ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

surfacerust · 08-31-2009, 04:17 AM

so ive been reading hot rod deluxe, ol school rods and few other. then i went to the track with a friend of mine to "pit crew' for him and his big block 4 speed nova.

ive always loved drag racing,and been to many local events. but have never made a pass.

i want to make my 69 lwb stepside into a gasser. its already dropped like 6 in the rear and 5 in the front. im thinking i can gut the front ifs and just put in 4wd front spring hangers and crossmembers to get the leaves. ive got a set of factory leaves. or even lift springs with a few leaves removed to make it softer.

i could really loose alot of weight dropping that junk. then gutting the front end and loosing the hood at the track.

straight axle kit from speedway with spindles an everything you need.

with the trailing arms in the rear it virtually eliminates axle wrap and wheel hop. and its already got a 12bolt. the one on the thread i looked at on here looked really good and made me want mine done even more!

im worried about the 2wd steering sector. angles of steering arms and such.

ive got a nasty 327 and built 400turbo just begging to go for a run.

think it will work? did i mention that the front end is completly wore out and needs bushings everywhere, ball joints and wheel bearings? and i would be making it 'safer' for the road? hehe

man, i want it so bad! I think Norma Jean would really dig hard man!

lets hear it kids?

**special-K** · 08-31-2009, 07:13 AM

You could maybe use 4wd steering.That would be a cool truck.I just wouldn`t want it for a daily driver.

tcb-1 · 08-31-2009, 07:14 AM

go for it! I love me a gasser!

I always thought that stepside would look sick done up gasser style.

if you go that route, be sure to do a build thread on it!

big_al_71 · 08-31-2009, 07:32 AM

Heck yeah!!!!

surfacerust · 08-31-2009, 08:51 AM

it prolly would work better with a 4wd steering sector huh? now that im thinking of where the arm is at on one compared to my 2wd

ive got a set of old school 15/10 aluminum spokes (think white spoke wagon wheels) for the back. and get a set of like 14 or 15/5 cragars s/s or torq thrust on the front. itd prolly have to be 5 lug on the front thats all that speedway offers, but thats ok!

man im sick, i need to go to the garage and start the tear down like NOW!

ill try to get a pic of it up today as is.

cdowns · 08-31-2009, 10:18 AM

straight axel gassers are really cool//BUT make no mistake about it they are really crude and not a street friendly way to drive in any way shape or form // they're designed to go in a straight line 1/4mile at a time not handle turning as thier radius is quite wide no do they do good on crowned or curvey roads// if serious and got the cash to blow on a gasser toy go on over to www.jalopeyjournal.com for help seeing thru this project

QKENUF4U · 08-31-2009, 11:36 AM

GO FOR IT !!! love the gasser look myself

have always wanted to see one done in our trucks.....

heres a sweet nova setup as gasser.......

c10addict · 08-31-2009, 04:18 PM

Search PA-indianrider... He is a member on here who was going to build one.. He had some cool photoshop pics..

ratrod67 · 08-31-2009, 06:26 PM

Have you seen this yet??

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=358615

big mike71 · 08-31-2009, 07:10 PM

There's a guy with a 55 Belair gasser that goes to all the shows around here it's pretty cool.

peterk · 08-31-2009, 07:52 PM

Do it! sounds like an awesome idea to me.

surfacerust · 08-31-2009, 08:02 PM

ive got the suspension parts i need. ill have to decide later if i want it higher in the front ill break up one of the lift kits i got.

im stickin with the 2wd sector and running the drag link to the right side. i think it will help with the turning radus.

if i install the axle at the same kingpin angles as a 4wd front axle it shouldnt handle any worse than a 4wd. just minus the sway bar... hmm may have to figure something out.

i cant bring myself to do the body mods in the links
one because i can bring myself to cut up my cab, because besides the rockers its perfect and two im not that great of a fabricator. haha

HAHA i just saw this little guy! whats up cholo!

