eBay Find of the Day: Tri-Five Rolling Chassis

Finding a restored rolling chassis could be a good way to get your project off to a flying start. In this case, the eBay listing is for a 1957 Chevy, whether a 150, 250 or Bel Air model. According to the seller, the drivetrain is made up from a 350ci V8 engine and TH350 automatic transmission.

From the photos, the offering appears reasonably complete, although the listing is pretty short on specific details. Whether you’ve got a Tri-Five with a chassis beyond hope, or may be entertaining the idea of starting from a new steel ’55 – ’57 body, such as those from CARS Inc., this chassis could save a lot of time if it meets your particular requirements.

You will likely want to get into an extended dialog with the seller to understand exactly what is being offered and the condition (new, used, restored) of the various major components. Currently located in Sugarland, TX, this auction runs until July 28 and is available for a Buy It Now price of $10,000. A reserved bid is in place and the opening bid is pegged at just under $8K.

Of course, if you are in the area, there is no substitute for a personal inspection before making any financial commitments. If you cannot get there, a hands-on check by a trusted friend or a independent inspector would be a good alternative.