Glen, Dan: Its a front engine dragster and yes, the tubing is too small. I
took it to El Mirage in August (wonderful trip- great people) and had it
inspected by Mike Stewart and also when I got home, a NHRA tech inspector.
Have decided to build a new rear engine frame out of 1 5/8 in .120 mild
steel tubing. I know the cage must be 1 5/8" -- would it make sense to
make the bulk of the frame out of 1 1/2" or go with the 1 5/8" all the way?
The answer to this is not totally obvious to me. Any comments or
suggestions? I'm planning to use as many components from the dragster as I
can ie: steering, rear end, front axle/front wheels, etc. But I'm going to
carefully salvage the old frame keeping it intact. Its too neat to hurt.
Thanks------------Allen in Oroville Ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "glen barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>
To: "Allen" <riveroak@cncnet.com>; <dwarner@electrorent.com>;
<land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: a variety of classes
> Allen
> Is this a front or rear engine dragster. We are very careful in allowing
> some of the older vehicles to run due to the tubing thickness and other
> components that are not to the SCTA standards.
> You might want to give Dan more information and even pictures up front
> before you spend a lot of money.
> Glen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Allen" <riveroak@cncnet.com>
> To: <dwarner@electrorent.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 6:47 PM
> Subject: a variety of classes
>
>
> > Dan,
> >
> > I'm converting an old dragster into a lakester in XO class(using a GMC
302
> > inliner). Also interested in the new classic class. Maybe the roadster
> class
> > someday.
> >
> > Allen in Oroville Ca
> >
> > ///
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