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1953 Nash Rambler Country Club Hardtop owned by Dennis Quinn

December 28, 2017 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1953 Nash Rambler owned by Dennis Quinn

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Issue
January 2018
Owner
Dennis Quin
Ride
Flying Lady
(1953 Nash Rambler Country Club 2 door Hardtop)
Meaning Behind the Name
Because of the lady on the hood
Photographer
Chris Gosda

Ride Details

Original Cost
$1200.00
Build Cost
$60,000.00
What was the inspiration?
When I first saw this little car, I had a vision of what it could look like. Since I don't draw, like other builders, I could not explain to someone else how to build it, so I built it myself.
How long did it take you to build?
It took 2 years to collect all the one off parts and modify the frame.
How long have you been building?
I have been a auto body repairman for 55 years. I built drag cars in the 60's and 70's and stock cars in the 80's. I started building streetrods and Nova streetmachines in the mid 80's. In the late 90's and 2000's I added streetrod trucks to my repretoire. I have built around 23 trucks during this time. The little Nash was a detour from the usual.
Club Affiliations
I have been affiliated with the Central Illinois Chapter of the National Nostalgic Nova Club, National Nostalgic Nova Club, and the River City Street Rod Club.
Your future plans?
I will be building a 1933 Chevy Cabriolet.
Vehicle history
This car was one of a collection of unusual cars owned by Jim Garrott's Jewelry in Peoria, IL. Mr. Garrott had become ill and they were auctioning his collection. This auction was just down the street from my home and I went out of curiosity. When I saw the Nash, I immediately knew that it was something special. It still had all the original drive train and engine. It had most of the original chrome, interior, and glass.
Thanks to
Kevin Jackson Interiors, Chris Ahlstrom Chassis Works, American Autowire, Advanced Plating, Comp Cams
Previous Rides
In 1990, I built a 1966 Red Nova Sedan Delivery that was featured in 8 magazines. I later built a Red 1939 Chevy 2 door Sedan that was featured in 6 magazines, I also had several 1948 trucks featured in Classic Truck magazine. I currently own the 1939 Chevy, a Red 1949 Chevy extended Cab truck, and a Black 1952 Chevy truck.

Engine Details

Make
Chevy LS1 2004
Cylinders
8
Displacement
345.7
Engine Mods
LS7 Cam, reworked heads, and 8 Stack Engles Injection.
Engine Add Ons
Billet Specialty Tru Trac Pulley system, Billet Specialty LS modular valve covers that hide the 8 coils in the valve cover. Sanderson headers.
Chrome or polish
na

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
na
Torque Converter
2500 Stahl Converter
Transfer Case
na
Axle
Strange engineering 31 spline 9 in. ford
Gears
4.11 posi
Builder Shop
Dennis Quin

Chassis Details

Chassis
Chris Ahlstrom Chassis Works
Mods to Frame
Completely removed original frame and replaced with Chris Ahlstrom Chassis.
Frame Builder
Chris Ahlstrom Chassis Works
Drop or lift inches
na
Front Shocks

Ridetech Shock Wave

Rear Shocks

Ridetech Shock Wave

Spindles
Chris Ahlstrom Chassis Works
Springs

Ridetech Shock Wave

Four Link
Chris Ahlstrom Diagonal 4 link
Compressor Info
Ride Tech AirPod

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Billett Specialties Hydro Aluminum
Rear Wheel Type
Billett Specialties Hydro Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 12
Front Tire Size
225/35zR18
Rear Tire Size
285/25zR20

Paint Details

Color
Black
Paint Type
PPG Base Coat Clear Coat
Graphics Description
na
Painted By
Dennis Quin
Graphics By
na

Body Details

Channeled
2" over frame
Hood
Original
Grille
Original - rechromed by Advance Plating
Bumpers
Removed the rear Continental kit and replaced with rechromed non-continental bumper
Body Mods
Firewall replaced and moved back 8 inches, floor and wheel wells replaced and added rear wheel tubs.
Body Mods by
Dennis Quin

Interior Details

Dashboard
Original with 3" extension added to the bottom
Gauges
Original housing with modern guages inserted by Classic Instruments
Steering Wheel
Billett Specialties
Console
Center console fabricated by Dennis Quin
Head Unit
Pioneer Mixtrax
Stereo Installed by
Dennis Quin
Seats
BMW front buckets. Original back seat modified to fit.
Tint Percent
Stock
Trunk or Bed
Red Leather
Upholstery Description
Red Leather
Upholstery Description
Center console
Upholstery By
Kevin Jackson

1953 Nash Rambler Country Club Hardtop

Dennis Quinn 1953 Nash Rambler

Owned by: Dennis Quinn

Photos by: Chris Gosda


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