before i go on, let me preface this by saying that i'm well aware of the Barn Job and Tom's needlenose ... two of the coolest things i've seen in 35 years thats not what i'm getting at... and this is simply to satisfy my curiosity... but it seems that for the most part, the HA/GRs that are being built all sorta fit into a paradigm of sorts. its not a bad thing, its just what it is. i COMPLETELY understand WHY each and every car is being built the way it is. just curious if anyone has anything in the works that "breaks the mold" or "bucks the system".
Allways, Current build no barn find/rust resto, Made my own front axle, building my own tube chassis from scratch, and will scratch build the whole body. Is that far enough outside the box
What are you looking at Mitch.?? You want to do a front wheel drive with one wheel in the back or something.???? Let us have it...When he gets his thinking cap on, Watch Out.... Dick M
I haven't posted pictures of my chassis design specifically for that reason. It will look like nothing else in the class when it's together. I've recently decided on an equipment change as well. I carefully chose a Dana 44 rear from a narrow-track CJ5 initially, but after pouring over thousands of vintage drag racing pictures in the chassis thread and "in motion" thread, I have decided that a banjo rear is an absolute necessity. Merc axle conversion- here we come!
Good deal Mopar, I would like to see it..Any drawings yet?? A sneak preview would be neat..If you guys would have seen my original concept..All I would have heard is, WTF is that?????????? Dick M
you know me... i just like peeking in on other peoples brains and garages.... i need to keep my brain in gear...
See, I'm not the only one's done that. No sweat man. Mitch, how 'bout a radial powered pogo stick? Nah, staging'd be a bitch.
I have some crude drawings, but my scanner doesn't work! My folks are in town this weekend, so nothing is going. In four weeks I have spring break from night school, I'm hoping by then to have some teasers. I won't really have alot to show until I get the drivetrain in the chassis though. THAT's when you'll "see it" hint: For historical reference, find a August '59 Rod and custom.
This is a tad different. The pic of current achievement doesn't reflect my vision very well, but it'll be a fenderless sedan with a sharp California rake, no sides on the hood, maybe zoomies, big and little Cragars already installed. I think it's gonna be sweet. Don't give a rat's pucker what anybody else thinks at all. I want some cargo space and this will provide it--there's beaucoup room out behind the seats. If I had to give it a name I'd call it a jalopy.
I'd like mine to be a little different than what seems to be the norm. I'm gonna go for style points. I'm still considering fueling it with propane, too.
Hell, at least you won't have problems with your cylinder base studs ........ Actually, I don't think NHRA has anything on rules for propane tank certs. Do you think they'd even allow it?
I think so. I had my Comet on the track, but the inspector didn't seem to notice it is propane-powered.
The last few days I've been thinking WAY outside the box, mostly out of my anger and frustration with the NHRA. I got the bright idea that I should combine both projects that the tech inspectors have shot down, as an act of defiance. Unfortunatly, the result would resemble an early competition roadster, and weigh in at around 1400 pounds WITHOUT my lard ass inside. It would look pretty cool, though! It would also be awesome to build two tech failures into one winner, and be able to tell the NHRA to bite me! What does everyone think of a HAMB Rail with the back half of a Sprite body? LOL!!!
How about a hot rod flat bed? I bought this 1941 Ford 3/4 ton flat bed with the intention of building a bobber truck. The flat bed grew on me so now it's staying a flat bed. It now has a 350/350 combo (ya I know, but it was FREE!). Hope to have it running in the next month or two.
I can't make out the Ford script on the flatbed, but if it's there, I would preserve it the best you can. I'm rebuilding a 9 foot one myself.
Hi four Banger. That body would be within the rules, but might not look like the "spirit" but I like your style. Just do it. Joe
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