# 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:** 6
**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:** [March 1, 2013, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/101 "2013-03-01T11:09:22Z")
ordered the last sheetmetal parts this week. I will be installing the outer rockers and cleaning up the drivers door next week over spring break. Basically the body is done. When I get back from school in may I will be taking the frame from the parts car, sandblasting it and then installing the new front and rear suspension. ![http://emsautomotive.com/image/cache/data/chevy/261_CHEVY_ROCKEREPANEL-600x600.JPEG](http://emsautomotive.com/image/cache/data/chevy/261_CHEVY_ROCKEREPANEL-600x600.JPEG) ---
**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:** [March 9, 2013, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/102 "2013-03-09T15:12:37Z")
Did the bottom and the inside of the drivers door today, Just have to make a couple patches for the outside and weld up the trim holes then I can re hang the doors and fit the rockers. ![http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3371/img1883h.jpg](http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3371/img1883h.jpg) after I made a replacement bottom. ![http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5610/img1884tc.jpg](http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5610/img1884tc.jpg) Stripped the paint and epoxied it. ![http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9438/img1891b.jpg](http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9438/img1891b.jpg) ![http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3315/img1892ft.jpg](http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3315/img1892ft.jpg) ---
**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:** [March 18, 2013, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/103 "2013-03-18T13:56:01Z")
Stripped the old paint off the drivers door. ![http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/289/img1907or.jpg](http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/289/img1907or.jpg) and this is why the doors rot out… ![http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4271/img1908nr.jpg](http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4271/img1908nr.jpg) after cleaning it out and patching it. ![http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/8817/img1909x.jpg](http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/8817/img1909x.jpg) After patching the bottom, welding up the trim holes, and fixing some huge dents. ![http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3392/img1910mt.jpg](http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3392/img1910mt.jpg) and some epoxy primer. ![http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9514/img1911m.jpg](http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9514/img1911m.jpg) ![http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8306/img1912wu.jpg](http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8306/img1912wu.jpg) Now that the door was done I could rehang it and do the rocker. I had to massage the 1/4 panel to match the contour of the door.( I still have to finish it but I will once I do the bodywork.) gaps all set and nice. ![http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9994/img1929u.jpg](http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9994/img1929u.jpg) ![http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/3899/img1931hc.jpg](http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/3899/img1931hc.jpg) ![http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6347/img1932j.jpg](http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6347/img1932j.jpg) ![http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2885/img1933lq.jpg](http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2885/img1933lq.jpg) ![http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/646/img1934bn.jpg](http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/646/img1934bn.jpg) I ran out of time so I couldnt do the other side, however once I come home again ill do it. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2013, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/104 "2013-03-18T14:08:17Z")
nice progess also :ninja I spy a 3rd gen camaro in the first picture ---
**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:** [March 19, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/105 "2013-03-19T19:57:31Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/52032/6): > > nice progess > > also :ninja I spy a 3rd gen camaro in the first picture Yeah thats a customer’s car that Ive been doing the bodywork on. It got painted a blue pearl this past weekend. No pictures of that…well because its a 3rd gen.:rofl ---
**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:** [April 1, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/106 "2013-04-01T13:38:00Z")
Came home for Easter and decided to do a a little work. I wanted to get the other rocker done but did not have enough time. So I expoxied the trunk that I stripped/shaved and put a coule hours in getting the gaps nice and it fitting properly. Im pretty happy with the results. ![http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/612/lunapic1364849655409834.jpg](http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/612/lunapic1364849655409834.jpg) ![http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/5236/lunapic1364849655409836.jpg](http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/5236/lunapic1364849655409836.jpg) ![http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/5797/lunapic1364849655409839.jpg](http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/5797/lunapic1364849655409839.jpg) ![http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4670/lunapic1364849655409831.jpg](http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4670/lunapic1364849655409831.jpg) ![http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4670/lunapic1364849655409831.jpg](http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4670/lunapic1364849655409831.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jenzpwny](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jenzpwny/32/6779_2.png) [@Jenzpwny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jenzpwny)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2013, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/107 "2013-04-01T13:43:04Z")
