotBought probably Prius owners. These type of videos are my favorite.
There are party poopers all over this Earth!! Ignore their dumbasses!!
Gave me chills watching him getting in the car and showing the flash back picture! Awesome guys
First time watching this one....Bought back a lot of memories of my youth and with my kids and racing on the weekends....I teared up when you were hugging your dad .........Great Video
U guys are as real as it gets, my family has the same values and are enjoying my hot rods and Harleys more than ever. Just wish I could hug my dad again, Frank from Toronto Canada.
Truly one of the best videos I've ever seen! I was sad when it ended thank you very much, keep those videos coming, Godspeed! BORN IN 59,
Washington State
David G.
Saw this car cruise by my house the other day. Heard it first, then saw it cruise by twice. Nice!!
This has to be one of my all time favorite u-tube videos...
Three generations of family all enjoying the same 55 Chevy. (Which happens to be on of my favorite cars of all time and the one I dreamed about from about 7 years old, until this very day 53 years later.)
You can see it all their faces...Lots memories and emotions wrapped up in that vehicle.
Time to make more memories in it.
Love the video , nothing better than helping out dad , sentimental moment and have to thank Molly for letting her motor go after so much work she put in it 😊
Much Love to the SRC family. During theses crazy times your videos have been helping me get thought it.. Prayers to you and all the families affected by the times. Thank you for putting a smile on my face and giving me hope that everything will be alright.
The car that started it all. Awesome!
Damnit!! 12:02 there was no holding back the flood of tears guys.. PaPaw and his Son hugging, crying in celebration of the '55 resurrected and ready for the street was a beautiful sight.. I can gaurantee I'm not the only ol fella who wish's things could have been like that with our Dad and Grandpa. You're blessed in so very many ways Billy, your Mom, Molly and your brother to have had the chance to experience that moment.
Damn. Dad hugin grandpa got me a little
Good moments
Me to
Same here my mom and dad are long gone and and I still think of them everyday
Yeah me as well
I know I miss mine.
Me too
This video knocked me down. Loved every second of it through misty eyes. Perfect, perfect car and you guys did nothing to wreck it. And fantastic camera and sound work. Just a beautiful short 'film.' I love you kid, dad, and grandpa. Well done!
That right there is what its all about started chokin up a lil bit on this one miss by paw alot best video yet billy keep em comin
Being a grandpa, I hit my 70th in April, it is so enjoyable seeing you not only work with your grandpa but give him an engine like he's never had and that someone else was supposed to get, is like a Man's flick instead of a 'Chick flick" LOL Great job!
Thank you guys for sharing three generations of family, cars, and happiness! We need these examples in our society more today than ever before! that hug hit me in tha feels, and that car is Just the perfect classic hotrod.
Loved it when you said “I’ve never driven it with you in the car” after he said no one else has ever driven it besides me. That’s awesome!!
Absolutely awesome what y’all did for your grandpa,see your dad drive him around brought tears to my eyes reminding me of my dad and me working on and driving on our hot rods,great video!
Very good video guys. I love how y'all take care of your grandparents. Most people today have no clue. Myself i have my grandpa's 63 Chevrolet pickup truck. I got my driver's license in it when i was 16. It really means a lot to me. My grandpa has passed away now. And I'm trying to restore his pickup truck. I wish that he was here to help me with it. God bless you guys.
Y’all gonna hit up John Milner for a grudge race lol! Seriously, at first I thought that was clip from American Graffiti when y’all was cruising downtown. Car sounds awesome!!!
jcnpresser how ironic, I just watched that movie today!
Awesome
Me too.
“Ain’t nobody can beat John Milner. I ain’t nobody dork”
falfa did have the nicer car.
That was just awesome! Lost my own dad when I was 17 , had to hot rod with him just in memory. Cherish every moment 😁
I'm jealous. Never got the chance to build memories with my grandfather like this. But I will revive his old 68 c20 here soon
Sounds like a plan, man!!! Good luck with that.
Oh yeah! I'm 73, I've had a few '55 2-Door Post cars in my younger days. The first was a 365hp 327 with Mickey Thompson X-Ram and 4-speed back in 1966 just before I left for active duty in the Navy! I've had a soft spot for these iconic Chevy's all my life. This one just makes me smile, love the Cragar's. Makes me want to do one more before I go, just like my first..
55 Belair Post with traction bars...Sweet !!
Beautiful 55 Chevy's are the best love the way they look. I owned one but sold it and I regretted ever since.
That's an awesome thing y'all done. Y'all put pawpaw back in time and gave him his joy of life. Funny how we love our rides but LOVE them we DO. Proud supporter of S.R.C.
Make a grown man cry. Good ole country boys right there. Nothing but love. God,guns family and love..
What a moment with your dad and granpaw.....
amazing this wee series of hitting people’s old rides back to life... 👍🏴😁
Awesome, would have given anything to have a time like this with my grandfather and dad. My grandfather was a mechanic at Dickey Chevrolet in Murphy, NC most of his life, but he passed before I was old enough to drive. My dad ran full service Texaco stations. I miss them both, so glad ya'll had this time together and shared it with us.
