Hot rod gasser

Become The Owner of This Infamous Pickup Truck

A True Hot Rod Style Professional Garage Build

Featured in Truckin Magazine January 2014 (Below)

Comes With Professionally Made Photo Build Album


ENGINE

Type: 1951 331ci V-8 - Puts Out Over 700HP

Heads: Ported & Polished

Cam: Isky Racing

Induction: Dyer 6V71 Supercharged, Triple Carbs w/ Velocity Stacks

Exhaust: MCW Customs 21/2-Inch Straight Pipes

Ignition: Magento Distributor, MSD Plug Wires, Relocated Braille Battery

Built By: Eddie "HEMI" Haynes, Daytona Beach, FL.


DRIVETRAIN

Transmision: Chevy Three-Speed manual w/ Straight-Cut Gears, Hydraulic Throw-out bearing, Shortened Driveshaft

Rearend: Jaguar Quick-Change Differential with 3.73 Gears


CHASSIS

Front Suspension: MCW Customs one-off 3x4 inch steel tube chassis, 5-inch lowered I-beam front axle, Slam Specialties 'bags, Carrera shocks

Rear Suspension: MCW Customs one-off 3x4 inch steel tube chassis, MCW Customs four-link, Slam Specialties 'bags

Brakes: Wilwood 4 wheel single-piston disc


WHEELS & TIRES

Wheels: Radir 18-Inch spindle-mount front, Boyd Coddington 15x8 Rear

Tires: Firestone 3.60x18 front, Hurst 30x8x15 slicks rear


INTERIOR

Chopped 8" and Sectioned Cab 3", Redesigned Firewall and Split Windshield, Custom Fabricated Components, Aluminum Dashboard, Piston Shifter, Billet Pedals


TRUCK BED

The Bobbed Truck Bed Houses A 15 Gallon Stainless Steel gas Tank, Custom Four Link Suspension, Inboard Disc Brakes, and a Jaguar Quick Change Rearend.

1940 Dodge Pickup - Infamous
A Garage-Built Hot Rod From the Sunshine State

By Patrick McCarthy, Photography by Phil Gordon
Truckin Magazine, January and March 2014


We occasionally hear the term “gangster” being used to describe a mean looking show truck, and this got us thinking: what kind of truck would an actual gangster drive? Back in the ’30s, Al Capone himself was known to roll in a heavily armored Cadillac, and famous bootleggers and thugs often showed off their high-powered V-8 Mercurys or flashy Rolls-Royce convertibles. All these vehicles were fast, heavily modified, and rarely subtle. Continuing this tradition, Miller Mantovanelli of Medley, Florida, created a 1940 Dodge pickup that is the absolute epitome of the term “gangster.”

With The Chrome Velocity Stacks Exceeding The Height Of The Cab, It’s Safe To Say This Dodge Makes Serious Statement.

It all began in true hot-rodding fashion, with a rusty hull of this classic Dodge arriving on a flatbed. At his shop, MCW Customs, Miller created a one-off fabricated chassis from 3x4-inch tube steel, which he then reinforced and cross-drilled for added style. Z’d front and rear framerails drop the truck’s midsection considerably, and a 6-inch body drop sets the rockers firmly against the asphalt. The front suspension consists of a 5-inch lowered I-beam setup, with Slam Specialties ’bags and Carrera shocks. Out back, a custom four-link was created using classic Jaguar components and more Slam Specialties ’bags. Two sets of wheels were selected for a vintage dragster-style look -- 18-inch Radir spindle-mounts up front and 15x8 Boyd Coddingtons in the rear.



With a stance imposing enough for any Mafioso, it was time for a powerplant of near-absurd proportions. First, a 1942 331ci V-8 block was sourced, and fit with ported and polished heads and a thunderous Isky Racing cam. Stacked on top of the already hefty motor are an enormous Dyer’s 6V71 roots blower and triple carburetors. With the chrome velocity stacks exceeding the height of the cab, it’s safe to say this Dodge makes a serious statement. After fabricating a pair of custom straight-pipes, the engine was paired with a built Chevy three-speed transmission. This all spins a custom driveshaft and Jaguar quick-change rearend with 3.73 gears. Miller has yet to get a final horsepower figure for the build, but we’re sure it’s more than enough to propel the 2,900-pound hot rod to terrifying speeds.



Next on the itinerary were paint, body, and interior refinements. The Dodge’s cab was chopped eight inches and sectioned three more, then fit with a redesigned firewall and split windshield. A heavily customized bobbed bed was installed out back, and the grille, headlights, taillights, and door handles from a classic Ford were installed. MCW Customs then sprayed the truck in PPG Root Beer metallic, leaving the firewall white with pinstriped accents. The interior features aluminum bucket seats, a dragster steering wheel, a custom piston shifter, and a paint-matched air tank on the transmission tunnel.

