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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 1st passes, finally!
« on: May 14, 2013, 11:37:51 AM »
Sounds like Fun, Good Luck.
FEDs Forever!
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Old Stuff
« on: April 04, 2013, 02:21:13 PM »Hey just having some fun ! 37 years of it so farI hear ya in 3 months it will be 50 years for us and she still puts up with me..
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Old Stuff
« on: April 04, 2013, 01:33:21 PM »
Lol I hear ua. Here is something u might like.a Joe Hunt mag set up tool when
you want to set up the mag. Called a buzz box.
it a converted flashlight. This one is #1825,
Wow it took me 5 trys to get these pictures posted. lol
you want to set up the mag. Called a buzz box.
it a converted flashlight. This one is #1825,
Wow it took me 5 trys to get these pictures posted. lol
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Old Stuff
« on: April 04, 2013, 01:05:16 PM »sounds good. But then again!!! Lol I like to eat my dinner not ware it..Bud do you want us to post pictures of our wife's !!!
You like to live dangerously!
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Front Engine Dragsters / Old Stuff
« on: April 04, 2013, 09:55:06 AM »
anyone got pictures of some old stuff they have lying around from the years past ?
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Pontiac Powered FED??
« on: April 04, 2013, 09:05:38 AM »
Sounds Good.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Pontiac Powered FED??
« on: April 01, 2013, 05:40:40 PM »
Well I was going to watch it but it's been removed by the owner
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Pontiac Powered FED??
« on: March 30, 2013, 07:59:45 PM »Just curious if there are many Pontiac Powered FED's out there???yes mickey Thompson ran one in a dragmaster chassis back in the early 60 when I was running at Lions Dragstrip , Because I went head to head with him at Lions.
I know you have one Glenn... I have been following your build...Loving it.
Thanks
Greg
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« on: March 28, 2013, 03:35:15 PM »Look's good It's gonna be tough to see around that blower!just point and click !! That's what I do. .
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: introduction
« on: March 17, 2013, 07:44:03 PM »
Welcome don glad to meet you.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: bracket racing a FED ...
« on: March 05, 2013, 06:50:47 PM »I could not agree more. everything that is going to be done has been done with a FED, so now it's just a matter of having fun as a Bracket racer FED. In running a bracket car the race is with yourself to run the number you have set with no errors( low et and mph is no big deal) . I have a little 350 bored .040 with a 30/30 solid cam with old hilborn stack injection on alka, and go thru the lights at about 5800 at 136 at 9.98 to 10.02 and it works like a clock on 4 gal of alka. I use a trans cooler for a radiator with a elect fan and a elect water pump. and running alka I can do a drive around and I have no problem heating. and if I am going to a car crackle fest or a car show or a grand opening for a auto parts store I put the blown motor in for show and if they are paying I will fire the blown motor for a price. after all I have close to 30 grand in the Blown motor and run time on a blown motor is not very long. lolI'm agreeing with Glen. There's absolutely no reason for not bracket racing a FED. One factor not mentioned however, is that there's no need to be the fastest car, just the most consistent. Build the car to be comfortable, cool running, low maintenance and able to go rounds/hot lap. If you can cut the best light and run your number you have the winning combo. I have found that the faster you go, the more difficult it becomes to be consistent. A mild engine on alky, something that will never spin or wheelie is the way to take home the cash. One advantage of the RED is that the driver has the best possible view of the front tires, helping to "drive the finish line". I like the M/T 33x10.5wx15 tire on a 12 inch wheel. It's a light weight tire with a long contact patch. A lot of people don't realize it but the length of the contact patch is more important for traction in drag racing, than width is. Have fun!
Bud
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Events / Ozarks Antique Auto Club Springfield,MO
« on: March 05, 2013, 10:43:20 AM »
http://www.ozarksantiqueautoclub.com/Swap%20Meet.aspx
Ozarks Antique Auto Club
46th Annual
Swap Meet and Car Corral
and Eplex Spaces too
Eplex Spaces Now Available
Inside and AC - Special Rules Apply
West Hall - Swap Meet items East Hall - Arts and Crafts
Contact Jeff @ 417-725-0201 for registation questions.
