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Wanting a dragster

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by rockyoneandonly, Mar 21, 2013.

  1. rockyoneandonly
    Joined: Mar 21, 2013
    Posts: 3

    rockyoneandonly
    Member
    from louisiana

    New guy here , ive been tinkering with the idea of buying a dragster for a year now , been quoted prices from different shops Then guess what , I ran across this forum, you guys actually build your own blew me away almost fell out of my chair , so I signed up , I wouldn't mind building my own just like some of you , ive got a welding back ground machinist I have a mill and lathe, several welding machines also, someone please point me in the right direction so I can get started plans advice anything , I want a dragster :D Russ
     
  2. racer756
    Joined: May 24, 2006
    Posts: 1,593

    racer756
    Member

    You sound ready , go for it!

    Welcome to the HAMB!
     
  3. henryj1951
    Joined: Sep 23, 2012
    Posts: 2,304

    henryj1951
    Member
    from USA

    what type...........and ....welcome
     
  4. rockyoneandonly
    Joined: Mar 21, 2013
    Posts: 3

    rockyoneandonly
    Member
    from louisiana

    The old sling shot is cool but I do like the rear engine also, where can I get plans?
     
  5. dragsled
    Joined: May 12, 2011
    Posts: 1,975

    dragsled
    Member
    from Panama IA

    Mark Williams ent. sells plans I think S&W race cars do too, and Just my two cents , Build a Front engine car, you'll have more fun, Tim Jones
     
  6. Welcome, go old school front engine!
     
  7. rockyoneandonly
    Joined: Mar 21, 2013
    Posts: 3

    rockyoneandonly
    Member
    from louisiana

    I was wondering do all dragsters have moly ch***is tubing , mild steel is a lot cheaper , I dought I can find a hemi or a flathead hummmm I they all use moly tubing ill need a tig outfit I guess.
     
  8. I got a 71 MWE front engine roller ch***is that has been down the track and NHRA certified to 6 seconds in 2008. have alot of key parts for reqired upgrades to keep it certified that fast in the sale too. Its posted on the HAMB if you query "front Engine Dragster" in the search box. Just sayin'
     

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