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1956 chevy gasser build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Uncledirty616, Apr 28, 2012.

  1. Uncledirty616
    Joined: Mar 28, 2012
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    Here are a few pictures of my project Gasser. Its a 56 , with a 55 front clip . It already has a 56 chevy truck straight axle under it, with a Sweet MFG rack (i still havent decided if i will keep the rack), and an 8.8 ford rear under it that i will be replacing with a ford 9". When i bought the car, it was a project someone had abandoned.The pics are the car and some of the bbc parts im accumulating. With alot of luck, i hope to have her ready for the Meltdown!!

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    She is rough but with alot of potential! The lettering will be gone soon.


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    Turbo 375 and a 454 block

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    the rearend i will be replacing with a 9" , if you look closely you can see its not even sitting under the car straight. also a LOT of sheet metal work ahead of me.

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    Spartan interior.
    Stay tuned! in our next exciting episode, when project Trash gets some floor work! see you next time.
     
  2. 33hotrod
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    How kool is that! 55' front clip on 56' body with truck front axle! Can't wait to see it al together! Happy motoring, and good luck! Stan
     
  3. HotRod60F100
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    Hell yeah,a down N dirty Gasser buildup!
     
  4. that's just how I like em!...keep us posted.
     

  5. Butch M
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    thats cool.....
     
  6. boomosby
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  7. Man that straight on picture is a face only a mother could love...lol
    The good news is that you got a gasser, fix it and raise some hell !
     
  8. lawman
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    Nice start and keep posting !!!!!!!
     
  9. Uncledirty616
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    Up date; started work on the rearend for the car.
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    all the crap i cut off the rearend!!

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    grinding off the old welds....
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    more grinding....sigh .....

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    aluminum slots i scored for the build!
     
  10. Uncledirty616
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    leaf spring relocation kit
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  11. Uncledirty616
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    so we scrapped the 9inch, in favor of a Dana
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  12. Cool, be sure to keep posting pics:cool:
     
  13. Uncledirty616
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    seats i scored for the build
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  14. Uncledirty616
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    pulled the front clip off to prepare for the move to the garage to start work on the frame
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  15. Uncledirty616
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    waiting to be picked up, getting ready to get to business
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  16. Uncledirty616
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    Dana, Ladder bars, body mount kit, and various parts lol ( and car rag for inspiration)
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  17. Uncledirty616
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    Body off the frame
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  18. Uncledirty616
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    and now we get down to business
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  19. Uncledirty616
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    Rack is gone, hello vega cross steer [​IMG]
     
  20. Uncledirty616
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    cutting, and grinding, and grinding, and welding, rinse, repeat....
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  21. Uncledirty616
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    mock up to see if everything is gonna fit according to plan
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  22. toucan
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    keep going i need to see more!
     
  23. Uncledirty616
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    Project Chevy gasser is back in motion, i had to take some time off to take care of some pressing matters. I WILL make the Meltdown drags this year!! and if all goes well Detroit Autorama! Tomorrow we weld up the rear end, mount the ladder bars and get stuff ready to send the frame off to be sand blasted.
     
  24. hotroddonnie
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    Gonna be cool, and your sure not wasting any time!
     
  25. Kess
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    from PA

    Nice, can't wait to see it finished!
     
  26. Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

    Good to hear, I'm like'n where your goin.
     
  27. Saxxon
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    Very cool... I'll be watch'n this one
     
  28. "T'RANTULA"
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    from Ohio

    So far im diggin this thread! :)
     
  29. GaryB
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    from Reno,nv

    like the build,you keeping the 55 clip?
     

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