1955 Chevy Bel Air Street Eliminator Clear Body for 1/10 Drag Racing (JCO0365)

Since the late 1980s, the 1955 Bel Air body has been an icon of fast door slammer racing since it first appeared on the scene. A decade ago, the body style was refined to an even more radical updated version of the classic American icon for modern day 240+ mph pro modified use. With a nudge from drag racing enthusiasts, JConcepts has unveiled one of the most classy looking vehicles to the Drag Eliminator scene.

Taking on this project was not an effortless task. The team conducted extensive R&D, going for a more race-inspired style and deciding to split the design into three different parts. First, the main Bel Air shell has been carefully crafted via CAD and hand-shaped to realize the many details found on the 1955 model. The stunning looks, slightly modified for drag racing, create a low-profile build with a racy, laid-back front grille and an unmistakable front headlight section.

JConcepts has designed the entire race body to reflect the shoebox look as it was called in the "˜50s. Along with the flatter, straighter panels, the '55 also incorporates modern cues like wrap-around glass on the windshield and tail lights that jut outward. The body shell features built-in trim along the main panels, which can be painted and detailed by the user to emulate real steel. In the rear, the drop-dome roof glides toward the trunk deck, allowing the two-piece spoiler package to drop into place.

Sculpted and abbreviated (race-style) bumpers are molded with the body and can be painted as desired. The front hood scoop is a separate polycarbonate piece designed to replicate the size and shape of its 1:1 counterpart. Slight fender flares provide a hint of trimming direction for the 13" wheelbase and wheel well openings, while trim lines throughout the body ensure a low-profile appearance and guide for a clean overall look.

The Chevy Bel Air measures a 13.00" wheelbase, with inside dimensions of the body being 11.25" wide at the front and 12.00" at the rear. The body is built for a 2wd SCT wheelbase length and has been narrowed to more closely resemble the original 1:1 counterpart. It is helpful to plan your build, take measurements, and modify your platform to fit inside the boundaries of the Chevy body.