noname Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I wanted to finish a "shelf queen" I had started a while back but take it in a new direction. I was in the mood for a Gasser. I remember a Chevy II (62-65) when I was a kid painted white with fat tires sticking out past the fenders. It was rough but cool all the same. First I had to redo the molding I shaved off before realizing it was suppose to be there weather the chrome was still there or not. Then I cut off the front end. And rebuilt a new one. Here it is in primer. Will adds the extras after paint. I have a question. Does anybody know when they started using the MT Sportsman street tires? That is what I am using here. Thanks for looking.
Shardik Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Nice work on the functional steering, but the steering knuckles look strange to me. Kind of like it's got two kingpins.
PappyD340 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Nice start, Noname. x3 nice job on the steering!!
Skip Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 The threaded M/T Sportsman tires came into popularity with the Pro-Street look, so say mid 80's early 90's with narrowed rear ends.
noname Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 Thanks everyone. I used the spindle from the kit to save a little time. Maybe that is why it looks odd. But painted with tires on etc. I don't think you'll notice.
noname Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 Did some work to the chassis. Added shackles, shocks and the kit traction bars. Painted the front end Alclad steel and made a pair of shocks. Rims out back are finished. That's it for now. I've been opening up the rear wheel openings but for some reason photo bucket will not let me post these pictures. Anyway, lots to do. Thanks for looking.
kobuzz Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 The front suspension looks very good. Where did the rear wheels come from? I'd like to get a few sets.
noname Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks guys. I think the tires came from the 41 Willys Street Rod kit. The rims were the steelies that come with tons of kits. I just had to widen them.
qkenuf4u Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 COOL !! .. dont think the sportsman came out that far back..... M & H slicks maybe ....
Customman Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Nice job, I think the front end and the rear really look good. Nice detail ! Edited October 31, 2013 by Customman
noname Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 Thanks guys. I have still been weathering the chassis a bit.
mod3l Lover Posted April 23, 2016 Posted April 23, 2016 Hey, where'd all the photos go? Yeah, that's what I was wondering too!?! I would much like to see this car, I love dem der gassers for sure!! David S.
crazyrichard Posted April 23, 2016 Posted April 23, 2016 Hey, where'd all the photos go? back to the future hahahahaha
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