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Offline rooman

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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #45 on: January 28, 2017, 05:37:41 AM »
John,
        a lot of back motor cars use a shorty glide to get the motor as far back as possible but with a front motor car with the sort of power you have the motor should be far enough out to allow you to use a regular tail housing.
  As the driveshaft will be right between your legs the coupler package is a lot better idea than a u-jointed shaft--noting to fly apart and less rotating inertia.
  If you are going to use a fabricated style housing the RJ version is one of the better ones for a FED. It is still a bit bulky but not as bad as the Moser unit which is designed to have a symmetrical appearance with the pinion centered and as such is wider than need be on the right side. If you run a hand brake or mount the shifter on the right side top rail things can get a little cramped on that side. In most cars I use the Strange H1110 series housing as it is small with no sharp corners and has a factory Ford style "derby" cover on the back side. It is plenty strong as Brendan Murry has had one (unbraced) in his NT/F car since 2009 with no issues.

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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #46 on: January 31, 2017, 02:15:36 PM »
Roo,
 
  Thanks so much on this info and I agree on the rotating mass and less parts comment.  I'm all about less mass spinning. ;D. I like the small tire therory too... 8).  I figured that regardless how the axle hsg. Was, it is just the nature of the beast deal...  think I could mount a JOYSTICK for a steering wheel in case I sell it to a kid 30yrs. Younger than me????   Lol, would be cool to see that a!!!

Would a back brace really be in the way of driver or the seat placement?  I have a two pc. brace that came with it..

Getting more pumped now as I showed my crewchief the dragster I am interested in building and she said "why are you still working on the Elky than?"   Now THATS the kind of crew chief we all need right? ;D.  I'm a very lucky man to have her...

Another question, the chute I have for my 3500lb. Tug boat with me in it is a soft deploy and I really really like it, I am sure Shroud would sell me a completely different one for a FED, so would I be correct to assume this???

Question about seat belts, would my current belts adapt to a digger chassis?  No cam release but very new belts...
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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #47 on: January 31, 2017, 03:03:26 PM »
If you are interested, I have a Dave Tuttle 9" Ford , with  support, FED Rear-end housing, call me 805-444-4489, if you want photos and measurements.

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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #48 on: January 31, 2017, 05:04:23 PM »
I got all the rear axle parts Jon, just waiting for summer to get by then I think the project will begin...

John
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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #49 on: January 31, 2017, 08:02:54 PM »
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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #50 on: January 31, 2017, 08:11:45 PM »
Dog gonnit, I bet I would fit right into that!!!!!   Need to ask of course.
Why the heck does it have to be in Calif.?????  I can't go get it, would take me a whole week to get it!!!
I wish you hadn't a told me this :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

I never get the good deals..... :-\. I could find $1500. Too but the cost to get it....too much for me.
Everything would have to be a perfect fit to get it.

Thanks for posting this too. ;)

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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #51 on: January 31, 2017, 08:53:47 PM »
John, I know that car, I have seen it run and win, it was Bill Wayne's AF car, and ya I've seen it run 6.22. I think you Will fit into the car.
What you might do is fly out to the March Meet 3-2 -17, in Bakersfield, watch the races and look over/ sit in the car. Then figure a way to get it to you, some racers will be going your way, and maybe hitch a ride to get it most of the way.   But I would call soon, $5k is a real good Deal, and March meet is a month away.
The reason this car is for sale is Bill sold the car, and the new owner, wanted a different engine location. Dave builds real good cars. My guess when new it was over $25k.
Just call !

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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #52 on: January 31, 2017, 08:57:41 PM »
BTW, John, the car was set-up for a Alan Johnson blown Chevy.
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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #53 on: February 01, 2017, 12:53:15 PM »
Jon,
  Can't say thanks enough to ya...the travel deal is just not in the budget, but I will call and talk to him if I can.   If I spend my cash for plane ticket and it doesn't work out, I'm out the plane fair that could get my Elky going this year!!!  I know, I know, priorities right? Lol. The digger will just have to go on hold until this season is over. 
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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #54 on: February 01, 2017, 01:03:13 PM »
Jon,
  What's the closest airport to the track?  Bakersfield Municipal or Meadows field?
Gears are turning!!! Lol
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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #55 on: February 01, 2017, 01:19:13 PM »
Smokin is not the word for that deal. Heck 15 years ago I would bo on the way to airport.Travel is the killer for me also.Even have someone who said heck he would go half on it. Hate it when you see a deal and can't go pick it up.
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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #56 on: February 01, 2017, 01:30:45 PM »
John, you would want Bakersfield Municipal, Meadows, I think,  is a private air plane airport, but I suspect not the cheapest. I think the cheaper airfares would be Los Angles [ LAX] even after you rent a car to drive the 2 hours to the track. What you might also do is call the guy that has the car, and maybe he could pick you up at the airport, then you have no car rental expense.
Another airport to check is Fresno, about 1 1/2 hour north of the track.

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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #57 on: February 01, 2017, 01:51:27 PM »
I just got off the phone with $5k car guy, and Sorry, it's sold to a guy in Texas, paid for but not picked up yet, he bought it site-un-seen.

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Re: Cost to build a new fed????
« Reply #58 on: February 01, 2017, 03:00:45 PM »
Quote from: wideopen231 on February 01, 2017, 01:19:13 PM
Smokin is not the word for that deal. Heck 15 years ago I would bo on the way to airport.Travel is the killer for me also.Even have someone who said heck he would go half on it. Hate it when you see a deal and can't go pick it up.

Story of my life!!!! Day late, dollar short!!!!! :-\.

I really need to work the crew chief to work this out.....

I planted the seed with the gentleman, asked if the chassis was heading East at all...

Jon, do you know if this chassis travels outside CA.???
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« Reply #59 on: February 01, 2017, 03:11:40 PM »
There's proof right there!!!!! Lol. Oh well, good for him...
Better send him a message again....
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