It's funny you posted a video today last night I was watching Memphis Street outlaws and at the end they was doing the preview of what is gonna happen on this season and Bare foot ronnie had 1 of yalls shirts on pretty awesome I really enjoy watching you and your dad working and racing on cars reminds me of my dad and me when I was little I wish we was still that way but he chose a different path in life keep up the good work and great content
@ Brandon Stafford, I saw the same thing and I was like, " DAYUM! When Barefoot Ronnie wears one of your shirts, you know damn well you got the respect of the REAL fuckin street racers"! Billy and a few of his friends are the only you tube car channel kids that I've seen show up at cash days and run with the Street Outlaws and have a shot at taking home the money. And the best part is the Street Outlaws KNOW he has a damn good shot at making them look stupid. I want SO FUCKIN BAD to see Billy bust punk ass "Chief" and "Pussy Nova's" ass. BILLY believe me THEY KNOW YOUR NAME! And Big Bill you are the FUCKIN MAN son! And if there were more REAL father's like you in this country it would be a helluva lot better place!
That is so Awesome! The night shot was really cool. And the Sound. That’s what 55 should sound like. Loved it.
Nice nostalgic '55. I wouldn't change a thing. The wheel/tire combo is rite ! Car looks nostalgic. Nice. Thanks for sharing. 🚦
Papaw’s 55 Chevrolet your the boss best darn car that hit the pavement in years congratulations awesome car😎👍
That's awesome you guys got the car back out for your Grand dad and I'm sure it takes him way back. The smile on your Grandma face was great and you seen pure happiness in both of their faces as they hit the road. Great video and the ending shot was perfect 👌
Love the video.My favorite part papa taking nana for a ride.That’s something to think on right there.😢
Awesome video guy's. Thank's for a trip back to memory lane of my father. RIP Dad.
Awesome ride, great history. As a Canadian I'm terribly envious. That IS WHAT AMERICA is all about. A souped '55 Chevy on a small town street. Very nice!
I called my grandparents mamaw and papaw. its been a long time since i saw a 327 with a 6 pack on it. Great content guys keep it up!!!
I said the same thing! Let's all give it up for the the 3 dosses! If you had that under the hood with a motor that could take it! Well you where the shit!
Came up with a 2x4 for WCFBs off a Corvette one time , had a hard time unloading it , would have given my eye teeth for three deuces.My first engine was a 327 , they were a lot of fun.
@@beckywatt5048 i had one of those intake manifolds on my 350 back in the early 80's. Was a rare piece back then and hard to find. Hell I sold it for good money 35 years ago.
My first car was a 69 Firebird that I bought for $1700 in 1987. I bought it after working for several years as a busboy and car wash attendent as a 15 year old with my dad. It had a 400 ci Pontiac motor that me and my dad refreshed. I have so many awesome memories working with him adding all of the little touches to it. It makes me smile thinking about it some 35 years later
I'm a Mopar guy but I got tears in my eyes.💜
This inspires me to build my Dad's old S10 with another v8 and get it running again!
Put a 305 in it an watch it go
Grandpa's face says it all when he realizes that he dont have a 327 in it any more 😊😊
kenneth stover more power from the 350 but it ain’t no high reving 327.
Original stock to me will always outweigh this modern new more power garbage any day!!
@@justinraystyles3537 different strokes for different folks Justin, makes for an interesting world!!
they didnt make 327 in 55....my cosin vinny keep it and drive the wheels off
Ya know this has to be the most American video I have ever seen. The sheer Emotion of not just a cool car but the lifestyle of a great American made tradition. 🇺🇸
I love the fact that you got Dennys car and your grandpa's car back on the road.
Did you say DENNY's???? I love the Grand Slam dinner!!!!!
This is BEYOND COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. To watch a Grandfather,Father,son and daughter all come to work on a icon family car, cry, laugh, smile, really beyond words. We will all be OK, AMERICA WILL SURVIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Thank you for sharing your family.
That thing is awesome, so cool that you got it running for your grampa sounds terrific!!
Should be nominated for an Oscar, Academy award or something! Videos like that is what TH-cam was made for. You have thousands of guys wishing they could do something like that. And I'm defanitly one of them. And I hope you realize how lucky you are to have a father that amazing!
Good wholesome family, love to see it.
this is great video makes me miss my Dad and Bro , i live in Texas they live in PA we always worked on car as kids with Dad and race . great job and great tri five .
Who put this video together? Hollywood couldn't of done it better! Oscars and Emmys for everyone! #restoringfaithinhumanity.
