Since we're on the last stretch with HEMI 55 frame I decided to work on the 55 Gasser frame today. This is the frame for Steve's brother, who has always wanted a gasser. It's a 55 2-door sedan and will have a BBC and T400.

We're planning to use a Jim Meyer's ladder bar kit, shock bar, and crossmember. The rear will be a Dana 60 and will sit around 4.5" higher than stock height using coilovers. In front we're using an early 60's Chevy van i-beam axle, leaf springs, and as much else as possible.

I cut off the frame forward of the steering box holes because we plan to use the stock box, if possible. I built the tapered frame rails today and they're ready to weld up. The ends of the frame rail will be radiused and smoothed. Then we will attach them to the frame with reinforcements, add a spreader bar, radiator support, and a tubular BBC engine mount.


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