Been off line for about 2 weeks now, getting ready for the big event,

[MarineCombatEngineer]

but, in the meantime, me and my fiancé have been scouting out classic Chevy Nomads to restore and we have found and purchased a 1955 Chevy Nomad in Tacoma, WA., it's not in the greatest shape, but it has great potential.
We're planning to restore it with a modern LS6 engine, 6 speed manual trans, Detroit Locker R. End but we're going to keep the body style as original as possible including the interior of that era
We want to paint it the original color as in 1955 but with the latest paint and clear coat.

This is our wedding gift to the 2 of us.

[Enter stage left]

1. We will need pictures of the restoration process...

And you and your bride in the first car show when finished.

[niyad]

3. GMTA

[Bobstandard]

19. Yes! We're gonna wanna see!

[niyad]

2. Sounds like a lovely present to start this next chapter. We will,

of course, want pictures of th special day. .and the car restoration project in process!!!

[MustLoveBeagles]

4. That's awesome 👍😎

I'm so happy for you both ☺️

[2naSalit]

5. Congratulations!

[SuzyandPuffpuff]

6. Excellent

Even if Yu guys don't make it forever... you'll always have that car lol ... hv fun...good luck

[MarineCombatEngineer]

7. Oh, we'll make it forever given the age of the both of us and the love we have for each other. nt

[ultralite001]

8. OMG...

This is sooooo sweet...

[BeneteauBum]

9. Too cool!

Enjoy each other! That’s been a great story……lucky both of you.

Peace ☮️

[FakeNoose]

10. It's so cool that you both have the same hobby

It must be true love ....

[MarineCombatEngineer]

11. It truly is,

you hear about love at first sight, well, in this case, it was.

[Joinfortmill]

12. How cool

[msongs]

13. pic nomad 1955

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/1955-chevrolet-nomad-shows-off-rare-color-combo-modern-surprise-under-the-hood-166006.html

[MarineCombatEngineer]

15. Yes!!

This is exactly what we are shooting for, the classic look combined with the modern upgrades.
Thank you msongs for this.

[KS Toronado]

30. Those 15 X 8 rally wheels with the 1967 small caps

always look good on any Chevy.

[Bumbles]

14. Fantastic!

Have fun and enjoy the ride,

[popsdenver]

16. Awesome MCE

Congratulations on your getting married!

Be sure to post a picture of the car when finished, with both of you sitting in it smiling......

[MarineCombatEngineer]

18. We are planning to post pics of the ongoing restoration. nt

[littlemissmartypants]

17. Have you given any thought to the possibility of making money while doing your project?

Maybe video for YouTube and/or Instagram or another place that we can watch, follow, like, and comment so you can make money?

It might be more trouble than it's worth, but it might be fun, too.

If you have any young people in your family, it could be a great learning and teaching experience.

I'm so happy and excited for you both!!!

Thanks for taking us on this ride with you.

❤️🎉

[Omaha Steve]

20. I sold my 57 Bel-Air a couple years ago

With my dementia problems it was time. And this ended the fight over who was going to get it between my kids.

OS

[Bristlecone]

21. Love old wagons.

Great project

[NBachers]

22. My brother got a great deal on a drivable, many years stored '57 Nomad a few years back.

He’s taken it right down to the nuts and bolts and washers. He’s doing the full resto mod.

He’s got friends with full garages and facilities who are in the business, so he’s got full access. Great deal on some outrageous crated motor.

Be aware of what you’re getting into. That’s all I’m gonna say.

Happy days to share your lives together, and may the sun be shining and the wind be always at your backs.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

32. Oh yeah!!!

We know what we're getting into, the whole electrical system and wiring will have to be replaced, the whole fuel system also, the suspension and so on and so forth.

We have a budget of $75,000 to bring this classic back to life with all the modern upgrades.

[NBachers]

35. A realistic budget

[marble falls]

23. Those who know, understand.

[orangecrush]

24. Congrats

And super cool Chevy!

[Aristus]

25. Good to have you back!

[hamsterjill]

26. That's an amazing project to do together.

What memories you are gonna make! Wishing you nothing but happiness!

[COL Mustard]

27. Can't wait to see pictures!

Congratulations all around!

[Permanut]

28. Perfect combination for the Nomad.

Any discussion about boxing the frame?

[MarineCombatEngineer]

33. We are going to take the car to a professional shop to have all that done,

we're going with a 4 link rear end, air bags, etc.
Luckily, the rust on the body and frame are mostly surface, the rockers are in great shape, there are a few cancer spots on the lower fenders and doors, but nothing that can't be fixed.

[Permanut]

36. Thanks for the detail, I'm sticking my nose in your project..

I'm just excited to see how it goes. Once a gearhead, always a gearhead.

Okay, now I'm missing my '56 Chevy. Gave it to my sister when I joined the Navy in '65.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

37. I enlisted in the Corps in '64,

we may have run across each other during our military careers.

[Permanut]

38. Same era, but I was on a tin can with no jarheads aboard..

I always want to add I sailed out of Norfolk, Virginia, so never was within 5,000 miles of 'Nam. I'm sensitive about stolen valor especially because I had two friends that didn't come back.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

39. Understood!!

I've confronted a few stolen valor pukes and shamed them.
I have no patience with those that try to claim something they didn't do, I'm hell on wheels.

Semper Fi Navy.

[donkeyoaty]

29. Wedding pics

Will you show some wedding pics ? Please give us something happy to see

[kentuck]

31. Congrats!

Were you a Sergeant Major?

[MarineCombatEngineer]

34. No, retired as a MGySgt after 35 years. nt