Messages

1

Roo Man's Room / Re: 140-160" FED Build

« on: July 23, 2020, 09:40:11 AM »

Thanks, I will give them a try

2

Roo Man's Room / 140-160" FED Build

« on: July 23, 2020, 08:24:35 AM »

I want to build a 140-160" " nostalgic" appearing fed, and I'm not having any luck with finding blue prints, or chassis builders who are willing to discuss the short wheel base.I would like to hear from some members who have built, and drove these cars . I would like to hear the pros, and cons. Thanks, Greg

3

Front Engine Dragsters / Re: new to the page

« on: July 23, 2020, 07:44:50 AM »

I have contacted at least 3 chassis builders about plans and El don't get any response, or I get a negative response trying to talk me out of a short week base car. I would like to here from some members who actually have, and drive a short wheel base care, and listen to their opinions. The car l want to build would be more of a nostalgia type FED. Thanks, Greg

4

Front Engine Dragsters / Re: new to the page

« on: July 21, 2020, 04:51:00 PM »

I have a cast iron 355 " Claimer" motor I built for my son to learn on years ago.  487X iron heads, flat top forged pistons, steel crank, and balanced assy. 9.5-1 compression. I can run it on gas with a good Holley 750. I'm not sure how to go about cooling it. Do you fill the block with water, or what is common?

5

Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: 175'' build

« on: July 21, 2020, 04:37:56 PM »

Nice build! I would like to contact David at Dragster Supply, do you have his email or phone number? Thanks, " Exracer"

6

Front Engine Dragsters / new to the page

« on: July 21, 2020, 10:13:44 AM »

 Hi all, new to the page. I have spent 35 years building, and racing dirt track modifieds, and now that I'm retired from the sport, I'd love to build a FED! I have a Mittler Bros.
 bender, but I'm not sure if the radius would work out for 1 1/5' CM tubing ( 6''radius). I really like the early Kent Fuller built Tommy Ivo style rails, but I don't know if those are legal to run. I'm 65 years old, and retiring VERY soon so l"m looking to build something other than another dirt car. I don't know anyone in my neck of the woods who is into the FED scene, so I have LOT"s of questions! I'm guessing something around 140'' wheel base would work for me. I have TIG, and MIG welders, and 20 Plus years of machining experience, and not to mention 35 years of automotive collision repair experience. Any advice on chassis blueprints, and construction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Greg