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dusterdave173:
When I look back now--I was driving home with a bare tack welded chassis in two pieces in back of the truck--I was SOOO Happy! I was nuts to start that way--it has turned out to be one of the most rewarding efforts i have ever done but--was it the smart way? Nope--was it cheaper? NO WAY 
The good part is even though it cost more......you can do it a little at the time as you have the $$
The big hurdles are tougher to swallow but it was fun doing the scavenger hunt for everything .
If you do buy a roller have someone that knows these cars look at it so you don't buy a pile of regret--or buy a known car like one from a clubmember that has been active with it --GasserX on here bought one from a Southern Slingshots member so we were able to say we knew the car and the seller--in that case seller was a great guy so...makes it all better for everyone.

wideopen231:
SO far building fed has been awsome/.f I ever get to make a pass ,I am hoping it will be second to the ride. Figure somewhat mild combo will not be super quick but hopefully mid to upper 4's in 1/8 mile. Old RED was T/AD and ran upper 3's,but couldn't see the motor and almost always going straight.Yea BORING.

 If you decide to build and sounds like you have equipment and experiance to do it. I can almost guarnatee you will enjoy the heck out of it.

GlennLever:

--- Quote from: dusterdave173 on March 04, 2015, 12:13:45 PM ---When I look back now--I was driving home with a bare tack welded chassis in two pieces in back of the truck--I was SOOO Happy! I was nuts to start that way--it has turned out to be one of the most rewarding efforts i have ever done but--was it the smart way? Nope--was it cheaper? NO WAY 
The good part is even though it cost more......you can do it a little at the time as you have the $$
The big hurdles are tougher to swallow but it was fun doing the scavenger hunt for everything .
If you do buy a roller have someone that knows these cars look at it so you don't buy a pile of regret--or buy a known car like one from a clubmember that has been active with it --GasserX on here bought one from a Southern Slingshots member so we were able to say we knew the car and the seller--in that case seller was a great guy so...makes it all better for everyone.

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I believe the above to be wise comments.

Mark Midler:
There are all kinds of things to consider when starting on a dragster, but, the first thing is to get a copy of the NHRA rule book and study it every time you think of something new or see something unusual. Even though our cars have that great old school look doesn't mean they don't have be safe. If the car you are buying or building is certified by NHRA you'll find it easy to run anywhere. Don't let the certify word scare you, they are there to help get your car right so it'll be fun instead of tragedy. Mark Midler

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