Spooky 52 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I had an incomplete OBS kit. Wasn't sure what to do with it, and then got the idea of turning it into a gasser. So far, so good. what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) This is gonna be awesome. Looks like your off to a great start. Imo I'd get rid of the running boards. Edited September 21, 2021 by Scott8950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I think your on the right track.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I like where you're going with this! I second the motion to lose the running boards. Drive on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky 52 Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Scott8950 said: This is gonna be awesome. Looks like your off to a great start. Imo I'd get rid of the running boards. I thought about that, but decided to keep them to be as close to the puller as I could. I had to cut 13 3/4 scale inches off the bed to maker it work on the AMT '37 Chevy Coupe chassis. I'm working on a big block chevy for the power plant. Edited September 21, 2021 by Spooky 52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Yeah that's looking pretty sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Good looking start. If you are planning on a gasser you will need rear fenders, otherwise it will run altered class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I would be very tempted to go in a completely opposite direction and turn this into a street rod with a ground hugging stance. Purely a personal style choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I Think that a Gasser is a perfect choice. I do like your thinking so far. I'd keep the running boards, they keep the flavor of the OBS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorkChopPaws Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Nice start, will be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 after seeing this, I almost went and bought one to build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, chris chabre said: after seeing this, I almost went and bought one to build... I want one, just not paying ebay prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Just now, wrenchr said: I want one, just not paying ebay prices. thats what stopped me as well for now. Its on my "must own someday" list. I have to get my diesel back together before winter so no more model money haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 This is looking good so far. Keep going. I went twice with a guy who had a monster truck. The OBS was at one show. I saw where the word Special was misspelled on the passenger door. Makes you wonder if he got a discount on the custom painting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 15 hours ago, DPNM said: This is looking good so far. Keep going. I went twice with a guy who had a monster truck. The OBS was at one show. I saw where the word Special was misspelled on the passenger door. Makes you wonder if he got a discount on the custom painting. No Ragrets......... haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, wrenchr said: No Ragrets Or Regerts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 3 hours ago, DPNM said: Or Regerts Not even a letter, we both got it wrong right.............. My head hurts. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky 52 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 4:30 PM, DPNM said: This is looking good so far. Keep going. I went twice with a guy who had a monster truck. The OBS was at one show. I saw where the word Special was misspelled on the passenger door. Makes you wonder if he got a discount on the custom painting. OMG ! How embarrassing. Thank Gates for spell-check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 5:59 PM, wrenchr said: I want one, just not paying ebay prices. Honestly surprised Round2 hasn't reissued this one. I wouldn't build it as the OBS, probably convert to a street rod like Tim Boyd showed in that other mag. But this gasser is a drag truck is a great concept too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 This is a great idea, Phillip. I built mine as a low riding street rod truck with a flat bed, riding on a 40 Ford chassis and turned the pickup bed into a matching trailer. One thing I wish I had done prior to paint was tighten up the blower opening - the kit opening is huge, way too big for a 'normal" blown engine. A gasser is a natural treatment for this subject yet I can't say I have ever seen one done this way. I will be watching. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky 52 Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 Under glass: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 neat idea .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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