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Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5-31-12

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5-31-12 - 09/21/10 10:34 PM

I pulled my Rampage into the shop today and dropped
the engine and front end suspension out of it... I'll
pull the interior tomorrow then cut the floor pan out...
its going to be a W-5 SB with a auto and a 4-link
with strut front
Posted By: BobsProFab

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 10:40 PM

make sure to take pics

should be a killer ride, nice n light
Posted By: 1Fast340

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 10:48 PM

cool! goood seing that you are well ahead on the planning and build
Posted By: emarine01

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 11:02 PM

Whats a Rampage
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 11:10 PM

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Whats a Rampage



Its a little pick up that was made from a 2 door Omni
or Horizon... was built in 82, 83, 84
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 11:16 PM

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make sure to take pics

should be a killer ride, nice n light



I'm thinking I can get it in the 2800-2900 with me
in it... I'm making a few things a little beefier than
on the race car... gotta be able to handle the roads
Posted By: Mrs_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 11:31 PM

Here's a pic of "MY Rampage"....Ask Mr_P who used to drive this everyday.

Oh well, I guess it's his now, as long as I can drive it once in awhile.

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 11:33 PM

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Here's a pic of "MY Rampage"....Ask Mr_P who used to drive this everyday.

Oh well, I guess it's his now, as long as I can drive it once in awhile.



It has a fiberglass cap on it but I dont think I'll
run the cap... too heavy
Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 11:49 PM

Mr.P as if you dont have enough toys allready,

you have to go and take your wifes???


That will be a cool build, you dont see too many of them.

But whenever i see one, they are built nice.
Posted By: emarine01

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 11:53 PM

.... I have never seen one A stout W5 @ 2900 should be fun Hey Mike, its almost a mud truck
Posted By: tubtar

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/21/10 11:55 PM

I have always thought they were cute little buggers with a ton of drag car potential.
I'll be watching this one progress with a good bit of interest.
Posted By: barracuda man

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 12:01 AM

Quote:

I pulled my Rampage into the shop today and dropped
the engine and front end suspension out of it... I'll
pull the interior tomorrow then cut the floor pan out...
its going to be a W-5 SB with a auto and a 4-link
with strut front



You going after larry larson on the nova mr.p. maybe a 6.94 et @ 209 mph will do.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 12:03 AM

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I have always thought they were cute little buggers with a ton of drag car potential.
I'll be watching this one progress with a good bit of interest.



I was going to build it as a drag car some years back
but she didnt want me too... thats when I built the
P-body so now it'll be CLOSE to a drag car... I know
I could build it lighter but I am keeping the interior
basically stock and all the glass stays
Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 12:05 AM

What class are looking to go after Mike...?????

Sounds like a fun project

Rickster
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 12:13 AM

Hmmm....You did ask the wife first...Didn't ya??
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 12:14 AM

Quote:

What class are looking to go after Mike...?????

Sounds like a fun project

Rickster



I can go a choice of 3 classes, mod N/A or I do have
a blower and can go mod P/A or daily driver.... remember
that I cant get a NHRA license any more so 10.0 is
all I can go
Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 01:43 AM

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What class are looking to go after Mike...?????

Sounds like a fun project

Rickster



I can go a choice of 3 classes, mod N/A or I do have
a blower and can go mod P/A or daily driver.... remember
that I cant get a NHRA license any more so 10.0 is
all I can go




Then Mod P/A is out and even though there were no entries in Mod N/A that would most likely be sub 10's also

My suggestion would be to go Daily Driver and try to knock on 10'0s, there is at least one; the Buick GS I believe in the 10's....any which way you go....best of luck

Rickster
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 02:03 AM

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What class are looking to go after Mike...?????

