Статьи на эту тему1955 Chevy Gasser: 40-летняя история «богомола»
The owner of this Gasser Tony Gentile, began just with the classics of the genre — 57'Chevy, but eventually wanted to shower...
Prehistory
Tony grew up in the small town of Beverly, Massachusetts on the not, to put it mildly, dregovom north-east coast of the United States. However, since childhood he was surrounded by «iron things», working after school and on weekends in a car workshop of his father. Just at this time, in the early 60s in the east of America started a real boom in Gasser, it is a kind of hybrid between universal hot-born and dregovym car.
To his adulthood Tony has served as an excellent mechanic, behind which there were many moved V8. Despite her young age, his specialization was the installation of custom parts for customers who want to increase the power and speed of their cars. It is meant to improve the experience of specific components like differential or inlet system, including replacement of the camshaft and install multiple carburetors instead of one full-time...
To his adulthood Tony has served as an excellent mechanic, behind which there were many moved V8. Despite her young age, his specialization was the installation of custom parts for customers who want to increase the power and speed of their cars. It is meant to improve the experience of specific components like differential or inlet system, including replacement of the camshaft and install multiple carburetors instead of one full-time...
Already in the 18 years of Gentile he built his first Gasser based 57'Chevy. In it, he has repeatedly performed at New England Dragway, located in Epping, New Hampshire. For classics followed many other «charged» cars, but for the recognition of Tony, «none of them gave the same emotions as... driving that Chevy on the drag strip.» Years passed and the desire is ripe — the time has come to build a new Gasser.
I guess that by this time, Tony found himself in a symbolic «equatorial» age 50, for his new project, he decided to choose a much less obvious in the car as a base for the Gasser. The donor has become almost his age — 1955 Thunderbird, classic shape that few people would have associated with Dragstrip.
Perhaps this classic coupe Tony chose under the influence of his wife, Leslie, who according to his assurances «took an active part in this new project.» It is also impossible not to mention that it is the first generation of T-bird had a frame structure, whereas the following three, starting with the second in 1958, has been with the modern monocoque body...
This frame and was the first step in the work.
Basis... («Wings»)
Gentile quickly found a suitable frame through ads and work in full swing now in his own workshop, where Tony is actively assisted by his friend Bob Miller. For a start they vygotovili, and then changed the section of both «rails», making the so-called «boxing». After that manufactured «from scratch» all cross-sections. In parallel to the classic 9-inch Ford rear axle was «implanted» the differential of 3.50: 1 with 31-spline axle shafts.
Bridge «resting» on the classic spring suspension of the Ford Fairlane 1955 year, with a much more modern work of Monroe shock absorbers. The main support element is made with his own two inherent Gasser ladder lever — length of each is almost half a meter!
Front to give Gasser usual for this type of machine kind, ready kit from Speedway Motors has been used with their exclusive uncut front axle, which is fastened by means of semi-elliptic springs.
As turning the «kulaks» used «replica», its shape reminiscent of the original. Front shock absorbers are also fitted Monroe.
At Gasser completely changed the brake. It includes a new double pump only steel pipes, while the rear remained archaic drum brakes with a diameter of 11 inches, while the front mounted «pancake» c tyrehporshnevymi 4-piston calipers from GM's, and of the same diameter. All this put wheels on the Rocket Racing.
Bridge «resting» on the classic spring suspension of the Ford Fairlane 1955 year, with a much more modern work of Monroe shock absorbers. The main support element is made with his own two inherent Gasser ladder lever — length of each is almost half a meter!
Front to give Gasser usual for this type of machine kind, ready kit from Speedway Motors has been used with their exclusive uncut front axle, which is fastened by means of semi-elliptic springs.
As turning the «kulaks» used «replica», its shape reminiscent of the original. Front shock absorbers are also fitted Monroe.
At Gasser completely changed the brake. It includes a new double pump only steel pipes, while the rear remained archaic drum brakes with a diameter of 11 inches, while the front mounted «pancake» c tyrehporshnevymi 4-piston calipers from GM's, and of the same diameter. All this put wheels on the Rocket Racing.
Behind it is incredibly stylish 15-inch wheels Injector, while the front are original psevdospitsovannye Launchers. In turn, they are shod with tires specialized Drahovo Coker / Firestone — Rear psevdosliki Dragster Cheater Slicks, and in front DeLuxe Champion.
... Power... («muscles»)
And now the most important thing — strength. Tony says that he found under the hood of the very first Chevy-Gasser. But, apparently — it was something small and not modified. Since its new T-bird, he decided to equip not the traditional «block-tar» and nearly 8-liter «monster» — the Cadillac 472–1968.
Not only did a full Gentile Rebild and upgrade to this «big-block». It is further processed and polished cylinders, setting a standard steel, but a balanced crankshaft. Rods and steel, while the pistons are forged aluminum. The Rout and polished heads, camshafts, new work by COMP.
All this is crowned by the air intake Edelbrock Performer, which means the filter from Mooneyes supplies air to the appropriate working volume of the engine carburetor 750 Holley.
To cool all these «muscles», set the size of giant radiator, then oddly enough, the ignition system remains sink and even the archaic with the usual «distributor».
Exhaust gases traditionally Gasserov to be not such a big way — after self-made «spider» they will gasserovsky classic «stump». It is filled with fajberglass for at least some back pressure damping 2-inch Wilson & Steely from Kustom Coachworks of Atoll, Massachusetts. Not difficult to guess that at this elementary but still short design, the «Muffler» virtually extinguish this very sound, which, however, certainly pleases real fans Gasserov...
The torque is transmitted on the usual for such powerful engines (unfortunately, Tony does not disclose actual figures, which he got from his new Gasser) to the GM TH400 CAT from which goes to the rear axle shaft drive from Mitchell.
