I have a problem, sort off. I have wanted to build a g***er for years but never really had the car to do it, nor the money for that matter untill now. I picked up a 1948 A40 Austin Devon (4 Door), this thing is stripped but PERFECT! there is not a dint, scratch or a speck of rust on this thing anywhere. It came with 4 spare doors, two spare front guards, two bonnets (Hoods) and enough grill parts for three cars once again in perfect condition. Now I have a spare motor and gear box, not traditional as its a 351c/toploader but it put out 496hp at the rear wheels in my old car. Should I put it all together to have something fun to play with? Should I try out my metal work skills and two door it? Or am I wasting my time and should p*** it on to a restorer?? I don't know too much about Shannon's Nostalgia Drags Series but would it be worth putting it together for a budget race car? What do you Aussy racers think, am I just ****ting myself? Doc.
ID DO A G***ER & LEAVE IT A 4dr !! Look back in some history books of G***ers and you will find there were pleanty of Willys, Austin, Perfect, Anglia, & maybe even a Loyd or Hillman that were built from 4dr sedans.
Doc, I don't know about Australia but up here in the USA guys were racing 4 door Austins, Willys and Anglia, Prefects, and having tons of fun, as well as going fast. Traditional racecars are great, but I think blasting down the quarter in something you built is the best, besides 2 doors and 4 doors look the same from the drivers seat! Have Fun!
Go for it. I concur that a four door in this case would be very cool. Almost unlimited choices: tall, stock height, or low could all be just right for this car.
Doc go for it......... It will fit right in @ Nostalgia Drags in Vintage Gas the new wave in the series QQ
I will dig up some pics of it, the car has been between me and my brother-in-law (Who wants to restore it) for a few years. I settled it and the cars mine. I just need to know a little more regarding the limits I can go for rego and also so it will p*** scrutineering for the drags. Things like ride height for the front on the street, cage regulations, motor set back and the ch***is is feeble! Where do I go as for ch***is strength and getting it reged as a 48 Austin and not a 08' Austin? I know some of you Aussies know more!! I guess the A coupe idea is sidelined................... again! Doc.
Speak to your ASRF TAC people in QLD, they administer the rego there (and yes, you'll have to be a member to get rego). Get an ANDRA rule book for the drags. Cruzin mag runs the Nostalgias.
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