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From my early days in high school, I have always been infatuated with cars. It seems I have always been pursuing that dream car that I could transform into a truly unique vehicle. After many years of raising kids and sending them through various colleges, I decided to indulge in the collector car hobby.

About 5 years ago I started the search. Chevy was the goal and I looked at many Camaros, Chevelles, Corvettes and older Classics. I have always loved the '55 Chevy, so I decided that I would narrow my search to that. Three years ago I was attending a Super Chevy Show in Dallas, TX and saw a '55 for sale in the Car Corral. After a few months of going back and forth on price, I purchased the '55 Chevy that I now drive!

It has had a frame off restoration, a 350 crate motor that is bored with a mild cam, holley 4 barrel, headers, Turbo 350 tranny with a shift kit and a B&M shifter. All of this goes through a Ford 9" rear end with 4:11 gears. I have had the car for several years and I continue to add to the unfinished restoration while still driving the car as often as I can. I enjoy cruising with the Dallas Area Classic Chevys on sunny Texas days! Information about the club can be found at www.DallasClassicChevy.com.

I have to thank my wife for allowing me to be a 'car nut' and keeping this Classic Chevy alive!

- Submitted by Lewis and Susan Reynolds, Coppell, Texas
Dallas Area Classic Chevy Club

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