I watched your video on installing the front axle and steering. I never done one before so I used advice for older than me Hot Rodders. The problem I was seeing was I look at other gasser builds and see they put the stationary spring mount in the rear instead of the front like I did. I got nervous about that part so when I asked 3 different guys they gave me the same answer. If the shackles are in the front you get bump steer and it doesn't handle good going down the road. Watching your video really makes me feel good about my car. I am 74 years old and the information I got were from guys in their mid 80's and they are still building cars. Thanks for your help. I'm Daniel R Parks from Garden City, Kansas.
I think your 55 is Nice, I like how you saved the stock column and set everything up. You always have things you wished you've Done Different that's just part of it all. I grew up with my Pop Drag Raceing and he Did from early 60s to early 70s when us 3 Boys came along he had to stop. Don't let Jack Asses bother you their just Jealous they can't build Cars or anything else
Really appreciate some of the particular specifics mentioned w/ your '55. Good reference for others. Kept paper article on your car from a few years back for my Gasser reference binder.
I'm so glad I found this segment on the front end of your car, im about to do my first tri 5 gasser and was considering keeping the stock frame, but now I haa better picture of how it's done thank goodness, Aloha and Hang Loose brother
Everyone thinks a traditional gasser uses a tube axle when in reality the earliest ones used the factory coils but lifted up and in a couple seasons someone went to the truck axle. Then when they became mainstream, it went to tubes. I’m building a complete 💯 true gasser… gassers actually started in the early to mid 50s before the small blocks and big Chevys. It’s a very hazy period for them. Big in-line 6s, Pontiac and Buick engines were the most common power plants.
I have a 57 Chevy truck axle if anyone is interested in buying it. I'm doing a little different straight axle set up. Im putting together a kit to where it's a bolt in application with no welding. Plus, you retain your frame horns and you can put it back to stock if you ever want to. Video coming soon to my channel.
I had a 4 door 55 but let it get away from me now I have a 1948 style master 4 door touring sedan a 327 but no 4 speed trans. The 2x4 extensions you used will work great for me. A friend has said 1949 truck and said I could have the straight axle guess I need to look at it and see if I can just graft his groin subframe to my frame to make it easy on myself. I have a 10 bolt 8.5" rear posi with3.42 gears I can start with know that will be too tall. I need to get the degas rule book and find someone that can help me with the rules. Think I have a pretty good handle on them now but know there will be questions. Segatakes me back to my teen years. I grew up on gasser racing. When they settled in on bracket racing I gave up on drag racing
Very helpful, just starting on my 55 with a100 axel under it, shackles in front and now im concerned if i should try changing that around? Anyway thanks for making this video and love your car.
Super Cool 55 Gasser! Looks like it turned out real nice. What engine are you running in the car? Almost looks like a aluminum block I see the old school snow flake heads. Sweet ride man👍
@@donshotrodgarage1717 Hi Don, the engine in it is just mocked up, it’s a NOS magnesium block that was cast off of an aluminum winters ZL1 block, with winters heads, ZL1 water pump, winters intake, and real ZL1 carb. I have a real 68 date ZL1 cam for it when it gets assembled. Thanks for the view! -Lance
hi im a disabled veteran and i just bought a 55 chevy and ive been looking at the front suspension of the american graffitis black chevy ive been looking for someone who sells or can install the same suspension without the leaf springs just the coilover shocks anyone has any ideas any help thx
Y’all are so ill! Love your cars and this is great info!
I watched your video on installing the front axle and steering. I never done one before so I used advice for older than me Hot Rodders. The problem I was seeing was I look at other gasser builds and see they put the stationary spring mount in the rear instead of the front like I did. I got nervous about that part so when I asked 3 different guys they gave me the same answer. If the shackles are in the front you get bump steer and it doesn't handle good going down the road. Watching your video really makes me feel good about my car. I am 74 years old and the information I got were from guys in their mid 80's and they are still building cars. Thanks for your help. I'm Daniel R Parks from Garden City, Kansas.
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I think your 55 is Nice, I like how you saved the stock column and set everything up. You always have things you wished you've Done Different that's just part of it all. I grew up with my Pop Drag Raceing and he Did from early 60s to early 70s when us 3 Boys came along he had to stop. Don't let Jack Asses bother you their just Jealous they can't build Cars or anything else
I'm working on a '52 Deluxe and looking for Gasser suspension videos and tips. Yours was very helpful. Sorry about all of the trolls.
