1954 NASH Metropolitan - Hemi Gasser

1954 Nash Metropolitan - GASSER Style. All solid metal!-Clean Title-
( Roller - no engine - no tranny)
( Roller - no engine - no tranny)
( Roller - no engine - no tranny)

Add your favorite combination.....
- was 331 long bell - hemi (still have)- 4 speed aluminum muncie (sold)

Firstpic is from 2007 after I got it running.
The next 4 were at "Pauls Cages" (who - installed rear frame and fab'd roll bar).Balance of pics are from 05/04/2019.added 07/31:Last 2 pics - 2007 when it was a driver.

BODY includes:
- Straight axle front end. / done in the early 60's by original owner.
- 90" wheelbase (done in the early 60's by original owner).
- (Shortened) Ford 9" was from original owner, (ring and pinion were bad - replaced with a posi. w/411's) (done by TSI, Golden Valley, MN)
- Rear Drum brakes 11" / from Currie -(bought new)
- Pinion Brake (bought new)
- Morrison rear frame. -(bought new)
- Rollbar (made new)
- Custom Made Aluminum Fuel Tank - (bought new - modified to fit in space)
- Electric Fuel Pump -(bought new)
- Aluminum Radiator with fan -(bought new)
- Body exterior - pretty darn good / solid. (southern vehicle)
- Windshield is good - door glass good - (rear window (3 piece) - wrapped in storage).
- Seats included -(had made)
- Grill is good.
- rear bumper good as seen.
- front bumper good as seen.
- Nash speedometer-(bought used in box)- Headlights and Taillights wired and work- Wiper motor installed -(never put arms and blades on)
Does NOT include:
*NoEngine or tranny / transmission is out and engine is ready to pull, seen in the pics.
*Noexhaust (what shows fits the hemi)
*Nowheels or tires (as seen in pics NOT included). / Will be remove at purchase. (have the 5 stud hubs that will go back on front spindles.)
** The front "magnesium" spindle mount wheels and tires can be purchased with vehicle - $1500.00 firm. ) Tires were bought new and have tubes, new bearing installed - both wheels. (Less than 1 mile).
*** The rear very rare "magnesium" M/T Bear Claws 16x13 wheels and M&H tires can be purchased with vehicle - $3,200.00 firm. ) Tires were bought new and have tubes. (Less than 1 mile).
Always garaged. It is orangish/redish in color (assume Gulley Jr. painted it?)
"- Not interested" in selling the REAR WHEELS and TIRES unless they go with the car at $3,200 additional.
--For those that enjoy a vehicle history from the early days of drag racing.--
The story:
Purchased the body out of Florida 15 yrs ago.
With a clean title. Owner was William A. Gulley Jr. (a racing buddy of Don Garlits).
Confirmed by phone through the Garlits museum in Ocala, FL. that Don and Bill were racing buddies early on.
It was run with a small block chevy in the early 60's.
**** Have a color copy of title showing William as owner in 1960.
Delivered summer of 2003.
In 2007, Got the car running and lot driving. (Was only on the road 1 time - less than a 1/8 mile.)
Payment:$500.00 paypal deposit at auction end.Balance: Cash is preferred.Any other form must clear the bank for 5 days prior to pickup.
Shipping is -100%- buyers cost and responsibility.I will help/assist however I can.(zip code is 55311)
Should be MOVED within 45 days. (or prior agreed to arrangement). (Paid for within 3 days).
ASK "ANY QUESTIONS" before purchase.- I Will Answer to the best of my ability.Whatever your concerns I will work with you on anything reasonable.Will try to answer questions promptly - mostly on computer at work - CST - 8:00 am to 4:00pm M-F.