Evenings from 5 to 9pm or leave message.
Contact Ron @ 417-581-1449 for general Swap Meet questions.
Contact Lois @ 567-674-8729 for scoooter rentals
www.eventscooters.com
August 16, 17 and 18th 2013
Free to the public
"The Biggest in Missouri" with 1600 Vendor Spaces
Gates open to the public at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri
Interstate 44 & Highway 13 Exit; turn onto Norton Road
- Grounds guarded 24 hours a day * Free parts pick-up and hauling *Limited camper hook-ups available.
- Motel ccomodations nearby *Refreshmentstands on the grounds * NO MOTOR DRIVEN VEHICLES
NO BICYCLES, NO SKATES, NO SKATEBOARDS OR SCOOTERS, ETC.
- Wheel chairs and handicap scooters that are allowed in indoor malls can be used.
- City regulations - Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Fairgrounds - Vendors are not permitted to sell refreshments.
- NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS AND/OR THEFT NO REFUNDS!!!
Ozarks Antique Auto Club
46th Annual
Swap Meet and Car Corral
and Eplex Spaces too
Eplex Spaces Now Available
Inside and AC - Special Rules Apply
West Hall - Swap Meet items East Hall - Arts and Crafts
Contact Jeff @ 417-725-0201 for registation questions.
Evenings from 5 to 9pm or leave message.
Contact Ron @ 417-581-1449 for general Swap Meet questions.
Contact Lois @ 567-674-8729 for scoooter rentals
www.eventscooters.com
August 16, 17 and 18th 2013
Free to the public
"The Biggest in Missouri" with 1600 Vendor Spaces
Gates open to the public at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri
Interstate 44 & Highway 13 Exit; turn onto Norton Road
- Grounds guarded 24 hours a day * Free parts pick-up and hauling *Limited camper hook-ups available.
- Motel ccomodations nearby *Refreshmentstands on the grounds * NO MOTOR DRIVEN VEHICLES
NO BICYCLES, NO SKATES, NO SKATEBOARDS OR SCOOTERS, ETC.
- Wheel chairs and handicap scooters that are allowed in indoor malls can be used.
- City regulations - Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Fairgrounds - Vendors are not permitted to sell refreshments.
- NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS AND/OR THEFT NO REFUNDS!!!
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Events / Ararat Shrine Swap Meet KC MO April 13-14 2013
« on: March 05, 2013, 10:18:53 AM »
http://www.midwestswapmeets.com/ai1ec_event/ararat-shrine-swap-meet-kc-mo-april-13-14-2013/?instance_id=
Ararat Shrine Swap Meet KC MO April 13-14 2013
“World Class Facility” and “Famous Shrine Hospitality” are big reasons for success. But best of all for our vendors, is the heavy advertising and publicity promotions that bring in the big crowds. National trade journals along with area newspaper, TV, Radio and Billboards are used to promote these events as “A Bargain Hunter’s Paradise!” and drawing crowds of more than 70,000 to each event.
Over 200 Shriner volunteers offer many services, including Parking Attendants, Traffic Control Teams, Clean up teams, Free Delivery Service! …. using utility vehicles to haul heavy items from your vendor spaces to the buyers vehicles 24 hour security “First Class First Aid Station”…. and more!
Our Fall Swap Meets has moved to the former Adesa Auto Auction in Lee’s Summit, Missouri located in Kansas City’s southland at an easily accessible location near the junction of Route 50 and Route 291 North. Use the link to our map below to find our new location.
Pre-registered vendors may set up on Friday after 1:00 pm.
If not pre-registered, you may set up after 5:00 pm on Friday.
The Swap Meet will open to the public at 6:00 AM Saturday and Sunday. If not pre-registered, you may set up after 5:00 pm on Friday.
General Public Admission is a $3.00 donation per person.
Contact the Ararat Shrine Business office for information
(800) 211-4120 or (816) 923-6220.
