Projects 1956 Ford "Canned Monster" Gasser

Not much to report. Hoping to get the spindles back from the machine shop this week so the front axle can be assembled for the first time. Excited about that to see the axle with wheels, tires brakes etc. The owner of the machine shop is leaving friday for Bville and told me they would be done. Hope he keeps his word.

 

Finally got the spindles back from the machine shop. They had to machine them down to fit the disc brakes. Now I can finally bolt it all together.

 

Here is the intake we'll be running on the Y-Block. Mummert's aluminum four barrel. Looks nice and runs very nice.

 

You can build an awfully serious Y Block with the Mummert stuff.

I can't wait to see this beast make some noise!

Scott


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You and me both.

 

We just had a front tank donated to the build. Its a vintage piece off an old drag car. We'll have to make a few changes but its darn cool.

 

Getting closer all the time Lance!

 

YBlockGuy dropped off the mock up motor tonight. One more step in the process.

 

I can hardly wait to hear the real thing run.....Big old lumpy,mushroom tappet sportin',angry,cammy,miserable,pissed off Ol Ford!

I can hardly wipe the grin off my face thinkin about it!

Scott


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I just heard from Towel City Tires and they will be sponsoring us the Pie Crust Cheater Slicks for the Monster. Can't wait to get them in hand and mounted up on our American Rebel Wheels. So happy to have them on board this build.

 

Towel City Tires are mounted up on the super rad American Rebel Wheels for the Monster.

 

Hubba Hubba!!


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Looking good.

 

Keep the updates coming

 

I think this was Lance's first name for the car? But, it wouldn't fit on the side of the car. I'm diggin it Lance.

 

Those look great Lance!

 

Ha ha, ya way to much to put on the side of the car.

 

That's some great looking rolling stock...

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Super excited to announce MSD Performance as our newest sponsor forThe Canned Monster gasser build. They gave us the whole ignition system, MSD 6AL box, Y-Block Billet distributor, black plug wires and a performance coil. Even threw in a black cap so it looks more period correct. MSD Performance

 

Headers arrived yesterday. They will be made white eventually for a more period look.

 

Looking cool, I'll be watching this one come together!

 

Good God man !! MSD is a canned monster. What a score !! Hallelujah.

 

Awesome build here. Just went thru it all. Great meeting you at eagle field.

 

What make or the headers ???

 

CGKidd, great meeting you as well man. So stoked you got to run Carls flattie dragster. Terry K, not sure on a brand. They came from Speedway and were a garage sale item, so Speedway brand I guess?? They are made for the mid 60's trucks but should be fine for our build. Time will tell I guess. Within the next four weeks or so I should be able to post some significant progress pics of the suspension work. Thanks for the support everyone.

 

Got the disc brakes put together finally. Used a pair of original '51 chevy to start with and had to machine them to take the discs. After two trips to the machine shop they go them right and the bearings fit. The bigger news is the car is now in Ventura at JG Design & Fabrication. They will be handling the suspension build both front and rear. Looking forward to working with Justin and the gang. Lots of progress pics to come very soon.

 

I will be following the progress, this will be a cool ride.

 

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Progress update from JG Design & Fabrication in Ventura. Ready to get whacked.
Well, its leveled out, prepped, laid out, and getting clipped in the AM. The Canned Monster is back and moving forward!!!

 

Are you in Ventura today?