The Ford Barn

Lancer · 05-26-2014, 05:10 PM

more sanding progress today.

Lancer · 07-02-2014, 07:32 PM

Front tires were mounted up today.

RCM · 07-03-2014, 03:36 AM

Great work, very cool.
Keep it up.

Lancer · 07-15-2014, 05:03 PM

Disc brake kit has arrived. The front springs on on the way from Eaton Detroit Spring. Disc kit came from Speedway. I'm using original '51 Chevy spindles on the axle so I am having to have some machine work done in order for the bearings to fit properly. A local shop is working on them now. Once the spacer is welded in place I can assemble the brakes on the axle and then install the new wheels and tires. Can't wait to see it all together. The local rod shop I'm hoping will start on cutting off the frame rails next week. I'm out of town next week heading up to Boise Idaho, anyone here from the Boise area?

Lancer · 07-29-2014, 10:09 AM

The front leaf springs just arrived from Eaton Detroit Spring Co. Very nice and made in the USA.

Lancer · 08-09-2014, 11:00 PM

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Finally got the spindles back from the machine shop. They had to machine them down to fit the disc brakes. Now I can finally bolt it all together.

Lancer · 08-19-2014, 04:14 PM

We'll be running the Mummert aluminum four barrel intake on the Monster.

Lancer · 08-28-2014, 01:17 PM

We just had a front tank donated to the build. Its a vintage piece off an old drag car. We'll have to make a few changes but its darn cool.

scicala · 08-28-2014, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancer

We'll be running the Mummert aluminum four barrel intake on the Monster.

Lancer, I haven't seen that Mummert intake before without the exhaust crossover. Is that a single plane intake, or dual plane like the Blue Thunder intakes ?

Lancer · 08-28-2014, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scicala

Lancer, I haven't seen that Mummert intake before without the exhaust crossover. Is that a single plane intake, or dual plane like the Blue Thunder intakes ?

It is a dual plane cross "H" with an "equilizing" slot. No exhaust crossover.

Lancer · 08-30-2014, 10:41 PM

The YblockGuy dropped off the mock up motor tonight. One more step in the process.

Lancer · 09-02-2014, 05:53 PM

I just heard from Towel City Tires and they will be sponsoring us the Pie Crust Cheater Slicks for the Monster. Can't wait to get them in hand and mounted up on our American Rebel Wheels. So happy to have them on board this build.

Lancer · 09-11-2014, 08:50 PM

Towel City Tires are mounted up on the super rad American Rebel Wheels for the Monster.

guthriesmith · 09-17-2014, 09:43 AM

Looks like you are gathering up some cool parts Lance! Keep the updates coming.

Lancer · 09-17-2014, 12:51 PM

The final engine build will start very soon and we are getting the frame up on the rack, hopefully this weekend to begin the suspension build. Should have more updates soon.

Lancer · 09-19-2014, 12:50 PM

Super excited to announce MSD Performance as our newest sponsor for The Canned Monster gasser build. They gave us the whole ignition system, MSD 6AL box, Y-Block Billet distributor, black plug wires and a performance coil. Even threw in a black cap so it looks more period correct. MSD Performance

scicala · 09-19-2014, 01:26 PM

Awesome deal ! That's a very expensive pile of parts !

Lancer · 09-20-2014, 03:07 PM

Headers just came in.

Lancer · 11-24-2014, 11:41 PM

Got the disc brakes put together finally. Used a pair of original '51 chevy to start with and had to machine them to take the discs. After two trips to the machine shop they go them right and the bearings fit. The bigger news is the car is now in Ventura at JG Design & Fabrication. They will be handling the suspension build both front and rear. Looking forward to working with Justin and the gang. Lots of progress pics to come very soon.

RCM · 11-25-2014, 05:15 AM

Awsome. I'd give a finger to look at it personally.
Congrats.

07-03-2014, 03:36 AM	#83
RCM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portugal Posts: 374	Re: 56 Ford Y-Block powered "Gasser" build Great work, very cool. Keep it up.

07-15-2014, 05:03 PM	#84
Lancer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Modesto Posts: 171	Re: 56 Ford Y-Block powered "Gasser" build Disc brake kit has arrived. The front springs on on the way from Eaton Detroit Spring. Disc kit came from Speedway. I'm using original '51 Chevy spindles on the axle so I am having to have some machine work done in order for the bearings to fit properly. A local shop is working on them now. Once the spacer is welded in place I can assemble the brakes on the axle and then install the new wheels and tires. Can't wait to see it all together. The local rod shop I'm hoping will start on cutting off the frame rails next week. I'm out of town next week heading up to Boise Idaho, anyone here from the Boise area? __________________ SPEEDNCHROME.COM

09-17-2014, 09:43 AM	#94
guthriesmith Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arcadia, OK Posts: 16	Re: 56 Ford Y-Block powered "Gasser" build Looks like you are gathering up some cool parts Lance! Keep the updates coming.

09-17-2014, 12:51 PM	#95
Lancer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Modesto Posts: 171	Re: 56 Ford Y-Block powered "Gasser" build The final engine build will start very soon and we are getting the frame up on the rack, hopefully this weekend to begin the suspension build. Should have more updates soon. __________________ SPEEDNCHROME.COM

09-19-2014, 01:26 PM	#97
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: 56 Ford Y-Block powered "Gasser" build Awesome deal ! That's a very expensive pile of parts !

11-25-2014, 05:15 AM	#100
RCM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portugal Posts: 374	Re: 56 Ford Y-Block powered "Gasser" build Awsome. I'd give a finger to look at it personally. Congrats.