Hot Rods NEW STREAMLINER PROJECT: The Seret-Jones Streamliner PREVIEW...HISTORY Help!

OK, so there's not much to this story yet. I have been trying to get this streamliner for about 5 or 6 years and so has Matt. Well, Matt finally succeeded in talking Ralph Finley out of it yesterday.

It last ran in 1989 and held the Unblown Gas Streamliner J record at 189mph at some point in its history. That record is now 220mph. Rumor has it that it was built by Craig Breedlove, but we're trying to sort out the story.

We believe it ran a Honda CB750 motor and have already started researching modern bike mills under 750cc to stay within the J engine classification. Modern motors are looking pretty promising for potentially setting a record, but we know there's much more to it than simple horsepower and gearing.

We don't want to change it too much, but the current driving configuration of laying on your back and looking forward through your feet out the window in front needs updating. Early ideas are to make a head blister and look down the top of the "hood".

So, does anyone know this car and any of its history?

 

That os pretty cool Kirk!

 

Badass project for sure!

 

i didnt know you guys were serious. cant wait to see it..

 

Very cool! KIRK!, you have projects coming at you from all sides.

 

Nice!

 

lets see better pictures, makes my neck hurt .
looks awesome though

 

Seriously stupid

I know. I'm an idiot!

We should have it at Matt's shop in a few weeks and we can get better pictures. Probably shots of Matt and I laying in it making engine noises.

 

Cool! I definitley would not want to be blasting along at 220+ mph while laying on my back trying to look out that tiny window while my feet are thrashing about infont of it.

 

cool....time to put a hitch on MCD and head to the salt.

i couldnt lay on my back and look thru my feet either coz at about 50mph the urine would start blowin back into my face after i pissed myself.

 

Looks like fun.

 

HAHA That's why you wear a fire suit.

 

I think I hate you more today than yesterday...

 

Damn that's cool....but it looks awefully small......where ya sit? Laydown?

 

It still doesn't run on used fryer oil, so it's not cool enough for me...but there's still hope...hahaha...

 

*****ing HAHAHAHAHAHA urine stained goggles for the loss!

 

That or just a strategically placed rubber band.

 

no. thats why I use racing condoms.

 

thats cool looking ...good luck

 

Nice!!!!

 

That thing is bad**** and I can't wait to see the pics out in the open >>>>.

 

hahaha and a cork to stop the other stuff from coming out

 

So is that just a shell or is there a chassis under there? Is it all glass? Shoot me some pics and I'll get you started with a laundry list of things to do.

 

RAD! thanks! yes its glass, and it has no chassis.

 

Kirk,
Try contacting the Burkdolls in Ogden Utah (Autobody express).
Jim may have competed against or have info on it.
They are also responsible for several streamliner bodies on the salt past and present.

Great find by the way guys.

 

That thing is awesome! Looks like a mini pumpkin seed. I definately needs a head bulge, otherwise you wouldn't be able to see past your pup tent.

 

Now that is love. Two men and their streamliner.

Kool. That should be fun. Congrats..

 

Very nice! Any idea where the chassis is located?

Chris

 

you are going to be all snuggly and tight in that streamlined projectile. 750 should a fairly easy size mill to get, almost all the bike companies make a good 750...go get a junked R6

 

Yeah, it seems easy at first glance to us too. No matter what, it will be fun!