I have a one time offer for a young hamber.............

[Roothawg]

I have a 1956 Chevy 7 pass wagon that is pretty much a shell with a frame under it. I tried to sell it at the swap meet but a lot of guys want all the glass in it before they will tackle it.

Here's the challenge....

Any young Hamber that has an interest in building a 60's gasser needs to step forward. This project will be donated for the cause but.......I don't want to see this on EBAY or parted out.

The young hamber MUST build the car and bring it to a future HAMB drags event. The car has all the sheetmetal and frame minus engine, tranny and pumpkin. The glass is all missing but that could be replaced with plexi. I realize this is a big undertaking, but surely some of you guys would mentor a kid to fulfill a dream?

I'll try and post pics of the car tomorrow.
If this is stupid just say so and I'll delete the post.

Root

[Tman]

WOW! That is a cool and generous offer!!!! Is 34 young? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[briggs&strattonChev]

hey, that is a good idea man

im young (18), but not interested in a wagon gasser project (I have to concentrate on my 46 coupe, 58 olds, and 63 chev pu, and Ive got PLENTY of work ahead of me.)

This will be a GREAT opportunity for a young guy/gal. I cant believe your generosity.

We should all have respect for the man named Roothawg

Briggs

[Roothawg]

Hmm Tman 34 is prolly a little out of the range..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Tman]

You are to be commended anyway..cool offer. I did the same offer and the parts got given away by some unamed HAMBer http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Sam F.]

a 57 wagon was my first ride,i bought it with the money i made off of selling BMX bikes i fixed up...my dad donated a '56 265 and cast iron poweglide to the project....

[manyolcars]

All the glass is available and it's not expensive. $169 for the windshield, $169 for sideglass kit,(except the rear curved side glass), I didnt get a lift gate glass. Everything except the windshield is tempered. mine is a 4dr wagon, 1957 I also got the windshield and sideglass kit foy my 55 Belair 2dr hardtop, same price

[RileyRacing]

I got an Olds rear that would go great under it, and a line on a straight axle... and a 307, good heads... too bad these deals are always so DAMN far away. Michigan sux! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Jason

[bradberry00]

well that is tempting.....think you could bring it to watertown, sd http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.....i'm 18

[Tman]

You know Bradberry, I would try and help you getting it there iffin Root thought you are worthy

[bradberry00]

I guess I don't know a whole lot about gassers, but I do think they are pretty damn cool and wouldn't mind having one and learning more about um......

[Roothawg]

The car needs a straight axle to get the look. The upper A arms are missing.

[Roothawg]

One other stipulation is ...it will have to happen pretty quickly. I have to have my trailer back for the Day of the Drags!!

[bradberry00]

Well I would be more than happy to take it from you http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif.....Although I wouldn't be able to build real soon, because I am moving to Minneapolis in January to go to art school, but I will be back in the summer!

[Roothawg]

Here's a pic of a delivery, but you get the idea.

[four-thirteen]

I'm a young hamber(20) in need of a gasser project. I'd take it up in a second if I didn't have 6 cars that I need to get running in the mean time. Damn, I've got too many cars....
If it comes up to minnesota, I'll help whoever is gonna build it. Dave

[Roothawg]

Thanks for the offer 413. We'll see how it pans out.

I think I needa local or somewhat local kid for logistical purposes.

[bradberry00]

We'll no matter who gets it, it has to have a kick ass project name, and update pics must be put up as much as possible!!!!

[Anderson]

Son of a bitch...I'll take it! Except i need garage space...and an engine...and tranny...and money to work on it...damn. I hate that I cant even THINK about owning that. I know ElRustoRod wants to gimme shop space http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Deyomatic]

How old is "young?" 25? I'm in PHX, I have an engine and tranny-and a rear end or 2 just waiting, but no means of towing it back here, even WITH your trailer. Maybe I'm just making excuses.

[Roothawg]

Man, I can't even get a young guy that digs 60's gassers to commit? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Fat Hack]

35 ain't young, or I'd be in! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Anderson]

Hey, it could be called the "Gimme' Gasser!" and everything on it would be donated, all the HAMBers throw in some parts, and in a while, out comes a complete, badass car. I'll wrench, weld, and assemble! Sure, it'd be my car, free of charge, but what the hell! Maybe it could just get passed around.

