I rebuilt the engine in a 1955 Chevy I had in 1962 in the fall, outside. I helped my brother put a 409 in his 56 Chevy a year later. He never could keep a clutch in it. I am 70 so this is the last automobile I intend to own. My 1996 S-10 I bought new has only 75,000+ miles. I worked skilled trades at the Buick in Flint, Michigan. The factory which was the largest GM factory
and the original Buick factory is now leveled to the ground. The factory was a mile long from start to finish and at one time built 90% of its parts in house.

I like the single headlight idea for my HHR and could have done the work a few years ago. My health has went to Heck last couple of years. My first car was a used 1948 Pontiac Business coupe. I loved it. You could stand on the hood or top or anywhere without denting it.

Your idea of fiber glassing a hood scoop on your HHR is novel. Before working at the Buick I worked for a fiberglass boat company so I have had experience in glass too. No welding thus no heat build up. Do you do your own painting? I have never sprayed the new paints, just lacquer and enamel.

So far I have purchased a small hood scoop, custom grille, running boards, color matching sunviser, and full moons. My HHR will never reach the coolness of yours but my grandson loves it and it will be his someday. I really am interested in the Supercharger so tell me about it when you get it installed.

Boydie


[QUOTE=American & Proud;686422]Good to hear, I think your much better off just adding the Matching back seat and all the seat belts.

The tail lights ARE 1955 Chevy. I have owned a '55 Chevy 2 Door Hardtop Bel Air for about 35 years now.

Saw the '55 tail light Kit before I ever bought my Panel, but once I saw the Kit, I HAD to get me a Black Panel to put them on.

LOTS of Compliments at every cruise night and car show I go to.







Before and After shot.





I found 2 windshield visors, 1 is a Spare.













I have a Cowl Hood Scoop to fiberglass on this summer.

 

i have a friend that does what i do and we all hate sales managers riding with us on sales calls. So in his E350 van he welded the passenger seat backwards. Wo when one of the dreaded sales managers goes with him they will hurl in about one hour of driving. Which is a fear i have of putting seats in the back of my panel. But i have thought of buying another panel and putting regular doors in the back and putting two more bucket for back seats.

 

instead of buying a panel and putting "regular" doors on, try to find an A5 model HHR.
it's like an LS only the rear side windows are filled in.
just an idea

 

ARE YOU STILL AROUND? I am looking desperately for a rolled visor, if you have any spares.