Newbie sharing his new project

Where have I been? I just discovered this great forum. Love all the pics and feedback provided in the HAMB. Thought I'd share my newest project, 55 gasser. I found this car in a backyard in No. Ca. where it had been sitting since the early 80's. Needs floor pans, but the body is really straight. Just started on it last week. Got the new frame rails tac welded. Gonna order the straight axle from Speedway and hopefully have it installed in the next couple of weeks. I'll continue to post pics as I progress.

 

Welcome from SO.Cal. Love gassers.

 

Welcome from Mi.

 

Welcome aboard! Keep us posted on the build!

 

Howdy from the West Coast of Florida.

55 gasser's rule!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are off to a great start and to find one sitting in a back yard in that kind of shape!!!

Can't wait to follow along with your project.

 

Just received the axle kit from Speedway. Hope to have it installed over the weekend.

 

Got everything welded up. Set the axle at 7.5 degrees. Next is the shock mounts, engine mounts, brake line brackets and radiator support cross beam. Hope it sits right!

 

Straight axle cars are great, I'm building a Falcon. Welcome from Indiana and good luck with your project.

 

Welcome from Texas! Looks like you are off to a great start! And LOVE the Nova!!!!!

 

Completed the shock mounts. Waiting on my P-ayr motor and tranny to start on the motor and tranny mounts.

 

Just finished tacking in the radiator support.

 

Finally got the motor and drag link mocked up.

 

Welcome from one 55 owner to another!

 

Welcome from Indy....nice shop!

 

Welcome from N.E~~~o-HI-o

 

Finally made the decision to radius the quarters. I think I made the right choice.

 

Welcome from So.ILL. I have loved the gasser 55's since childhood. I had one that I rounded up all sorts of period correct items for but bad health and finances forced me to part with it before I really got into building it. I'm doing better now and have pursued other things (41 Ford pickup,50 Ford tudor). Good luck on your build and thanks for keeping us posted on progress.

 

Hello and welcome!

 

Hi guys, Im a newbie. Nice to join this forum.

 

just finished installing a hem joint. Really strengthed the panel.

 

welcome

 

Neat ! Welcome from Tennessee .

 

Howdy and welcome from the west coast of Florida.

Now that is really a cool car project.

Can't wait to see it with the new front look.

Long live the Gassers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jimbo

 

Welcome from so cal...nice build...

 

Welcome from Kansas.

 

Just mounted my tires on the rims and threw them under there to see how they look. Tires are 295/65/15's on 10 inch wheels. I'm pretty happy with it. Picked up a 1957 ford 9". Smooth pumpkin and narrow width made it hard to find. In the process of relocating the leaf spring pads. Hope to have it rolling again soon.

 

Welcome from New York.

 

Looks like a great project. I'll be looking forward to more pics and details.

 

Welcome from the east end of NY.

 

Few pics of the trunk floor work. Had to replace about 8" of floor and put in a new rear body brace.