With plenty of over-the-top one-off modifications and a truly mean appearance, we’re confident any respectable mobster would approve of this blown Dodge. Best of all, it was a true hot-rod–style garage build, with all work done in-house with basic tools at MCW Customs

1931 Chevrolet Custom Street Rod 5 Passenger Coupe. Very rare model which looks like a Ford Vicky. Chevrolet only made them for 2 years, 1931 and 1932. Straight rust free steel body with a 2 1/2" chop. Full steel floor pan installed. 1932 Ford grille assembly replaced the original 31 Chevy grille. Still has some of the original wood which is in great shape. All the windows are lexan. The original frame was boxed and shorten in the rear. Chrome plated 1936 Ford front suspension installed. 1961 Ford pick up steering box. Rear axle is a Mopar 8 3/4. Quarter eliptical springs with old school traction bars. 1960's Steward Warner Deluxe gauges in dash. Fuel tank was moved inside the trunk and the rear frame was modified for a cleaner look. The engine is a 1965 389 Pontiac with a 1960's Mickey Thompson blower. Bored .060 with forged pistons and H-beam connecting rods. The bottom end assembly was balanced. 6X cylinder heads which were ported and treated to a 5 angle valve job. Lunati flat tappet hydraulic camshaft. Mallory distributor with a MSD 6-AL ignition box. Custom headers and full exhaust. The transmission is a 4-speed M22 Rock Crusher with a Center Force clutch assembly. The seats are bomber style which look period correct. Custom tuck and roll interior, just needs carpet or rubber mat.

les roues du dernier..... terrible !!!!

1936 Ford GASSER. Originally campaigned by the Proval Brothers on the East coast in the late 60's. I rescued it from being turned into a street rod in the early 90's. I brought it back to life using parts I had squirreled away from vehicles I raced back in the day. All the work, except the interior stitching (Shawn Appleman), was performed by myself. The short-block was built by Steve Maksymyke. I completed the build in 1999. This HOT ROD runs consistant and straight. Best ET has been 9.93 @ 160. I have it dialed in today to run a comfortable 10.50





This is a very solid steel car, with the exception of the fiberglass rear fenders. The interior is a combination of aluminum and vinyl upholstery. The frame is a modified 36 Ford with a six-point gage and the best industry upgrades.




In 2004 it won the World of Wheels (Competition Class), and was featured at the "Gathering of the Gassers" at IRP in 2006. This is a TWO THUMBS UP ride wherever it goes! She has been in hiding for the last four years and needs to get out and socialize.




"Glory Days" could easily become street legal.




Overview of the build;

350 SBC, Hilbourn INJECTED, Dart heads, custom headers, ROLLER Crane cam, forged crank, "H-Beam" rods, etc.
POWERGLIDE (custom) with trans brake.
9" Ford rear-end. Reinforced, Strange axles, 5:31 ratio.
HD driveshaft.
Lexan side and rear windows.
Autometer gauges, line lock.

1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan. Car has seen some track time at Byron Dragway, Cordova Dragway, and Great Lakes Dragway. The build of the car was to be reminiscent of the 1960’s drag race era. This car meets all criteria for the Midwest Nostalgia races that I have attended, Meltdown Drags, Run Whatcha Brung Drags, and Hunnert Car Heads Up. Has run a best of 12.69 @ 103mph. Car drives very well, tracks perfect, no bump steer, etc.




25 Dodge Hemi Rebuild Description:

Machine Work:

- Bored the Cylinders (0.060 over stock)

- Block Decked & Align Honed

- All Parts Hot Tanked & Magnafluxed

- Stock Crank ground (0.020 under stock)

- Stock Connecting rods Reconditioned & Shot Peened

- Rotating assembly (Crank, Rods, Pistons & Pins) Balanced

- 241 Dodge Cylinder Heads Resurfaced

- Valve Job to Accept Larger Valves

- New Valve guides & Hardened Seats installed

- Cylinder Heads Ported for Optimum Flow

- Valve Heads Ground to Size

- New Cam Bearings Installed




Internal Parts Utilized:

- Original KD500 325 Block

- 241 Dodge Cylinder Heads

- New Cast Flat Top Pistons & Moly Rings – 0.060 oversize

- New Comp Intake Valves Part No. I2495-1 – Olds 350 – 1.875”

- New Comp Exhaust Valves Part No. E2496-1 – Olds 350 – 1.564”

