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Since its introduction to the marketplace, the 1955 second generation Tri-Five Bel Air was advertised as the "Hot One" in GM's mid-50's ad campaigns.
For the 2016 SEMA project, we found a Tri-Five in decent condition and then put the BlackDog Speed team to work.
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The SEMA project focused around bringing out the beauty and delivering speed for the Tri-Five platform.
Working from the ground up, BlackDog utilized a Heidts PRO-G IRS chassis kit and then had the chassis powder coated to make it pop.
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BlackDog replaced the power plant with a Chevrolet Performance LS-7, normally aspirated 7.0L (427 CID) partnered with a 6-speed Tremec transmission.
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'55 Bel Air Black Beauty - SEMA 2016
BlackDog custom work includes a hand-made LS-7 custom cowl intake which matches the body lines of the fenders, set off by die cast 427 fuel injected emblems.
Making this black beauty hum is the through-the-rear custom exhaust custom manufactured by BlackDog and then ceramic coated.
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BlackDog updated the dash counsel with a digital dash and Bonneville G 18" wheels to add to the cruiser image.
No cruiser would be complete, however, without a high mirror finish.