Question for NASCAR builders

[raisin27]

I am planning a build of Curtis Turners Southern 500 winning 56 Ford. The problem I am having is that although I have found many pics of the body and paint I cant find any shots of the engine or interior. Can anyone offer any insight into what Nascar racers of the era looked like? Did the engine have the dual carbs? were there 2 shocks per wheel? Were the stock door panels in place or were the doors covered in aluminum? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Raisin

[dwc43]

The rules back then said stock only except what changes NASCAR would allow for safety. I could not find the 56 Ford engine, but in that race there were at least 2 Chrysler 300 B cars running Hemi's and they have dual carbs. Here's a pic of one of those for proof.

Here's a short interesting read.

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z15070/Ford-NASCAR-Stock-Car.aspx

Early in 1955, Ford cars had just one NASCAR victory since the series began in 1949. Meanwhile, Chevrolet was advertising its wins and attracting customers. As a countermeasure, Ford formed its first NASCAR factory team and built two cars. They were powered by the new overhead-valve 'Y block' V8 engine. In stock trim, with a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust, it produced 182 horsepower. The cars were painted a vivid purple, which caricatures of snorting wild boars on the front fenders.

Not very close up pics, but you can see the lack or roll cage and the stock interior panels and how nice they tried to make the car look on the inside as well as the stock roll up windows that were required by the rules back then.

Looks like it did have dual carbs.

http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/media/news/548950.html

Over four years of research and restoration went into constructing the No. 99 replica which was completed in 1998. The car has been featured in a documentary film detailing Turner's life and has earned numerous car show awards. It is powered by a Ford Y block engine with a dual four-barrel intake and breather. The car still carries its original Ford identification plate.

Hope that helps out some. Best I could come up with on such short notice.