THE OTHER ’55
April 21, 2025
THE AUTO BUILDER
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The year 1954 was a big one for the Ford Motor Company. That was the year that Ford’s new Y-block V-8 replaced the long-serving Flathead V-8, and it was also the final year before a major styling redesign. Thus the ’54 models are somewhat unique.
EARLY-IMPALA LS2 SWAP
Low in its architecture and functionally beautiful, the LS2 engine is an ideal replacement for a previous generation of Chevy powerplants. It offers good
performance, greatly improved economy and plenty of support from an industry leaders.
FROM ONE TO TWENTY-FOUR
While several different rod builders have created limited-production vehicles, few handled every aspect of the construction in-house, mainly because they thought it best to team up with other craftsmen to create certain aspects of their cars. While this takes nothing away from the quality or beauty of the cars they created, it does say a good deal about SAR. By keeping every aspect of the construction process in-house, SAR has been able to maintain personally set tolerances and control the design theme at every juncture, yet still build each car as if it were the only one. And because each of the Double Dozens is offered simply as a “roller,” the final results of each still depend heavily on the imagination, talent and individuality of their owners. In the end, each of these cars will be special in its own right, and we’ll be showing them to you in the months and years to come.
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Driven Racing Oil’s GP-1 8OW-90 Gear Oil
GP-1 Conventional 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil is a conventional limited-slip gear oil for use as recommended by high performance gear and differential manufacturers. Designed for racing and high-performance differentials and transaxles, it's formulated from USA made Pennsylvania Grade base oils that provide natural film strength, tack, and tenacious cling without relying on polymers that shear causing viscosity loss.
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The AutoBuilder Staff
GP-1 Conventional 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil
Part #19890
GP-1 Conventional 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil is a conventional limited-slip gear oil for use as recommended by high performance gear and differential manufacturers. Designed for racing and high-performance differentials and transaxles, it’s formulated from USA made Pennsylvania Grade base oils that provide natural film strength, tack, and tenacious cling without relying on polymers that shear causing viscosity loss. It protects high offset ring & pinion gears from shock loading, as well as protects slower speed, high torque off road differentials.
BENEFITS:
- High film strength & cling-ability.
- Prevents gear wear and noise.
- Protects from high torque gear pressure at slower speeds.
FEATURES:
- Pennsylvania Grade base oils.
- Protects high offset ring & pinion gears.
- Great for 4WD/Off Road applications
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Contains extreme pressure additive package.
To learn more about GP-1 Conventional 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil, click here or watch the video below.
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Manufacturer
Driven Racing Oil
3416 Democrat Rd.,
Memphis, TN 38118
866-611-1820
info@drivenracingoil.com
