Event Coverage Official 2016 Meltdown Drags Thread - What are you doing to get ready?

It is almost time for pre-registration. Pre-registration will open at 12:00 AM (CST) on January 2nd. This is a fun time for us as we start to get pictures of the amazing cars, trucks, bikes, dragsters, etc. that will be attending the event.

For those who have been procrastinating in attending, I would highly recommend that you make attending the 2016 Meltdown as your New Year's Resolution.

Here is some info on how to pre-register:

Send an e-mail to preregister@meltdowndrags.com with the following:

- Name
- Address (street, city, state, zip)
- Phone Number
- Year/Make/Model of the vehicle you are bringing
- Picture of the vehicle you are bringing (with the correct wheels on it) - please make sure the picture is a side view so we can see the wheels.
- Car group or organization you are a part of (if applicable)
- Mode of transportation to the track (driving the car in, truck and open trailer, camper and open trailer, enclosed trailer, etc.)
- Length of the rig you are bringing

Upon being approved for the event, you will receive an e-mail containing your registration number for the event.

Thank you for being one of the guys that get it!

 

I have my finger on the trigger....I have already been scolded for "PREMATURE REGISTRATION" ...LOL
Can't wait.

 

Tomorrow I think will be a good day. I will have all the snow removed and done with my house hold chores.
I drink a micro-brew called River West it is an Amber Loger beer. And for diner we will be feasting on home made enchilada's.( wife has awesome recipe )

 

Busting ASS to be there!!!

 

Tell us more Dakota Kid...

 

Show us more Dakota Kid...

 

I'll drive the 8-9 hrs to help you drop that motor in if Mama's enchiladas are on the menu![emoji3]

Scott

 

Motor is out, and being built right now. Should have it done here before too long! Just trying to determine whether or not to try and see if I could rebuild my Muncie, or maybe just leave in the 3 speed for the time being.

 

You could work on the Muncie,but keep the 3 speed for a backup just in case it's not finished in time.
I learned the hard way....Always have a contingency plan,and don't bite off more than you can chew...Kept my car out of commission for Meltdown 2015

Keep workin' man!That car is going to be awesome!
I say paint it yourself in the driveway and ask the neighbors for forgiveness reverspray....lol!

Scott

 

Dakota Kid keep us posted on your progress, looks interesting.

Smoothy rebuild the Muncie as long as $$$ and time are on your side( you have 7 months)

 

Rebuild the Muncie.., YOU CAN DO IT!

 

.., but if you can't, John Hightower @ Hightower Racing Transmissions (864)834-7712, is a died in the wool Muncie fan and knows more about them/has more parts for them than.., uh, Muncie Indian, or Mr. & Mrs. Muncie combined

 

Well to my luck, of which I probably have none left, upon further inspection, the Muncie had been rebuilt and never used since. It just needs a good cleaning, I'm just going to mount the hurst and it should be good.

 

Sounds good
Make sure you get some test drives in on it. never fun wondering why you ain't going forward.

 

[/QUOTE="Panneton Bros. Racing, post: 11317997, member: 54856"].., but if you can't, John Hightower @ Hightower Racing Transmissions (864)834-7712, is a died in the wool Muncie fan and knows more about them/has more parts for them than.., uh, Muncie Indian, or Mr. & Mrs. Muncie combined[/QUOTE]

We saw a 5 speed prototype on the floor of his shop too. Think it was the same dimensions as a Muncie.

 

I think the odds are in his favor though...I think something like 4 to 1 that it will go forward...LOL

 

Just caught something on the news about some really wicked flooding in Missouri.
Hope all our Brothers like Salty and Wrenchbender are safe and dry right now.

Scott

 

I am still afloat
They are talking about water levels higher than are flood of 93 and that was something to see.

 

Yeah the water here was way above the 93 flood but I'm good I did have some water in my shop at the house but it was because it rained so much so fast it ran under the doors but no worries the Willys is safe and sound though it has been chewing on a horse in the barn getting ready for the meltdown

 

Leave that poor old nag outta this!
Once I get an axle under the front of her,and some serious steam under the hood,she's gonna be a real thoroughbred!lol!

Scott

 

Hahaha here is a bit of inspiration Scott



I swear I'm the only one here actually running a small cube motor 311 to be exact for your sake yours better be spot on I've had a whole year to perfect my combo now I better get back to wiring in turn signals so I can show YOU where to turn

 

Now Jackson you need to be thinking and working Flat Cad Digger
Do you need me to come down there??
There a chance we could be making a trip to Tulsa next week.

 

Oh I'm working on the dragster just waiting on parts right now give me a shout and let me know if you pass through. next weekend I'll be in sunny California prepping the bonneville car for a 200 mph record this year

 

Will do
Sure wish I was going west it's started to get cold here and that's not as much fun now.

 

That's a crazy coincidence!My motor is exactly 311ci too![emoji6]

Mine doesn't have that big air-stuffer thingy on top though,just a couple of carburetors.

I think we'll still be able to give that ok truck of yours "the willys " though...[emoji16]

Scott

 

Sure it is Scott we all know better lol you must have about 15:1 compression in yours mine is a lowly 7.5:1

 

Got home from Milwaukee, ( a few hours ago )

We put Bobs engine back in 62 Furious, all went well and had a good time.

Wow The 318 Polyshere blocks look big for there size dont they

 

Shit sorry I miss that.
Hope it all went well no sure about Norb being unsupervised around a nopor

 

No,seriously.My Eagle 3.4" stroker crank turned out to be a real turd,so we're sticking with the 4.15" bore Dart block,but going with a race prepped 2.87" stroke 289 crank,which works out to.......311"!!![emoji16]

I wasn't kidding,it really is a crazy coincidence!

Also,it's going to be just a little over 11.5:1 compression,which is probably right about what your 7.5:1 compression ratio squeezes up to when you dump 10psi of boost onto it...[emoji6]

Can't wait to hang out with you guys again.2016 is going to be a good year!

Scott

 

lemme guess...