Hi Mayf,
I think FUNNY car sum sup the car for sale.
Far removed from yours in terms of performance ability.
I just thought the Sunbeam gang would be amused by it.
Jeff
In message <4E0A80A7.9050603@mayfco.com>, Larry Mayfield
<drmayf@mayfco.com> writes
>The car in the listing is not race ready. Has to have a specific made
>roll cage, HANS , lateral head supports, a funny car cage. Then there is
>the fire systems, 5 lb bottle for the motor , 10 pounds for the driver.
>Then the tires, 400 bucks apiece, more for the high speed wheels. Motor
>must be putting out more than 500 hp to go faster than teh 210 exit
>speed I posted. Need race suspension front and rear. Need a parachute,
>need a funny car drivers suit. Motor will cost plenty since you will be
>driving up to 5 miles at almost full boogie and that takes some reliable
>parts internally which also must make power. Plus a lot of small
>unmentioned items. Need to add weight to the car because the short wheel
>base is a bear to drive. I have 18 degrees of caster so that will
>require changes in the steering system and suspension. Now addin a
>generous amount of work at 0 bucks or more per hour to make it all
>happen. This car was a show car that was "inspired by speed", not that
>it was a race car. It is a show car lacking the goodies to go really
>fast. IMHO. YMMV, lol..
>
>mayf
>
>______________________________
>drmayf
>Worlds Fastest Sunbeam, period.
>204.913 mph flying mile
>210.779 mph exit speed
>
>
>On 6/28/2011 5:57 PM, Chris Engle wrote:
>> with the 30 grand........????????
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> *From:* Larry Mayfield <mailto:drmayf@mayfco.com>
>> *To:* alpines@autox.team.net <mailto:alpines@autox.team.net>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:26 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [Alpines] Mayf has a doppleganger.............
>>
>> There you go! Buy it, add another 30 grand for go fast stuff and you
>> too can have a salt racer! I'll help whoever buys it!
>>
>> mayf
>>
>> ______________________________
>> drmayf
>> Worlds Fastest Sunbeam, period.
>> 204.913 mph flying mile
>> 210.779 mph exit speed
>>
>>
>> On 6/28/2011 3:58 PM, Jeff Howarth wrote:
>> > Here is an interesting sunbeam, a few similarities to Mayfs record
>> > holder:
>> >
>> >
>> > http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/2462003843.html
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > and only $50,000
>> >
>> > Jeff
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