gaser style

[moparsquid]

im going old school look for my 64 330 I wanna go straight axel like the Landy car what axel do I use is it from the A100 or do I get one from a ford or speedway? thanks and any pics of cars in progress will help me also

 

[493 Mike]

I would recommend a new axle.
Mike

 

[65wgn440]

Can make just about anything work. Width and steering set-up makes things a lot easier if they match your project. Some not so good quick pics. First one a '69 Dodge van axle narrowed to fit a-body (done 30+ years ago). Second is a mail truck axle, I believe) on a '55 Chevy ( done 50+ years ago). Last is a '46 Chevy that my neighbor has, that I may help him put in a '55. I, personally, do not like tube axles for retro Gassers. Not to mention disc brakes !!! Might as well put air bags and lane departure warnings on them.

 

[moparsquid]

looks good funny thing is I was going to do a 53 sedan delivery and had a whillys axel and I sold both

 

[Centerline]

Can make just about anything work. Width and steering set-up makes things a lot easier if they match your project. Some not so good quick pics. First one a '69 Dodge van axle narrowed to fit a-body (done 30+ years ago). Second is a mail truck axle, I believe) on a '55 Chevy ( done 50+ years ago). Last is a '46 Chevy that my neighbor has, that I may help him put in a '55. I, personally, do not like tube axles for retro Gassers. Not to mention disc brakes !!! Might as well put air bags and lane departure warnings on them.View attachment 1024653 View attachment 1024654 View attachment 1024655

I agree. Tube axles are weaker than an "I" beam and tend to twist during heavy braking and anytime it is subject to major movement. They're great for a light weight street rod but not for something heavy that's driven on the street. Just my opinion though... I'm sure some will disagree.

 

[moparsquid]

What springs do you use for the front are they shorter like A body or truck 4x4 front springs

 

[Dan64]

You might want to check out some of the builds done by members of the South East Gasser association. These guys build them in a traditional style , the right way, not the modern interruption of a 60's gasser. May be a good place to get some ideas, good luck with the build, post pictures when you start!

 

[moparsquid]

I follow SEG on YouTube it's great racing I first saw gasser,s when I was a kid at san Fernando raceway in the mid 60,s

 

[33 IMP]

I think if i were doing it, i would get the most complete kit available. That kinda sounds like Speedway's kit, i guess.
Ive got a solid front axle car (three, if you count 33 imperials, lol ), NOT a straight front axle. Mine has a dropped front axle, hairpins, and coilovers. Not exactly traditional gasser. To me, traditional gasser has parallel leafs, though there are certainly others. I think the parallel leafs are easiest.

 

[moparsquid]

I think if i were doing it, i would get the most complete kit available. That kinda sounds like Speedway's kit, i guess.
Ive got a solid front axle car (three, if you count 33 imperials, lol ), NOT a straight front axle. Mine has a dropped front axle, hairpins, and coilovers. Not exactly traditional gasser. To me, traditional gasser has parallel leafs, though there are certainly others. I think the parallel leafs are easiest.

I was looking at their kits looks pretty complete and low priced