Foreign Car Gasser Idea's

[slusher]

How about doing a pinto hatch back or a Volkswagen bettle..

[Horrorshow]

This would be cool, might do one myself.

[Doug 1061]

Maybe a Toyota Celica from early 70s.  Or a Datsun 510

[Zippi]

8 hours ago, Horrorshow said:

This would be cool, might do one myself.

Yup, that would be a good one.

[Zippi]

7 hours ago, Doug 1061 said:

Maybe a Toyota Celica from early 70s.  Or a Datsun 510

Those two would be good doners.  

[slowbird]

I don't think there's a kit of this, but the Wartburg 311. My friend built this gasser out of one. It's got some nice 50s-type styling that could maybe be kitbashed out of various American cars.

[stavanzer]

The Revell BRE Datsun 510 would be a cool small car to use.

[stitchdup]

nothing is too small

[Horrorshow]

James Bond would look cool driving an Aston Martin gasser.

[rattle can man]

A Morris Minor or Traveler? definitely would have the '50s vibe.

[Zippi]

On 8/30/2024 at 6:10 AM, slowbird said:

I don't think there's a kit of this, but the Wartburg 311. My friend built this gasser out of one. It's got some nice 50s-type styling that could maybe be kitbashed out of various American cars.

That would make a pretty sharp looking Gasser NIck.  

 

21 hours ago, stavanzer said:

The Revell BRE Datsun 510 would be a cool small car to use.

Nice idea on the Datsun 510.

21 hours ago, stitchdup said:

nothing is too small

I like that body style.  

9 hours ago, Horrorshow said:

James Bond would look cool driving an Aston Martin gasser.

Yeah, James Bond looked kewl in whatever he drove.  

[Reegs]

1965 Rules (and other years before purpose-built frames were allowed):

Wheelbase: All Gas Coupes/Sedans, Supercharged Gas Coupes/Sedans must retain stock wheelbase length and tread width for the type of car body used. Minimum wheelbase length is 92 inches. All 1948 to 1953 English Fords, Anglia series, although not meeting minimum wheelbase requirements are accepted for competition in Gas Coupes/Sedans classes. Ruling applies only if entry meets all other class regulations and requirements. Engine installations are restricted to small-block Chevys or equivalents: i.e., 265, 283, 327, etc. Larger basic blocks not accepted. Superchargers not permitted. Wheelbase must remain stock.

Edited August 31, 2024 by Reegs

[Zippi]

13 minutes ago, Reegs said:

1965 Rules (and other years before purpose-built frames were allowed):

Wheelbase: All Gas Coupes/Sedans, Supercharged Gas Coupes/Sedans must retain stock wheelbase length and tread width for the type of car body used. Minimum wheelbase length is 92 inches. All 1948 to 1953 English Fords, Anglia series, although not meeting minimum wheelbase requirements are accepted for competition in Gas Coupes/Sedans classes. Ruling applies only if entry meets all other class regulations and requirements. Engine installations are restricted to small-block Chevys or equivalents: i.e., 265, 283, 327, etc. Larger basic blocks not accepted. Superchargers not permitted. Wheelbase must remain stock.

Thank's for the info Jim.

[Zippi]

Fellows....this is what I'm interested in building.  Something down these lines with a Big ole blown engine sticking way out of the business end and some Big ole meats tucked up under the body.  I just think these looks so kewl.

[MeatMan]

7 hours ago, Zippi said:

Fellows....this is what I'm interested in building.  Something down these lines with a Big ole blown engine sticking way out of the business end and some Big ole meats tucked up under the body.  I just think these looks so kewl.

Yeah, that's rad!
Based on that I think a 3D print is your only option.
Maybe someone will print this for you. I printed the second pic for a future gasser build from the same seller.

Edited August 31, 2024 by MeatMan

[TarheelRick]

On 8/29/2024 at 11:31 PM, Doug 1061 said:

Maybe a Toyota Celica from early 70s

I've got that one in the planning stage, collecting parts.

[rattle can man]

I've been looking for a photo but I'm having issues finding my files of car shows. Around 10 years ago I went to the KKOA Salina show and saw a blown Big block Ford powered Nash Rambler. barely enough room between the slicks for a rearend. the whole car shook when he revved it.

[rattle can man]

Oops. I meant Metropolitan, Yellow and white.

[stitchdup]

8 hours ago, rattle can man said:

Oops. I meant Metropolitan, Yellow and white.

this one?

 

[Reegs]

You don't get into those cars. You wear them.

 

[Zippi]

19 hours ago, MeatMan said:

Yeah, that's rad!
Based on that I think a 3D print is your only option.
Maybe someone will print this for you. I printed the second pic for a future gasser build from the same seller.

That would be pretty kewl.

[Zippi]

17 hours ago, TarheelRick said:

I've got that one in the planning stage, collecting parts.

?

[Zippi]

12 hours ago, rattle can man said:

Oops. I meant Metropolitan, Yellow and white.

Those make pretty good looking Drag cars.

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, stitchdup said:

this one?

 

?

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, Reegs said:

You don't get into those cars. You wear them.

 

That's about right.