anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

QKENUF4U · 06-26-2008, 02:04 AM

looking for any pics of a 67-72 that might have had the gasser style front end done to it. i love that look !!!

**special-K** · 06-26-2008, 05:47 AM

I do too.I know a guy that`s building a`53 or so that way.

PanelDeland · 06-26-2008, 05:52 AM

Probably wont find many 67's that way.The gasser look had kind of faded by the time hot rodders could afford to cut up one of these.I like the look also and see there seems to be a comeback of that style.Check out Hot Rod Deluxe (latest issue) for some cool gasser pics and tech.

tcb-1 · 06-26-2008, 07:47 AM

I could see it now. a swb jacked to the hilt on a straight axle up front, no hood, 9" F@rd narrowed rear end, tunnel ram with twin Carter 600's, nostalgic rear slicks, 12" wide rear and 4" front Halibrands, a bit of red or yellow window tint, NICE!

c10addict · 06-26-2008, 08:17 AM

I know board member Paindianrider is going after this look... He lives close to me an d we talk often about his ideas and how to pull off the look... He's got a great start on the gasser look... I will let him know of this post...

PA-IndianRider · 06-26-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

I know board member Paindianrider is going after this look... He lives close to me an d we talk often about his ideas and how to pull off the look... He's got a great start on the gasser look... I will let him know of this post...

THANKS C10 ADDICT.... I NEVER would have found this thread bing I spent most of my on this board on the DRAG RACING page.

Yes we are planning to build a "gasser" C10 short wheel base stepside. Although the "gasser classes" stayed until the early 70's making a '67 C10 a legit gasser canidate for being used "back then" I have never seen or heard of one so I doubt there ever was one....

With the styling of the 67-72 C10's I think everyone would admit that a C10 could do quite easily (and nicely) with the right mods.

We are currently actively in the "parts collecting" stage of the build having only removing (and selling) the engine & tranny and dismantling the front clip. Hope to start doing some serious work on it in the next month or so.

Having just been to the "GASSER REUNION" at Thompson Raceway (OHIO) I am fueled with all kinds of motivation for the project.

So far we have collected a '67 one piece fiberglass tilt frontend - headers from a stock car that we modified into fenderwell exit headers - a 9" F**d rearend - 400 turbo trans setup for street/strip - a 350CI with 4 bolt mains which will be built and stroked (383) ..... going to use LARGER tires than the "early gassers" because we do plan to race this thing .... and LAST but NOT LEAST.... after months of "should I" or "shouldn't I" we are going to install a vintage look "straight front axle".

Other plans include ..... radical CHOPPED roof (5" or more) which we will do by chopping a little by little until we get the look we are looking for - moon tank - aluminum floor - '59 Caddy taillights frenched into the rear fenders.....

Here's a few pictures of a mock-up we did to get an idea of the stance we are looking for.....

QKENUF4U · 06-26-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

I could see it now. a swb jacked to the hilt on a straight axle up front, no hood, 9" F@rd narrowed rear end, tunnel ram with twin Carter 600's, nostalgic rear slicks, 12" wide rear and 4" front Halibrands, a bit of red or yellow window tint, NICE!

that would be it exactly !!!

CG · 06-26-2008, 10:49 AM

Gasser burb

cwilli84 · 06-26-2008, 11:13 AM

CG- The gasser Burb is freakin awesome and a natural for the look.

pmpski_1 · 06-26-2008, 11:11 AM

I love the Gasser look - but I'm ignorant when it comes to the definition of a Gasser. What's it all about? Any websites or forums where I can go to learn more?

My wife is vehemently against me going to look at this:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/732931268.html

streetstar · 06-26-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pmpski_1

I love the Gasser look - but I'm ignorant when it comes to the definition of a Gasser. What's it all about? Any websites or forums where I can go to learn more?

My wife is vehemently against me going to look at this:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/732931268.html

That would be a neat car if you have room for aother project.

stllookn · 06-26-2008, 03:21 PM

pmpski....I've been looking at that one too....LOL!

stllookn · 06-26-2008, 03:31 PM

'56 Chevy 1/2 ton truck axle assembly...$225.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/728938422.html

pmpski_1 · 06-26-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

pmpski....I've been looking at that one too....LOL!