Sounds like a fun project

Rickster



I can go a choice of 3 classes, mod N/A or I do have
a blower and can go mod P/A or daily driver.... remember
that I cant get a NHRA license any more so 10.0 is
all I can go




Then Mod P/A is out and even though there were no entries in Mod N/A that would most likely be sub 10's also

My suggestion would be to go Daily Driver and try to knock on 10'0s, there is at least one; the Buick GS I believe in the 10's....any which way you go....best of luck

Rickster



Quickest you can go in daily driver is 10.80 so
that isnt a problem... I;m still setting up for
10.0 and hopefully in mod N/A... even when I get
there I can change class
Posted By: mopardamo

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 02:16 AM

MR_P_BODY,

That is a looker! May need to add some bondo before next year. This will be fun to watch. Go for it!

Damon
Posted By: galen

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 02:19 AM

That will be a head turner, License it. My wife and I love doing the local cruise nights and yours would be a one of a kind. None left around here they all rusted out.
Posted By: MoparBilly

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 02:28 AM

Tough to do in just one year...My brother and I went in 2006 with a 78 1/2 ton SWB Dodge. It had been pretty sorted out with a 400/727/8 3/4 combo. 2 weeks before Drag Week we bolted in a 915 headed, Dominator carbed, 493 and off we went...finished 3rd in the 12.00 class. I've been planning to take my Valiant ever since, and just haven't been able to make it.

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Posted By: Dragula

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 02:32 AM

Should look like this when its all done right?



Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 02:36 AM

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That will be a head turner, License it. My wife and I love doing the local cruise nights and yours would be a one of a kind. None left around here they all rusted out.



When I was on drag week one of the guys gave me another
Rampage a 84 and he's here in mich but he said the
floor was going on it which is the same on mine...
basically the whole floor inside the cab is junk
on mine... thats why this is a perfect candidate
for a tube chassis.... I'm gonna go this weekend
to check out that other one for parts... I talked
to him today and he is suppose to get back with me,
I could use a better hood and maybe a drivers door
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 02:41 AM

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Should look like this when its all done right?







Thats a 84... dual head lights... mine should be close
but I have alot of flame red paint so guess what
color it will be.... same as my car hauler
also I dont have the ground effects
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 03:01 AM

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Tough to do in just one year...My brother and I went in 2006 with a 78 1/2 ton SWB Dodge. It had been pretty sorted out with a 400/727/8 3/4 combo. 2 weeks before Drag Week we bolted in a 915 headed, Dominator carbed, 493 and off we went...finished 3rd in the 12.00 class. I've been planning to take my Valiant ever since, and just haven't been able to make it.



I dont think it'll be tough at all... I've built
more than one car in less than a year... I did my
P-body in 3 months but the engine and diff were done
already(from my previous chassis)
Posted By: SCATPACK 1

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 03:10 AM

Mike
I don't know the rules for this racing. But why couldn't you use the P Body you already have? You would be way ahead in the set up. What would you have to change to it to run it?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 03:33 AM

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Mike
I don't know the rules for this racing. But why couldn't you use the P Body you already have? You would be way ahead in the set up. What would you have to change to it to run it?




That car is built just for drag racing... in drag week
you have to drive the roads for more than 1000 miles
and race at 4 tracks... so it has to be street legal
and I sure dont want to wire up the lights, turn
signals and all the rest ... plus I always wanted to
build up the Rampage
Posted By: MoparBilly

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 03:55 AM

This is my starting point for the '11 edition of drag week, just got it back from getting the floorplan all welded back up from the driveshaft explosion back last November...guess I move alot slower than you!!

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Posted By: MoparBilly

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 04:05 AM

Plan is to show up with nitrous, and the ability to choose between Mod Na or Pa, or Pro Street Na or Pa, and choose the weakest class, based on the first day. I have a license, but don't want to hassle with all the stuff required to go under 9.99, so I'll be limited to 10.00 as well.

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 04:07 AM

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This is my starting point for the '11 edition of drag week, just got it back from getting the floorplan all welded back up from the driveshaft explosion back last November...guess I move alot slower than you!!