Thanks, this is great info! Hopefully, I'll be starting a 57 gasser this year.
Really appreciate some of the particular specifics mentioned w/ your '55. Good reference for others. Kept paper article on your car from a few years back for my Gasser reference binder.
Great explanation! Cool gasser! Looking forward to more videos. Joe from Galvan's Garage
I'm so glad I found this segment on the front end of your car, im about to do my first tri 5 gasser and was considering keeping the stock frame, but now I haa better picture of how it's done thank goodness, Aloha and Hang Loose brother
Thanks for sharing.
I've always wanted a gasser.
It's a total track commitment.
Looks good Lance
That’s good information. Answered a lot of my questions. I am a fan.
One great looking car you have built I know you are very pleased with your work
Thanks for the run down on the front suspension, I'm hoping to build a tri five for my next gasser project Aloha and Hang Loose
Definitely gave me some ideas on my build, appreciate the great content.
Love your videos thanks for sharing
Dang Lance!! Didn’t even know this was out there. Holla at me sometime. Same number, I lost yours.
Everyone thinks a traditional gasser uses a tube axle when in reality the earliest ones used the factory coils but lifted up and in a couple seasons someone went to the truck axle. Then when they became mainstream, it went to tubes. I’m building a complete 💯 true gasser… gassers actually started in the early to mid 50s before the small blocks and big Chevys. It’s a very hazy period for them. Big in-line 6s, Pontiac and Buick engines were the most common power plants.
Love gasser, thanks
Cool ole gasser. 7 1/2 degrees is good I put 7 degrees of caster in my 55
Should drive good like to see more from you. You got my sub take care👍
Very helpful , thanks ,,
Cool video ! Thanks for sharing
No problem thanks for watching
I'd like to talk to you about this in more detail. I have a 55 all original I'm getting ready to start. Love the old gassers...
Killer... thanks for the great info
Happy turk day fam
Could watch 2 hours of this. Great video. I’d watch if you did the whole car front to back up and down
I couldn't find the gasser house FB page is that no longer active. Also thank you for your video.
Dang much like mine
I have a 57 Chevy truck axle if anyone is interested in buying it.
I'm doing a little different straight axle set up. Im putting together a kit to where it's a bolt in application with no welding. Plus, you retain your frame horns and you can put it back to stock if you ever want to. Video coming soon to my channel.
Good stuff lance.
Very very nice
I had a 4 door 55 but let it get away from me now I have a 1948 style master 4 door touring sedan a 327 but no 4 speed trans. The 2x4 extensions you used will work great for me. A friend has said 1949 truck and said I could have the straight axle guess I need to look at it and see if I can just graft his groin subframe to my frame to make it easy on myself. I have a 10 bolt 8.5" rear posi with3.42 gears I can start with know that will be too tall. I need to get the degas rule book and find someone that can help me with the rules. Think I have a pretty good handle on them now but know there will be questions. Segatakes me back to my teen years. I grew up on gasser racing. When they settled in on bracket racing I gave up on drag racing
Very helpful, just starting on my 55 with a100 axel under it, shackles in front and now im concerned if i should try changing that around? Anyway thanks for making this video and love your car.
AWESOME CAR!! I LOVE IT!! ....WHAT KINDA BUCKET SEATS ARE IN YOUR CAR?
Super Cool 55 Gasser! Looks like it turned out real nice. What engine are you running in the car? Almost looks like a aluminum block I see the old school snow flake heads. Sweet ride man👍
Lance runs a cast iron 427 in the one video it had a magnesium 427
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Thats killer! 427 will rev to the moon! Where do you find a magnesium 427 at?
@@donshotrodgarage1717 Hi Don, the engine in it is just mocked up, it’s a NOS magnesium block that was cast off of an aluminum winters ZL1 block, with winters heads, ZL1 water pump, winters intake, and real ZL1 carb. I have a real 68 date ZL1 cam for it when it gets assembled. Thanks for the view! -Lance
hi im a disabled veteran and i just bought a 55 chevy and ive been looking at the front suspension of the american graffitis black chevy ive been looking for someone who sells or can install the same suspension without the leaf springs just the coilover shocks anyone has any ideas any help thx
Is a 1955 Chevy truck axle wider than a 1949 Chevy truck axle
Yes
Don't worry about what anyone else has to say it's about how you feel f*** everybody else. Hey you're doing it they're not so screw them 😂😂😂