The Jalopy Journal
I'm planning on 2013 for the LSR Roadster at Bonneville, trying to make El Mirage in November.
This is a mixed bag of emotions, but here goes. Ive closed another chapter by selling my HAMB Dragster. Helped the new owner load it up...
It's a tall cage, I'm 6.1" tall and 275 lbs and I fit.
Dick, the updates look great. And good luck at Eagle Field next week. When I get the new engine done I'm thinking Barona is the place to try...
The Clifford intake manifold, as well as the "Lump Ports" showed up today. I could spend a lot of time reworking an early Carter 4-Barrel for...
Hi Tom, From what you describe it seems the short block received a basic overhaul. Just a hunch, but Im assuming the short block has stock...
Hi Tom, The LSR Raodsted build thread is over at the Landracing site. I've thought about posting it on the HAMB, but it's a ultra traditional car...
Well, I thought this car was sold, but it didnt. So, there must be a message in there somewhere. So heres what Im planning, which I think it...
Tom, I think your being modest concerning your fab skills. I would have done it exactly the same way. Well done. Skip Pipes
Tom, Nice work, looks great. Skip Pipes
Hi Dick, Something like this? Yes it's real! :D Skip Pipes
Hi Tom, Im flattered that you did, and I really appreciate it. Id love to run the Dragster, but if I do Ill never finish my Bonneville...
The car is still for sale. While I'd rather have cash to help fund my LSR project, I will consider trades for a Model A Coupe project. Also, I...
Ok Im pulling the engine and selling the car only. This car was engineered from the ground up to go either HA/GR or SDRA. It originally had a...
I thought I'd share a bigger picture.
It's a Clay Smith regrind. The engine has been fired several times to set timing and carbs. But, the car has never been driven. It's a really...
For Sale - A beautiful, all new, HAMBster race car. Meticulous, quality workmanship in a VERY competitive HA/GR build (see...
Welcome to the group. You have a fine looking chassis to start build an excellent car. As for building a SDRA car! Fully 99% of the people who...
Racing is a social exercise; its no fun alone. Also, as I age I find a helping hand to be much appreciated. So I just want to give some...
I want to say thanks to all who stopped by to visit with me at the LA Roadster Show. Working on the car has helped me move forward, but seeing you...
Really fine work, excellent style, built the way you want it. Good job! Skip
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I also got a close up look at it at El Mirage. It's flawless, top shelf work. Not every scratch built car evokes strong emotions, this car does....
I used a JD2 bender, Model 3 with 1.625 dia x 7.5 radius x 180 deg die. Just copied the NHRA Altered 5 point cage specs.
And another pic
Another pic
As I mentioned in the "burnout, rollcall" thread. It's been a rough few weeks, but I finished the car and fired it on 6/16/2011 Here are some...
It's been a rough few weeks, but I finished the car and fired it today 6/16/2011 It does a serious burnout, and the sound is unlike anything I...
I'm going off line for an extended period of time as my best friend was killed this morning driving my Hot Rod to a show. Don't know when I'll be...
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