BTW, I'm 19!

[Sam F.]

how young is young???

[whitewallslick]

Hey Root, I have a 2 month old son who loves his dad's 57 chevy gasser wagon. Can he have it so we can start a match race team? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif All kidding aside, If you don't have any luck giving it to a young pup, let's talk ... I have a trailer, a bunch of extra tri-five parts, & plenty of time on my hands. WWS

http://simoncomputerservice.com/pics/wag.JPG

[Roothawg]

don't really want a cut off date .... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Haven't really thought much about what "young" is...

WWS, sweet gasser.

[Sam F.]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey, it could be called the "Gimme' Gasser!" and everything on it would be donated, all the HAMBers throw in some parts, and in a while, out comes a complete, badass car.

[/ QUOTE ]

yeah ,that sounds like some other project from not too long ago. except,the plans for the original promised a free ride to all the people of the HAMB who never had the opourtunity to experience such a vehicle,people donated their goods,but soon later,after the"lawyers" jumped in and said nobody could ride?! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[young buck]

i am a young hambler 18 who would love a gasser project..living in ohio is another story though..let me get some guys together who would be interested in making a trip and i will get back to you
pm me a pic if you could..thanks
young buck

[Roothawg]

Dude, it ain't worth driving from Ohio. The gas would cost more than you could buy one locally. No offense kid. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Zeke]

Man if I was able I'd be jumping at it thats for sure. even have a axle lined up.

[Roothawg]

Talk to me Big Daddy..........

[Zeke]

I know yer not even thinking of me. The KEY WORDS "if I was able" I just walked into a pile of medical bills. Free or not it wouldn't be done for a long ass time. There are way more deserving people on here anyway.

[CLSSY56]

I wouldn't mind making it into a cruizer...couldn't see a 4 door gasser though. I have an extra engine and tranny that would bolt right up too. Is there any interior, especially the seats?

[Zeke]

I think a 4dr gasser wagon would rock. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

look at this (http://clem.mscd.edu/~swaggerm/gasstudewagon%25202.bmp)

[failed_ethics]

whats ur definition of local? if u think me worthy it'd definately be a learning experience for me, i'd need help from the central tx hambers and the hambers population in general of course. i'm 18 btw.

[CLSSY56]

[ QUOTE ]
I think a 4dr gasser wagon would rock. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

look at this (http://clem.mscd.edu/~swaggerm/gasstudewagon%25202.bmp)

[/ QUOTE ]

Don't have a pic of a wagon...so this will have to do.
http://www.htc.net/~clssy56/stuff/4doorGasser.jpg

[whitewallslick]

Here's a neat wagon for inspiration ... WWS

http://simoncomputerservice.com/pics/gaswag.jpg

[3GJalopy]

I'm a 15 year old old hamber. I love gasser's. I would relly like to build one. I saw one at the road rockets rumble in indy this year. I like all classic rods. I would love to build a fuel tank flats car someday like I have read about in Hop Up. I am currently working on a '29 model A truck. My Dad has a '56 Chevy and has some extra parts leftover. You can see both of our car's at www.picturetrail.com.dads56 (http://www.picturetrail.com.dads56) . I already know a little bit bout '56 chevy's. I would ask Steve Case for idea's and some help. Steve has a very good tri-five parts company here in Indiana and knows everything about chevy's. His company is called Case's Chevy Parts. I would want to finish my truck before I started your car though. It will be my daily driver. I'm not sure how I would get the money for parts. I am a pretty good welder. My grandfather has helped me with my truck. I think he would help me with a gasser. He use to own a spreedshop in the 60's and I have heard him tell storys about drag cars he built. He still is an oval track racer in the midwest. I am not sure I could go to the HAMB drags. I would love to go but arn't they only in California? I would have to talk my dad into going with me. I want to take my A to viva las vegas someday.
If the car is still availabe let me know. I would have talk to some people to get permission. Do you think it could also be used as a daily driver?

[Stevie G]

I've got a kid in his early twenties that hangs out at the shop. He's lookin for a Drag car. How far from OKC to ATL? (Too far) oh well.

