The" Fugitive Dragster" build

[coupemerc]

That's cool. I was afraid that it was a -4 and would be way too big.

[ricci32]

A few more body pics bellypan is done working on the short body and then the chute pac tail.

[GlennLever]

A few more body pics bellypan is done working on the short body and then the chute pac tail.

Very nice, I have the very same sand blaster in the background of the second shot.

[ts39256]

I like the wide 5 rims and hubs. Not traditional but neat and a very cool idea. I don`t think I`ve seen that before at the drag strip. Looks sharp.

[ricci32]

Im  an exdirt modified racer the rear hubs are magnesium light and strong full float . the goal of this project was to use up all the eqipment left over in the shop from 50 years of circle track racing .The car wil be used for vintage and nostalgia drags .

[Dolmetsch]

I really like your project.
Don

[ricci32]

Thanks Don watching your builds on the hamb were a big influence for me to build this car. You remind me of my father he built everthing himself when he was racing chassis motors entire drive line and ran very competativly he took alot of pride in doing it all himself. This build is in that spirit there is alot of good components in this car but all left over from two long racing careeres and its my first dragster, well first drag anything.

[Dolmetsch]

Well all the best. I hope you enjoy drag racing. I find it very peaceful and relaxing. I have been known to sit on the couch in the dark after a day racing just thinkng and grinning. I can see from your build your Dad brought you up well. Enjoy.
Don

[ricci32]

Worked on the chute pack tail trying to make it simular to the addict top fuel car. a few pics

[ricci32]

The body continues hope to be done this week.

[Dolmetsch]

I thought a lot about a second panel on my dragster extending up to the first set of 1 ' bars which are about where yours are. I like it on yours . I may try it in blue bristol board on mine to see if the look holds.
Don

[Foot Feed]

Larry,

What's a big Saginaw 3 speed? Out of a large truck, or?

I'm considering going the manual route instead of a powerglide.

Keeps with the early theme and there are plenty of dragsters with powerglides already. 

Thank you,

Ken

[ricci32]

Ken i call the saginaw trans used in 70's chevy trucks and mid size cars the big saginaw. this is not the little three speed in late 50's trucks and cars. the older trans was used alot in drag cars but they are kinda weak.   

[masracingtd1167]

Back in the late 60's and early 70's we ran a 2 speed trans . It was a side shift out of a Chevy truck . It was very short and used the same main case as a t 10 4 speed . I think it was a t 89 trans . Not 100 percent shure though . If you really want to do something fun why don't you try to find an old clutchflite trans !

[ricci32]

That car is bad . cool dragster