Not only did a full Gentile Rebild and upgrade to this «big-block». It is further processed and polished cylinders, setting a standard steel, but a balanced crankshaft. Rods and steel, while the pistons are forged aluminum. The Rout and polished heads, camshafts, new work by COMP.
All this is crowned by the air intake Edelbrock Performer, which means the filter from Mooneyes supplies air to the appropriate working volume of the engine carburetor 750 Holley.
To cool all these «muscles», set the size of giant radiator, then oddly enough, the ignition system remains sink and even the archaic with the usual «distributor».
Exhaust gases traditionally Gasserov to be not such a big way — after self-made «spider» they will gasserovsky classic «stump». It is filled with fajberglass for at least some back pressure damping 2-inch Wilson & Steely from Kustom Coachworks of Atoll, Massachusetts. Not difficult to guess that at this elementary but still short design, the «Muffler» virtually extinguish this very sound, which, however, certainly pleases real fans Gasserov...
The torque is transmitted on the usual for such powerful engines (unfortunately, Tony does not disclose actual figures, which he got from his new Gasser) to the GM TH400 CAT from which goes to the rear axle shaft drive from Mitchell.
... And appearance (head and tail)
As to the actual «body», then there is not much Gentile became «bother». It is prudent to found and purchased already restored the body from 1955'T-bird. He immediately was installed on virtually made «from scratch» chassis. Then Tony turned to Steve Wilson of Wilson & Steely to still give the classics a little more original and even aggressive look — how is it possible for such a compartment...
Wilson and his team not only removed the inherent to the first T-bird flushes, partially covers the rear wheel, and altogether fulfilled «raudiusing» rear wings.
However, the increase in the wheel openings were simply inevitable in view of the dimension of the rear slicks...
Where this was possible, it has been reduced gaps between the panels — in fact all. Duck Day he loaded his «pulvik» triple black with Axalta (ex Dupont), after which he is paid a full schedule, including the loud and indiscreet inscriptions on the sides — Torquing Bird with eloquent aggressive bird.
This phrase literally translates as «bird Torque,» implying torque. At nearly 8-liter, and even the modified engine, you can only imagine how much «newton-meters» and he gives... again complain that Tony hides the actual data...
However, the rest of the schedule in the classical style of «America» 50–60 tell the public what is under the hood Gasser V8 from Cadillac of 472 cubic inches.
Exterior finish left intact stylish calling on the corners to the body chrome bumper T-bird with original front «buffers». The rear is distinguished by the incredible size of the buffer is not modest, received aggressive cones, which were not in the original... Similarly in the T-bird was branded «chrome», including edging rear lights with small keels...
«Tinsmith» still could not resist not to declare itself around the world, just sign on the trunk. It can be assumed that such «non-intrusive» self-promotion has served not only as payment for the work they have done....
As for the interior, then, as to the body, Tony decided to not much «bother» and even take pictures... However, there has been established a new custom aluminum insert on the dashboard. The original «tidy» and on top of it installed sports equipment from the Stewart-Warner. All of this can be seen through the stylish «steering wheel» of Mooneyes while hand «gasserovtsa» traditionally falls on the shifter from Hurst. The original «sofa» is covered by the new upholstery «under the rug», with the same penalties door, while the bed to the floor in unison body black wool mats...
That's all — in general, without any supernatural tricks Gasser was ready. And, as it was at the dawn of the machine, it will find its place not only in dregstripe and is quite suitable for use in everyday life, unless, of course, not to think about the expense of almost 8-liter engine and of others, or rather their drum membranes of...
To be continued…
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Wilson and his team not only removed the inherent to the first T-bird flushes, partially covers the rear wheel, and altogether fulfilled «raudiusing» rear wings.
However, the increase in the wheel openings were simply inevitable in view of the dimension of the rear slicks...
Where this was possible, it has been reduced gaps between the panels — in fact all. Duck Day he loaded his «pulvik» triple black with Axalta (ex Dupont), after which he is paid a full schedule, including the loud and indiscreet inscriptions on the sides — Torquing Bird with eloquent aggressive bird.
This phrase literally translates as «bird Torque,» implying torque. At nearly 8-liter, and even the modified engine, you can only imagine how much «newton-meters» and he gives... again complain that Tony hides the actual data...
However, the rest of the schedule in the classical style of «America» 50–60 tell the public what is under the hood Gasser V8 from Cadillac of 472 cubic inches.
Exterior finish left intact stylish calling on the corners to the body chrome bumper T-bird with original front «buffers». The rear is distinguished by the incredible size of the buffer is not modest, received aggressive cones, which were not in the original... Similarly in the T-bird was branded «chrome», including edging rear lights with small keels...
«Tinsmith» still could not resist not to declare itself around the world, just sign on the trunk. It can be assumed that such «non-intrusive» self-promotion has served not only as payment for the work they have done....
As for the interior, then, as to the body, Tony decided to not much «bother» and even take pictures... However, there has been established a new custom aluminum insert on the dashboard. The original «tidy» and on top of it installed sports equipment from the Stewart-Warner. All of this can be seen through the stylish «steering wheel» of Mooneyes while hand «gasserovtsa» traditionally falls on the shifter from Hurst. The original «sofa» is covered by the new upholstery «under the rug», with the same penalties door, while the bed to the floor in unison body black wool mats...
That's all — in general, without any supernatural tricks Gasser was ready. And, as it was at the dawn of the machine, it will find its place not only in dregstripe and is quite suitable for use in everyday life, unless, of course, not to think about the expense of almost 8-liter engine and of others, or rather their drum membranes of...
To be continued…
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