The opel was setup for drag racing so it was hardly streetable let alone street legal. Regardless of the type of vehicle you are building we have the products and free information that will save you time and money. The method used in this program is unique because it gives you the answers you need in order to make the correct decision about your chassis setup. The ultimate racing car chassis setup guide and tutorial. Matt uses salvaged materials to make his version of a diy chassis table, lending tips and tricks along the way. Try to place the scales in the same spot on the floor each time you setup your car for consistency. The best chassis shop for drag racing books and drag racing software to help with your race car setup and suspension tunning. The rethink dirt page and the shocks, a mystery no more is advanced theory that some of you will fall asleep reading. Many tri5 chevy gassers seen in modern magazines have been built using this package. Aug 05, 2015 a chassis table is essential for any fabricator tackling larger fabrication projects. Longacre chassis setup tools longacre racing products.
The driver plays a huge role in the setup of the car. It is the perfiect starting point for your 1955 gasser project, all you need do is add the front end, engine and trans, wiring, interior, glass, trim, paint etc. Chassis master software chassis master is easy to set up and calculates all possible ic locations, rise, squat, corner weights, center of gravity and even automatically adjust to. Sawyer chassis basic setup instructions before starting you will need to gather a few items, which are necessary to setup your sawyer chassis. Drag racing books drag racing software jerry bickel. Also note the triangulation bars arrow c that add support from the bellhousing to the trans crossmember. Rear suspension and chassis tuning rod and custom magazine. Historic 1930 ford model a gasser helped establish drag. This amazing software gives you the answers you need in order to make the correct decisions about chassis set up for your.
Especially with the flexibility to be able to get tube axles. As the car rolls and the chassis changes its height, the control arms change angles and that causes the mc to move. Used mpg lpg notestimes rear stagger cold hot size cold hot pressure cold hot size cold hot pressure cold hot tire comp. Jun 12, 2007 its kind of a shame that this goodlooking gasser chassis will get covered up by the body. Thats what were here for to bring you the comprehensive information that will guide you to build a gasser, either for the strip or the street, in the most easy, economic and safe way.
The morrison gt sport chassis line provides an excellent foundation for anyone wanting to build a classic corvettebodied kit car. Steering layout, suspension setup and geometry, wheel alignment. Feb 03, 2014 in this tech article, we show you how to install chris hotrodz straight axle kit on a 1955 chevrolet sedan gasser. Chassis master is easy to set up and calculates all possible ic locations, rise, squat, corner weights, center of gravity and even automatically adjust to changes in ride height or tire size.
Features a mandrel bent 2x4x11ga fixture welded frame, 4link suspension,aldan coilovers all around, 9 ford housing, moser axles. Photo from in addition to the straight axle, most gassers also sported halibrand wheels, no. Drag racing vehicles for sale cars on classic cars. How to build diy chassis table welding it all together.
Be sure there is no loose or bending in the suspension or in the steering components before attempting to tune your vehicle. Whether youre a fan of willys gasser drag cars or 1955 chevy gassers equipped with big block engines, speedway motors has all the gasser suspension kits, gasser fenderwell headers, gasser air scoops, and vintage drag wheels you need to give your ride the classic gasser look. Alignment shops set up most muscleera drag cars with 18inch. It was fine its intended purpose but it was all about weight transfer to hook up the rear axle. Gasser chassis build rod and custom magazine hot rod. Chassis master software tim mcamis performance parts. If by chance at a later date, you are found to be in noncompliance we will assume it was. The front suspension is missing so i thought a cheap way to go would be a gasser front end. Todays racer and enthusiasts alike rely on the latest racing computer software for chassis setup, dyno simulations, race simulation, updating electronic systems. With our very equipped shop we have you covered with everything from chassis and sheet metal fabrication to custom parts on. The gasser look was fun at the time, but you didnt want to drive the car on the freeway or on a curvy road because the center of gravity was so high.
Hi guys, i am the developer of the virtual race car engineer software that assists the setup tuning processes. It is a windows pc software program featuring numerous tools for easing the guesswork and uncertainty out of your race car setup. Corner weights must be entered to claculate cross weight, rear weight nad left side weight percentanges. Used by many of the best teams in drag racing, chassis master is easy to set up and input information. Complete straight axle kit gasser thompsons garage. We spent countless hours observing and asking questions to our customers on how they would like to see pro work. Feature winner software helps you to track and retrieve on demand anything about your cars setup or chassis maintenance on a laptopdesktop or pocketpc. Dec 04, 2014 the ladder bar provides adjustability on the front side bar to chassis and a static mount to the rear.
