E29 Show Me the Chassis! 1956 Chevy Bel Air Restoration

In Episode 29 of Restoring Christine, we take a 10 minute tour of the original 65 year old frame, discussing the original steering system, original leaf spring set-up, body mounts, and an after-market disc brake kit.

Bill Thomassie
"Christine" 1956 Chevy Bel Air
2-door Sedan Restoration

Music Credits:
All YouTube standard license:

"Greaser" by TrackTribe

“Come on Out” by Dan Lebowitz

“Cowboy Lullaby” by JHS Pedals

“Home” by JHS Pedals

“Lazy Rock” by Dan Lebowitz

“Dusty Road” by Dan Lebowitz

“Mountain” by Text Me Records/Bobby Renz

[MonkeysGarage]

Nice to see under the ol skirts. :p Have a good trip and look forward to the next one.

[greggonzalez]

I enjoyed the video. I like your ideas for prepping the whole undercarriage to be a driver. I see to many cars for sale that are beautiful to look at but not really built to drive. Looking forward to the next steps on Christine. That was one hell of a chunk of bondo, who knows why?

[mikelawler]

I'm really glad I found the channel. I have a 56 4 Dr sedan so, seeing work on another 56 is awesome, especially since it's work I have to do

[angelopetraglia]

I was happy to find a new video today. If you’re going for a little bit of a classic hot rod sound, check out some videos on brockman mellow tone mufflers (Indiana). A vote for Bilstein shocks. They made a straight axle feel like a caddie.

[mazeurbanski]

like seeing that you're explaining some of the aspects of the tri five chassis for people that don't know what they are and how they are set up keep up the good work

[earlk]

Been enjoying your videos. I might just make a suggestion on the chassis. I used POR 15 on my 57 pickup and it has turned out great and held up well for over 15 years.. of driving in the summer not winter, which here has salt and snow.. I did early on try paint, just didn't hold up that well. The POR 15 has never chipped or flaked and not faded. All of which happen with the chassis paint I purchased for a very well know company. Keep the videos coming and good luck. Wish I knew how to attach a pic of my vehicle.. I think you would like it.

[joewolf]

Being an old circle jerker I'm sure your going to "x" the frame for eveness....mine was way off from a previous accident....chains and hydraulic jacks took care of that... I always liked the 3:55 ratio with a standard....3:08 with the auto's... just my preference.... I also did the 605 mated with the original steering box we did back in the day..works fine....keep at it

[brianwil]

I’m enjoying the videos. Keep up the good work. Any plans on doing Power tour this summer ??

[garyrhoades]

You mentioned Cruising The are you located…..? I’m watching from the top of Florida in Lake City…

[turkeyhayday]

Christine? Is that what you are naming her? I know where there is a real Christine sitting up in Splendora Texas. 58 Plymouth. Ready to be restored. Been awhile since I talked to old Johnathan about it but I'm sure he will sell her.

[earlk]

Reading through the comments i agree about the music.. its OK just mute it a bit more. Yours is not bad some or so loud I just turn them off.

[garysgarage.]

Could be just me but I could do without the background music. I feel like I'm at a bar and can't hear the person next to me. Hurry up and get it done.

[berniesmith]

I don't want to be rude but I like to see little more work being done then a little less talking kind of like watching a imper commercial