1955 Oldsmobile 88 Gasser

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Quick Inspection: '55 Oldsmobile 88 Gasser Engine: A '62 Oldsmobile 394ci V-8 topped with an Offenhauser intake manifold featuring two four-barrel Holley carburetors. Belfast Machine in Belfast, PA, over-bored the block .030-inch and Thatcher performed the final assembly using a number of components from Egge Machine, as well as a Chet Herbert reground cam, originally from a '61 Starfire. Further adding to the look is a custom-built set of fender well headers constructed by Csontos. Transmission: A Turbo 350 had its head chopped off andreplaced with the Oldsmobile-specific bellhousing. Frame: The frame and chassis are stock '55 Olds untiljust past the mounting point for the steering gearbox, where Jerry cutthe front section off. Jerry built the new front frame to optimizemounting points and geometry for the leaf-spring installation whiletrying to retain an era- correct appearance. Suspension: The front suspension uses mostly '58 GMCpickup parts, including the solid axle. The rear retains the originalrebuilt axle with a 3.08 ratio, and the springs were swapped out for aset from a '55 Buick station wagon. Brakes: The factory Olds drum brakes still reside onall four corners. The truck axle was machined down for fitment in front. Wheels and Tires: 15x5-inch Torq-Thrust TOs roll on the front,with the original Olds steelies widened to 8 inches on the back. Coker tires provided the vintage Firestonerubber with 6.40x15 Deluxe Champions in front and dragster 8.20x15s inthe rear <b>...</b>

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