Ararat Shrine Swap Meet KC MO April 13-14 2013
“World Class Facility” and “Famous Shrine Hospitality” are big reasons for success. But best of all for our vendors, is the heavy advertising and publicity promotions that bring in the big crowds. National trade journals along with area newspaper, TV, Radio and Billboards are used to promote these events as “A Bargain Hunter’s Paradise!” and drawing crowds of more than 70,000 to each event.
Over 200 Shriner volunteers offer many services, including Parking Attendants, Traffic Control Teams, Clean up teams, Free Delivery Service! …. using utility vehicles to haul heavy items from your vendor spaces to the buyers vehicles 24 hour security “First Class First Aid Station”…. and more!
Our Fall Swap Meets has moved to the former Adesa Auto Auction in Lee’s Summit, Missouri located in Kansas City’s southland at an easily accessible location near the junction of Route 50 and Route 291 North. Use the link to our map below to find our new location.
Pre-registered vendors may set up on Friday after 1:00 pm.
If not pre-registered, you may set up after 5:00 pm on Friday.
The Swap Meet will open to the public at 6:00 AM Saturday and Sunday. If not pre-registered, you may set up after 5:00 pm on Friday.
General Public Admission is a $3.00 donation per person.
Contact the Ararat Shrine Business office for information
(800) 211-4120 or (816) 923-6220.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: times and combos
« on: March 05, 2013, 09:20:19 AM »
AF150
ya I did, I had my eyes operated on for cataracts and corrective linses installed to make my eyes more light sensitive an eye drops plus snort puer oxygen before I strap in, that's what happen when you get old, Ask john Force and watch what he does when getting ready to strapin and run,lol That time slip was from 1997, about 16 years ago and I was 56 years old then, plus I have made some correction on the chassis. one of the problems with front motor dragster running a glide and chassis flex,to much power and not enough Tire with a 12" tire. My recommendation to anyone wanting to run a fed would be try to run under a 150 mph, and above 9.99 (slower) that way it's cheeper to run and you can have fun without all the expense of chassis cert, the rules are not near the trouble with nhra. Read the nhra rule book close and don't read what you can do but read between the lines.. But if you got more money than Gxd you want to spend then go for it, I'm sure there are a lot of Manufactures just waiting for you out there. lol Back in the 1990t I saw Don Garlits on TNN nhra today in an interview and he was ask about a part on his car (where did he get it) fishing for info and Don said to the interviewer (quote) You know I don't run that store bough junk)
and immediately went to commercial.. lol
Thanks for the memories
Bud
ya I did, I had my eyes operated on for cataracts and corrective linses installed to make my eyes more light sensitive an eye drops plus snort puer oxygen before I strap in, that's what happen when you get old, Ask john Force and watch what he does when getting ready to strapin and run,lol That time slip was from 1997, about 16 years ago and I was 56 years old then, plus I have made some correction on the chassis. one of the problems with front motor dragster running a glide and chassis flex,to much power and not enough Tire with a 12" tire. My recommendation to anyone wanting to run a fed would be try to run under a 150 mph, and above 9.99 (slower) that way it's cheeper to run and you can have fun without all the expense of chassis cert, the rules are not near the trouble with nhra. Read the nhra rule book close and don't read what you can do but read between the lines.. But if you got more money than Gxd you want to spend then go for it, I'm sure there are a lot of Manufactures just waiting for you out there. lol Back in the 1990t I saw Don Garlits on TNN nhra today in an interview and he was ask about a part on his car (where did he get it) fishing for info and Don said to the interviewer (quote) You know I don't run that store bough junk)
and immediately went to commercial.. lol
Thanks for the memories
Bud
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: times and combos
« on: March 03, 2013, 05:54:43 PM »
I really don't keep time tickets but I did find this old one.After over 50 years of clutching ya just don't think about saving Time Tickets. About the only thing I have kep is some of my old licenses...
I guess I'm not a Key Board Driver...
I guess I'm not a Key Board Driver...