Other 50s Chevy's

It seems like every car maker took a big step away from what their previous model looked like when designing their 1958 model. Chevy was definitely on that page.

From every angle, the '58 differed from the '57. Some favor one year over the other, but I think they both look great.

This Impala owned by Steve and Marilyn O. have owned it since new (51 years!). It was restored back to original condition.

This Chevy sports the 348 big-block with some tri-power action under the hood and an auto tranny.

They drive it on the nicer days during the summer.

Shoe Box Chevy's, Part 2

The 1957 Chevy has to he the epitome of what a classic car is for the majority of car show enthusiasts. The fins, the hood rockets, the dash, the hungry grill...

Inside and out, the '57 has it going on.



And, thankfully, our show had one of the best examples of a street rodded '57. If you look below to some of the previous posts here, you will see a two-tone '55 Chevy. This black on black '57 looks great, too.

While not being too far away from stock, this street machine will get the job done with the aluminum-headed small-block engine under the hood.

Shoe Box Chevy's Part 1

The Shoe box Chevy's are called that due to their lack of curves. To the eye's of some, they are square and boxy. like a shoe box. I have always liked the look of the 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevy.

This '55 belonging to Gary Klugow is perhaps the boxiest of the three years, but it sure just looks right.

Gary has owned this 210 Delray for over 25 years. It is equipped with the 283 V8 and the two-speed auto Powerglide tranny.

Show Trucks, Part 3

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The mid-80s Chevy truck front-end has to have some of the cleanest lines of any pick-up ever. This 1984 version is no exception.

Jeremy B. bought this truck many years ago (ten to be exact) with the hopes of making something nice out of it. I think he was successful. This C-10 has the tried and true 350/350 combo. They aren't the original, but they get the job done a lot better.



In the future, Jeremy wants to supercharge this hauler. Here's to hoping gas prices don't get crazy again so he can still drive it once a week next summer.

Show Trucks, Part 2

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In 1964, the MacLeod Family bought the very same Ford truck you see here on your computer screen. This '64 F-100 features a three-speed tranny and a 255 cubic inch engine.


It was restored to original condition and has been repainted. They drive the truck on nice days.

This is an uncommon body style that needs to be seen in person to be appreciated.

Show Trucks, Part 1

The Sapp Family was the first to arrive that slightly dreary day of our show, and this is what they brought: a nice old truck and a John Deere tractor.



The truck is a '48 F1, and the JD is a 1953 Model 60. Both are completely stock, and they plan to keep it that way.