Rob Daniels
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06-02-12 09:47 AM - Post#2232527
Hi, I just had this 53 Bel Air Coupe shipped to England a few days ago. Its my first American car. Hope you like her.
 
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06-02-12 09:49 AM - Post#2232528
In response to Rob Daniels
Nice looking car... Welcome to CT.
Bill Gommel
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06-02-12 10:03 AM - Post#2232533
In response to Rob Daniels
Very nice. I have a black and white '54 very much like yours.
Cleon
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06-02-12 10:19 AM - Post#2232540
In response to Rob Daniels
Looks good. Is it stock? Also which tranny?
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06-02-12 10:24 AM - Post#2232542
In response to Rob Daniels
Welcome to CT Rod. Great looking car,tell us more about it. You have joined a forum like none other on the internet. Great bunch of people here 
Norm
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Rob Daniels
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06-02-12 10:35 AM - Post#2232545
In response to chum58
Hi, yes its virtualy dead stock. Still has original engine and manual gearbox with no mods apart from 12v conversion with alternater and electric fuel pump. Plan to keep her that way and just add period accessories. She has been restored a few years ago with engine and brake rebuild, respray and new trim. Plan to take her to 50's music events and occasional car meets. 
Edited by Rob Daniels on 06-02-12 10:44 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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06-02-12 11:04 AM - Post#2232553
In response to Rob Daniels
Very nice and welcome to CT. 
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gsport
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06-02-12 11:29 AM - Post#2232562
In response to Rob Daniels
as everyone else has said.. very nice lookin car.. welcome to CT
Jim
Salem, Oregon
1950 chevy, sport coupe. gone, but not forgotten
2011 chevy, SS camaro, synergy green
2011 silverado 4x4 crewcab, 3500 HD
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bobg1951chevy
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06-02-12 01:26 PM - Post#2232602
In response to gsport
Yes, welcome to CT .... a great looking car!
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cederholm
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06-02-12 02:39 PM - Post#2232624
In response to bobg1951chevy
Welcome! Lovely car!!! What's it like driving that thing on the "other" side of the road??
- carl
Carl E. Cederholm
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roadster-rob
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06-02-12 02:43 PM - Post#2232627
In response to cederholm
Dead easy! That's two 53's within 20 miles of each other here in England.
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Rob Daniels
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06-02-12 03:02 PM - Post#2232633
In response to cederholm
Yes, like the other Rob says, its easy. I have only driven mine once as it still needs to be registered over here. Before that can be done it has to have our mandatory road worthyness test and you can legaly drive to this test without a registration number. It failed this test today due to an off side rear brake being stuck and the headlights being wired so that one is on high while the other was on low. The steering has too much play, but this is a simple case of adjusting the drag link. I have to get used to driving with a column shifter again after twenty five years using a floor shift, but other than that, no problems. I work for a major car manufacturer in England, so am used to driving large left hookers on the "wrong" side of the road.
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bobg1951chevy
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06-02-12 09:12 PM - Post#2232752
In response to Rob Daniels
Large left hookers .... is that a form of a " lady of the evening" ? 
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roadster-rob
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06-03-12 06:00 AM - Post#2232816
In response to bobg1951chevy
Small right hookers are plentiful over here ha ha
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cederholm
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06-03-12 06:10 AM - Post#2232820
In response to roadster-rob
Small right hookers are plentiful over here ha ha
Ha! I leave you guys alone for couple of minutes and see where the conversation goes. 
Carl E. Cederholm
Brooklyn NYC
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Rob Daniels
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 06-03-12 06:56 AM - Post#2232847
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I'm not getting involved, he's obviously had a lot more experience in these sort of things than me.  
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06-03-12 05:57 PM - Post#2233053
In response to Rob Daniels
real nice. cant wait to see it all accessorised out
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bobg1951chevy
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06-03-12 11:08 PM - Post#2233139
In response to Rob Daniels
That's because I have been around soooo long! 
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