Toymaker, whilst I realise you're probably exhausted and trying to pull your hair out about now (not you Mr Mac) and updates/ photo's to share? Cheers, Drewfus
Mr. Mac, I see under your name it says "senior member". There aren't many woodies left in any "senior member"....lol. Ron
cant wait to head to dragfest tommorrow just got the word from my pops (toymaker) that the ha/gr is done ..... less paint but we'll do that when we get back
The photos suck due to poor shop lighting and they were taken before I added the helmet bars. I have a few minor issues still to deal with but I think we are actually ready! I'll post photos and results the 1st of the week. Thanks for the support guys, DRAGFEST here we come.
I got to be a snitch.. Both Ol'6 and Toymaker both made 3 passes.. Toymaker 15.23... Old6 15.80s... Last run on Sat. Toymaker stayed at 15s.. Old6 14.80s.. Alot of intrest in the cars..In fact, My wife says I have to finish mine now..OH! This was at the dragfest in Bakersfield.. And they get to run tomarrow too...I had to come home, So will have to wait to see what they do on Sunday......
the funnest weekend of my life thanks for all the interest and support in our car and the barn job car cant wait to do it again this could be the start of something big on the west coast thanx Zombie had a blast .......from the past
What a great time and a great group of people!!!! The event was awesome, hats off to zombie, the Rod & Kulture crew, Randy and the Famoso Speed Shop crew. I'll post more 2nite, I got to get back on the ground and go to work now 2b, I would love to go to Mokan, but this year would be tough. Maybe next year if old6' goes I'll tag along. Rocky
Rocky and Lee, it was great meeting you guys. That's one cool Hot Rod you guys have there. Definitely has the spirit. Looking forward to staging next to you in the future.
Great watching you guys race! Cool to read the buildup of the car and then see it there going down the track!
-I totalled up the purchases for the HA/GR and this is what I came with; (2) 10" hose clamps for borrowed Fuel Tank.................$2.50 (6) 1 1/4 EMT tubing elbows for zoomies.....................$30.00 Axle Perch Nuts and King Pin shims...............................$14.00 LED Light and chrome bracket......................................$10.00 Front wheel seals........................................................$40.00 Trans rear seal............................................................$13.00 Points & Condensor.....................................................$35.00 Carburetor Kit..............................................................$20.00 Trans pan gasket and filter.............................................$6.00 Drag Link Rod Ends and jam nuts.......(1/2").................$22.00 Fuel Filter and carb Gasket............................................$8.00 Oil Filter........................................................................$6.00 Engine gasket set.........................................................$33.00 Carb Scoop..................................................................$27.00 4qts trans fluid.............................................................$11.00 -24 fitting for fuel cap and misc hose............................$13.00 Engine for head and spare parts..................................$100.00 Materials to build Chassis(I had some materials on hand) .......$150.00 Rear Tires...................................................................$250.00 Welding wire and gas..................................................$100.00 Steering Wheel.............................................................$25.00 Front center caps........................................................$15.00 Total _______(I added it in my head)____________$925.00 -I know there are a Number of Items missing but you'll find friends (I have some great friends) to help ya out. A recap of the missing items; I had the engine, trans, and sheet of aluminum, 20' DOM Tubing (actually leeberz's aluminum), U-joint, Motor Oil, wiring, switches, 'friend' supplied Ford 8" and mastercylinder, 'friend' supplied seat belts, front end, front & rear wheels, The battery and Master Disconnect switch supplied by Joe's Battery Service and Leisle Electric, 'friend' loaned fuel tank, 'friend' had a large selection of materals to choose from, 'friend' supplied the used HD front tires, and we built it. -Don't forget to cosider the cost of your safety equip. (suit, gloves, helmet, etc.), luckily our shoe had all that and I built the car with a sealed floorboard to keep the suit cost down. I know this statement is over used but the time spent with family and friends, making new friends, and the interest in the car is PRICELESS! -The engine is a stock 200 Ford and it ran only a 15.23 @ 88 mph best but the crowd loved it. I'm working on a pair of Strombergs (leebrz has a GRIP of em for dad to choose from, "I love my son"), had some wire wheels fall into my lap (thanks Thingy') and bought new tires for the front. -The next event for TeAM TWIRL'N is a car show here in Fresno June 14th, entered to thank a couple of our sponsors, Truck it by Cerutti & Sons and eat Great Mexican Food @ Guadalajara Mexican Restuarant. After that we'll take it to the ANRA June race @ Bakersfield. Come by and say hi, Rocky
TWENTY SEVEN BUCKS ? For a carb scoop? Man. I hate these high buck racers ................... You're so right, we'll have to dig up our receipts and add'em up too.
Got my Stromberg parts on the way from HAMB member uncle max. Great member to work with, hope to have them on by June 21st!
OK GUYS.. Here is what I was told just a couple of hours ago..For us Ca. guys to run our HAMB cars. We will be required to have a full driving suit,Full face Helmets, Jacket,Pants,shoes and arm restraints -5 or better..This is a standard requirement. So we can't really piss and moan about it too much..
WooHoo.......We might be on our way to some racin'! Now all I need is to get ours legal by the rules and find a couple of seconds I'll work on the couple of seconds first, Rocky
Well my new deadline is June 14th for a car show, so I painted the front wheels and suspension, kinda looks like an old tractor color scheme but I like it. I tore the car down to add to the cage and paint, after tearin' the car apart and talking to Thingy' I think I'm gonna try to get the manual trans in before the ANRA Race July 21st. I need deadlines to get anything done....................Rocky
Hell,it is a tractor.LOL If what Thingy said is real,that's pretty cool. Best possible news! You're on the road to ruin now.
Damn Rocky, that thing is turning into one fine looking tractor. Hope ours will look as pretty. Getting some pieces made and looking forward to staging next to you guys next season if we stay on our build schedule.
I need a 3 speed ford manual transmission, long tailshaft complete with clutch, flywheel, and bellhousing for a Ford 200 6, I believe mid 60's to late 70's. Anybody out here on the west coast have one. Thanx in advance, Rocky
Well I painted the frame, engine and firewall to spiff her up for a car show the 14th. I also started fitting 2 more bars to make the cage a 5pt and hopefully make NHRA happy. I also scored a 3 speed setup to make the car legal and help me keep pace with Old6', we'll see later in the year. I dunno but it seems like an awful lot of red, I hope it all comes together after the body is intalled...............Rocky
Toymaker, you have that thing looking good!! I think it will all come together and the red will not be noticed. I would love for all of you west coasters to make it to Mokan this year. Robert
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