# Big\_Reds '54 Chevy: The Stealth Bomber **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [November 20, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482 "2011-11-20T21:57:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2011, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/41 "2011-11-30T06:24:12Z")
:rofl @ Nolan. I see your projectz picture, and I raise you this: [ame][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XVGSJBNyZM[/ame]](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XVGSJBNyZM%5B/ame%5D) ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/42 "2011-12-01T19:50:29Z")
over the past couple nights I welded the rest of the door skin, welded up the trim holes along the top and middle of the door, and finished stripping the old paint with a DA. ![http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7621/img0453is.jpg](http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7621/img0453is.jpg) did a skim coat and blocked it. ![http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7691/img0456rp.jpg](http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7691/img0456rp.jpg) and laid down some DP90 epoxy primer. ![http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8769/img0462cx.jpg](http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8769/img0462cx.jpg) ![http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8950/img0460ha.jpg](http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8950/img0460ha.jpg) ![http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/2448/img0461s.jpg](http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/2448/img0461s.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/43 "2011-12-01T19:51:45Z")
You’re not shaving the handles? ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2011, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/44 "2011-12-01T19:54:36Z")
I am but it will be later on, its easier to open the door this way when im working on it, once im done replacing the floors, rockers, and quarters, ill start doing the minor body work. I’m just trying to get the bulk of it done now. ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2011, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/45 "2011-12-01T19:55:01Z")
worddd ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2011, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/46 "2011-12-02T10:29:29Z")
or you can leave the glass, which is already out, and reach inside and grab the handle, latch, cable, lever, etc. 🙂 Lookin smooth homie! I wish my dayjob wasnt sitting here on Shift and could work 24/7 on projects. Maybe something would get done around here. lol ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2011, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/47 "2011-12-02T10:50:52Z")
Luckily my dayjob is where my projects are. That makes it a lot easier. ---
**Author:** ![DeathbyRT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deathbyrt/32/6648_2.png) [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2011, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/48 "2011-12-02T11:02:05Z")
Wow dude. Just wow. I wish more than anything i could learn to do this stuff. Just the satisfaction of doing and watching it come together. ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2011, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/49 "2011-12-02T12:16:28Z")
> [@What to Paint my E36](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-paint-my-e36/46961/5): > > Wow dude. Just wow. I wish more than anything i could learn to do this stuff. Just the satisfaction of doing and watching it come together. If you really wished you could, you could. Need motivation my friend ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2011, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/50 "2011-12-02T12:18:02Z")
Also need a garage and money. I tried to learn some stuff, and not having your own garage will take away all you motivation. ---
**Author:** ![DeathbyRT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deathbyrt/32/6648_2.png) [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2011, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/51 "2011-12-02T12:18:15Z")
I need space and tools and a teacher. ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/52 "2011-12-03T10:38:18Z")
> [@Look what came in the mail today!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/look-what-came-in-the-mail-today/46958/23): > > If you really wished you could, you could. Need motivation my friend Sums it up right there ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/53 "2011-12-03T13:48:19Z")
> [@Look what came in the mail today!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/look-what-came-in-the-mail-today/46958/23): > > If you really wished you could, you could. Need motivation my friend > [@wtb: rm/kx/cr/yz 80. Under 1000.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-rm-kx-cr-yz-80-under-1000/46964/2): > > Also need a garage and money. I tried to learn some stuff, and not having your own garage will take away all you motivation. Garage and money are definitely a pretty important part of the equation. Its not just motivation, this is a very expensive hobby and the elements arent very friendly 6 months out of the year around here. ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/54 "2011-12-03T13:53:01Z")
went and bought a parts car today for $250, its a 54 bel air, which was the top trim line that year. its a 4 door that was rolled in 1970 and has been sitting in a barn ever since.The car is great shape minus a fucked roof and some rust on the rockers. The car is a 4 door so not all of it will get used. It does have just about everything that i need to make my car complete. I will be using the front grille, headlights, hood, trunk, and most importantly the floor braces are all perfect. Plus I can sell some misc parts off it before scrapping whats left. So It will save me a ton of money on buying little parts, hell I will end up making money on it. ![http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7514/img0463kr.jpg](http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7514/img0463kr.jpg) ![http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/4673/img0464mg.jpg](http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/4673/img0464mg.jpg) ![http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3044/img0465er.jpg](http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3044/img0465er.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/55 "2011-12-03T13:56:27Z")
Glass all looks intact, could make profit with that and scrap alone I bet lol ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/56 "2011-12-03T13:59:19Z")
> [@So I got my phone bill](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-got-my-phone-bill/46956/30): > > Glass all looks intact, could make profit with that and scrap alone I bet lol the winshield is broke, other wise yes. the car has shit loads of good parts, so over time I can make my money back and more. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/57 "2011-12-03T14:15:14Z")
damn, $250 is less than scrap value ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/58 "2011-12-03T14:46:40Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/43806/10): > > damn, $250 is less than scrap value yea, its prob got 7 or 800 worth of good parts. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/59 "2011-12-03T14:58:37Z")
Would love to hear the story on how it got rolled in 1970…in my mind I’m picturing a car load of stoners on a twisty backroad… ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/60 "2011-12-03T15:05:28Z")
:rofl [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482.md?page=4)