GT 55 Chevy

ohiocamarodave · 05-04-2015, 08:20 AM

Looking for some input on building a 55 Chevy 2 door wagon to run GT class. Looks like car would fall into G, H, I area depending on motor used. Thinking 327-275-300 HP, or 350- 295-300 HP. Going with 5 speed Liberty. Not looking to set any records, just wanting to run a few divisionals with it. ( Also looking for old SS motor close to above)
Thanks
Dave

FireSale · 05-04-2015, 10:51 AM

Go through the rule book starting with Super Stock, the trans rules are the same for GT. You must use the same number of foreword gears as stock except that a three speed can be replaced with a four speed.

Couple of nice '55s running in GT out here in the Pacific NorthWest. Not wagons, but nice builds.

Dale

Geerhead55 · 05-04-2015, 08:29 PM

Dale,,, can you post a photo or two of Gary Howe's beautiful, wheelstanding '55 210 2 door sedan, preferably in GT trim? I'm betting you have some pics from past seasons, can't tell I love that car can you? Nothing like the sound of a high winding, small block stick car in my book. Thanks.
Danny Durham

FireSale · 05-05-2015, 10:57 AM

Here are a pair of Tri-5s from the NorthWest. Not wagons, but I couldn't find one. There is a S/G 55 wagon out here, though.

The blue car is Gary Howe in GT/L with a stick. The burgundy car is SS/OA. I don't know the driver beyond the door name.

Dale

Geerhead55 · 05-05-2015, 01:01 PM

Nice job,, Dale. I knew you'd come through,,, Thanks. (see you at Bremerton)
Danny Durham

Rory McNeil · 05-05-2015, 06:36 PM

The maroon 55 Chev is Jim Johnstons car from BC Canada. Jim has owned the car since 1967, and Jim and his brother, the late Rick Johnstion raced the car as a MP car in the early years. Later on when Rick got his 56 Chev, the 55 spend many years as driveway art, complete with its green lace paint job. Jim and his son Ken turned it into a S/S car about 25 years ago, and with Ken driving, won the Seattle National event in the mid 90s. They did a complete resto on the car a few years ago. Another Div. 6 55 Chev S/S car is the stick BelAir 2 dr hardtop, which along with a 57 sedan, are raced by the Parmenter family, I believe out of Oregon. Also, although he has not ran it in GT as far as I know, Rick Pike sometimes runs his 55 in a Modified class.

Ernie Neal · 05-05-2015, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireSale

Go through the rule book starting with Super Stock, the trans rules are the same for GT. You must use the same number of foreword gears as stock except that a three speed can be replaced with a four speed.

Dale

Dale, you are correct. The engine combination dictates the number of foward gears in GT. The engines mentioned earlier are four speed combs.

I started out in a 56. Sounds like a neat ride to me.

Ernie Neal
SS354

ss wannabee · 05-07-2015, 10:37 AM

Which engine does Gary use for GT?

Jim Caughlin · 05-07-2015, 11:20 AM

If I remember right, it's a '64 220hp 283 with a 4 speed.

FireSale · 05-07-2015, 11:45 AM

The front fender of the large version of the first photo reads "265 c.i." That may not be what's under the hood, though.

EDIT: The current record for GT/L is listed as "minimum", so the Record Holder paint on Gary's car is dated. Motor is probably as noted above by Jim.

Dale

05-04-2015, 08:20 AM	#1
ohiocamarodave Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 28 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	GT 55 Chevy Looking for some input on building a 55 Chevy 2 door wagon to run GT class. Looks like car would fall into G, H, I area depending on motor used. Thinking 327-275-300 HP, or 350- 295-300 HP. Going with 5 speed Liberty. Not looking to set any records, just wanting to run a few divisionals with it. ( Also looking for old SS motor close to above) Thanks Dave

05-04-2015, 10:51 AM	#2
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: GT 55 Chevy Go through the rule book starting with Super Stock, the trans rules are the same for GT. You must use the same number of foreword gears as stock except that a three speed can be replaced with a four speed. Couple of nice '55s running in GT out here in the Pacific NorthWest. Not wagons, but nice builds. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

05-04-2015, 08:29 PM	#3
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: GT 55 Chevy Dale,,, can you post a photo or two of Gary Howe's beautiful, wheelstanding '55 210 2 door sedan, preferably in GT trim? I'm betting you have some pics from past seasons, can't tell I love that car can you? Nothing like the sound of a high winding, small block stick car in my book. Thanks. Danny Durham

05-05-2015, 10:57 AM	#4
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: GT 55 Chevy Here are a pair of Tri-5s from the NorthWest. Not wagons, but I couldn't find one. There is a S/G 55 wagon out here, though. The blue car is Gary Howe in GT/L with a stick. The burgundy car is SS/OA. I don't know the driver beyond the door name. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

05-05-2015, 01:01 PM	#5
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: GT 55 Chevy Nice job,, Dale. I knew you'd come through,,, Thanks. (see you at Bremerton) Danny Durham

05-05-2015, 06:36 PM	#6
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,103 Times in 301 Posts	Re: GT 55 Chevy The maroon 55 Chev is Jim Johnstons car from BC Canada. Jim has owned the car since 1967, and Jim and his brother, the late Rick Johnstion raced the car as a MP car in the early years. Later on when Rick got his 56 Chev, the 55 spend many years as driveway art, complete with its green lace paint job. Jim and his son Ken turned it into a S/S car about 25 years ago, and with Ken driving, won the Seattle National event in the mid 90s. They did a complete resto on the car a few years ago. Another Div. 6 55 Chev S/S car is the stick BelAir 2 dr hardtop, which along with a 57 sedan, are raced by the Parmenter family, I believe out of Oregon. Also, although he has not ran it in GT as far as I know, Rick Pike sometimes runs his 55 in a Modified class. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang Last edited by Rory McNeil; 05-05-2015 at 07:15 PM.

05-07-2015, 10:37 AM	#8
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: GT 55 Chevy Which engine does Gary use for GT?

05-07-2015, 11:20 AM	#9
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 685 Likes: 82 Liked 805 Times in 245 Posts	Re: GT 55 Chevy If I remember right, it's a '64 220hp 283 with a 4 speed.

05-07-2015, 11:45 AM	#10
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: GT 55 Chevy The front fender of the large version of the first photo reads "265 c.i." That may not be what's under the hood, though. EDIT: The current record for GT/L is listed as "minimum", so the Record Holder paint on Gary's car is dated. Motor is probably as noted above by Jim. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394 Last edited by FireSale; 05-07-2015 at 11:52 AM.