When you get your car and want to get it running, b4 1955 in Chevy's and b4, are all 6 volt systems so you'd have to get a 6 volt tractor battery for it, if anyone hasn't got it running yet since they'v owned it, your probably going to hit the starter button ( if it has 1, just the key if it dosen't ) and it ain't gonna start but, dont panic, go to an auto parts store and buy points and a condensor for whatever engine you have ( early Chevy would probably be 216 or 235 str8 6 ) and replace them, there found in the distributor, you'll know what to replace when you pull the cap off the distributor and look at the parts you'v recieved, you have to gap the points to specs ( get them at the parts store, theyll tell you ), pour a little gas in the carb and try it, it should fire right up, of course you should add coolant to the radiator ( water works fine )and check oil and tranny fluid if auto. you should turn it over b4 you start it ( disconnect coil from distributor or just hit the starter button without the key on( suppose to do that ), this allows oil preassure to build up and prevent a dry start ( no oil in working components uppon startup ). If it does not fire right up, replace the plugs, wires and distributor cap and try again.