I want a ride Dave! Except instead of being Angelina can I be Daisy Gatsby? 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:** [April 1, 2013, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/108 "2013-04-01T15:10:26Z")
Dunno about that, you dont have enough tattoos to ride in this car LOL ---
**Author:** ![Jenzpwny](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jenzpwny/32/6779_2.png) [@Jenzpwny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jenzpwny)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2013, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/109 "2013-04-01T19:49:53Z")
> [@FS: LG Voyager Cell Phone (Verizon Wireless)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-lg-voyager-cell-phone-verizon-wireless/52055/5): > > Dunno about that, you dont have enough tattoos to ride in this car LOL Lol 1, almost two…that’s a handful. I think that works 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2013, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/110 "2013-04-12T07:08:49Z")
Now that you have room under there maybe you can run a fuel tank from a newer Caprice Wagon. 20 gallons would get you far without stopping. Plus it is EFI compatible in tank pump… I know you were gonna go old school with the engine but I’m sure if someone can tuck an EFI system under a Caddy air filter housing it’s you… ---
**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:** [April 12, 2013, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/111 "2013-04-12T11:06:06Z")
> [@\*\*\*\*Official: Southgate Meet Thread\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-southgate-meet-thread/29171/3166): > > Now that you have room under there maybe you can run a fuel tank from a newer Caprice Wagon. 20 gallons would get you far without stopping. Plus it is EFI compatible in tank pump… I know you were gonna go old school with the engine but I’m sure if someone can tuck an EFI system under a Caddy air filter housing it’s you… The 283 was junk, it needs a complete rebuild, So im sticking with my original plan and putting a 5.3LS/4l60 or 4l80. Im gonna run a 16 or 22 gallon cell in the trunk. I dont want a fuel tank under the car, esp since I will be dragging. ![http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/500/547/547-201-016-01.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/b/2be8662070736f4b4a2938129bfd1c8e8066d2e5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![yota](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/76d3ee/32.png) [@yota](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yota)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2013, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/112 "2013-04-12T11:11:14Z")
I like where this thing is going. VERY nice work so far! ---
**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:** [April 12, 2013, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/113 "2013-04-12T12:26:23Z")
Work is gonna pick up very quickly after this may. Im done with school and will be putting in some serious time to get this thing done for 2014. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2013, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/114 "2013-05-24T14:57:50Z")
Picked up a built 4L60e for the 54 today. Im saving to purchase the front susp in the next few weeks. Thanks to Slomarro for the hookup ![https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/312166_10152807345750478_1246265142_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/312166_10152807345750478_1246265142_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MikeyB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mikeyb/32/6448_2.png) [@MikeyB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeyB)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/115 "2013-05-25T07:46:46Z")
My homey dave does amazing work and this thread was more interesting than some car magazines…Great job kid:tbu ---
**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:** [June 1, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/116 "2013-06-01T14:49:47Z")
pulled the parts car body off the chassis so I can start to build it. I was gonna start stripping some of the crap off of it but it was just too damn hot out. Motor should be here next week at sometime. I will prob be ordering the front susp/ bags in the next week or two. Motor should be here next week at sometime. ![http://imageshack.us/a/img854/2176/img2516v.jpg](http://imageshack.us/a/img854/2176/img2516v.jpg) ![http://imageshack.us/a/img594/3156/img2518iv.jpg](http://imageshack.us/a/img594/3156/img2518iv.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2013, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/117 "2013-06-06T08:32:23Z")
How are you going to drive both cars to all the shows? ---
**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:** [June 6, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/118 "2013-06-06T16:57:13Z")
i will take turns. the only show that i will bring both to would prob the adk nationals in LG. in which case I will leave the mustang parked at the show and prob shoot sparks and do burnouts in the 54. ---
**Author:** ![toolow69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ac91a4/32.png) [@toolow69](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toolow69)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2013, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/119 "2013-06-07T06:48:13Z")
this is a bad ass build !!! ---
**Author:** ![IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IOM_G8_GT_888)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482/120 "2013-06-10T17:20:42Z")
Nice build, You make want to get another old school car lol… Miss my 65 Impala now [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-reds-54-chevy-the-stealth-bomber/261482.md?page=7)