Projects 1956 Ford "Canned Monster" Gasser

Monster Hauler progress pics. started working on the brakes.

 

A few more parts in place. Dug into the brakes, they were worse than I was hoping for so complete rebuild of everything there. Inside of the drivers door is now painted. Moving on to the door jams soon, maybe today. Master cyl mounted up on the firewall. Yup, good day yesterday.

 

The tow truck is going to be as spiffy as the Canned monster LOL.

 

You sure are making tracks!! Keep it up!

 

What we've all been waiting for. @mctim64

 

Hubba Hubba!!

 

Super bad.

 

COOOOOOL!!

 

Support from the youngster, the next generation of hot rodders. These are @BCCHOPIT s boys. Bill, who is WAC Customs built the Canned Monster axle for us. Even says WAC on the artwork.

 

I also did an interview with RoyBoy, you can listen here. Had a great time, thanks Travis for making that happen.

 

Nice! I love the sound of a Y-block with glass packs.

 

Man that sounds good

 

Agreed @deto & @OahuEli

 

Little more progress on the Hauler.

 

Lookin' real good in there. The cream of the engine goes great with the red and the black valve covers give just a nice touch of contrast

 

You are making me want to go through my 292, Lance. Mine is about worn out! Both of yours look great!

 

Thank you guys, is has been a lot of fun working through ideas with Tim and others on the look and feel of the truck build. I'm happy to be bolting parts back on. Just picked up all my drums tonight from getting turned. They all cleaned up very nice. One last brake part should be in on thursday so I'm hoping by the end of the weekend the brakes will be completely done. Thats the goal anyway.

 

Pan getting notched today to we can steer the car, which is a good thing. I know it only needs to go straight but having steering capabilities is a good thing...

 

progress

 

Nice.

 

Steering
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@JGFabrication is knocking it down.

 

Detail shots of the steering parts getting sorted out.

 

Spent part of yesterday sorting out my brackets to I can upgrade to an alternator. I think I have it sorted now. Need to get the fan painted and I can get it all assembled. Then hook up the radiator and I'm very close to firing up the Monster Hauler.

 

Great thread! I'm really enjoying it.

 

Fan is now painted for the Monster Hauler. Now I can assemble the brackets, pulleys and install the belt. Button it all up and then get the radiator in place. Very close to firing it up.

 

Monster Hauler is getting very close. Should fire this weekend.

 

That's a real nice looking motor Lance!

 

The Monster Hauler lives. Successful break in of the motor on Saturday. Ran for 10 minutes. Couple of super minor water leaks and thats it. Temp after ten minutes was 165. Sound really wicked thanks to @mctim64 putting in some sort of a race cam. Man o man, can't wait to get video of it. Now to finish the brakes and start getting it back together for paint.

 

Some updates on the Monster Hauler. Trans is painted and ready to go in. Had to order a new throw out bearing which came in today. Some exhaust parts just arrived and my driveline was just picked up after getting all rebuilt. The shop did a very nice job. Very happy and the price was fair, which is a bonus. Should have it all installed by next weekend. Will be moving under its own power very soon. Also got my wheels cleaned up. Now to prep for paint.