Gasser build / need advice or pics

I know , the trend has passed

But, still have a jones'n for that use ..

I have this little turd of a car that might be cool as one

what is the "best" way to do it ?

Can anyone photoshop this car and see what we might have when done ?

 

There's a guy here who runs a black,4dr,at the nostalgia drags and bracket races. It's the best one i've seen. Maybe someone has a pic of it. Low,tubbed FAST!!!

 

Yeah thats the Renteria bros ..

I'm thinking more of a straight axle , nose up stance

 

other Valiants

 

Hope these help.

 

I was looking for a "how to" thread or ... ?

Not sure what pieces, parts I need or ..just wing it ?

 

I know the most popular setup on mopars was the a-100 axel and parallel leafe springs, but i dont have any info on how to install it. I would not have a clue were to find the a-100 stuff today though. I think tingler used a speedway axel on his fairlane. I know its a different model but concept is the same. Maybe he could give you a little advice.

 

I built my "gasser" 15 years ago and by all accounts I was at least 25 years LATE of the "trend" - so at this point what's a year or two late of the "new trend"!

Serioulsy - build it!!! -They're timeless IMHO.

 

Hmmmm... not sure it'll ever pass - anymore than flathead powered model A coupes.

As far as advice goes, I've seen pictures of your silver B-body... maybe you should be giving advice to me! That car is tits.

I'd start with moving the rear springs in... just because I want to sell you the kit. All kidding (and salesmanship) aside, that'd be a place to start. Also, if you made your cut out in the frame about an inch forward and one down... a quick/easy way to get a little 'cheater' altered wheelbase look. Kinda' like the first MW cars did before the alterations got overt.

I'd been thinking about an early Lancer with a beam axle under it about a week ago - was wondering if anybody had done one with a early Ford axle (since I have one). IIRC the old Don Gay pontiac had one punched full of holes. I think I saw a picture of it in a Hot Rod coffee table book on FC's.

Also, how's about mid 1950's and older Dodge pickups? You can still occasionally find them for cheap; you might be able to scavenge an axle there.

More ideas (you may or may not like...): zolotone trunk splatter all over the interior - maybe even the exterior, buried in clear and blocked smooth (material cost), colored plexi side windows, vintage style lettering, engine setback, aluminum firewall, Cessna/Ercoupe/Aeronca type bucket(s), swiss-cheese holes everywhere, DragFast/DragMaster/DragTheHarbor (name?) type collectors - the ones where the primaries all come in from a side; the dump is in the back, and there's a long skinny plate capping off the side opposite the primaries, steel rims, pie crusts, Caltrac or Traction Master devices, four bolt valve cover heads.

There, I threw it all against the wall... any of it sticking?

-bill

 

Thanks . Yeah, I get bored without something to build ..
since the 64 is within a week or two from being done , time to do something else

I was hoping somone took pictures of how they did it, so I can get a idea on what parts to purchase

Looks like , I'll just figure it out as I go . . . .

Or , drink beer and stare at it some more

 

Seeing your other stuff, I doubt it will be a "Trendy Poser" with all show, no go...How about measuring the front track and we'll figure out what donor axle would fit. Model A axles are plentiful...

 

I consider that a legitimate step in the building process!

 

Shit, it's a requirement around my place!

 

Whatever you do, don't even think about a 327!

 

HaHa! I was hoping you would say that.

 

Ha .. yeah, seen the crew lit yah up on that ..


No chebbies for me , ever

 

Howdy!
Praise the MOPAR!
Here are some pic's of Mr Rich's "RAMBLER"
I know it aint no A-Body but the way the front suspension was created was Cool.
Hair pins and all!
Sorry only the one pic available of the suspension.

Adios
Cody

 

Here's some scans from a mid 60s HRM. Not a Valient but a similiar Dart and more of a 1st gen. F/C than a gasser. Probably a little more radical than what your looking for but may be of some interest. FWIW

 

Yeah .. wasn't planning on getting wild
Guess we just get a straight axle, some leafs ..and make mounts ?


Those pics help some ..That rambler is different ?

 

Speedway and MAS have a straight axle kit.

 

I'm working on a 65 Barracuda gasser used a Speedway axle kit with a Flaming River Mopar manual steering box. I cut holes in the bottom of the
subframe and fit the back of the spring up inside then reinforced the frame with 3/16 plate. the front of the spring I used a piece of 2x4 tubing welded it to the frame then welded shackle mount to it then reinforced with 3/16 plate.
The rear I used the mopar relocating kit moved the springs in 3" and a narrowed ford 9" [not tubbed] with homemade 48" ladder bars with floating housing mount. I have pics but trouble posting them pm me if you need more info I will do what I can to help

 

Gearhead, I'd love to see your pics, someone will help you post them or there is a tutorial I think.
Big Dad, I don't have it handy but check out the latest Mopar Action mag, has an article on the "factory" straight axel cars, includes pics of a Valiant IIRC.
Mike Bynum

 

Would this work?

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=185578

heres ROADKILLERS falcon...50 chev truck axle..malibu discs' speedgay springs....axle is nice and narrow..but the brakes widen it 3/8"(a side)...the springs sit at an angle on the axle...worked out good for us.. your case may vary....

 

oh..and the TINGLER's fairlane, all speedway (i'm pretty sure on that one).

 

Thanks for the ideas !
Here are the progress pix from Gearhd69's Barracuda ..

NICE WORK !!

 

Put a big block in it, make it stand tall, and have fun with it.

Fender well headers and a high rise or injector stacks through the hood work too.

 

ok lets try again...........