1956 Chevy

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Hey everyone, been away for awhile now, cleared the work bench of ALL projects except this one. Just have to make up my mind whether I want a SBC or Hemi.
Needs something to be different, any suggestions? I'm open to them!!!!!!

[deuce]

I say Hemi, but old school hemi.

[fordrodnkustom]

My first thought was BBC with dual carb tunnel ram but an old school Hemi would be cool too.

[krassandbernie]

I don't see anything wrong with a healthy small block Chevy! Quite honestly, I think sticking a Hemi in everything has become quite cliche over the past ten years since the 'gasser revival'......at least when it comes to model cars.

[BUCKY]

Welllll.....Chevy body, Chevy motor!! My opinion, of course! LOL

[Deleted]

Thanks for the replies. NOTHING wrong with a healthy SBC, just not "different" and your so right about the hemi...I have a 55 Nomad set up the same way with a big block with tunnel ram {that needs to be finished}. SO, I'm thinking why not do a STRAIGHT SIX with either six injector stacks or maybe a blower? Results soon.. I hope.

Robert

[fordrodnkustom]

Apr 9, 2018 15:45:50 GMT -5 @vintageford said:

Thanks for the replies. NOTHING wrong with a healthy SBC, just not "different" and your so right about the hemi...I have a 55 Nomad set up the same way with a big block with tunnel ram {that needs to be finished}. SO, I'm thinking why not do a STRAIGHT SIX with either six injector stacks or maybe a blower? Results soon.. I hope.

Robert

If you really want to be different what about a Pontiac or Olds mill? Maybe even a Caddy?

[Mr.409]

I think Ron said just what I was going to. Either Olds Rocket, Cadillac or Pontiac SD mill would be really different. I'd also ditch the plan of using a Hemi as it's way too common engine for Gassers. SBC would be very cool, even though those are pretty common as well. But, maybe my #1 choice would be SBC with six or eight carburetors. That would be a bit different, even though the engine itself is not.