Chassis and suspension brakes steering air and fuel delivery engine cooling and heating safety. Browse new products for sale from auto weld chassis, including our. Wehaveincludedabasiclistof componentsneeded,includingthelengthofthetierod. We also found that bolles software requires very precise measurements on the chassis. Dont worry about twisting that old frame, use this super strong chassis for your nostalgic project. The stock model a frame featured boxed framerails up front and a 1932 ford front suspension set up with a 4inch. Art morrisons engineering team proudly introduces a gtsport chassis for the 196472 chevelle and the rest of the gma body family. On the other hand, we cant wait to see this chevy out on the street or on the dragstrip. A customer came in with a 55 chevy c gasser and wanted me to lighten the car and build headers for the small block chevy motor. Chassis setup programs software stardust setup packager v. The ladder bar provides adjustability on the front side bar to chassis and a static mount to the rear. In 1966, i had opened my first business in anaheim, ca.
Dont waste time or money going to swap meets and ebay to piece together your front axle, use this straight axle gasser kit and install it in a weekend. This knowledge is not necessarily that of the car, although that helps, what i. Suspension tuning is one of the most important way to decrease your lap time. Calculates all possible instant center locations plus percentage of rise and squat. And even though it looks like a trackonly car its built using modern materials and technologies so that its fun to cruise and easy to maintain. A gasser is a type of hot rod originating on the dragstrips of the united states in the late 1950s. Jan 01, 2008 check out rear suspension choices and chassis tuning to make em work rod and custom magazine.
How to install chris hotrodz straight axle kit super chevy. If youre 18 off, it will tell in the chassis setup. Eventually i plan to make a new rear sub frame and either move the springs in board. Everything is about achieving the correctfortheperiod gasser look. Drag racing books drag racing software drag race chassis. Asphalt chassis setup software asphalt race car setup. Todays racer and enthusiasts alike rely on the latest racing computer software for chassis setup, dyno simulations, race simulation, updating electronic systems and more. Tinberg agrees that some customers initially view a gasser build as a cheap way to restore an old car. The woodys gasser chassis can also be used under original trifive chevy bodies, of. Maybe youre fast, but with a good setup, youll be faster. These gasser straight axle kits included everything you will need to get your old school straight axle setup right. Properly installed and set up a straight axle car can be a joy to drive. Mar 20, 2018 our new fabrication series kicks off with a detailed look at the tubing used for chassis construction. Software for auto racing and high performance cars data acquisition systems new and used engineering services and live seminars on performance and racing technology all types of tech info on racecar engines, chassis and suspension setup for road.
This exercise in working everyones grey matter is for possible use on my nova that will probably end up a gasser. I started this website to help with some of the parts that you may need for your hot rod, rat rod, dragster, street rod, gasser chassis frame. The frame is the key element of any vehicle and especially a gasser. You can enter as much or as little of the information as you want. We did the hard work for you and put together all of our best gasser front end pieces in convenient kit form to save time and money on your next build.
There is no comparison to any other 4link software available. A gasser is a vintage drag car that was popularized in the 50s and 60s. The willys also took the honors for best appearing race car. But get it down to 116 or less, follow the handling recommendations for problems, and youll be in a completely new chassis world. Simulation handling software for motorsport, road cars and trucks. Hypers online chassis setup sheet manager allows you to enter a complete setup for many different types of race cars. Chassis setup programs software free download chassis setup. The growth of interest in gassers and period correct drag cars is amazing. Get the best deals on nostalgia drag racing parts when you shop the largest online selection at. With some cars, the mc moves to the right, a very common result, and with a few cars, it moves to the left from static location. Jun 15, 2019 suspension tuning is one of the most important way to decrease your lap time. Windows software program that will help you to setup your asphalt race car for maximum performance and make all four tires work. Chassis setup sheet track bar rear end side frame side split length rear end pinion angle 3rd link angle f. Without a doubt, the english ford anglia gasser was the most exciting of all gas class drag racers of the 1960s.
Track all chassis information including corner weights and center of gravity. Looking forward from the rear, you can see the fourlink setup arrow a to control the front axle. With the front suspension mounted i checked the motor for clearance of the headers and tack welded the motor mounts in place and mounted the radiator with bolt in fabrication to the 2x2. This rolling chassis car, made from all new sheetmetal and a custom woodys gasser chassis, is assembled right here in the usa. A typical gasser setting starts at 7 degrees and is finetuned to as. Chassis setup is the base upon which winners are built. I build and ship gasser chassis all over and have for the last couple of years kinda evolved from street rods and pro streets to gassers. Gassers were the top drag racing classes in the period that is now referred to as the gasser war years, which ranged from 1955 through 1968. Gasser straight axle the plans are for the most part universal in nature and as such will work fine on most any car or truck. Scroll down the list below to find dragster, gasser, bracket car, land speed racer, sportsman class. Chassis shipped as a roller temporary wooden wheels in gibbs lubricant treated bare steel.
