New-school 'gasser'... - Focaljet

**YNOT** · 04-30-2008, 06:32 PM

I've been browsing some magazines lately and really been eyeing the older 'gassers' when I decided I should do a rendering of what I'd call the 'new-school' gasser.

So, with that said, here's the first one...

I think something like this would be straight up bad-ass!!! So, who wants to build it?

Thoughts, comments? Or have I just lost my mind??

**ZX3autoxtasy** · 04-30-2008, 06:42 PM

The latter.

**BLOWNSTANG** · 04-30-2008, 06:45 PM

I like it.

**Jasonof2000** · 04-30-2008, 06:47 PM

What is a gasser?

**BLOWNSTANG** · 04-30-2008, 06:49 PM

^^^ Old school drag car.

**YNOT** · 04-30-2008, 06:58 PM

Gasser is a slang term from the late 50s/early 60s describing a drag car. Gassers uaully had an extremely high front end for weight transfer.

Typically the front suspension was an old parallel leaf spring and straight axle from a pickup providing that extremely high stance.

Interiors were usually gutted and while these cars weren't the 'fastest' on the track, they were one of the most unique in appearance...to me this look just shouts 'hot rod'.

**Black03ZX3** · 04-30-2008, 07:13 PM

Needs fenderwell headers and colored plexiglass windows.

**boostedzx3** · 04-30-2008, 07:20 PM

thats sick!

**SaxManZX3** · 04-30-2008, 07:38 PM

What's the can on the front of both cars? Gas?

**Jasonof2000** · 04-30-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SaxManZX3

What's the can on the front of both cars? Gas?

Probably, and probably just enough gas for one run.

**hotrodkris** · 04-30-2008, 07:51 PM

Needs the fenderwell headers (mentioned above) and some kind of bug catcher. The front bumper is too 'new'... needs to be chopped like that shoebox that was posted.

**bowersdaazian** · 04-30-2008, 07:53 PM

wow that looks remarkably good! Even if its only a rendering of what could be, it still has tons of potential to inspire someone.

A newer Mustang like that would be HOT!

**SaxManZX3** · 04-30-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonof2000

Probably, and probably just enough gas for one run.

Ya exactly...

**Lifeguardjoe** · 04-30-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZX3autoxtasy

The latter.

+1

**rejectZX3** · 05-01-2008, 09:32 AM

In the latest issue of Hot Rod magazine, they have a drawing of a gasser styled Fox Body. Looks awesome.

**hotrodkris** · 05-01-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rejectZX3

In the latest issue of Hot Rod magazine, they have a drawing of a gasser styled Fox Body. Looks awesome.

Yes... Steve Stanford is teh bomb.

**YNOT** · 05-01-2008, 11:53 AM

Thanks...glad you all enjoyed it. I'll see about adding some fenderwell headers and a few other mods when I get some more time.

**hotrodkris** · 05-01-2008, 11:55 AM

Can't wait to see it

**STANG302** · 05-01-2008, 01:03 PM

Looks more like a 4x4 becouse your missing one key feature. You need to move the front axle/wheels forward. Six inches or more without modifying wheel well area. Then it will look like a real "gasser"!

**CorkyWagz** · 05-01-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rejectZX3

In the latest issue of Hot Rod magazine, they have a drawing of a gasser styled Fox Body. Looks awesome.

can someone post a scan/pic?

**pseudonym** · 05-01-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YNOT

I've been browsing some magazines lately and really been eyeing the older 'gassers' when I decided I should do a rendering of what I'd call the 'new-school' gasser.

So, with that said, here's the first one...

I think something like this would be straight up bad-ass!!! So, who wants to build it?

Thoughts, comments? Or have I just lost my mind??

Needs fenderwell headers and Hilborn fuel injection stacks; or a Jimmy 6-71 with a bug catcher. Also, add a straight tube front axle with some skinny little meats.

**2xtremefocus** · 05-01-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodkris

Needs the fenderwell headers (mentioned above) and some kind of bug catcher. The front bumper is too 'new'... needs to be chopped like that shoebox that was posted.

Does it need painted door handles too Kris?

Hey Tony, what's the word on some new TMoore shirts bro?

**pseudonym** · 05-01-2008, 08:34 PM

If you want a really authentic touch; that front gas tank needs to be a beer keg!

**YNOT** · 05-01-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2xtremefocus

Does it need painted door handles too Kris?

Hey Tony, what's the word on some new TMoore shirts bro?

Shoot man...my biz has been dead for the past few months...so I haven't had any $$$ to get them done. Uncle Sam raped me this year and took all the money I made.

I plan on doing them one of these days...as soon as I get a couple more jobs.

**rejectZX3** · 05-02-2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorkyWagz

can someone post a scan/pic?

I'll try to get a scan tomorrow.

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YNOT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,728	Re: New-school 'gasser'... Gasser is a slang term from the late 50s/early 60s describing a drag car. Gassers uaully had an extremely high front end for weight transfer. Typically the front suspension was an old parallel leaf spring and straight axle from a pickup providing that extremely high stance. Interiors were usually gutted and while these cars weren't the 'fastest' on the track, they were one of the most unique in appearance...to me this look just shouts 'hot rod'. __________________ tmooregraphics Horsepower For Your Business!

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YNOT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,728	Re: New-school 'gasser'... Thanks...glad you all enjoyed it. I'll see about adding some fenderwell headers and a few other mods when I get some more time. __________________ tmooregraphics Horsepower For Your Business!

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STANG302 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Osceola, WI Posts: 609	Re: New-school 'gasser'... Looks more like a 4x4 becouse your missing one key feature. You need to move the front axle/wheels forward. Six inches or more without modifying wheel well area. Then it will look like a real "gasser"! __________________ 04' F350 6.0 Powerstroke! 1990 Chrysler New Yorker & 1994 Merc. Cougar: autox project! Greatly missed: 05' ST: 136HP/142TQ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245176

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