wheels777 wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxj7T4BuwuY&feature=c4-overview&list=UU8tVKrRqZzu3nVEIY779Bqw Fuzzy (my son Calvin) ran his first 13 with the 260 powered 63. I was thrilled that we could run together. Two years ago, he made his first pass in a full sized car and we were lined up together. Me, his proud Dad, aahhhh Yaaa!!!.
Wow--too cool!!!
Those are two fantastic looking cars. 
I'm also a fan of the gassers. Recently saw a 55 Chevy cheap and that was my plan, until I got to the rotten frame. I'm still on the hunt for something...have a line on some ex drag cars in GA and one might be a gasser wagon.
In reply to phaze1todd:
Please dont do that to a 63-5 fairlane.....
I enjoy gassers. I have always thought they were very cool. My dad is currently turning his 66 Chevelle into a gasser and it's killing me. I don't know I just feel like that car would look so much better as just a restored car or a pro-mod with a monstrous LSx build not a gasser.
Seen at Brown County Dragway last month:
patgizz wrote: mr nelson: i have put a deposit on my gasser project, i'll have pics next week when i pick it up. i have a feeling you will approve.
Your time is up....Pics are due!
wheels777 wrote:patgizz wrote: mr nelson: i have put a deposit on my gasser project, i'll have pics next week when i pick it up. i have a feeling you will approve.Your time is up....Pics are due!
i have a thread in the grassroots area of the forum. better pics will happen soon, unloading the trailer this weekend and building my frame table.
the car: 1949 plymouth business coupe. in a million pieces. i will need help figuring out exactly what straight axle it came with
In reply to Gasoline:
That is fantastic.
I took these photos at some local events:
patgizz wrote: i will need help figuring out exactly what straight axle it came with
Measure the kingpin to leaf spring length.
proper falcon
That is so awesome. LOL
wheels777 wrote:patgizz wrote: i will need help figuring out exactly what straight axle it came withMeasure the kingpin to leaf spring length.
9" from center of kingpin to leaf spring centering hole.
i need to find out what i have so i can get disc brake parts for it, one of the backing plates is broken at the wheel cylinder.
patgizz wrote:wheels777 wrote:9" from center of kingpin to leaf spring centering hole. i need to find out what i have so i can get disc brake parts for it, one of the backing plates is broken at the wheel cylinder.patgizz wrote: i will need help figuring out exactly what straight axle it came withMeasure the kingpin to leaf spring length.
Send a picture. At 9" I am betting it is a Ford axle. The Chevy's were closer to 13". I have (2)early Chevy's, (1) late Chev [55], (2)Ford Econoline, Model T, Model A, 46 Ford, and a total performance dropped to compare it too.
wheels777 wrote:patgizz wrote:Send a picture. At 9" I am betting it is a Ford axle. The Chevy's were closer to 13". I have (2)early Chevy's, (1) late Chev [55], (2)Ford Econoline, Model T, Model A, 46 Ford, and a total performance dropped to compare it too.wheels777 wrote:9" from center of kingpin to leaf spring centering hole. i need to find out what i have so i can get disc brake parts for it, one of the backing plates is broken at the wheel cylinder.patgizz wrote: i will need help figuring out exactly what straight axle it came withMeasure the kingpin to leaf spring length.
i'll take some and email you.
From the Winter issue of Rod and Kulture. If you look in the smoke, you can see Fuzzy's 62 driving up through the gap between the walls. Taken just before the pas in the video on the previous page.
getting closer. found out my front axle is from a 60's chevy van.
What exactly is the benefit of jacking the front end up, other than getting a particular look?
In reply to Sky_Render:
weight transfer...
On top of weight transfer I think it had to do with some rule workarounds regarding engine position, also lighter and no camber curve, asymmetrical bump steer, etc so it lands wheelies better.
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