[Roothawg]

How do I determine worthy?

That's a hard one.......
You should be a young hamber....probably 25 or under.
You should NOT have 4-5 other projects ahead of this one.
You should be fairly close to OK, within a days drive, maybe?
You should have the DESIRE to see this project through.

This is just something I thought might help a young guy that is interested in vintage drag racing get started.
It's not the lightest car made, but the weight distribution and the room for a cage is good. It is a complete car but not something that is really desireable for the street since so many of the good parts (speedo,speaker grill,seats etc. )are missing. It would be GREAT for a gasser with a straight axle under it. I actually thought about doing it myself but I don't need another project.

If this venture fails , I'll just part it out and go from there.

[failed_ethics]

I'm 18, 1 other car(all thats left is a paint job and maybe a lowering), 8 hours away, the car i've wanted since i was a (younger) kid is a 56 and I don't really care in what form, and my parents will probably shoot me if i take it. All the ingrediants for a worthy young hamber. If I did this though, I'd definately require some guidance.

[jerry]

crap, even if i took off half my age i still wouldn't be young enough!!

good for you doing this for a youngun root. hoping that you can find someone.


jerry

[Roothawg]

OK boys, here's the skinny.

The young gun that stepped up to take this challenge is definately a newbie. The challenge was accepted by Mrs. Root.

She has decided she wants to try her hand at totally building the wagon for her grocery getter by herself (with guidance). I was shocked when she stepped up and started asking what the requirements for the challenge were. She humm hoed around and finally asked if she could have it.

I will post progress pics as we go. Wish her luck!

[RileyRacing]

Congrats. If only my wife would take an interest. Well, maybe it's better that she doesn't. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Jason

[Zeke]

Sweet!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[roadstar]

So then can we expect to see it at the hamb drags?

Chicks that dig cars are cool http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Roothawg]

I think she has decided a tow car might be more appropriate for her tastes.

It is gonna be a while.........this car is stripped.

[Zeke]

Gasser...Gasser...Gasser....Gasser... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[briggs&strattonChev]

hey, good deal you got the wife involved now!!!!!!!!

[fordiac]

does anyone else think the contest was rigged? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

but seriously folks...

i think thats awesome root. I am workin hard at getting my girlfriend out in the shop with me, turnin wrenches....
its gettin there..

i hope you guys have fun!

[Roothawg]

I said nothing to her cause I really didn't want to tackle this but........

[av8]

Wish I could qualify for his project, Root. It's no problem carving a couple hundred pounds out of a two-door sedan, The wagon would probably give up at least 300 pounds, particularly if the cutter had access to a small plasma-cutter.

There is a sweet and wonderful history of kick-ass station wagons in the stock and super-stock ranks of old-time NHRA because they had lots of metal in essential places that made for favorable traction.

They've also done well in quicker classes, suitably gutted of unneccessary metal and with lightweight Lexan in place of heavy glass.

It's not a puzzle to figure out a chassis for a car like this. I'd get on the horn -- or internet -- with someone like Chris Alston or Art Morrison to order up an affordable cage kit and some suspension ideas.

IMHO, I think that it's more important to build a chassis -- a racecar -- that has far more cabability than the horsepower you can afford at the beginning. That way, you have a racecar that will last you for a long time, as you can afford to run quicker and quicker.

But that's just the opinion of an old guy who learned the message upside down . . .

[Anderson]

Theres this car by my house...'57 2-door wagon...says "Old Blackie II" on the tailgate, been sitting in this guys driveway for years. This just reminded me of it.

[TP]

I'm the youngest at my AARP meeting ,does that count?Thats a cool deal that your wife wants it. A generous offer on your part too. TP

[Bigcheese327]

While this would've made an awesome gasser project (I'm thinking set back engine with the front doors for engine access, 396, four-speed, slicks, tube axle) it'll be awesome to see it back on the street. Tell Mrs. Roothawgordie good luck for me! I'm jealous. 8^D

[SamIyam]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Hey, it could be called the "Gimme' Gasser!" and everything on it would be donated, all the HAMBers throw in some parts, and in a while, out comes a complete, badass car.