Meh, I'm dreaming. My wife will have none of it. I still gotta get my truck wrapped up and on the road. Hopefully we'll get it running this weekend.

PA-IndianRider · 06-27-2008, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by streetstar

That would be a neat car if you have room for aother project.

Check this out ...... fuel for the fire .... not that any of us need any prompting.....

I should talk.... if a $900 Chevy gasser project like this one was available in my area I'd be on it..... but getting it from Washington state to Pennsylvania would be a hassle/expense..... maybe someone's (our C10) trying to tell me something..... Ha!!!!

Hotrodhenryj · 10-30-2009, 08:39 AM

I'm partial to Henry J's

**LockDoc** · 10-30-2009, 10:09 AM

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I haven't seen any 67-72 truck gassers but I always liked this Willys. It was owned by the Grove brothers out of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Picture was taken in the early 60's at the Des Moines Dragway.

Ya gotta love the trailer!!

LockDoc

shaun86chevy · 07-25-2011, 04:06 AM

Not that I'm smart or anything but the easyiest way to build a truck gasser would be to start with a 4x4 and remove the front axle and replace it with a 59-66 ford axle since that's like the only truck wide enough with a straight axle that would be wide enough to look right on a 67-72 chevy. The pad mounts are almost the same u would have to elongate the front holes on the axle pad to flip the axle to get that nose up look or use 4x4 lift springs. Simple crossover steering setup remove transfercase and inner fender wells and bam add some headers a 14 bolt from a 1 ton some wide rear and skinny fronts and u got a gasser. U can get a nice disk brake setup for the 59-66 ford axle from speedway and let's see what else... O ya I gotta 86 c-10 I wanna do this too but I'm worried the old time purists would call me a poser lol. I've built some quality gassers including a 64 ford pickup and they are very akward and hard to drive on the street. So u need another truck and a trailer before u decide to build one!!!! Lol. I forgot to add to the list a 632bbc with alky injection a 1471blower and a 4 speed. O ya and ladder bars don't for get the ladder bars.
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pmpski_1 · 06-26-2008, 11:11 AM

sorry for the dupe...

Luvlegs · 06-26-2008, 02:06 PM

Would this be the type of straight axle being discussed?

c10addict · 06-26-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvlegs

Would this be the type of straight axle being discussed?

Sure is...

PanelDeland · 06-26-2008, 04:59 PM

pmpski,the gasser style is a drag style from the 60's.It is almost always a straight axle front suspension,leaf rear,vehicle with fenderwell headers.Search for Gassers or maybe "Stone,Woods,and Cook" dragsters.Almost any nostalgia drag racing site will have pics of a few.

PA-IndianRider · 06-26-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

pmpski,the gasser style is a drag style from the 60's.It is almost always a straight axle front suspension,leaf rear,vehicle with fenderwell headers.Search for Gassers or maybe "Stone,Woods,and Cook" dragsters.Almost any nostalgia drag racing site will have pics of a few.

Did someone say "Stone, Woods & Cook" ????

PA-IndianRider · 06-26-2008, 08:30 PM

Speedway Motors offers this "straight front axle kit and as a package deal with a disc brake as well.... One will be in my garage soon.

corn · 06-26-2008, 05:45 PM

I love gassers! They didnt actually have to have a straight axle to be a gasser car, but they usually were. My truck has a few gasser era extras but no where near a gasser truck. More of a gasser-hauler or push truck maybe. I have tossed the idea around a few times about installing a push bumper on it...

06-26-2008, 02:04 AM	#1
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK looking for any pics of a 67-72 that might have had the gasser style front end done to it. i love that look !!!

