1955 Chevrolet Q/SA Build - Page 3

Don Turk · 10-04-2018, 09:02 AM

Very Cool !!!!

MR DERBY CITY · 10-04-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Very cool that Larry still has that car!

Ed, Larry sold that car decades ago...It sat in a garage in Massachusetts during that time.... When the owner passed a few years ago Larry was fortunate enough to buy the car back......

Lyn Smith · 10-15-2018, 08:50 PM

The 55 Q/SA had its first NHRA outing at the Indy Fall Classic over the weekend.Was fighting carb problems all weekend, but did put one good run together in the first round of Stock eliminations when I ran a 13.750 on a 13.75 dial, so I got the first round win out of the way.Ran 13.55 and 13.60 on the first test day,but after that couldn't run any faster than 13.75, with 60 foots going from low 1.80s to 1.90s.It was still fun, as the car got a lot of attention.Will work on it over the winter,and my goal next year is to set a record so I can get "National Record Holder" on the roof.Will have to seek out a class that the record has gone back to the minimum.If you look real close you might even see a little daylight under the left front.LOL

Frank Castros · 10-18-2018, 07:38 PM

Stahl headers?

Albert Lee · 10-25-2018, 05:48 AM

Pretty cool. You'll get it sorted out.

Al Corda

Frank Castros · 10-25-2018, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Valentine

Carl Libucha running 12's with his Q/SA 55 Chevy out of Massachusetts.

Like Max Wedge cars they are historic and I love them both.

troublemaker427 · 10-26-2018, 07:48 AM

Great car!!

Lyn Smith · 10-26-2018, 03:02 PM

Frank, the headers are a set of 1971 vintage adjustable 1 5/8s(list for over $200.back then) Hookers.Was told by another 265 Stock racer that the smaller tube headers were worth something on the dyno.Going back to the track this week to try to get some carbs sorted out.Love testing in this cool fall weather.Takes less time to cool down,and it is fast most of the time unless the wind is in your face.

mopacltd · 02-13-2019, 11:54 PM

Are you running a '56 block so you have an oil filter?

Lyn Smith · 02-15-2019, 10:51 PM

Going to pick up a couple 57 265 blocks this week for my new build so I will be able to use a spin on filter,and the starter will bolt on in the conventional way.They make a good rubber rear main seal for it also.These blocks are suppose to be extra thick in the walls and deck .One racer called them the poor mans "BowTie".

10-04-2018, 09:02 AM	#21
Don Turk Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 90 Likes: 31 Liked 51 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 1955 Chevrolet Q/SA Build Very Cool !!!!

10-15-2018, 08:50 PM	#23
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,195 Likes: 278 Liked 951 Times in 190 Posts	Re: 1955 Chevrolet Q/SA Build The 55 Q/SA had its first NHRA outing at the Indy Fall Classic over the weekend.Was fighting carb problems all weekend, but did put one good run together in the first round of Stock eliminations when I ran a 13.750 on a 13.75 dial, so I got the first round win out of the way.Ran 13.55 and 13.60 on the first test day,but after that couldn't run any faster than 13.75, with 60 foots going from low 1.80s to 1.90s.It was still fun, as the car got a lot of attention.Will work on it over the winter,and my goal next year is to set a record so I can get "National Record Holder" on the roof.Will have to seek out a class that the record has gone back to the minimum.If you look real close you might even see a little daylight under the left front.LOL Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Lyn Smith; 10-15-2018 at 08:54 PM.

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Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,959 Likes: 2,546 Liked 2,626 Times in 950 Posts	Re: 1955 Chevrolet Q/SA Build Stahl headers?

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Albert Lee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 253 Likes: 141 Liked 258 Times in 49 Posts	Re: 1955 Chevrolet Q/SA Build Pretty cool. You'll get it sorted out. Al Corda

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10-26-2018, 03:02 PM	#28
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,195 Likes: 278 Liked 951 Times in 190 Posts	Re: 1955 Chevrolet Q/SA Build Frank, the headers are a set of 1971 vintage adjustable 1 5/8s(list for over $200.back then) Hookers.Was told by another 265 Stock racer that the smaller tube headers were worth something on the dyno.Going back to the track this week to try to get some carbs sorted out.Love testing in this cool fall weather.Takes less time to cool down,and it is fast most of the time unless the wind is in your face.

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mopacltd Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: yarnell,az Posts: 312 Likes: 408 Liked 122 Times in 44 Posts	Re: 1955 Chevrolet Q/SA Build Are you running a '56 block so you have an oil filter?

02-15-2019, 10:51 PM	#30
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,195 Likes: 278 Liked 951 Times in 190 Posts	Re: 1955 Chevrolet Q/SA Build Going to pick up a couple 57 265 blocks this week for my new build so I will be able to use a spin on filter,and the starter will bolt on in the conventional way.They make a good rubber rear main seal for it also.These blocks are suppose to be extra thick in the walls and deck .One racer called them the poor mans "BowTie".