1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible - Fabulous Frame Off Restoration

1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

History:

I purchased this car in 1989 from a man in Colorado - it has been in our family for 27 years. I flew with a friend to Colorado and drove it home to San Diego. I used it as my daily driver around town in the San Diego area for several years before undertaking a three year long frame off restoration which was completed in 1995.

This car was built to match the Pink and White car in the 1954 Chevrolet Convertible Body by Fisher advertisement from the July 1954 edition of the Saturday Evening Post, and Life Magazine. See: https://www.flickr.com/photos/autohistorian/5720820352/ There are many internet sites with this ad, and original copies can be purchased on ebay.

We located the place where the Body by Fisher ad was photographed in Palm Springs CA and took a picture there. This is the entrance to the famous Smoke Tree Ranch. See attached pictures.

The features of the car are:

• All original except the color – Bold Pink and White. Designed to match the advertisement referred to above.
• All original Options include: Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Top, Power Seat, Power Windows. Original automatic headlight dimmer comes with the car but is not installed. Optional windshield washer installed. Also includes original Trico Electro-Vac vacuum wiper assist.
• Full Frame Off Restoration. This car was completely disassembled by me and then re-assembled with 3-4 months of professional assistance from Ron's Auto Body in San Marcos CA.
• Two Stage Epoxy Paint color / primer with Polyurethane clear coat. The clear is very thick and mirror smooth. The body was taken down to bare metal before painting. All body parts were stripped and repainted.
• Rebuilt Engine. Original 235 cu in 6-cylinder. Machine work by Wilsons Machine Works in Encinitas CA. All engine accessories rebuilt. I have always used Mobil-1 full synthetic oil.
• Rebuilt Transmission. Cast iron two speed Powerglide Automatic.
• Rebuilt Differential.
• Rebuilt Power Steering, Power Brakes.
• All chassis parts and the complete differential Sandblasted and Powder Coated.
• Body undercoating was redone while off the frame.
• All fasteners re-plated original Zinc.
• New Brakes, and Ssuspension.
• New brake lines, fuel lines, wiring harness.
• All chrome and stainless trim re-chromed or polished.
• New matching Pink and White interior, and White convertible top.
• White interior carpets, with black fitted carpet over the top to keep it clean.
• Seat belts installed for 6 people.
• 4 extra wheels (pink) come with the car for use with a second set of tires. Spare tire in the trunk.
• Original glass reinstalled.
• 6V system - it's original.

See the video of the top coming down here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAXjpKuHVtI

See the walk around video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfGlvYSPr00

and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKQP1w5J6Vc

See the video of the engine / under thehood here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_45kgUmj078

See the additional pictures under the car here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1093346587349618.1073741826.100000228606068&type=1&l=754a06ad7c

Interestingly, the television personality Kim Kardshian was photographed in a pink and white 1954 Chevrolet Convertible in Cuba. See: http://cdn04.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/kim-kanyecuba/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-continue-cuba-family-trip-08.JPG

And

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3598593/Kim-Kardashian-flashes-curves-tight-white-dress-throwback-Cuba-snap.html

Here is a recent picture taken at a show in June:

https://www.facebook.com/BridgeportVillage/photos/a.10154516740077448.1073741844.45146917447/10154516742632448/?type=3&theater

Also includes the Internet Web Domain Name / Web site www.PinkBelAir.com As the new owner you can get email at: your.name@PinkBelAir.com

The car is a consistent show winner and is very popular.

It averages about 18 mpg. Parts are easily obtained and are relatively inexpensive.

Please let me know if there are questions or if you would like to see the car in person. Contact Erick Cook (503) 332-9208

Buyer responsible for all shipping and movement of the vehicle.

Mileage: 94560

Vehicle ID#: C54J018053