Rolled the old Coupe out of the garage.

Found a pair of slots for the back of the Coupe this weekend for $60. I got all exited and had to mount them up. Since the old girl was on four tires, it got rolled out so I could get a good look and clean the garage.
Now I just need to get some killer deals on everything else I need to finish this thing. I'm really hoping to get this thing down the strip next season. This car has ended up being my LONG term project.

 

Looks great.. Hurry up and get it on the road.....

 

^^ x2. Get that thing on the road! ITS BADASS!

 

Looks great and I know exactly how you feel about long term projects! HRP

 

It looks "gasser correct" to me...........

 

I'm trying to be. The steering system including column is from a 1964 Bronco. Saginaw 4 spd and later model sbc, but trying to make it as period as i can afford to.

 

Sweet!

 

Looks great! I love being able to roll the project out of the garage. Good time to sit back and take it all in.

 

Yes, either admire your progress or lack of. lol

 

Excellent.....Hope to see it run at The Melt Down, next year.

 

Killer! Git-r-done.

 

Looks killer,I realy dig gassers....

 

really really cool

 

Now thats a rowdy lookin ride !

 

Very cool
Now you need some big ass ladder bars under that thing

 

Sweet!!!!!!!

 

Yes, that's my next step. I have a 9" waiting.

 

I love it! It's definitely got the right look!

 

That is going to be one awesome gasser once it's finished. Keep up the good work!

 

Looks great

 

Love the gassers...gonna scare the daylights outta all the little tuner kiddies when ya pull up behind them

 

This thing just gushes excitement. Wish there were more SERIOUS Chevies!

The taillight treatment is perfectly blended, a nice subtle custom touch that just fades into the fenders. Very much in keeping with the overall functional Gasser theme.
This car has a professional look about it, everything is in the right place.
I ordinarily hate those slotted Ansen types...but never see them where they belong.
This is where they belong. Great choice.

I don't usually rave about a car. I like this one. (and I'm a Ford nut)

 

Not a big fan of the omnipotent 9". My Brother owns Pro-Gear Performance Drivetrains (204-783-4327) and he rates the 9" as a moderate to fair unit for race applications. For a street car... no issues. But I've seen a few let go at the track and the failure tends to push the pinion out forward and it will almost always take the driveshaft and the trans case (if not more) with it.

I'm a huge BIG fan of Dana 60's. Not only are they a bit more period correct but they are bullet proof and for drag applications they are actually cheaper to build than the than the 9".

I have one in my Scout (31 spline, spool, 4.56 with welded axle tubes) and it's the last thing I worry about. In my opinion the Dana 60 is the most visually appealing diff with the big ol diff cover out in plain site. Sure they're more work to set up and weigh a bit more, but once you finish welding in braces and brackets on the 9" it's only about a 20 lb difference.

The 8.8 Ford diff is another great choice. Far stronger than the 9". Unfortunately, NOT HAMB friendly.

I'll be following this build... way too cool not to
Cheers

 

Very cool

 

Thanks, that means a lot. The car was in need of a little fattening up and smoothing out. I removed the rear quarters to tub it and put them back on 1" wider, the lower rear quarters are cut from a wheelbarrow. The roll pan was cut from the crown of a 53 Chevy trunk lid. The taillights are 63 Corvette upside down.
I've been periodically attacking this thing for three years, and I really appreciate the positive opinions. Really helps me know that I'm seeing things right, because sometimes I have ideas that don't end up looking right.

 

looks great. and i agree the w heels look perfect. thanks for sharing.
chris.

 

..here's a buddies 51 coupe...

 

What kind of times did he run in that. I was lined up behind him at the Dragfest, but never was paired up with him. The engine sounded pretty good, but was wondering what he ran on the skinnier rear tires.

 

...I'm not sure on his time but it did run pretty good for a street car, neat to see these old Chevies haulin down the strip.

 

NICE Car! Projects are tuff to get to but sometimes way worth the trouble! SOLO