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More Updates On Alex Taylor’s 6-Second ’55 Chevy Build: Her And Dennis Have Lots Of Updates, And A New Show She Just Filmed.

May 30, 20211320 Project Cars, 1320 Spotlight, 1320 Videos, CAR FEATURES, CHEVY, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos

More Updates On Alex Taylor’s 6-Second ’55 Chevy Build: Her And Dennis Have Lots Of Updates, And A New Show She Just Filmed.

This is a really busy update episode for Alex and Dennis, as they have been burning the candle at both ends. Dennis has been at home thrashing on the ’55, while Alex was out shooting a new show for Motortrend. Of course, she had all kinds of drama getting to and from the Motortrend shoot and was feeling guilty about leaving when she did with so much left to do on the car. But when opportunity knocks you got to answer the door.

In this episode, there are a ton of updates on the ’55 as well as information about the show that Alex was shooting, along with a lot of other cool people. It should be a fun one to watch. Even though she was gone, a lot of work got done and the car is moving along. Building a car at this level, in this timeframe, is a task that most people wouldn’t be able to complete. But the Taylors aren’t the average hot rodding or racing family. There is more talent in their shop than you’ll find most anywhere else, and it is awesome to watch this one come together.

If you have been watching, stay tuned as there will be plenty more build episodes coming over the next few weeks. This thing is supposed to be racing in June! If you haven’t been watching until now, use the link below to watch whatever you’ve missed.

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Solid Axle Swapping The NBS Chevrolet Truck Continues: Let The Welding Begin!

May 09, 2021SUSPENSION, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Suspension Tech, XL Tech Stories, XL Videos

Solid Axle Swapping The NBS Chevrolet Truck Continues: Let The Welding Begin!

I hate watching these videos, because all it does it make me want to buy an IFS 4×4 so I can solid axle swap it. It’s been too long since I had a lifted truck and now I want one. Thanks a lot Bruce Cook! I did not need to add anything to the list of things I want to buy and build.

In this new video series of his, Bruce is taking on a new off-road project and doing things a bit differently. He’s built other trucks and stuff, but always with help from different shops or manufacturers. This time he wants to do as much as is humanly possible, on his own from his wheelchair. As he puts it, he’ll have to have some help with heavy lifting, but nothing us upright folks wouldn’t have to have a hand with. He also knows what he can and can’t do, like setting up the new gears in the axles, but that’s about knowing his skill level and has nothing to do with the chair or his injury.

As a big fan of Solid Axle Swaps in general, and with one floating around in my head for a future project, this one is right up my alley. And since we like following other folks project around here, we figured this one looked like fun. So watch, and let us know what you think. And maybe Bruce will inspire you to get out into the garage to do some wrenching this weekend.

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Building A Fabricated 9 inch Housing For A 6 Second 200 mph Hot Rod. Alex Taylor’s ’55 Chevy Chassis Is Almost Done!

May 02, 20211320 Drivetrain Tech, 1320 Project Cars, 1320 Spotlight, 1320 Tech Story, 1320 Videos, CHEVY, DRIVETRAIN, Project Cars, SUSPENSION, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos

Building A Fabricated 9 inch Housing For A 6 Second 200 mph Hot Rod. Alex Taylor’s ’55 Chevy Chassis Is Almost Done!

When you build a car that is capable of making thousands of horsepower, and then utilizing it to run the quarter mile in 6 seconds at over 200 mph, there are a lot of components and parts and pieces that have to go together just right to make things happen. That’s probably the best way to describe the rear end in one as well. After all, it is made up of a bunch of parts and pieces and components. Some are welded together, like the housing center, axle tubes, and bracing. And then there are the brackets for all the suspension mounting points which not only get welding to the housing, but also have doubling plates welding to them for stength. And that doesn’t even count the axles themselves, the hubs and bearings, or the spool, gears, and bearings that support them.

There is a lot going on between those big tires. In this episode of the build you’ll see the entire rear end housing going together. It isn’t rocket science to put one of these together, but it does require patience and a meticulous eye. And a lot of filler rod.

If you have been watching, stay tuned as there will be plenty more build episodes coming over the next few weeks. This thing is supposed to be racing in May! If you haven’t been watching until now, use the link below to watch whatever you’ve missed.

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