after his own specs. Two years ago it got a new paint job and today the complete driveline has been replaced.
The car had the original bench seat, it is now gone.
Sven-Olov Aringskog, Skutskär, Sweden is modifying the Chevy into a race car by his own
specifications.
The car left factory with an in-line six. Today the complete driveline has been replaced and
the Chevy is powered by a newly built 383 engine.
The engine is a newly built 383 engine with roller cam, roller rockers and lifters, World heads, a Holley 850 carb supplied by a Magnafuel 300 fuel pump. A race prepped
350 transmission is delivering power to a 12 bolt rear axle with 3:73 gear ratio. The complete rear end is newly built. For maximum stability on track and street it now has a 4-link with coilovers suspension and the brakes have been replaced with modern disc brakes fitted all around. Sven-Olov has expanded the wheel wells to accommodate the wide tires. A newly built
The rear end has also been upgraded with a 4 link system and coilover suspension for the 12 bolt rear axle.
The bench seat was replaced for race seats. The plan is to add a roll cage and seat belts
during the winter.
lifters, World heads, a Holley 850 carb supplied by a Magnafuel 300 fuel pump. A race prepped
350 transmission is delivering power to a 12 bolt rear axle with 3:73 gear ratio. The complete rear end is newly built. For maximum stability on track and street it now has a 4-link with coilovers suspension and the brakes have been replaced with modern disc brakes fitted all around. Sven-Olov has expanded the wheel wells to accommodate the wide tires. A newly built X-pipe exhaust system boosts the engine´s output. Sven-Olov´s plan for the coming winter is to improve the safety features and equip the 1955 Chevy with a roll cage, seat belts and other safety features for upcoming races. The Wicked Ink Tattoo Chevy will be a popular attraction at the Swedish race tracks coming seasons.
And the tattoo? Well, I bought the car... and it is wicked!