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chevy reference materials
Old Car
Brochures
Old Chevy Manuals
55 Chevy Accessories
56 Chevy Accessories
57 Chevy Accessories
instructional
Collector
Car Restoration Videos
This company has how-to videos that
show step-by-step how classic car owners can restore their vehicles. Both
DVDs and VHS tape formats are available and can be ordered online.
Automotive
Painting
Instructional video tapes designed
for the hobbyist or professional automotive painter. They offer an in-depth
approach to every aspect of the refinish procedure from cleaning and inspection
all the way to the final buffing and polishing of the finished project.
misc resource
Automotive Encyclopedia
Vintage Chevrolet Archive
Official GM Media Archive
Thousands of images available from the
GM archives: photos, signs, ads and more. Have your favorite image put
on mouse pad, mug, blanket, etc.
Classic
Shop Talk Forum
Discussion Forum/Magazine for all classic, cars, trucks, muscle
cars and hot rods.
shows and meets
VCCA Upcoming Events
Super Chevy
Event Calendar
judging guidelines
how
would your restoration project be judged?
A four part series of articles that
outlines the Classic Chevy 1000 point judging system. Developed in the
late 1970's, the Classic Chevy Club 1000 point judging system has evolved
into an internationally recognized method of properly judging 1955-72
Chevys and 1967-2002 Camaros.
clubs, associations
Vintage Chevrolet
Club of America
Chevrolet Nomad Club
Classic Chevy Club
Classic Car Bug
Tri Chevy Association
Central OK Classic
Chevy Club
Classic Chevy Club of
N Arkansas
forums, chats
Chevy Talk
Online Forums
TriFive 55-57 Chevy Restoration
Q&A
Chevy Chatter
periodicals
Super Chevy Magazine
Hemmings Motor News
restoration services
Restorations
of Classic Autos
Original Auto Interiors
buy/sell classic cars
Classic Car
Marketplace
USA Classic Cars
Old Car Finders
Classic Cars for Sale
Collector Car Trader
More Classic Cars for Sale
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I hope you find the websites that I have listed
at the left to be a valuable resource. I have included the sites I believe
to be very informative. If you are a novice and need instruction or assistance
with your restoration; or a Chevy enthusiast looking for a show to attend
or a club to join; or an experienced restorer wishing to connect with
others -- I hope everyone can find something of interest.
Books to Consider
Whether you are restoring your vehicle for show or
for personal enjoyment, you may find some of the following books helpful.
 Chevrolet,
1955-1957, by Mike Mueller, is a 96 page paperback published in 1993.
The best Bel Air sedans, convertibles, Nomad station wagons, 150s, and
210s from around the country are featured in big color profiles with historical
text and captions that tell the story of America's classic tri-Chevys.
 Original
Chevrolet 1955, 1956, 1957, by Robert Genat, is a 128 page hardcover
published in 2003. This book covers 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolets-Tri-Chevys-some
of the most popular American cars of all time. Beautifully illustrated
with 250 color photographs, this book focuses on all the details restorers
and enthusiasts want to know. An entire chapter is devoted to the elegant
'55, '56, and '57 Nomads and the unique components used on these stylish
station wagons. A large appendix includes production numbers, component
identification codes, and interior trim charts. Everything pertaining
to Chevrolet's passenger car models from 1955-1957 is highlighted.
Some how-to books (follow link to Amazon.com for more
details):
How
to Restore Metal Auto Trim, by Jeff Lilly
How
to Restore Your Collector Car, by Tom Brownell
Automotive
Upholstery Handbook, by Don Taylor
How
to Restore and Customize Auto Upholstery and Interiors, by Dennis
Parks
How
to Paint Classic Cars, by Martin Thaddeus
Classic Car Restoration Program on DIY Network
Every car enthusiast in America loves and admires classic
cars. DIY's Classic Car Restoration, is a hands-on, back-to-the-basics
series about maintaining and restoring vintage automobiles. You get step-by-step
instructions on everything from engine enhancements to upgrading suspension
components to replacing a worn interior. Although they have not yet worked
on a 55-57 Chevy, many of the techniques are applicable to all classic
car restorations. They also cover general topics such as long
term storage tips. You can find a lot of project information at their
website.
Fun Items /Gifts to Consider
Cafepress.com
has thousands of products with images of 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolets.
Here are a few:
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