Projects Front Engine Dragster update

This is my first project where I have paid someone to build the project for me. The workmanship is such that I wanted to share it, so here goes

I have received these update photos from Roo Man (Roo Man Motor Sports (Keith Burgan)), you can see previous photos on my web site.

Glenn,
I managed to get the shop computer working again so here are the pix from yesterday.
KB

 

I always enjoy looking at the workmanship in roomans cars !

 

Perfect art work.... You had one of the best working on that FED, Rooman....

What is the power plant ? Full body ?

More pic's....

 

Lookin killer.Man,I want one!! Someday

 

Roo Man builds some nice stuff!

 

For now the power plant will be a stroked Pontiac 400 (461). This is the engine pictured and was in the Trans Am drag car I built. Next year it will get blown. As it sits it should push the FED to 8.5 in the 1/4 mile.

It will be a full body chute pack with body work over the roll cage.

There are pictures from start to this point here
http://www.leverfamilysite.com/2010_Front_Engine_Dragster_Root.htm

I will post new progress pictures here as I get them. I will travel to see the car at the end of next week.

 

More pictures from Roo Man

Here are some from today,

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Bitchin work!...and Pontiac powered to boot, that gets a BIG thumbs up from me...I can't wait to see it finished...

 

look'n good, I'm looking forward to following this thread .

 

Very nice! It's a good feeling to be building one, I know. Great work!

 

Roo never sleeps either. Lippy

 

Very nice. Roo is the man.

 

Will you have the car at Dunn Tire Park (Buffalo/Lancaster N.Y.) this August?

See you there?

 

Yes, I will be racing in the Wester New York Gasser Gang's new "Center Steer Class". My main hang out is "Empire" the old "NYIRP"

 

Not much to be said on this update. The pictures say it all.

The body work is really coming together. Take a look at the attached pictures and for more go to the link below.

http://www.leverfamilysite.com/2010_Front_Engine_Dragster_Week_2010_05_23.htm

 

Me Likey!

Looks good.

 

Keith has sent some update photos of the dragster.

There have been some setbacks so it does not look like it will make it to the June 12 Gasser Gang outing at Empire.

I am planning on a trip out to Roo Man's next week.

 

WOW! Truly spectacular work. Reminds me of the day's growing up in Schenectady watching my dad build his front engine dragster. May you have many good memories with yours.

 

New pictures from Roo Man. Two are as he sent them, the other one I have cropped to get you a closer look at the engine in the chassis (Stroked Pontiac 400 (now 461)).

 

Rooman is my hero. That is some NICE work.!!!!!!!!!

 

Dragster Update.
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Once again I will let the pictures do the talking. They tell a much better story then I can.
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I will most likely head out there again in about two weeks. The rest of this week Roo Man will be preparing for Kentucky, and by the end of next week the chassis should just about be ready to be blown apart for power coat. I have done a walk around to give you a complete view of where the dragster is at.
The thinking right now is it should be ready for me to pick up at the end of next month. After pick up, there will be about a month’s worth of work to be done to get it ready to go down a track. Here is hoping.
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Below is the link to the web site with lots of new pictures (remember to click the small picture for a larger one)
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http://www.leverfamilysite.com/2010_Front_Engine_Dragster_Week_2010_06_15.htm
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I got so much wood right now!
An oft repeated cliche on the HAMB,"I can't believe I hadn't seen this before".
That is cool.
I bet Steve Barrack (sic) will be jealous when he sees this.

 

Glenn is on his way back to Rochester right now and will post some new pix in the next day or so showing more of the bodywork.

Roo

 

Lookin' forward to seeing some more. Sweet build!

 

Here are a couple of shots, I will do a web page update shortly.

 

WOW! Love FED's.
Keep up the great work!

 

Made the pilgrimage to Indiana again. <O

Progress has been made on several fronts. <O

Received the following message from Roo Man, "I will call you in the next couple of days so that we can arrange for you to come down when I strip the car down", so it looks like I will be heading back out again shortly. After much thought and input from many quarters I have decided to go ahead and powder coat the chassis.

Throttle linkage bracket at the engine is fabricated. The go pedal is almost ready.<O></O>
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The go pedal is installed with the all important throttle stop. The Team name is Throttle Stop Racing after all.<O

The bung for fuel is in the tank and is ready for larger hoses when the blower is installed. We are going to walk first and get used to the car and then add the blower. Research has already begun on what is needed for a blower engine, and yes it will be a Pontiac.<O

Bracket for the data recorder is installed; I am not looking forward to wiring it in. It is not needed to run the car down the track so it may get put off for awhile. My left foot is very itchy, I have not gone down the track yet this season and am tired of watching other people have fun.<O

MSD box is mounted and awaiting me to wire it in.<O

The Batmobile light is mounted (see the web site for pictures).<O

The dragster does fit into the trailer. There is a foot to spare at either end. Perfect calculation by Mr. Roo Man
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The floor of the trailer has been marked and I will be installing the hold downs to hold the dragster in place. I purchased the Mac's Drag Pack http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/product/260/Dragster. The trailer is sitting outside right now, but it is raining. I hope to start work on that tomorrow. <O
Note also that the bridge over the gap between the trailer and the ramp has been installed. I have also installed a longer extension on the ramp. It is not quit long enough to allow the dragster to be rolled into the trailer without touching the "bridge". My solution will be to add the original flap to the end of the new one and raise that junction about 1/2 inch. That way I will never have to stack board to get the dragster in and out of the trailer.<O

See the link below to get to the web site update. <O

http://www.leverfamilysite.com/2010_Front_Engine_Dragster_Week_2010_07_13.htm.htm<O></O>
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Stunning chute pack FED with a Caddy tail light, what more could you ask for, awsome.....

 

car looks bad ass, good job

 

Been watchin' this one. Damn Keith, the cage looks great. I too am physically handicapped(for an fed), shoulders and ass too wide. Glad to see it can be done and look good. Thanks for pics Keith and Glenn.