Some basic simple questions

[Curly1]

On this car I am going to front half it. Right now it is 225 inches and thinking of cutting it to 205? That would make it much easier to load in my current trailer.  What are your thoughts on that? Pros and Cons?

[Curly1]

I think it will look very good even a few inches shorter. This is before the accident.

[dusterdave173]

200 is max in a 24 ft trailer--and IMO 200 is plenty long enough--the longer cars do not look nostalgia at all

[Oldschool]

Thanks for all of the great tips. I run an Altered 5.0 in NE2 and have been fairly successful but the dragster is a whole new animal. My Altered is a four link and I learned how to make it work. The dragster of course is hard tail and I know nothing about how to tune that.. Really looking forward to this and appreciate your help and suggestions. This dragster has been a very good working car so I should be okay or at least have a good starting point.

I went from an Altered to a FED and the difference I found is the engine in your face and these big tires on each side. Like a rocket ship 😎,but does go straight.

[rooman]

200 is max in a 24 ft trailer--and IMO 200 is plenty long enough--the longer cars do not look nostalgia at all

My Don Long car was built in 1969 and it is 225". Kinda looks nostalgic (especially with the Tom Hanna body and Tony Nancy upholstery)

What actually kills the nostalgia vibe is a six point cage and a "gutter machine" body--sorry Curly1

Here is my car as I purchased it


And here is a new 225" car--the Horan car that I built and drove in 2010


Roo

[Curly1]

The look I want is like a newer top fueled but with front engine. A "Newstalgia" look.

[Supercat]

Roo here is the car in color, during my license runs.
Also shots of our 5pt. (6.0 cert) car.

[Supercat]

Mine

[masracingtd1167]

Curly That's a great looking car and 200 inches should be just fine ! I had mine built a little shorter for the same reason ! I also had mine built with a six point cage to make it easier to get my old butt in and out of the car !

[Curly1]

Alright for an update. I am picking up the dragster tomorrow and will post some pictures. I will be using the motor and transmission out of my altered and car should run 4.90.  When I pick it up going to put it in paint booth and strip it down to bare chassis, sand it and paint it then it goes to a friend to wire it all up. Will be using RPM digital dash and data logger. After it is wired then install motor and transission, put out any little fires and hope to run it at June 24 race. Have a nice set of Weld Alumistar fronts with new Goodyears and for the rear I have a new set of MT 15 x 15 wheels with MT 3074 tires. 4.30 rear gear. Everything from feet forward is new and all body panels are new. I had them make quite a few changes from original so it is more user friendly and now has room for full dash for switches etc. This car looks different than all others out there and has a newer top fuel style to it while keeping the Front engine nostalgia look.

[MikenMpls]

can't wait to see this car!

[Curly1]

I got the car, have painted the frame and starting on putting it all together. I am having trouble posting pictures. Maybe I can send someone some pictures to post?

[Curly1]

I have two more questions.

1. I have a hardtail with coupler yoke. Are you guys bolting tail shaft solid to chassis?

2. How do you post pictures here?

[Curly1]

https://imgur.com/8YZ5Ofb

[Curly1]

https://imgur.com/swKxebq