- New Valves Springs

- New Valve Locks & Seals – Part No. 506-16

- New Main Bearings – MS-1719P20

- New Rod Bearings – CB-482P20

- New Cam Bearings – DUR PD-10

- New Rod Bolts - 21701

- Camshaft Reground by Iskedarian - .485” Lift / 270° Duration

- New Lifters – 91711

- New Brass Freeze Plugs



Parts Purchased From Hot HemI Heads Website:

- Modified 340 Hi-volume Oil Pump - 21960

- Aluminum Vertical Oil Filter Adapter - 20101

- Oil Bypass Plug – 20120

- Adjustable Custom Chrome Moly Push Rods – 21087.325

- True Roller Timing Set – 21000

- Aluminum Lower Alternator Bracket – 20510

- Aluminum Tall Finned Valve Covers – 21514

- Small Block Mopar Distributor Adapter – 27014

- Small Block Chevy Water Pump Adapter – 20720

- Water Cross Over & Thermostat Housing – 21304T

- Chevy Automatic Transmission Adapter with Driver’s Side Starter Mount – 26000

- Cast Aluminum Timing Cover – 20215

- Intermediate Shaft Bushing – 21950

- Cam Washer & Screw – 20304

- Modified Oil Slinger – 29192



Induction Parts Utilized:

- Offenhauser 4x2 Aluminum Intake Manifold

- Custom machine work to Manifold to open inlet ports

- Matched Pair of New Holley 390 CFM carburetors

- Eelco Finned Aluminum Valley Cover Under Intake

- Hilborn Style Dual Quad Finned Intake Scoop

- Pair of Small K&N Air Filters Inside Scoop

- Holley Fuel Pressure Regulator

- Holley Red Electric Fuel Pump




Misc. Engine Components:

- High Torque Mini Starter

- GM Style Chrome 100 Amp Alternator

- Small Block Chevy Aluminum High Volume Water Pump





1966 GM Powerglide Transmission Rebuild Description:

Rebuild Work:

- Case disassembled, cleaned, and manual shift valve body cleaned & inspected



Internal Parts Utilized:

- Heavy duty clutch bands used

- High Pressure main pump

- B&M Shift Arm



Torque Converter:

- TCI High Performance 2,800 RPM stall converter



External Parts Utilized:

- 18” Finned Aluminum transmission cooler

- 3/8” Hydraulic high pressure cooler lines

- B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter

- B&M shifter cable

- 3-1/2” steel driveshaft with Spicer 1350 U-joints







8.75 Mopar Rear Differntial Assembly:

- Stock 8.75 Mopar differential case

- 489 Third Member with Yukon Gear 3.55:1 ring & pinion with Mopar Sure-Grip Positraction

- 8.75 Mopar Green Bearings

- All new brake shoes, hardware, & turned drums





Brake Components:

- Dual Reservoir GM Style Disc/Drum master cylinder mounted under the floor

- All steel brake lines

- Disc/Drum Residual Brake Pressure Check Valves

- Front and Rear D.O.T. stainless steel braided brake hoses

- GM Metric front disc brake kit

- Adjustable Brake Proportioning Valve





Wheels & Tires:

- Rear 15”x8” Wheel Vintiques Steel Smoothie style wheels

- Front JD Wheel 15”x4.5” Halibrand Style Replica polished aluminum wheels

- Rear Tires are 10.00-15 Firestone Dragster D.O.T. cheater slicks with Wide White Wall

- Front Tires are Coker Classic 165/75R15 Wide White Wall radial tires





Chassis Components:

- Stock Model A frame rails boxed with 3/16” plate

- Custom “X” member constructed of 3/16” plate

- Front 1-1/2” Dropped Cross Member

- Front Reverse Eye Axle Spring

- Front Superbell 4” Drop I-Beam axle

- New fitted king pins & spindles

- Split stock wishbones up front

- Stock Rear buggy spring with several leaves removed

- 24” ladder bars

- Front and Rear gas charged Gabriel Shocks

- Steering pivots are all Heim Joints with DOM tubing





Miscellaneous Parts:

- Tig welded Aluminum radiator

- 16” electric fan with 160°F off / 185°F on thermostat

- 10”x30” 10 gallon Spun Aluminum Gas Tank

- Holley aluminum housing inline 100 Micron Fuel Filter (Pre-Pump)

- Big End Performance aluminum housing inline 40 Micron Fuel Filter (Post- Pump)

- Mooneyes 8,000 RPM Tachometer

- Sun 100 PSI Oil Pressure Gauge & Water Temperature Gauge

- 15 PSI Fuel Pressure gauge

- Aluminum Mopar Manual Steering Box

- Quick Release hub on Gold Flake steering wheel

- 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Taillight Housings with new lenses & sockets