another 56 chevy build Iam thinking a gasser

rolled it in today I got a DZ-302 small block 4speed and old's rearend.

 

You're thinking gasser... why how odd, with THAT drivetrain?? I'm especially diggin' the OLDS rear. Ordered that axle yet?? BTW, you DO still have the '56 in your avatar don't you? With both cars you're gonna be the coolest kid in the neighborhood !!

 

hey thanks cheezwiz I do still have that 56. I'am not sure of wich axle to use.But it's definately going to be straight axle.

 

Kinda like Meatball's gasser then?

 

Man! how many tri fives do you own?
anymore pics of the black 55 in the background?
oh and heres a pic. for ya!

 

Looking good and sounding good brother Butch.......knowing how you put your rides together...this 56 is going to look sweet when done.

From the pictures I see, the new shop looks great....lots of room.....looking forward to seeing more pictures of the 56 as you progress....best of luck with the build.

 

hey thanks Fast E. Hey low budget hear it is

 

Yes.....build a gasser....then you won't need those wheels and tires that are currently on it......By the way, I need some wheels and tires for a 55 Chevy.......I think I might like some cragar's, sort of on the cheap side......

 

You guys are making me hungry.

 

You might think about a Dana 60. They came out in the 60's so they're era correct.
They're very strong (remember 3/4 ton truck rear), they're about 3% more efficient
because of a more advantageous pinion location, there are lots of gear ratio's availabilty, and you can buy a complete assembly from Strange, Moser, etc for what
a good Olds/Pontiac or 9" pumpkin will cost you. Just a thought, and you KNOW I'm diggin another '56 Gasser!

 

hey thanks for the info on the Dana. the old's I got has stange axles and new 488 gears. who builds the best headers?

 

A real deal DZ302 too? That ought to scream. Is that the scattershield you're using? I assume you cut the b.housing perches off the frame. If you have, hooker super comps #2112 will fit nice(made for the removed perches only). They are for low ground clearance, which it sounds like it won't be a problem for ya, otherwise, I'm just kinda partial to super comps-they always seem to fit good. This is our '57 2 door wagon frame with the super comps.

 

I'd say go for it!!

 

Hey Jay thank's for the info have not cut the perches off yet Iam thinking maybe fenderwell headers.and I haven't found scattershield yet. love them wagons I got a56 2 door....

 

Hookers

 

go gasser. my lil bro's

 

Good luck with the build, looking good so far. Here's mine which I am turning back to a low riding cruiser I wood let you have frame if you lived a bit closer.
cheers Dago.

 

HEY dago 88 if you were little closer I have a seamless frame I just trade ya. that is one cool lookin nomad.

 

this one belongs to a friend, not gasser but with the 4 point bar and cragars it has a good look and BBC power

 

Hey ProEnfo those pic's are great thanks.....

 

Sanderson fenderwells, also check out earle williams headers. Heard nothing but good things about both regarding tri fives.


Dago 88, that is a great looking wagon!!!!

 

Hey Jay thank's

 

Awesome! Can't wait to see that "Bad Boy" down the strip!

 

A DZ302....man you are killing me over here,man that's the catz ass!Everyone has some really killer looking 56's on this post!I found a 56 4dr. for my wife on here for 500.00 about 3or4 weeks ago now she happier than a pig in shit!!!!

 

don't buy sanderson headers. bad product and bad customer service.

 

cool

 

found a set of Hooker's.. ah headers.........

 

You my friend could be a Tri 5 King! Nice rides!!

 

KOOL a set of hookers.Shit ,now Iknow why you did't come to the door.Hell yes GASSER all the way.

 

well the rearend is out.front clip off.going to order slicks today.