'56 Buick Gasser

[Donzzilla]

I am interested in info and parts to convert my 1956 Buick Special into a Gasser. What straight axel, rear,leaf springs, steering box, Small block or Big block motor and trans mounts etc.. Any help with this would be great.
Thanks,Donzzilla

[Camilla]

I would suggest looking around the web (ebay, maybe) for other GM cars of that vintage that have had the same treatment. There was a cool 57 Nomad Gasser for sale a few months ago that could give you some clues. Enter this into the search window

gasser (buick,chev*,olds*,caddy,pontiac)

and there are some cars and parts out there...

[MBTex]

Another site that might be able to help is.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/

[flynbuick]

Buick gasser

http://www.dragracingonline.com/carcloseup/vi_4-holman-1.html

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is Gasser style considered a rat rod??

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My friend and I had a disagreement on the subject of a Gasser style car being considered as a rat rod. I am building my 55 buick in a gasser style street rod, and he considers any type of classic car construction, as a rat rod. I just would like other educated opinions on this matter, as I define a rat rod in a different class as a gasser class even though it is just a suspension style
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