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Owner: Neal West, Sammamish, WA 1955 Chevrolet 210 Delray This 1955 Chevrolet Delray project is the fruition of my vision to create a truly versatile automobile, which is at home whether entered into a car show or just cruising down the road. My singular goal was to remain committed to not over-building the car into a non-usable, show only, trailer queen. This car must be and will be driven to be fully enjoyed.
From the ZZ 502 engine
to the many hours spent massaging the body into laser-straight condition,
only top quality parts and highest quality craftsmanship were incorporated
into this two-year endeavor. Whenever possible, the original parts
were polished, refurbished, sanded, painted and generally worked
over in order to maintain the stock portion of this car. The internet,
e-bay, wrecking yards, swap meets and parts companies were searched
for NOS parts to replace those original items which could not be
brought back to pristine condition. Aside from the two-tone DuPont
Super Jet Black and GM Black Mica paint, every effort was made to
retain a stock outward appearance.
The interior was fashioned to be a reflection of the original Delray design. Black and white leather incorporating superimposed Delray squares and large white stitching will be telling to informed 1955 Chevy aficionados. The original interior stainless trim was polished and inset into the leather. Daytona Weave carpet rounds out the “stock” appearance.
Attention to interior detail other than upholstery was also a part of this endeavor. The stock speedometer was reworked, and now sports a 140 mph speed limit, black letters on a white background, and two added gauges to replace stock warning lights. Seams in the dash, along with the ashtray and radio slot, were filled. The original steering wheel was reduced to 15 inches in diameter, and the horn ring was removed. The knobs on the turn signal, shift and tilt levers were machined to match the original knobs for the lights and windshield wipers.
1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan
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