There were probably few in the '50 as sweet as that! What a beauty. In my memory the "Gasser" stance was more '60s, but it may have taken it a while to get where I was.
Doug Cook Tahitian Red 1937 Chevy Coupe C/Gas Class Hello, Yes, you are correct, there weren’t any nose up in the air stance Gas Coupes/Sedans racing during that time period in the 50s. It was after 1962-63. The crop of Gas Coupes in the 50’s showed power when putting the gas pedal to the floor. Doug Cook’s 1937 Chevy shows the back of the car being lowered due to the power shoved back to the rear upon take off from the starting line. In between shifts, the car raises up a little and by the next power shift, the power surges again and the rear goes back down. We saw it countless times when he was racing in single timing runs or in eliminations. In the pits, some local teenager looks into the cab for some speed secrets… It was anything for an advantage the older racers had over the younger guys starting their trek. Level stance and stock appearance by the top running C/Gas Coupe at Lion’s Dragstrip was evident. One of our favorite racers and hot rod builds, that is for sure. A great example of a “period correct” hot rod from the 1950s. Change the rear whitewall street tires to some narrow slicks and set some C/Gas Class records almost weekly, was a common happening during our 1958-60 filming days. No wide rear wheel opening, just fit those old slicks inside the opening and go racing... Jnaki Doug Cook's 1937 Chevy Coupe total 1958-60
Like I've said before, this car is (in my opinion) and should be in the conversation for a top 10 Deuce of all time. It is just so right on in so many ways. We haven't seen a build like this in a while. It's truly is perfect in my opinion. I can't think of any changes or how it could be done differently. NeilinCA totally nailed it! Can't wait to see it painted up, but love it as it sits.
Hello, Straight from a film of 1959 drag races in Riverside Raceway in So Cal. There is a nice place for early hot rods and that was listed as dragstrips. In So Cal, there were quite a few. As our forays into other So Cal activities started, the 1950s cars turned into other forms of fun. 1951 Oldsmobile two door sedan with Moon Discs and a lowered rake. Those local So Cal places, drive in restaurants and the dragstrips were filled with the early 50s-60s hot rods and cruisers. It was the time period and we were involved in the scene ever since… Jnaki Everything from a Candy Apple Custom Roadster to a shiny Corvette, a custom Ranchero and a nice GM panel van. All sorts of vehicles, but memorable ones at that. But, the one that got away was the Riverside Raceway dragstrip. So, here is a good example of the 50s hot rods and custom cruisers that were popular during those early times. It also included the Chet Herbert Chevy Panel Van as a tow/push car for the Lefty Mudersbach Dragster. Also, an abundance of whitewall tires in the early days of 1957-60, until they weren’t the top thing for hot rods… YRMV
This is my new/old car. I owned it then sold it 10 years ago and just had the opportunity to buy it back. '30 with a '55 Rocket mated to stock driveline. Needs lots of TLC after 10 years of neglect, but I'm glad to have it back.
I sold the five window I posted on here two years ago. Since then here is another five window I just completed. Again period correct the way I build them.
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