06-26-2008, 05:47 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK I do too.I know a guy that`s building a`53 or so that way. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-26-2008, 05:52 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK Probably wont find many 67's that way.The gasser look had kind of faded by the time hot rodders could afford to cut up one of these.I like the look also and see there seems to be a comeback of that style.Check out Hot Rod Deluxe (latest issue) for some cool gasser pics and tech. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-26-2008, 07:47 AM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK I could see it now. a swb jacked to the hilt on a straight axle up front, no hood, 9" F@rd narrowed rear end, tunnel ram with twin Carter 600's, nostalgic rear slicks, 12" wide rear and 4" front Halibrands, a bit of red or yellow window tint, NICE! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

06-26-2008, 08:17 AM	#5
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK I know board member Paindianrider is going after this look... He lives close to me an d we talk often about his ideas and how to pull off the look... He's got a great start on the gasser look... I will let him know of this post... __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile Last edited by c10addict; 06-26-2008 at 08:17 AM.

06-26-2008, 10:49 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,895	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK Gasser burb Attached Images

06-26-2008, 11:13 AM	#9
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK CG- The gasser Burb is freakin awesome and a natural for the look. __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

06-26-2008, 11:11 AM	#10
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK I love the Gasser look - but I'm ignorant when it comes to the definition of a Gasser. What's it all about? Any websites or forums where I can go to learn more? My wife is vehemently against me going to look at this: http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/732931268.html __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

06-26-2008, 03:21 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK pmpski....I've been looking at that one too....LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-26-2008, 03:31 PM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK '56 Chevy 1/2 ton truck axle assembly...$225. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/728938422.html Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-30-2009, 08:39 AM	#16
Hotrodhenryj Truck Farmer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona Posts: 1,192	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK I'm partial to Henry J's Attached Images __________________ Arizona rust free sheetmetal

10-30-2009, 10:09 AM	#17
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,538	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK - I haven't seen any 67-72 truck gassers but I always liked this Willys. It was owned by the Grove brothers out of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Picture was taken in the early 60's at the Des Moines Dragway. Ya gotta love the trailer!! LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 10-30-2009 at 10:10 AM.

07-25-2011, 04:06 AM	#18
shaun86chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: waterloo illinois Posts: 3	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK Not that I'm smart or anything but the easyiest way to build a truck gasser would be to start with a 4x4 and remove the front axle and replace it with a 59-66 ford axle since that's like the only truck wide enough with a straight axle that would be wide enough to look right on a 67-72 chevy. The pad mounts are almost the same u would have to elongate the front holes on the axle pad to flip the axle to get that nose up look or use 4x4 lift springs. Simple crossover steering setup remove transfercase and inner fender wells and bam add some headers a 14 bolt from a 1 ton some wide rear and skinny fronts and u got a gasser. U can get a nice disk brake setup for the 59-66 ford axle from speedway and let's see what else... O ya I gotta 86 c-10 I wanna do this too but I'm worried the old time purists would call me a poser lol. I've built some quality gassers including a 64 ford pickup and they are very akward and hard to drive on the street. So u need another truck and a trailer before u decide to build one!!!! Lol. I forgot to add to the list a 632bbc with alky injection a 1471blower and a 4 speed. O ya and ladder bars don't for get the ladder bars. Posted via Mobile Device

06-26-2008, 02:06 PM	#20
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK Would this be the type of straight axle being discussed? Attached Images __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

06-26-2008, 04:59 PM	#22
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK pmpski,the gasser style is a drag style from the 60's.It is almost always a straight axle front suspension,leaf rear,vehicle with fenderwell headers.Search for Gassers or maybe "Stone,Woods,and Cook" dragsters.Almost any nostalgia drag racing site will have pics of a few. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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06-26-2008, 08:30 PM	#24
PA-IndianRider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 294	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK Speedway Motors offers this "straight front axle kit and as a package deal with a disc brake as well.... One will be in my garage soon. Attached Images __________________ John aka "Milner" PA-IndianRider - Pittsburgh, PA 70 Chevy C10 Stepside "Gasser/Altered Drag Race Hot Rod" *Where were You in '62 ?* Last edited by PA-IndianRider; 06-26-2008 at 09:15 PM.

06-26-2008, 05:45 PM	#25
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: anyone got a STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER STYLE TRUCK I love gassers! They didnt actually have to have a straight axle to be a gasser car, but they usually were. My truck has a few gasser era extras but no where near a gasser truck. More of a gasser-hauler or push truck maybe. I have tossed the idea around a few times about installing a push bumper on it...

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