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rebuilding after the crash

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by racer-x, Sep 19, 2015.

  1. JBurt
    Joined: Aug 2, 2009
    Posts: 220

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    Me too? me 3? me 6? I seldom post but I do follow all 3 of your threads. This one is way above my head, but it lets me live vicariously through your exploits.
     
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  2. This is the first time out of the shop after two weeks. It's hard to tell how it's going to really look inside the shop. I will raise it up one inch for a little more room for tire growth.
    Sunday it goes to the painter. Monday i will drop the tubs off to be powder coated. 20241122_104945.jpg 20241122_104955.jpg 20241122_105016.jpg 20241122_105022.jpg 20241122_104924.jpg 20241122_104945.jpg 20241122_104955.jpg 20241122_105016.jpg 20241122_105022.jpg 20241122_104924.jpg I took the blower off so I can service it again while the cars away. I will also put
    the spare trans together. Someone said it's the off season. I don't think I got that memo.
     
  3. 19Eddy30
    Joined: Mar 27, 2011
    Posts: 2,751

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    from VA

    I like these 2 pics ,
    If me , I could not wait to do a John F
    Smoker , Then stage 1st gear pull down alleyway!

    IMG_2617.png IMG_2618.png
     
  4. Holy Cow!!! I didn't think you could make the car look any better, but you sure did! Nice job Brian & Jerry!!!!
     
  5. 19Eddy30
    Joined: Mar 27, 2011
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    from VA

    I know , I know !!!
    Wing , 220- 235 mph o_O

    IMG_2617.png
     
  6. wrenchbender
    Joined: Sep 5, 2007
    Posts: 2,404

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    Looks great Brian can’t wait to see it run
     
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  7. I don't think I want to go 230mph in this car. We will see how it goes. Still no wing.
    The car will look much different when the paint work is done. I think it will look lower.
     
  8. The entire ignition was sent out for servicing. They found a bad wire connector that most likely was the problem. It was causing a intermittent short. They also found a cracked shaft at the key way. The bearings they said were kind of crunchy. The rotor was rebuilt as it was suspect. Everything was plugged in and tested. Its ready to go. Going like crazy here. April is coming soon. 20241120_150816.jpg 20241120_150949.jpg
     
  9. Harv
    Joined: Jan 16, 2008
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    from Sydney

    This photo is the definition of “purposeful”. This thing looks mean. :cool:

    Cheers,
    Harv
     
  10. How much will those tires grow ? Not sure another inch will be enough, then again, what do I know ? Will you be running solid struts or coil-overs in the rear ?
     
  11. The extra inch is in addition to the already 2.5 inches. It's hard to see in the pics.
     
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  12. I know your car weighs probably 1500# more than the Tramp, but Bryan went 5.98 @ 240 without a wing. I have faith you could do it too if you felt safe doing it.

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    Tramp - 5.98 @ 240.jpg
     
  13. Looks much lower in stance Brian. Well done. Very serious machine.
     
  14. Happy to see you are updating this thread. Thank you.
     
  15. Tim
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
    Posts: 18,218

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    from KCMO

    What a monster!

    really enjoy seeing how far you go to make sure the car is serviceable in every aspect.
     
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  16. 19Eddy30
    Joined: Mar 27, 2011
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    19Eddy30
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    from VA

    Two different style vehicles ,
    In the past we have disputed this ,
    One , the seat is a center, diffrent
    Chassis Design,
    The other To much Flat surface,& off set seat ,
    Pull windshield & rear glass & other air packing ,
    Then Skating around like P/S & Mods ,
    No down Force
     
  17. Car looks killer!
     
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  18. The car made it to the painter. It should be done next week.
     

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