08-31-2009, 04:17 AM	#1
surfacerust Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunnelton, WV Posts: 38	ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... so ive been reading hot rod deluxe, ol school rods and few other. then i went to the track with a friend of mine to "pit crew' for him and his big block 4 speed nova. ive always loved drag racing,and been to many local events. but have never made a pass. i want to make my 69 lwb stepside into a gasser. its already dropped like 6 in the rear and 5 in the front. im thinking i can gut the front ifs and just put in 4wd front spring hangers and crossmembers to get the leaves. ive got a set of factory leaves. or even lift springs with a few leaves removed to make it softer. i could really loose alot of weight dropping that junk. then gutting the front end and loosing the hood at the track. straight axle kit from speedway with spindles an everything you need. with the trailing arms in the rear it virtually eliminates axle wrap and wheel hop. and its already got a 12bolt. the one on the thread i looked at on here looked really good and made me want mine done even more! im worried about the 2wd steering sector. angles of steering arms and such. ive got a nasty 327 and built 400turbo just begging to go for a run. think it will work? did i mention that the front end is completly wore out and needs bushings everywhere, ball joints and wheel bearings? and i would be making it 'safer' for the road? hehe man, i want it so bad! I think Norma Jean would really dig hard man! lets hear it kids?

08-31-2009, 07:13 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... You could maybe use 4wd steering.That would be a cool truck.I just wouldn`t want it for a daily driver. __________________ "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 ~

08-31-2009, 07:14 AM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... go for it! I love me a gasser! I always thought that stepside would look sick done up gasser style. if you go that route, be sure to do a build thread on it! __________________ 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

08-31-2009, 07:32 AM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... Heck yeah!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-31-2009, 08:51 AM	#5
surfacerust Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunnelton, WV Posts: 38	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... it prolly would work better with a 4wd steering sector huh? now that im thinking of where the arm is at on one compared to my 2wd ive got a set of old school 15/10 aluminum spokes (think white spoke wagon wheels) for the back. and get a set of like 14 or 15/5 cragars s/s or torq thrust on the front. itd prolly have to be 5 lug on the front thats all that speedway offers, but thats ok! man im sick, i need to go to the garage and start the tear down like NOW! ill try to get a pic of it up today as is. Last edited by surfacerust; 08-31-2009 at 08:58 AM.

08-31-2009, 10:18 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... straight axel gassers are really cool//BUT make no mistake about it they are really crude and not a street friendly way to drive in any way shape or form // they're designed to go in a straight line 1/4mile at a time not handle turning as thier radius is quite wide no do they do good on crowned or curvey roads// if serious and got the cash to blow on a gasser toy go on over to www.jalopeyjournal.com for help seeing thru this project __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-31-2009, 11:36 AM	#7
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... GO FOR IT !!! love the gasser look myself have always wanted to see one done in our trucks..... heres a sweet nova setup as gasser....... Attached Images

08-31-2009, 04:18 PM	#8
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... Search PA-indianrider... He is a member on here who was going to build one.. He had some cool photoshop pics.. __________________ 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

08-31-2009, 06:26 PM	#9
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... Have you seen this yet?? http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=358615

08-31-2009, 07:10 PM	#10
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... There's a guy with a 55 Belair gasser that goes to all the shows around here it's pretty cool. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

08-31-2009, 07:52 PM	#11
peterk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: victoria b.c. Posts: 11	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... Do it! sounds like an awesome idea to me.

08-31-2009, 08:02 PM	#12
surfacerust Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunnelton, WV Posts: 38	Re: ive got the gasser bug, and my 69 will be the victim... ive got the suspension parts i need. ill have to decide later if i want it higher in the front ill break up one of the lift kits i got. im stickin with the 2wd sector and running the drag link to the right side. i think it will help with the turning radus. if i install the axle at the same kingpin angles as a 4wd front axle it shouldnt handle any worse than a 4wd. just minus the sway bar... hmm may have to figure something out. i cant bring myself to do the body mods in the links one because i can bring myself to cut up my cab, because besides the rockers its perfect and two im not that great of a fabricator. haha HAHA i just saw this little guy! whats up cholo!



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