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I would guess he ran with the radiator in both classes.

Nice looking interior.

See you included the lift straps for the plexi-glass side windows - nice touch.

Looks like you use magic marker for your layout - any issues with it bleeding through the paint?

Thanks Thomas. A little adjustment and the rear hatch fits better.

Nice job.

Exactly. A gasser complies with the NHRA rules or it's not a gasser. Doesn't mean the car isn't cool.

Praying for your son.

Tidy work Kurt.

It is from the same kit Lloyd. The glass and the hatch are only taped together in the photo so I'm sure I can get a better fit.

This is a very cool '55 Chevy. Never seen a '55 Chevy cooler than this - don't you all agree?

Impressive paint detail Alex.

Amazon has it listed at $595!!

Thanks Dann & Gene. Appreciate you posting the direct comparison pictures Lloyd. Mock-up to confirm stance with the chassis assembled. Wheels will get additional detail painting, need to work on the rear hatch fit.

http://nostalgiagassers.com/nhra-rules-gas-coupessedans-g-1965/ "Engine: Automobile engine required, however, year, make & model are optional. Any modifications may be made so the engine and/or component parts including clutch & flywheel. No more than one engine permitted. Engine may be located but not to exceed 10% of the wheelbase as measured from the centerline of the front spindles to the neaest spark plug hole. Engines may not be raised more than 24 inches from the ground, measured from the centerline of the front crank pulley to the ground. Rear engine location is not permitted in Street Section, unless it is an originally produced manufactured rear-engine car, retaining original engine.Modified-engine Corvairs compete in Gas Coupes/Sedans classes. If modified and blown Corvairs compete in the Superchared Gas Coupes/Sedans." You or anyone may build their model(s) however they wish and call it whatever they want. However the rule is unambiguous.

Very nice.

Thanks Andre & Scott. I put effort into making things fit and look like they belong there.

Thanks for the comments gentlemen. For some perspective this is the kit engine.

Would love the have that book set and a few others but more than I am willing to spend.

a plastic RS200 - great news!

NHRA Rules stated the engine could be no more than 24" (approximatelty 24 mm in scale) from ground to center line of the crank shaft. A Street Freak can be any height you wish. Here is a good reference source for period competition Gasser photos. http://georgeklass.net/gassers.html

Nice.