Just goes to show ya that you don’t need all those fancy cameras and the millions of dollars worth of other equipment k in n order to make a video that is of Hollywood quality. Just takes a little bit of passion and a cell phone anymore
I appreciated this video alot. My dad has a 55 bel air as well. He used to street race all sorts of cars in his youth. All the stories he had with all the expensive newer cars he would beat. The big block 409 ect. The stories of him having a spare tyranny in the trunk and changing it on the spot off the road and kept on going. The 4 speed Muncie that's still in it, the big high performance corvette 327 with experimental hot cam in it, the stories of how loud it got opening the collector boxes, a reel to reel player and recorder system built in to the car. Apparently he recorded some of him racing and running around. Someday perhaps well find and listen to it. Sadly dad's 55 has been sitting since late 60s or early 70's. Sold the high performance motor that won all them races. Just a small 250 horse 327 in I now I believe. I have dreamed of surprising dad with that running in some fashion but will probobly never happen. Thanks for the video!
I see you all got the hiccup outta the carb, I love seeing you go by the house also looked good in front of our pizza shop!
Bro I know how you feel. Really touched me when you hugged your dad. My dad gave me his 40chevy. He bought it when I was 5 years old. Now I am 55 and I have given it to my son. Great story
By far the best video you've ever made Billy and I've seen them all 10 times a piece
Being 74 myself, and a long time ago, (well back in 1965 ) owner of a 55 Bel Air with a 348 Chev myself , I so very much enjoyed this.
But you know , the part that I most enjoyed was the two of them taking this newly made bad assed wonderful old car out for a spin.
GMa and Gpa ride on you guys🥴👍🏻❗️
Heck yea glad to see it up and running
Every one of us old , decrepit gearheads salutes you, y'all did a damn fine thing there. This takes me back to the canary yellow '56 Highboy with a high winding ( for it's time) 292 inch combo that I was driving in high school in the early '70s along with the series of Novas I had after that.
Kudos to you.
Such a heartwarming video. Great family man...
Videos like this are awesome bruh , wish my grandpa where still here 😢
Kick ass brother and I have been loving the content in 2020 more than I already do love the history and family story’s and passion keep up the great work to you molly your dad and brothers to everyone
That ole car is so dang happy right now.
My 2door hardtop has been down 28years, it’s going back together as we speak.
55 Belair had been my dream car since I was a kid would love to find a clean one like that
I found one ! They're out there brother just get online everyday be persistent you'll find one.
IM LITERALLY TEARING UP, WATCHING THIS....
YOU GUYS ARE SUCH A GREAT FAMILY, AND GREAT AMERICANS...
MAKES ME PROUD TO BE ALIVE!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.. AMAZING MEMORIES, AND SEEING THE JOY IN GRAMPS FACE!
GM 4 LIFE
The heritage, history & nostalgia is absolutely oozing out of this video to the point I thought it might start dripping out of my screen! Three generations with one great piece of American Iron.
Yes exactly!! How fricken cool is that?!
your family is awsome. my dad and i did this stuff together till he passed in 2013, im glad i got to fix a lot of classics up for him. i cant believe i'll be 60 this july.
There really isn't anything better than a Father-son love for Hotrods.
I can relate to kids and life! I bought my 55 in 1977 when I was 17yo. I'm now 61and so wanting my car running again!!!
Family. Memories. And fast old cars love the videos keep bringing them
Im working on my Dads 55 he bought when i was 6 years old, this car like yours is a member of the family and i cant wait to get her back on the road!
I wish I could hit the like button one thousand times..Kid..you've got class..special moment shit...
This is what it's all about! American generationally shared love of lumpy cams and 4 speed shifters ,good bless all of us and all of you!
I never really looked at a 55 and thought "I want that"
Until today. Damn that is a beautiful car.
That IS a beautiful car.... but it's still no '57.
Beautiful thing to see a family working together and helping each other..thats the way its saposed to be...does my heart good to see this😊😁
Bloody brilliant it made me well up teer in my eye .( big tough hot rodder) well done lads brilliant
That is a great old car. Thanks for sharing your story. I never owned one, but in the late 1970s my high school buddy had a red '55 with a 327 high performance Corvette motor, 4-speed trans, 2 fat exhaust, and a big pair of fuzzy dice hanging from the rear view mirror. He did all the work himself. That big old '55 would move so fast I could hardly believe it.
✝️🇺🇸👍 god bless getting to spend time with family cherish these moments
Thats a perfect stance for a 55 sedan and the Cragar SS wheels finish off the perfect look. Good job to all who helped. You made a ole street racer very happy. What a great family.
"OHIO HISTORICAL VEHICLE"..... "HISTORICALLY" KICKING ASS!!!!
thats what the car life and hobby passion is all about, that was the BEST CAR VIDEO I EVER HAVE SEEN.ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING TO SEE YOU DAD CRY ON HIS FATHERS SHOULDER.
Reminds me of the movie American Graffiti!
Yup, it's all fun and games until a '32 deuce coupe shows up.
One of Harrison Ford's earlier movie roles...
“Where were you in ‘62?”
You’re a lucky guy to still have your Grampa around to create such great memories, I’d give anything to have either of mine back.
Loved this video of everyone getting it going again
The '55 looks great but its the sound of the engine loping at low idle and then reving through the gears that give me the chills. No other sound like a well tuned header exhaust system of a classic street rod like the '55 Chevy. Great job on the resto. Not a Spring goes by that I don't wish I still had my '65 Chevy Nova SS.