2010 Front Engine Dragster Week 2010 07 13

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Made the pilgrimage to Indiana again.   Progress has been made on several fronts. Received the following message from Roo Man, “I will call you in the next couple of days so that we can arrange for you to come down when I strip the car down”, so it looks like I will be heading back out again shortly. After much thought and input from many quarters I have decided to go ahead and powder coat the chassis.

IMG_5771_small Throttle linkage bracket at the engine is fabricated. The go pedal is almost ready.
IMG_5781_small The go pedal is installed with the all important throttle stop. The Team name is Throttle Stop Racing after all.
IMG_5777_small The bung for fuel is in the tank and is ready for larger hoses when the blower is installed. We are going to walk first and get used to the car and then add the blower. Research has already begun on what is needed for a blower engine, and yes it will be a Pontiac.
IMG_5999_small Bracket for the data recorder is installed; I am not looking forward to wiring it in. It is not needed to run the car down the track so it may get put off for awhile. My left foot is very itchy, I have not gone down the track yet this season and am tired of watching other people have fun.
IMG_6003_small Coupler shield is in place so I will not get my pants leg wrapped up in it. I used to have a suicide belt on my softail and was always worried about that.
IMG_6005_small MSD box is mounted and awaiting me to wire it in.
IMG_6007_small The Batmobile light is mounted.
P7070013_small The dragster does fit into the trailer. There is a foot to spare at either end. Perfect calculation Mr. Roo Man
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P7070016_small Ok, the secret is out this will not be a Batmobile. the 1959 Caddy rear taillight has been Frenched into the rear of the body. Another fine example of the workmanship of Keith.
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The floor of the trailer has been marked and I will be installing the hold downs to hold the dragster in place. I purchased the Mac’s Drag Pack http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/product/260/Dragster. The trailer is sitting outside right now, but it is raining. I hope to start work on that tomorrow.

Note also that the bridge over the gap between the trailer and the ramp has been installed. I have also installed a longer extension on the ramp. It is not quit long enough to allow the dragster to be rolled into the trailer without touching the “bridge”. My solution will be to add the original flap to the end of the new one and raise that junction about 1/2 inch. That way I will never have to stack board to get the dragster in and out of the trailer.
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 P7080006_small  A fire extinguisher and more outlets have been added to the front of the trailer.
 P7080003_small The expansion Chassis Stabilizer and broom are neatly hung on the wall. Now I just need a maid to clean the trailer.