FOR SALE

[w2amr]

I raced against this car in my 55 Chevy once at Atco dragway in NJ back in the late 60's .
It was really fast. If I had the money I would jump all over this one.

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2127954605.html

[N8YX]

What was he running in it back then, and what could one put in it now which would comfortably get the car into one of the sub-10 second brackets?

[kd8dey]

No longer has the motor/tranny that it was raced with that made it "Special"
Now it's just a shell...................

[w2amr]

What was he running in it back then, and what could one put in it now which would comfortably get the car into one of the sub-10 second brackets?If I remember right , it had a Hemi with a 671 GMC huffer, and a torqueflite trans with a clutch ahead of it.
A 383 Chevy stroker with a Fogger Nitrous System and a powerglide trans should get it in the low 10's

[KA5PIU]

Hello.

I have seen auto tranny cars with a clutch, other than torque converter loss elimination, is there an advantage?
I know the Chrysler was noted for the pushbutton pre-select shifter, did this contribute to the overall effort?
The second overdrive transmission has always appealed to me, much like the range selector for 4 wheel drive but without the transfer case, will this work with an automatic transmission?
What I would like to do is bring a 1959 1 ton GMC truck more up to date.
I have replaced the points and condenser with a GM HEI unit and replaced the generator with an alternator but would like to do throttle body injection and update the tranny.
If need be I can do an engine swap but would prefer no EGR or other emission controls, this thing runs on the gas you will find in Mexico.
I am also looking at replacing the steering wheel with something with an airbag, the original has already been replaced by something safer.
I have already redone the dashboard and eliminated all the knobs.
I was not at all impressed by the original seat or the fuel tank behind same, both changed.
Would I gain by adding a body controller from a more up to date automobile or just add as needed?
I would like original but up to date. ;)

[kd8dey]

I have already eliminated all the knobs.

Egads!! :yikes:

[KA5PIU]

Egads!! :yikes:

Hello.

The knobs and lung puncture steering wheel may be nice to look at from a cosmetic standpoint but from a safety standpoint it is death in the making.
http://books.google.com/books?id=VSEDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA80&lpg=PA80&dq=radio+knobs+and+safety&source=bl&ots=4hriAW4W76&sig=w3m85jVwv8nz6jtM1dYeXk9XKgA&hl=en&ei=4t4XTb2eOIT58Aal6LT1DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&sqi=2&ved=0CGAQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=radio%20knobs%20and%20safety&f=false
Safety made major progress in just a few years from the 1959 model year.
I simply looked at the improvements and went for it from there.
Style is nothing to die for.

[kd8dey]

Hello.

The knobs and lung puncture steering wheel may be nice to look at from a cosmetic standpoint but from a safety standpoint it is death in the making.
http://books.google.com/books?id=VSEDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA80&lpg=PA80&dq=radio+knobs+and+safety&source=bl&ots=4hriAW4W76&sig=w3m85jVwv8nz6jtM1dYeXk9XKgA&hl=en&ei=4t4XTb2eOIT58Aal6LT1DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&sqi=2&ved=0CGAQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=radio%20knobs%20and%20safety&f=false
Safety made major progress in just a few years from the 1959 model year.
I simply looked at the improvements and went for it from there.
Style is nothing to die for.

BUT The KNOBS MAn!! THE KNOBS!!

[W2NAP]

No longer has the motor/tranny that it was raced with that made it "Special"
Now it's just a shell...................

now you can put what you want in it.

if i only had the money

[w2amr]

now you can put what you want in it.

if i only had the moneyYeah buddy.:yes:

[W5GA]

Well, lessee. Scrap the 8 3/4" rear, get a 9" Ford in it. This car BEGS to be a gasser!!