Jerry Resser's 1956 Chevy Nomad strikes a period-perfect pose in front of the old Haysville Vickers gas station. Originally restored to pure stock by Resser, the lowered two-door wagon now sports more of a hot rod/street cruiser theme.
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Jerry Resser did a full frame-off restoration of his 1956 Chevy Nomad, taking it back to factory stock specifications, but later gave in to peer pressure and has made some notable hot rod modifications on the super-clean wagon.
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Resser's Nomad had already been equipped with a factory replacement 283 V-8 when he bought it; it now carries an '89 Camaro tuned port injection system for a bit more punch and reliability than the original carburetor setup.
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The original arc-shaped instrument panel insert is now filled with a set of Classic Instruments gauges, including a nifty bar-style tachometer just above the analog speedometer.
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The interior was brought back to life with a full factory-style upholstery kit installed by Scott Downey.
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Correct turquoise and wheat-colored materials cloak the back seat as well, with two-toned vinyl door and inside quarter panels finishing out the factory look.
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What sets the Nomad off from a regular '56 Chevy station wagon: the stylish clamshell tailgate with its polished vertical ribs and forward-canted back window.
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The rear cargo area is accessed through the two-piece clamshell tailgate, here seen in a partially opened state.
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Stainless steel headliner ribs carry the tailgate theme inside the wagon, another feature that set the upscale Nomad apart from regular station wagons.
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Resser says the original cargo area covering in Nomads was a type of linoleum; there's no doubt the Daytona carpet upgrade is a welcome change.
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Rolling stock consists of 15-inch Budnik wheels all around. The fronts carry 215x65x15 BFG TAs, while the rears are outfitted with bigger 255x60x15's.
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It would be hard to improve on the styling of the '56 Chevy's rear quarter panels, with their canted tail lights and beautifully integrated badging.
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The Nomad's rear side windows don't roll down, but unlatch and slide back to provide back seat passengers a little fresh air.
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The Tri-Five Chevies all carry their own unique front end designs, each one a classic in its own right. The '56 was a nice blend of the '55's boxier lines and the '57's more sharklike looks.
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