NW Vintage Dragsters Update Dec. 2013

Just to let you all know that we haven't gone into hibernation. Here's a picture of another one of our dragsters going together this winter. Has a little Chassis Research flavor. It will use a fairly stock Chevy 292 to get started with.




- Walt

NW Vintage Dragsters

 

Picture?

 

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I am logged in to the HAMB. How can I be replying if I'm not? If I need to be logged in somewhere else, where should that be?

 

sorry there are no pictures or even a link to them

 

Missed a "click". Try it now.

 

Looks good so far Walt. Looking forward to seeing it run at Eagle Field.

 

New idea's on chassis style, I like it.

I like the seat/foot rest setup, looks a lot like Scott's. That wider rear frame and that seat/footrest setup sure helps the in and out for old dudes like myself.

Keep the pictures coming and hope to see it along with the rest of the cars at Eagle Field in May. The new owner.

 

Looks very "old School" and cool in the cage area. It should be a good performer with a 292.

 

Nice clock

 

Great pics Walt. I had thought about using this style of "cage" but I didn't know if it would pass tech. Anyone have some insight on that aspect? I think that it really gives that period look.

 

I see no problem with a main cage setup like this as long as the top bars will not let a helmet pass through. Might have to add two "kidney Bars" up and down from the back shoulder bar to rear frame rail like most dragster have so a front wheel from another car can not reach the seat as per NHRA rules. Our tech in Bakersfield would require them. I really like the frame design and would like to see more HA/GR & SDRA style cars try some different chassis.

 

The problem with this wide set up is, (Just like Scotty Fenns) If you get upside down. That's where you stay. They use to make us add a curved bar across the two main bars, That would help to keep you from staying upside down.. HA/GR or SDRA, I kinda doubt they would say anything about that.. I like the looks..And it will be hell for stout to....

 

This looks like an attempt to deal with the issue Thingy M brought up.

 

UPDATE: Now a roller with headers!

 

Very nice Walt. Like the headers and all the room around them.

Have you guys cornered the market on old motorcycle rims and milled spindles?

Keep the pictures coming.

Happy Holidays to all in Pacific Northwest.

 

It's going to be a great new year! The new car is coming along nicely. Hope everyone had a good holiday season and best wishes for the up coming year.



- Walt

 

Looking good Walt. Here's to a great year in 2014.

 

A couple of questions.
What cycle wheels did you use?
How much lighter are the spindles after machining?
Do you have any pics of the spindles after machining?

 

They are Harley Davidson wheels. The spindles were turned down to fit the HD bearings. I think the bearings are around 3/4" ID. Couldn't put a number on the weight reduction, but it would be minor.

This isn't my car or build, so I don't have pics. The owner isn't very computer savvy or on the HAMB. I think the machining is pretty straight forward though. The spindle is just turned down to be a straight shaft instead of stepped for the stock two bearing sizes.

- Walt

 

Not to side track your thread, but I've been impressed latey with the small but growing number of HAMBsters being built by non-HAMBers. Very curious where this might lead, and can't help conjecture on it.

 

Must be an alien invasion.

 

most harley wheels have 3/4" axles and ball bearings need a spacer between as to not over-tighten. you can use japanese wheels but the bearings are metric

 

Thanks guys. Just wanted to confirm you were doing the same as some of our guys here on the spindles.