Projects Original 1959 Chassis Research K88 project

This is my real deal, original Chassis Research K88 project. It has original friction shocks, dash and direct drive unit. Im running a 6-71 supercharged Hilborn injected Ford flathead with a Paul Kosma manifold.

 

Nice, I had one just like it. Lets get it together......

 

Looks like a great build , keep the updates coming ,, Tim Jones

 

Chassis Research direct drive for Flathead Ford.

 

Kosma 6-71 supercharger manifold for flathead Ford

 

a quick little mock up with some parts laying around

 

a quick engine test fit

 

This gives me envy issues

 

what is a KOSMA manifold ? new, old .

 

It's old, it was made by Paul Kosma, he only made 12

 

Using the 671 on a Kosma intake your going to be making a lot of HP. I know this since I have been using Kosmas original setup he ran on the salt in my cars for many years now.
To date running the assembly turned 172 MPH in the standing mile on gas.

 

Chassis Research catalog for reference

 

I might be contacting you in the future for some Kosma Flathead knowledge. I still have a lot of parts shopping to do first.

 

When your ready send me a PM and I can help guide you when needed. Kosma and I are working together this weekend at the ECTA Wilmington Land Speed Race.

 

one of Dyno Don's 6-71 superchargers on the flathead

 

Another great old company that made great racing products and left it's mark on the racing world.

Jimbo

 

Dyno Don Nicholson's 6-71 supercharges on a Paul Kosma blower manifold on a Flathead Ford

 

Cool setup are the top lines on the blower oilers or fuel lines,, Tim Jones

 

the top lines are oil lines from its previous life

 

Cool!!

 

cant wait to hear it run.......

 

test fitting

 

Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!

 

Thanks for the update ,what master cylinder did you use? Thanks' Tim Jones

 

last "Chassis Research" piece to the puzzle, finally got my original steering wheel.


Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!

 

Nice project. These old dragsters were classics and you are bringing one back to life.

 

The body turned out nice!

 

Hello, what is the front axle in this photo ?
Hope you finished this car,
Thanks, david,