[/ QUOTE ]

yeah ,that sounds like some other project from not too long ago. except,the plans for the original promised a free ride to all the people of the HAMB who never had the opourtunity to experience such a vehicle,people donated their goods,but soon later,after the"lawyers" jumped in and said nobody could ride?! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You know Butt Reynolds, every time someone makes a smart ass comment about parts being "DONATED" to our car... I get a little offended. Mainly because the people who did help out with parts are people I consider friends... I'd really like to set the record straight, but for some reason I think the computer jockies that forget that I had good intentions in the beginning just piss and whine like a bunch of third graders... they recount the story, each time making it sound more and more like a federal fucking crime... I didn't see anyone else offering to build something for others to enjoy... and I didn't see YOU offering up anything for people to enjoy either.

FWIW, here's a list of the "free" parts I got from friends of mine:
1. Shag, whom I've enjoyed hanging out with at car shows, enjoyed discussing the finer points of drag racing with and enjoyed traveling to Bonneville with in 2002 gave us a steering box.

Darryl Spurlock who is a fellow Danville Dukes member and HAMB'er has drag racing roots from here in the Bay Area gave us the pickup bed off his old drag racing RPU, a bed that his dad built for him years ago. Darryl also gave us the front tube axle for the car.

Otto, with good intentions gave us some rear rims for the project, but because we didn't want fucking dickheads saying "people donated their goods" we decided not to use them and bought another pair... so when I see him in Turlock in January I'm going to give him his wheels back.

So, there you have it... two of my friends happen to give me parts for our car and you have to shoot of at the fucking pie hole and slander our group and what we did... I used to think you were an alright guy... but now I have to wonder... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

And as far as any "LAWYERS" stepping in... NOBODY ever said anything about lawyers... What I did get was three e-mails from people saying that even if the car did run 12's it would be too much for guys who are used to driving their 18 second sleds to handle... and because of the liability involved, it "probably wouldn't be a good idea". Ryan had similar concerns when him and I were working out the details for one of the best HAMB meets to date (my opinion), saying "Building a car that everyone can drive? I don't know man."

So anyway, I hope this clears up some of the misconceptions people have about what we built... our group has over 500 hours in the thing and people act like it was thrown together in a weekend...
Sam.

[SamIyam]

Didn't mean to hijack your post Roothawg... I think what you're doing is cool.

Have you thought about going to the local shop teachers to see if there are any local gear heads you could pass the torch too?

Sam.

[Zeke]

Sam it's all good. You got nothing to explain as we went round and round over all this before. And it's not like anyone who sent you parts ever bitched right. No blood, no foul..

So let the work on the Mrs RootHawg's Fly-Hauler begin!!!

[Roothawg]

Zeke, you still interested? I think the car needs to be a gasser. She may have jumpd a little prematurely. After sleeping on the thought of a total frame up ...she kinda thinks maybe she should find one a little less demanding...


So the quest is still on!!!

[failed_ethics]

Well, if she decides not to do it, and you can't find anyone else, I'm still here http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[HardLuck]

I would watch it Zeke,
apparently you have to sleep with Root to get the car. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Hey, great idea Root.

[jeffro]

Well let me see..I'm 25, got no other projects going on, Got a crate full of parts that claim to be a 327, and I'm in Dallas. Hmmm
Oh, and a 440 sitting at a friends shop!

[Roothawg]

I hear ya Failed Ethics.......have you asked your mom? She may not be too keen on the fact that her boy is draggin home junk cars.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Jeffro, a 327 would look right at home in there. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[failed_ethics]

i'm going to sell the dart so something needs to take its place or else the neighbors wont give us funny looks anymore haha.

[Zeke]

Yeah still I'm interested. I wouldn't be able to get it for bit. either during the December semster break or spring break, if that would be cool with you.

Any of my local HAMB homies interested in giving me a hand with this thing?

[SamIyam]

I have an idea... why don't a group of guys get together at Zeke's place and help each other build the thing to race at next years HAMB Drags? Swap meet and junk yard parts... you should be able to build a really cool, cheap drag car with the right parts scrounging...
Sam.

[Zeke]

I'd rather take my time and do it right, rather than throw something together for the drags then have to tear it back apart again. I think I'll follow AV8's advice on this if I end up with it.My budget wouldn't allow for it to be ready for next years drags anyway.

