Building a Belly Tank Car

run maxton first,its way closer to home for you and you will get more runs per dollar.
I have a Comp coupe without an engine right now,its set up for the big cadillac engine.
Its not for sale,but maybe if you had an engine we could run it together,i'm not a driver.

Its been to B-ville and ran 186 with a 183inch 4 banger.
It ran 171 at maxton with a bone stock aurora 4 liter northstar in it.
I live in gainesville fl.
My car is set up for a small driver.

 

Buying someone elses old car would be the fastest, cheapest way to go to Bonneville I would guess. Maybe not as satisfying. I built two Altered coups. Bought the roadster and updated it with a new cage and my motor. It's really a nicer car than I would have built from a start and much less expensive.

 

Renting a ride is also an option. While not looked on very well with the SCTA, becoming a partner in an existing car with the potential of setting a 200+ record is, in my opinion, a viable option. Expect to spend 5-7K for such a ride, plus your driver equipment.

 

I saw in yesterdays San Jose Mercury News a story about some guy who bought Paul Latter's old streamliner. Very narrow. Very clean. Two 500 cubic inch Cads turbocharged. $20,000. Now that is a cheap 300+ car. Maybe 400.

 

All good advice. I was considering building a car with a big cady engine. I have to say I am unsure I have the nerve to go that fast. I was out in my T for a shake down run up SR 11 from columbiana to Canfield. The car ran great and I got the speedo calibrated on this trip. The way back I was going a little more than 80 MPH and I dont think I want to go any faster even though the car can do it. Sadly I was much more fearless when I was 16. Now at 40 I am just not sure. Maybe it is the fact that it is an open car with no roll over protection..??

Mike