Heres a gasser I saw at the last Super Chevy Show . I think there was a license plate at rear. I like the 55, 56, 57 Chevy gassers the best !!!!!

 

Like any model in the 50's done gasser style and quite a few in the 40's

 

So, that's all that qualifies as a gasser, a straight axle?

 

Not exactly, but it is the defining characteristic. Like a pro street car is back halfed. A gasser should have a straight front axle, fender well headers, super skinny front tires with wider rear tires, but not steam roller back tires like pro streeter. Hilborn injection is way cool for the gasser vibe, too!:hurray:

Understand that gassers were built in 50's and 60's, so to be a true old school gasser, it should be built with that time period in mind. Billet aluminum and tweed interior are a huge no-no.

 

I like them but wouldn't own one. I took this at the track a while back:

Just something about 55s and Willys done that way. I think they are cool.

 

I like them as long as the car was built before about 1964-1965...

Anything built after that looks rediculous in "gasser" style.

 

 

 

I wouldn't say the cut off on the year would be 65' tho. There's a pretty famous picture of a Dick Harrel Nova that's a 66 with a straight axle. If I knew how to post pictures here I would. I have a friend that did the straight axle treatment for a guy on a brand new Judge. He even had him wack the wheel wells! He drove it straight to the rod shop from the dealership.
Someone on this board has a survivor 66 Chevelle that has a straight axle. It's pretty sweet.
. I love those crazy looking rides.

 

Grew up with them, love em. One of my regrets is not buying a 50 Ford Coupe with a 401 Buick Nailhead, straight axle, fenderwell exit headers and Olds rearend in 1968. I think the guy wanted an out rageous $700 for it at the time. I built a 57 210 sedan instead.

 

i absolutely love them. i've never been in or driven one though.

 

i absolutely love them. i've never been in or driven one though.

http://public.fotki.com/AKAKustoms/gassers/

 

Oh yea; love those "41 Willys. I would hate to have to turn one though…

 

Dang Rattuned always nice to see that Chevelle. And those sweet headers. I hope my Camino sits that high when I get my springs in there.

 

Gassers are a gas!!!!!

 

Gasers! Love em, I'd give up your first born for one.

 

 

 

What do you mean MEJ1990? You're freaking me out man......really. Show a pic of that slab sided Charger, I know I've seen some of those with the straight axle treatment. I saw a 67 Coronet R/T in a barn the other day. You would have liked that. The guy who bought it new showed me. He sold me a straight axle for my Lloyd.

 

and why hasn't anybody built a "real" one yet?? Im really surprised it hasn't been done.

 

and why hasn't anybody built a "real" one yet?? Im really surprised it hasn't been done.

That brings back some memories! My brother built the model-kit when we were pretty young. We used to draw the stripes and write "BADMAN" in the dust on my Dad's yellow '55 2-door sedan. Ahhh to be 5 years old again. :thumbsup:

 

three years ago, I JUST missed on buying a bbc powerd 55 Coupe. It had a chromed striaght axle and Olds rear. Green & white & clean & MEAN!
I test drove it, offered the dude 17 cash which was in my hands, he declined. The next day, the car ended it's auction on E-Bay. He told me the reserve was 19. It sold for 16.5 WHEN HE LOWERED THE RESERVE!!!!! Idiot!

You bet I would still have that car today if it were to be.

 

I had a 64 Falcon with a straight axle. Had a healthy 390 with a 4 speed and was a blast to drive. Was a bit of a bear keeping it in your lane going down the highway at 65 or 70 though! Had to trade it because my very preggers wife couldn't get in it too well! Wasn't really suited for a daily driver anyway!

 

Yes, GASSER'S are very cool! :thumbsup:

I would love to build a '41 Willis Gasser! :hurray:

 

 

Well I truly am sorry Mr. Perfect. Please excuse my tomfoolery as you can see I am just some dumb kid that doesn't know any better.And unfortunately there is no hope for me or any of this generation. As we are all doped up, alchoholic, gangsta wannabes that have no place in this society.

Slow down there, high-speed. I don't think he meant it like that. It's hard to tell sarcasm and voice inflection over the 'net. I think he was just teasin' ya' more than attacking you. No need to get all revved up over it.

 

The guys that built that olds gasser hang out over at the Two Lane Blacktop Homepage. That thing is super clean.