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What's wrong with a chopped top? Didn't Ohio George's Willys have one after he put the Cammer in it?

 

What I have read in the rules say no body modifications.
Not that I will be running in the SEGA but if a chopped top it is under their decision if it would p***.

 

James your car may be chopped but it’s not a bonneville chop more of a beauty chop and yes there were gas cl*** cars that had chopped tops Ohio George is one of them the grist brothers ran a chopped 40 Willy’s coupe however I think it makes a difference on what time frame you are talking about originally they had to be liscened insured and street drivable cars but as time went on the rules changed a lot in today’s world it won’t matter except maybe southeast g***ers and unless you are competing for money it doesn’t matter there are about 9 people who would actually care in the world at the events you and I attend regularly it won’t matter that your top is chopped or your motor is back 2” to much

 

James, the chop on your car is SOOOOO SUBTLE that most people won't even realize that it's chopped. I'd stick with the G***er theme... It just fit's! JMO

 

Still testing the water. But this is really growing on me.




Make some louvered panels to fill in the rest of the sides.

 

I realy like it.

 

Had to add a little bling.

 

Personally, I think you were on the right track before, just needed a slight drop in the axle and a little more engine set back.

 

Good thing is I haven't done anything that would need to be undone at this point playing with this different idea.

 

Little more bling while I keep the gears turning.

 

And this for motivation.

 

Need to think on the side panel.

 

Little test cardboard panel.

 

Needs a pair of Doug Thorley headers. Hehe.

 

Full fenders , my preference......I know its a task....one piece tilt fibergl*** ..Itchy *** endeavor....

 

Really nice work so far! I like the stance! I'd personally not make the side panels as it's losing the g***er appearance with them. I didn't even use the stock side panels on my '39 Chev g***er as I prefer the open sides.
I also toss those wimpy front shackles most springs and axle kits come with and make my own thicker, and sturdier shackles on all the straight axle swaps I do.
Always amazed me how much different Pontiac and Buick frames were compared to the same years on Chevys!

 

One thing that you guys need to remember is I'm building a race car that will never see street use.

 

I presume your intent is to build Geronimo a few seconds faster than Saltshaker? Seems like you're headed in the right direction.

 

Even more reason to leave the side panels off to help dissipate heat under the hood.

 

Running alcohol for fuel shouldn't be much of a heating problem.

 

Dropped axle showed up. Need to order some more bits but this is starting to have the look in my head.

 

I have to say I'm impressed with the quality of this Speedway axle. I read that the WAC is the one to get and not knocking them at all. Just thought this one looks well made. Guess track time will be the true answer.

 

I like it! With those side panels, it looks great as a half-fendered hotrod! Especially if you were to add a pair of Guide 632 headlights mounted low on the framerails.