This software calculates and saves all the important information. One of the most notable features of a gasser is the chassis. To create a high quality setup takes more than a little preparation, a lot of practice, and a good bit of knowledge. The bellhousing is also supported by an aluminum midplate arrow b. Advances in technology that have occurred in recent years have made the pcs an extremely affordable, efficient, and powerful tool for tracking and analyzing your cars data. Have all structural parts to restore it back to original, or finish the hotrod look. There is no comparison to any other 4link software.
Old tin rods indiana hot rat rod, gasser, dragster parts. Front crossmember and suspension dream chassis for sale. Chassisaxle builders were turning these things out as quickly and cheaply as possible. Racers edge race car setup software use on any computer. The term gasser refers to a style of drag race car that was prolific in the late 1950s through the 1960s that ran on gasoline as fuel, as opposed. Hot rod takes a look back at how those straightaxle gassers from the 1960s were.
I agree with friskier, drop the front a couple of inches, but add some nice big wide tires to the. Like the 4link, ladder bars use a coilover shock to support the weight of the vehicle. The most effective wing in the world isnt going to help you if its at the wrong angle, or if your camber is out by a. In the next episode, we will dive into basic tools needed during chassis fabrication and how. Welcome to this is the source for tech tips, blue prints, drawings and plans for the do it yourself automotive hobbyist. Jerry bickel race cars gives racers the technology to win. In this video jon roetman ownerauthor of racers edge books shows you exactly how to use the racers edge race car setup software.
Old school look with the strength and technology of today. Vega steering box, pitman arm, tie roddrag link, steering arms. I built headers, dragsters, and all kinds of hot rods. Spreadsheets that tell you to adjust this for that condition, or wizard type programs can be helpful, but they are the one size fits all approach to setup design, and dont begin to cover the various. They have to be able to know and remember what they feel from each change made to the car. Same package as stage ii with the addition of full gasser style suspension, standard on the chassis are the following. The most complete racing car chassis setup tutorial guide available presented by shown above is a gaming expo fair in europe that held a contest for the best gamer team in a newly released 1st shooter game competition. Rules and track rules as well our gasser rules and guidelines format, thus if you sign on to race in the gasser racing series it will be an accepted fact that you have agreed to abide by our rules. At first i planned to use it as is for my daily driver. Solid body, new floors, hood, doors, trunk lid, all in very good condition. Where the sim racing setup analyzer excels is in offering adjustments for you, the driver, and not just generic adjustments for the car. Jan 16, 2015 rules and track rules as well our gasser rules and guidelines format, thus if you sign on to race in the gasser racing series it will be an accepted fact that you have agreed to abide by our rules.
The chassis setup page is more specific information with exact measurements and suggested adjustments without a whole lot of explanation. Goodwood chassis overall length chassis only width front external width rear external wheelbase front track rear track rear of chassis to rear axle centre. Ladder bars are easier to tune for the novice than the 4link and, when set up correctly, provide the same benefits. If the shackle were to be setup as true vertical under a hard hit, everything would solid and the ladder bar would resist the housing torque. There are items in your cart, are you sure you want to leave this website.
Theoretical ladder bar leaf spring setup chevy nova forum. It is the perfiect starting point for your 1955 gasser project, all you need do is add the front end, engine and trans, wiring, interior, glass, trim, paint. I clipped the front end off and made my own straight axle front setup. Bendtech pro was introduced with our assembly interface which has taken the market by storm. They were setup with a piece of 14 bar to align the hinge pins. Hours are spent between engineers and drivers describing how a racing car feels in pursuit of that perfect setup, often accompanied by the universal driver language of hand gestures.
Roadster 410 sprint car build bucket beauties chevy ii nova gasser model a project. If this is confusing, take a look at inland empire drivelines web site. The floor under the feet of the driver is sheet metal as mandated by nhra. Nothing got the heart pumping stronger than to see an anglia gasser scream off the line with its front wheels three feet in the air and then pop them back up with every shift of the 4speed or hydro transmission. In my mind having the spring fastened to the housing and having the front of the ladder bar able to move a bit, seems like very viable option. Gasseraxlesalesinformation thegasserthingisgettingquitepopular,wesetupacoupleoftheseperweek. Apr 01, 2014 well add period ladder bars and custom headers and things like that. Im intending it to have the look of a period 60s gasser race car but with some modern bits and pieces to give me the performance im looking for. Setup sheet for slick and average track conditions for a stallard micro sprint.