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Offline mfp-66

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hi from the UK
« on: February 08, 2013, 01:07:48 PM »
hi all,

my name is gary and i,m an addict. well drag addict anyway

i'm the UK and in the process of putting together a front engine dragster

150" wheelbase

stock cadillac 472 powered for starters

powerglide

getting johnny hall at stamford speed shop here in the UK to build the frame for me, too many other projects to build my own.

going to be hassling to you all for advice in the future, so get your thinking caps on guys

https://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/MFP-racing/528432270500979
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2013, 01:16:22 PM »
Welcome!

We have great resources here on Front Engine Dragsters.

We have three gentlemen that have stepped up to host questions in their particular area of expertise.

In the Technical category you will find;

Spuds Miller’s Cave where you can ask questions of and get answers from Spud Miller of FIE (Fuel and Ignition).

Roo Man's Room where you can Ask questions of and get answers from Keith Burgan of Roo Man Motor Sports / Vintage Racing Supply (Steering, Suspension, Chassis, Fabrication, Racing History)

Matt Shaff's Engine Shop where you can ask questions of and get answers from Matt Shaff of Pro-Formance Specialties (Engine)

These are great resources unique to this forum, and free to members of the forum.
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2013, 06:18:16 AM »
Hello Gary:
Very nice. Look forward to updates.
Luke
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2013, 03:02:23 PM »
Looks like the chassis is starting to come together and your parts inventory is growing. Stay motivated, racing season will be here before you know it!  I was at RAF Mildenhall with the SR-71 program back in the late 80s. Really enjoyed my time there. Keep us posted on your progress. Allan Faulkner
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2013, 01:57:15 PM »
few pics of the build so far.

when i first got the chassis home


engine, box and bits fitted to check for fitment
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2013, 02:01:06 PM »
Are you going to put any angle braces between the uprights?

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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2013, 12:05:27 AM »
Yes there is another pair of diagonals to go where the engine is. Left out in case they fouled the starter motor. But there's plenty of room
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2014, 02:22:05 PM »
finally got it running

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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2014, 04:28:57 PM »
Neat!
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2014, 07:35:02 PM »
Sweet! Love the stance of low cage FEDs. This isn't legs under, is it?
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2014, 11:25:21 AM »
its legs over with my knees around my ears  ;)
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2014, 11:29:41 AM »
Looks and sounds great! I'll bet your neighbors love it  8).
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2014, 05:27:52 PM »
Congratulations, bet your excited to hit the track ;D
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2014, 01:11:12 PM »
"knees around my ears" I can relate to that. As for legs under in that car, one would have to have legs so short their willie drags the ground... There is a cartoon strip that illustrates how that could happen by a fairy granting a wish, but that might ruffle some feathers here...
 I am blessed with neighbors who DO like hearing my car fired, hopefully it's the same for you.
Please feed us more video as it becomes available?
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Re: hi from the UK
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2014, 01:59:12 PM »
got to drive it for the first time, it was only out of the garage but it felt goooood!!



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