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Chevytruckdude:
Hey guys, this is my first post. I got what I believe is a early 60s front engine dragster frame and others parts with it. I was told it has a 160 wheelbase. The dragster was sitting up in the rafters of a barn in New Jersey. Then the guy I got it from bought it and it was hanging up in his garage in PA until I just got it. Now it's back home in New Jersey. Does anybody have any idea of who built this or any info on it? I cants seem to find any numbers on it. I also need a front axle for it. Who sells them? And sorry for all the questions but I have one more. What do I have to do to it to make it legal to run on the track? I was told I need to add another hoop over my head. Thank you guys for any answers.

Trevor

crider:
I drove about 16hrs round trip to look at that chassis. The first thing you'd better do is get a tech inspector to look at it. From what I could tell the tubing was all way too thin and it has been brazed together, so not sure if it can ever be made to pass tech again

Chevytruckdude:
Yeah I pretty much got it for free. Traded him a car I had. I can tell its thin. I was told to take half pipe and weld it on the bottom rails. That would make the pipes thicker and that is legal. I'm not positive on that, that's just what I was told.

crider:
He told me that too, but not sure I believe him. I hope it works out for you, it would make a cool old car.

Chevytruckdude:
Thanks man. I appreciate it. I'm just looking at running high 10s low 11s.

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