Jantrix Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I have an AMT 40's Plymouth that I think would make a great gasser. It comes with independant front suspension. If I alter the spindles to increase the height of the front end for that gasser look would it still be authentic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) I would think that the jacked up front end with a solid axle is one of the defining features of a Gasser. I also have never seen one without this attribute. I'm not saying there were no exceptions, but it would be neither characteristic, nor typical and would probably look downright wrong to me. Edited November 15, 2011 by Junkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Helferich Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Actually, many gassers ran modified or even stock front independent suspensions. The rules in the sixties also mandated a level stance at rest making the nose bleed front ends illegal for NHRA gasser classes. Having said that, these are model cars, build it the way you want it! I love straight axles and nose bleed front ends on gasser style cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 No, not all gassers had straight axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 ball joint spacers were a popular substitute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 The other percieved advantage to a straight axle was weight savings- losing the control arms, sway bar, and complicated steering linkages were seen as a bonus. But it is true that not all had a solid axle, I've seen some mean gasser-style cars with the stock IFS left intact, but jacked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 ball joint spacers were a popular substitute. That's what I was thinking. I'll see what sort of spare parts I have in any case. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 ball joint spacers were a popular substitute. Using Station Wagon springs was another popular way to get the front end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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