[Zeke]

http://www.gassermadness.com/bobwenz/00037woodguidi.jpg

http://www.gassermadness.com/bobwenz/00064bewitched.jpg
http://www.gassermadness.com/bobwenz/00016kleckner.jpg

[Roothawg]

Cool pics.....

[Reverendcolin]

Brings back mammaries.
My old 56 Sedan Delivery. http://www.imgmag.org/images/cyoung67/cars/111561.JPG

[SamIyam]

Zeke! Where did you get a pic of the Bewitched car?? It is sponsored by Quality Auto which was here in Livermore... the guys last name was Cerutti... I think he was one of th first guys to drive Rich Quasco's Pure Hell (before it was painted) and the later had a fuel altered of his own... which incidentally, look A LOT like Pure Hell!
Sam.

[Zeke]

Sam, where else would one look for picts of gassers but the Gasser madness website http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifhttp://www.gassermadness.com/bobwenz/

[Elrusto]

[ QUOTE ]
Son of a bitch...I'll take it! Except i need garage space...and an engine...and tranny...and money to work on it...damn. I hate that I cant even THINK about owning that. I know ElRustoRod wants to gimme shop space http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah,we can put it on top of that junky ass bare metal roadster! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Bigdaddy]

im here what did you wanna talk about man,

-Bigdaddy

[gettingreasy]

Damn you, why do you have to be a great guy but live so far away!!!! I'm 19 and I reaaallly need a gasser(or a rail), and I have a 283 that would fit perfectly between those rails, aaahhhh. Actually I would probably put a Toronado power train in the rear ala. Chevado and have some fun.
-Jesse

[Roothawg]

Anyone wanna help setup a HAMB car relay to CO.?

[Roothawg]

What we may do is kinda have the HAMB gasser build crew to help Zeke get started. Pick a weekend and we'll caravan up and start helping ya build on it.....just to get it to a roller stage.

[Zeke]

Dammit Root you rock! Sounds like I need to stock up on some grum fixings too. Let me do some thinking on this

[2tall2beahotrodder]

Im 16 but i live in NJ. I do have a project of my own but i would love to build a Gasser.. Specially a old wagon like this.... I love to have this project but im to far and lack of space....

Thanks for the offer to us all..
Your a good man...

RaT-

[Tim]

what happend to the T zeke?

[Zeke]

That body disappeared before we got a chance to salvage it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[atch]

root,

did this thing ever make its way to a young hamber?

[Roothawg]

Nope, it's too far gone. After further inspection and other circumstances(i.e. The City) it has to be parted out and go away....soon. Sorry guys. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Bubbas Garage]

15 here but your pry to far away lol, used to have a 56 pontiac

[skwurl]

15 here but your pry to far away lol, used to have a 56 pontiac
Dude this thread is 6 years old

[el Scotto]

Dude this thread is 6 years old

Which means he was 9 when this was originally posted!! :)

[chopt49]

Which means he was 9 when this was originally posted!! :)


That is some funny sh*t there...!:D

[Belchfire8]

DOH...I just read the whole thread without noticing the original dates...:rolleyes:

[patrick66]

Same here! Damn!

[Chuck Carman]

That's a great thing you're doing. Too bad you said young. '56 is my favorite tri-five chev, and I'm still missing my '56 sedan delivery that I had to sell years ago. I even have a nailhead and an Econoline straight axle to glue into it.

[skwurl]

that's a great thing you're doing. Too bad you said young. '56 is my favorite tri-five chev, and i'm still missing my '56 sedan delivery that i had to sell years ago. I even have a nailhead and an econoline straight axle to glue into it.
again this thread is six years old. His wife was doing something with it

[RichG]

again this thread is six years old. His wife was doing something with it


...you're assuming these people are taking time to read the whole thread!:p



http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/rgallegos88/old_thread_alert.jpg

[knuckle_buster]

I need a way back machine so I can have a free car 6 years ago.. today... like quantum leap.. or I would just settle to have the sound effects of the Million Dollar Man when I jump around... or a free car. 6 years ago.

[CJ Steak]

Am I too late????

Do you still have the car!?!?!?!

[64Cyclone]

The guy that got it....did he died?