Suddenly, gasser.

"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile) 04/15/2015 at 16:16 • Filed to: None

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lone_liberal > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:22

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Straight axle and all. It looks like it needs a little TLC but would reward you for it by putting a permanent grin on your face.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > lone_liberal 04/15/2015 at 16:25

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There aren't nearly as many Falcon gassers as Willys, but there seem to be a lot of them. Pretty easy to do shenanigans like this with.

505Turbeaux > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:25

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this is one style of car I have not driven. I want to just to see what it feels like. I am positive it is a unique experience

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 505Turbeaux 04/15/2015 at 16:27

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This of course not being a street gasser, it doesn't even have a radiator. I suspect it's true, though - serious blastoff, almost no forward visibility...

KnowsAboutCars > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:27

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This '55 Chevy is maybe the only street driven gasser in Finland.

lone_liberal > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:28

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That makes sense since Falcons, like Willys, were light and cheap. At least back in the day. Willys are probably a little hard to come by these days.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > KnowsAboutCars 04/15/2015 at 16:29

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Very nice. If I'm not mistaken, a tri-five is the only sort of gasser I've seen in person, so there are quite a few out there. I like the idea of a street gasser - add working lights and a radiator, and suddenly you have something you can take down to the corner shop...

505Turbeaux > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:31

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oh yeah built for one run and done. I would want to drive one on the street because my skills do not translate to straight runs like that

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > lone_liberal 04/15/2015 at 16:31

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In both cases, I think they were actually the cheapest American-made car (at their respective times of sale) to even exist. Both disposable, prone to rust, and far better to engage in idiocy with than a Beetle, so $.10 got you a dollar value-wise. Almost none of that line of Willys are around in un-rodded form - I think the '36-'38s survived a little better.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 505Turbeaux 04/15/2015 at 16:34

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The one in the main post, I think, is one called "Strange Bird" prior to being repainted. For some reason, a '62 with a '63 grill... and a 401 Nailhead. Lincoln 4.53 rear axle, some other things.

505Turbeaux > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:35

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totally the same car, looks a little shopped here or a weird filter on it.

I need to stay away from all nailhead related content so I keep the invictas bone stock...

KnowsAboutCars > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:35

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I'd love to build a street gasser out of maybe late 50's Desoto complete with 60's show car style flake paint job.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > KnowsAboutCars 04/15/2015 at 16:39

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You mean late 50s? My favorite DeSoto is the '55 or '56, and a gasser out of either would be marvelous.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 505Turbeaux 04/15/2015 at 16:40

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I'm sure you'll end up with a blown twin-holley Nailhead someday. It doesn't *have* to be the Invicta.

KnowsAboutCars > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:43

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Yup, just edited that. I was thinking about '57 or '58 because those big fins would make it even more ridiculous. Actually now that I think about it '59 Chevrolet would be a very strong contender too.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > KnowsAboutCars 04/15/2015 at 16:45

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I rather like the '58. Very weird, but very compelling.

KnowsAboutCars > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:50

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There seems to be few of those around already. I'd rather have a stock or some sort of mild custom '58 though.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > KnowsAboutCars 04/15/2015 at 16:52

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A '58 certainly does not deserve to lose its chrome, as some cars of the era do. It's very impactful with it, not just gaudy.

KnowsAboutCars > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 16:55

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Yeah, it looks it's missing something without it. I just have to post this '58 built by a Finn living in Sweden although it doesn't have anything to do with gassers.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > KnowsAboutCars 04/15/2015 at 17:15

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On the topic of DeSotos, look at this:

http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/…

KnowsAboutCars > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/15/2015 at 17:24

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Nice. Not necessarily something I'd do to that car but still, nice. I'm glad they are working with a wheel company to create more stock looking wheel for future derelicts.