How to Restore a 1955 Chevy Nomad
The 1955 Chevy Nomad was a coveted car in its day and is now a classic in its own right. Since it is an American-made car, the parts for restoration can be found more easily and less expensively than many other classic cars. Use these steps to learn more about restoring your 1955 Chevy Nomad and where to find the resources to do it.
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Do it yourself. With all of the Chevy Nomad parts and cars floating around among other Nomad collectors and junk yards, it can be fairly easy to find the parts you need to restore your Nomad. Don't be afraid to use online selling or auction sites, but remember to account for shipping when pricing parts out.
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Look for the original colors and fabrics when restoring the upholstery. For the 1955 Nomad, this includes beige and green, red, brown or green waffle vinyl, ivory and turquoise or gray waffle vinyl and coral and gray waffle vinyl. If you have a hard time finding these, Cliff's Classic Chevrolet makes them by hand in perfect reproductions. They are only available on the web, so check out the list of resources at the end of this article.
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Hire a shop to do the work. You want to make sure you find a classic car restoration shop that has lots of experience with Chevys and Nomads specifically. Ask for references and check with the Better Business Bureau for the best information about the shop.
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Offer it to a body shop or restoration program. You can find these in your local technical and auto body programs and schools, your local high school and community college. The students get great practical experience and you get a restored vehicle at virtually no cost.
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Make it a group project. This could a great opportunity for your classic car club to work on a project together before the summer car cruises start. If they are all busy with their own projects, recruit your kids to help restore your beloved Nomad for some great learning and bonding time.
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Tips & Warnings
1955 Nomads were a part of a three year cluster (55-56-57) of Nomad's that were done in a two-door hardtop station wagon. While this makes them rare and exciting, it can also make parts hard to find. So, expand to the whole three year range for a better chance on finding the parts you need for your '55 Nomad.
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mortlandia
Mar 06, 2009
How many of the original 1955 nomads do you think are on the road today?
