Hot Rods Gasser Gasser Gasser!! 1962 Falcon Futura with a Nailhead??

[Chuckles Garage]

I will preface this thread with the following statement:

I am not of sound mind.


Now that I've got that out of the way.......I have found a new use for the Chuckles Sedan's old motor. I'm going to put it in my 1962 Falcon.

I am going to make this as period perfect as I possibly can. This will be a REAL Gasser built to the 1965 NHRA rule book.

• spindle mounts
• 6x2 Nailhead with maximum setback (NOW a Littlefield blower with 2x4 4-Jets)
• 4 speed or a switch pitch
• 2x3 ladder frame
• 9 inch
• econoline front axle (changed to straight tube)
• fenderwell exit pipes
• no hood
• no interior, just a dash pad a couple seats, and some period instruments.

It will be called the STRANGE BIRD!


Take the time and look through the thread, skipping to the end is for suckers.






Part 2 of this thread is continued here:

PART TWO.....Gasser Gasser Gasser!! The Adventures of the "Strange Bird" Blown Nailhead Falcon.

[lorodz]

nice looking start ....

[Chuckles Garage]

not bad for $200 huh?

[lorodz]

wow you stole that shit ..lol

[Astrochimp]

Wasn't the nailhead obsolete as a racing engine by 62?

[The Law]

Originally Posted by Astrochimp

Wasn't the nailhead obsolete as a racing engine by 62?

Dude...most of the stuff we mess with is obsolete. haha

[stlouisgasser]

A Buick Nailhead in a '62 Falcon? You must be outa your mind with a crazy idea like that! But I'm right there with 'ya.......it sounds awesome! Look forward to seeing it finished and running!

[freebird101]

nice I will have to follow this build
I got my new HRD magazine with 50+ Gassers so I will come up with a good name soon

[mbmopar]

Originally Posted by The Law

Dude...most of the stuff we mess with is obsolete. haha

rarely do i type this......LOL !!!!

[64Cyclone]

406 Tri-Power!

[Chuckles Garage]

Originally Posted by The Law

Dude...most of the stuff we mess with is obsolete. haha

My thoughts exactly!

[Mr.Blue]

"Nailed"...........but thats a little obvious, no?

Cool project though

[hotroddon]

Originally Posted by Astrochimp

Wasn't the nailhead obsolete as a racing engine by 62?

It was produced from 57-66 so I'd say NO to that one.

But I also can't imagine anyone would have done this. Big FE motor, Yes, but a Nailhead, not bloody likely

[H3O]

how much you want for the futura emblems on the sides of the car? need some for mine.

[Chuckles Garage]

Originally Posted by hotroddon

It was produced from 57-66 so I'd say NO to that one.

But I also can't imagine anyone would have done this. Big FE motor, Yes, but a Nailhead, not bloody likely

"not bloody likely" would be a good name for the car hahahaha.

[Chuckles Garage]

Originally Posted by H3O

how much you want for the futura emblems on the sides of the car? need some for mine.

I'm not sure if I'm using them or not.

[robt500]

Originally Posted by 64Cyclone

406 Tri-Power!

Originally Posted by hotroddon

Big FE motor, Yes, but a Nailhead, not bloody likely

Use the engine for another project and use the Falcon for another project. Or just make a gasser out of it all and call it 'why?'

[Chuckles Garage]

Originally Posted by robt500

Use the engine for another project and use the Falcon for another project. Or just make a gasser out of it all and call it 'why?'

HAHAHA....."why"

I'm not looking to be talked out of using the combo together. It works for me. It should generate alot of double takes when people walk by it for sure.

[H3O]

Originally Posted by Chuckles Garage

I'm not sure if I'm using them or not.

just wondering cuz my car didn't have them when I got her.
can't wait to see this one all done.

[earlymopar]

While the Buick is neat, I would have to agree with 64 Cyclone. A 406 would be perfect and would flat fly! I don't recall seeing to many (if any) gassers at the time with 6-2's but why not. From my recollection, most were injected or blown, some had dual-fours.

- EM