This group of automobiles falls into a class of their own. Still sporting many of the forward-thinking design elements from the earlier concept envisioned by Harley Earl when it appeared in production form for 1955, the Nomad nonetheless shared its chassis with the ’55 Chevy sedan rather than the Corvette that inspired it. It's my opinion that these three model years produced the best looking Chevy's of all time and did more to change the way North America looked at the automobile then any other car.

The 1955 Bel Air weighed over 3,400lbs and was over 15 feet long. I even have a book from way back on how to build the Tri-5 and it is talking only pick-ups.

The 1955 model year Chevrolet introduced its now-famous small-block V … We en Chrome on Tri-five Chevy 2 Answers. Come join the discussion about restoration, engine swaps, reviews, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! 11-17-09 05:03 PM - Post# 1807664 As a frequent viewer of these pages, owing that I have a 1950 pontiac that is built on a 1950 chev 1553, I have alway wondered where the tri-five csame from and why it only normally relates to 55,56.57 and not the other years in the decade. It’s no understatement that … This 1955 Chevy Bel Air Tri-Five delivers a departure from the norm through the use of a true SBC engine with stack-style fuel injection and many other custom touches. Although deemed as a full-sized sedan, the “tri-five” shoeboxes were considerably lightweight, affordable and plentiful, making them an instant – hit with tuners at the time. The 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevy cars that are now often referred to as the Tri-Fives arrive. 1955 Chevy 1956 Chevy 1957 Chevy Part # 3100035775 Part # 3100035780 Part # 3100035785 Late model cars were not allowed in the Gas classes until 1967, and the gas classes were totally eliminated by NHRA in 1972. Looking to get some top quality chrome for a 1957 2 door post Chevy. Open to all models including Belair, 210, 150, Sedans, and Nomads. If you're reading this, you're probably a loyal classic Chevy fan, and you love the Tri-Five family. Tri-Five History. We have wiring kits available for each year that include there own wiring schematic. How to Fix Tri-Five Door Gap in 3 Easy Steps. An offshoot of the indomitable Tri-Five Chevy, the Nomad was the perfect combination of utility, style, and performance. Some were slammed customs and some were sky-high gassers, while others had cool nostalgia vibes with '60s style modifications. When you pour a lot of time and money into restoring a classic Chevy, you expect perfect results. That’s why wide or unaligned gaps between the hood, fenders, cowl top, and/or doors are unacceptable. Like the 55-57 Chevy, Cragar S/S five-spoke wheel became a Tri-Five classic, and they remain popular today. Carburetion came from a single one-barrel carburetor.

The most common base vehicles were Willys coupes, Austin and Anglia sedans, and the Chevy Tri-Five cars. Tri-Five Trivia Every Enthusiast Should Know.

Select which year you want to view. Weld, Centerline, and Monoque are just a few of the firms producing race quality wheels for Tri-Fives. Here are some fun facts you may not already know about the Tri-Five. The engine was smoother running than the V-8. Its appearance seems more aggressive, grown up and wildcard-like to me than the 1955 and 1957 styling. Who sells the best looking chrome? While there was an abundance of nicely restored Tri-Five Chevys at the inaugural Tri-Five Nationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky, there were hundreds of modified cars. Fast forward. I had never heard the the term Shoebox refer to a Ford till I heard it here.

Shedding the bulky and bulbous skin of the preceding model year, the freshly redesigned ’55 Chevrolet was a clean and uncluttered stand-out among “noisier” Fords and Mercurys. Chevy Tri Five Forum Since 2005 A forum community dedicated to 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevy owners and enthusiasts. GM had 3 different suppliers for the Tri 5 frames.One of my sons friends and his father are heavily into restoring tri 5s and gave me a big ration of shit when I spotted what we out here called a "California "frame.

Links to the Tri-Five Pictures.