Hot Rods 37/38 Chevy Gasser and I’ve got the Pink Slip!

Go with the tunnel ram and you won't heave to worry about the missing port deciders. The way the runner deciders are partially missing is a curiosity.

 

Been doing a little research and I’ve found that Horne/Cragar intakes were actually made without a port divider where the intake meets the head. Probably because intake ports were commonly siamesed in a lot of early engines so the thinking was it was better?! I’m talking in-line 6’s like my GMC 302...

 

Attached doc is what I found. And Google search of the address shows a commercial building that currently for sale. A further Google search may find Robert Strout.

 

Finally got some time to post the last of the stuff, the wheels! The fronts are 15x4 with a 5 on 5.5 bolt circle. I also got three of these chrome plated center caps. The plating is pitted, they will need rechromed if I’m going to run them, or try to find polished aluminum ones. I’m thinking the polished ones would look better....


The rears are 15x10 with 5 on 4.75 Chevy pattern. The PO had all the wheels polished about 20 years ago and then they sat in his garage and turned dark gray.
I don’t know yet if I want to leave them dark gray or polish them. Does anybody have any experience with polished magnesium here in the dry air of Arizona?

 

Also can anyone verify what the wheels are? There is no ID info on the front or back side of any of the wheels. I’m thinking American Racing 5 Spoke magnesium, yea or nay?

 

This is one really cool build. You are a lucky man!

 

I think your a long way from wheels. Get the driveline and body together. Lippy

 

Yes, they are American Racing. They did not cast American Racing on their magnesium wheels except some special wheels that had it on the front side in the lower flats of the barrel area near the spokes. There may be a small date code on the back of one of the spokes. Also real American Racing center caps were chrome plated. I'd probably have those rechromed if possible. Other companies used polished aluminum. I have a pair of NOS in the shop but there's 22 inches of snow in front of the doors so I can't get to them for pics.

 

That’s cool to know. I have some flat caps that I had made about 10 years ago. I’m thinking when I get to the wheels the fronts will look great with rechromed center caps and on the rears either the flat caps or maybe nothing with Summers Brothers Axles proudly displayed! Thanks guys for the verification!

 

Got the numbers off the AFB’s tonight, they are both A9A 4664S. All I have found on the InnerTube is that they were originally on a 1969 AMC 390 with a manual transmission. Anybody else have any more info? Maybe CFM rating?

 

Looked on the backside of the fronts tonight, you’re right, both wheels do have a date code. One was cast 06/01/64 and the other was cast 06/02/64. Must have been a matched set and together their whole lives! Couldn’t find anything on the rears though....

 

I also stupidly got out the Mother’s and and nice soft rag......

Man does that shine, I’m screwed! Does anybody have any tips and techniques for polishing genuine magnesium wheels?
Thanks, I’m sure my fingers will thank you too!

 

I think @racer-x knows the ins and outs of this MAGnificent Metal...sorry is that paint or tarnish...you probably said already...

 

The PO had the wheels polished then let them sit in his garage for 30 years. Tarnish!

 

I did a search...not much but depends what you call it in search...

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/whats-best-for-magnesium.15264/

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/magnesium-wheels.1207075/#post-13761630

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/aluminum-magnesium-wheel-id-questions.77287/#post-937243

 

Polishing real Mag wheels , look for Dave Mann @ www.roadsters.com then find magnesium wheels in his index.

 

Easy enough to correct. Here's my 36 Chevy coupe rear setup. Also a former 60s drag car. Also a 57 Olds rear. Had 5.38 gears and welded spiders when I got it.

 

I like the way you think.. This is going in my 36 Chevy coupe, former 60s drag car.

 

Remember those crusty center caps? Well, about 30 minutes spare time and some #7 Chrome Polish and they look like this now!
One of them is really pitted and needs rechromed, but I’m thinking these two will be fine!

 

After looking at a bunch of threads here on the HAMB and on the net to see how these Gassers were done “back in the day” so I don’t mess this one up, I think I’ve got a great idea...
My wife and I are going out to North Carolina to visit family next month, so why not multitask the trip? Looking at the SEGA website, there it is!

Called the track, they have camping right there so we don’t even have to worry about finding a place for the night. And it’s within an hour of my mom’s house! Very excited to get to go to a real heads up gasser race just like back in the day! Anybody have any tips for us?
Thanks

 

Carb info:
https://www.theamcforum.com/forum/factory-carter-afb-cfm-ratings-chart-rebuild-pics_topic2750.html

 

Maybe someone from that part of North Carolina will know the answer to this question. The race at Shady Side in April, how does the weather usually play out? I can pretty much tell you what it’s going to be like here at home that weekend, cuz I’ve been here almost 60 years! I really want to see this race! Deep breaths, deep breaths!

 

The SEGA race at Shady Side is always EPIC!!
I would expect somewhere between 80 to 100 (I believe closer to 100 for this year) legal cars competing in the best heads up nostalgia racing one could ever hope to see! Weather should be good. Best things I can suggest....come ready to have an awesome time with awesome people!!! And.....get there early as the place will be packed!!!! See you there!!

 

By the way, unbelievably jealous of your score on this car!

 

Great info! Another question....
Should I join SEGA? Would that be a wise and prudent thing to do? I’m ok with joining, if it helps them put on a better, great race, I’m in! Also looking on the Shady Side website they list the SEGA Race as being on the 16th & 17th, but the SEGA site only lists the 17th. Does anybody know what is happening on Friday the 16th? Should I try to be there both days?

 

I have been building a car for SEGA for a couple years...yeah I’m slow..lol... I am a member. I have spent way more money on way worse things in my life so if my small contribution (membership dues) can help such an awesome organization get any better than they already are.....count me in and I will continue with or without a car in the game. I enjoy watching the races more so than I probably will racing! This is just me and how I feel....
I highly recommend attending both days. Schedule only list actual race day. Most Driver’s test the Friday before race. Good time to talk to everyone, hang out and get a feel for it. For me, race day just ain’t enough ...

 

SEGA Rules !

Love your car, great score

 

I called SEGA HQ today to get the straight scoop and Mr. Quain Stott answered the phone. He must be the guy they always are talking about when they say “Southern Hospitality”! After nearly an hour talking to Quain, I know that my wife and I are going to have a great time. We will be well taken care of on our trip to SEGA Madness, just spent the rest of the day rearranging our trip so we can spend both days at the race. We literally CAN NOT WAIT!

 

I think I have a single metal wheel cap PM me

 

That's the same setup I built for my '39 Chev coupe, but I built ladder bars just because I love the looks and strength they have.