The Meller's Coupe (BJ & son Garrett)

1947 Chevrolet Business Coupe

Just click on any of  the small pictures below to see a larger version....

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Pictures 1,2 and 3 were made before any body work had started on the car.

The body was removed from the frame and the frame was reworked to include a Mustang II IFS w/disc brakes. A Chevy 10 Bolt was added under the rear. The frame was cleaned and painted black.

The body was treated to new floor panels. a hole free firewall and patch panels as needed. The rear sections of the front fenders were welded  to the doors and will be filled later. The rear fenders will also be welded to the body and filled as well.

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Picture 4 shows the completed firewall and front section of the frame. Picture 5 is a rear view show. Picture 6 shows the car in primer. Note the shaved door handles. Pic 7 & 8 are interior shots of the dash, steering column and shifter.

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In picture 9, you can see the fuel cell. Picture 10 shows the engine dressed out in Billet. Picture 11 is show of the front view before fenders, grille, and hood where added.

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Pictures 12 through 15 were taken after the car had been on the street for a while.  You can see that this beast is a real ground hog. And from my personal experience in the passengers seat, I can vouch that it is moves really quick!

 

More pictures will be posted as they become available. Please check back.