Vehicle Description
Tall, flashy, and exceptionally powerful: gassers are a cool unique
era in custom classics that command attention simply because they
tower over the other cars at the shows, literally. You don't see
these often, especially done to this standard. But when you want to
be recognized even in a crowd of standouts, then you need a cool
look done from a cool classic like 1950 Chevrolet Styleline.
This one has a very cool outlaw style. Matte black on classic
American steel gives this the look of a true straight-line brawler.
The whole package nicely represents the gasser culture. After all,
these were all about shedding weight and transferring force to the
rear wheels. So it correctly has the front bumper removed and a
high solid axle installed (and don't you just love how the world
can now get a peek at those headers with the exhaust cutouts.)
Plus, there's a louvered hood and proper Weld-style racing wheel
with skinny Mickey Thompson front units and meaty Hoosiers in the
rear. But even as a race-ready gasser, this classic Chevy also has
flair. The metallic teal roof adds some cool shine, and it
coordinates nicely with the Harbinger side graphics, headlight
tint, and undertones of the grille. So it's a well-done two-tone
look.
The interior is all about speedy business. Like a true racer,
anything that was adding unnecessary weight was just eliminated.
Now you have a custom roll cage and a set of modern racing buckets
with proper RJS harnesses. The door panels are clean and simple
aluminum (and the wording can be removed if you so desire.) They
did leave some room of style within this function, like the
exterior matching teal on the dash and a banjo-style sports
steering wheel on the tilt column. There's a ratchet shifter, a
full pack of auxiliary gauges, and a large AutoMeter Sport-Comp
tach mounted prominently on the dash. So this one is ready to
run.
The engine bay is filled with big block power. 454 cubic-inches
weren't enough, so this was bored out to 489ci total! Plus, it's
built with a Lunati Voodoo Cam, a competition valve job, roller
rockers, and 9:1 compression for pump gas. There were go-fast
goodies added like a Holley Street Avenger 870 CFM four-barrel
carburetor, Edelbrock Performer intake, MSD ignition, aluminum
radiator w/electric fans, and performance headers. You've already
seen how great that last feature looks through the wheel wells, but
what you might not notice, is that the full dual exhaust exits
behind the doors. This gives the glasspacks plenty of time to
create a monstrous roar, or you can just open the cutout covers for
the ultimate thundering experience. Making sure that all this power
gets to the ground properly is a stout TH400 three-speed with
manual shift body, B&M Holeshot torque converter, and trans
cooler. This feeds a strong Currie 9-inch Positraction rear end
with 4.30 gears for powerful take-offs. There has been a ton
invested in the suspension, and there are even power steering and
four-wheel power disc brakes help you keep it all under control
with ease.
Distinct, powerful, and ferocious, this is the cool gasser with a
tough-as-nails attitude. So you know you want to take it home right
now. Call today!!!