1935 Chevrolet Other Chevrolet Models

1935 Chevrolet EC Sedan The Model EC was Chevrolets price leader in 1935 and featured the shorter 107 inch wheelbase. They had the more trim sporty look and were offered with the rear hinged back suicide door which was a trend overseen by the Harley Earls Art and Color Section, the 1st premier in house styling department. This 1935 Chevrolet is a beautiful example and a vehicle you really need to look at closely. Not all cars are created equal and the level of detail in this build is something you rarely see. This is not a typical hot rod. There are no gimmicks, fads, billet, or other trendy stuff on this car. Due to the cars family history, it was decided early on to restore the car to the appearance of having just been driven off the showroom floor in 1935, but with a few barely noticeable improvements. This car was purchased in 1935 in Burlington, Kansas by the current owners wifes great uncle, who drove it for some 30 years in and around that area. Upon his death, it was placed in a barn on the family farm and sat there until the summer of 1995. It was at that time the current owners trailered it home to decide what future the car was to have. That is when the restoration journey began and we cant stress enough the quality of work done on this car. The car is stunning in person and achieving the goal of the fresh showroom look was complete without question. It is all extremely well documented and books include a complete photo record of the build process as well as a detailed engine build sheet, including engine dyno results, complete book of all components used in the construction, and an extensive illustrated wiring reference book are available. BODY - This was the last year that Chevrolet used wood for the internal framing. After careful inspection, all the wood was found to be in sound condition and required only cleaning and a preservative coating application. Four new top bows were fabricated and added to the roof insert area. All interior metal was cleaned and Rustoleum black applied to all surfaces. No rust was found anywhere on body surfaces. The body was raised from the frame and all new body mounts installed. The underside of the body was fully coated using Por15 black polyurethane. The exterior was completely media blasted and what bodywork was needed was done via plastic filler; epoxy fill primed, and finish coated in the original black Chevrolet color using base coat-clear coat. The paint was applied by David Gardner of Gardner Paint & Body in Colleyville. The body retains the few factory nameplates and emblems, all of which have been detailed and polished. The rear fenders are original and after extensive bodywork, were reused. The front fenders are fiberglass and have been massaged to fit the existing frame and grill curvatures. The running boards are steel and have been modified to provide additional support and are covered with rubber mats to match the originals. A complete Julianos top insert kit was use