The JConcepts 1955 Chevy Bel Air Street Eliminator Drag Racing Body
is a no prep replica of one of the most popular cars in the door
slammer racing since. Taking on this project was not an effortless task,
doing a great deal of R&D, the team went for the more race inspired
style and decided to split up the design into 3 different parts. First,
the main Bel Air shell has been carefully crafted via CAD and hand
shaped and finish to realize the many details found on the 1955. The
stunning looks, slightly modified for drag racing, create a low-profile
build, racy, laid-back front grille and unmistakable front headlight
section.
JConcepts has designed the entire race body with the shoebox look
as it was called in the 50’s. Along with the flatter straighter panels,
the '55 also has modern cues like wrap-around glass on the windshield,
and tail lights that jut outward. The body shell has built-in trim along
the main panels which can be painted and detailed by the user to
emulate the real steel. In the rear, the drop-dome roof glides toward
the trunk deck which allows the 2-piece spoiler package to drop into
place.
Sculpted and abbreviated (race-style) bumpers are molded with the
body and just like all the rest, can be painted as desired. The front
hood-scoop is a separate polycarbonate piece which has a special form
just to under-cut and look the size and shape as a 1:1 counterpart.
Slight fender flares give the user a hint of trimming direction for the
13” wheelbase and wheel well openings. The trim lines throughout the
body provide a low-profile appearance and steady guide for a clean
overall look.
Included in each body set, a 1955 Chevy Bel Air decal sheet, rear
wing option including lower support and upper wing spoiler and the paint
mask for all windows. A front hood-scoop is also part of each body set
and ready for trim, fit and finishing. As always, each body set is
backed with JConcepts customer support and racing heritage.
The Chevy Bel Air measures a 13.00" wheelbase and the inside
dimensions of the body are 11.25" wide front and 12.00" rear. The body
is built for a 2wd SCT wheelbase length and narrowed to more resemble
the original 1:1 counterpart. It's helpful to plan your build, take
measurements and modify your platform to fit inside the boundaries of
the Chevy body.
NOTE:
- The rear wing consists of two pieces, the lower section is designed
with an L-shape with support ribs which require double-sided tape (not
included) to attach to the back of the trunk lid. Once base is attached,
apply more double-sided tape to match locations on the top wing and
drop the main wing down into place. The hood-scoop is also applied with
double-sided tape and it can be applied by installing 1 small strip of
tape on both sides of the scoop. To finish, flex the scoop out and drop
down and press firmly against tape. Photos show body mounted on Team
Associated DR10.
- Painted body shown in photos is for illustrative purposes only and
is not included. The body you will receive is clear and unpainted.
Features:
- 1955 Chevy Bel Air drag racer faithful representation
- Two-piece rear wing for street elimination competition
- Fits an assortment of SCT length trucks with width modifications
- Decal sheet with Chevy, Bel Air and JConcepts badges
- Officially licensed by Chevrolet to JConcepts