I do everything myself... by next week I should have
all the bad floor out and have all the tubing I'll need
and start on the chassis with in 2 weeks... got 90%
of the engine, I have a 9" that I need to cut down,
got the struts and rear shocks and wheel(might have
to get different rears)... the one thing I'm still
working on is trans... if I want to go with a over drive
Posted By: 72demon416

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 05:12 AM

That will be a REALLY cool ride! The only thing I would do different would be to use the blower- more streetable/drivable on the road to get as much performance as your looking for- plus it looks cool. Have fun with your build
Posted By: plasticfantastic

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 05:59 AM

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the one thing I'm still
working on is trans... if I want to go with a over drive




if you need a transmission, we have a 727 for a small block in the barn, i'm sure we can work something out if youre interested.

doug
sherman
Posted By: Al_Alguire

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 06:09 AM

Billy good to see you getting closer to being back at it.

Raff, sounds like a fun ride for sure. Woudl not mind doing drag week myself but frankly dont know much about it but it sure looks like fun.
Posted By: Dragula

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 12:04 PM

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This is my starting point for the '11 edition of drag week, just got it back from getting the floorplan all welded back up from the driveshaft explosion back last November...guess I move alot slower than you!!



I do everything myself... by next week I should have
all the bad floor out and have all the tubing I'll need
and start on the chassis with in 2 weeks... got 90%
of the engine, I have a 9" that I need to cut down,
got the struts and rear shocks and wheel(might have
to get different rears)... the one thing I'm still
working on is trans... if I want to go with a over drive




If I may recomend a trans....Check out SMR's 727 shorty over drive that uses a gear vendors set-up. I went with an A500 on mine, but I am sure it would not handle the kinda hp your going to throw at it. I like the 727OD because the JW bell will fit it, and a Lofgran blacket will fit it, as well as its a pretty standard piece. And the OD in that style isn't a parasitic loss like it is with an A500...So you get something that will handle a fair amount of hp and an OD to boot with minimal weight gain. With a full manual VB, it should rock.
Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 01:02 PM

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This is my starting point for the '11 edition of drag week, just got it back from getting the floorplan all welded back up from the driveshaft explosion back last November...guess I move alot slower than you!!



I do everything myself... by next week I should have
all the bad floor out and have all the tubing I'll need
and start on the chassis with in 2 weeks... got 90%
of the engine, I have a 9" that I need to cut down,
got the struts and rear shocks and wheel(might have
to get different rears)... the one thing I'm still
working on is trans... if I want to go with a over drive




If I'm not mistaken the only class you can run with a tube chassis is Unlimited

As long as you keep the forward frame rails it seems you can do pretty much anything else and run Modified

Rickster
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 01:10 PM

If I'm not mistaken the only class you can run with a tube chassis is Unlimited

As long as you keep the forward frame rails it seems you can do pretty much anything else and run Modified

Rickster



Thats not how I read it... basically I can build
like the unlimited but with lesser than 11.25 tire
Posted By: Monte_Smith

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 05:13 PM

I think that is incorrect. Pretty sure a tube front with struts, will put you in unlimited. Some of the rules are touchy. They told Eddie not to come back with a lift off front end, or he would be placed in unlimited, even though his is obviously just a back half bracket car.

Even if they did put it in unlimited, so what, it's supposed to be about the weekly ordeal, not winning a class.

Monte
Posted By: Dragula

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 06:02 PM

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I think that is incorrect. Pretty sure a tube front with struts, will put you in unlimited. Some of the rules are touchy. They told Eddie not to come back with a lift off front end, or he would be placed in unlimited, even though his is obviously just a back half bracket car.

Even if they did put it in unlimited, so what, it's supposed to be about the weekly ordeal, not winning a class.

Monte



The guys that got DQ'd for changing out the whole engine when they killed it at O'rielly raceway and then purchased a new one at O'reilly parts store was just pure amazing dedication. Some serious wrenching goes on for that event for sure.
Posted By: BBR

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 06:18 PM

What class did the big block k-car run in? I would think that is your precedent.
Posted By: DAK512

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 06:44 PM

From what I understand rust is a Rampage's best friend. So this is the best thing for it. There was a guy around here that Pro-streeted one. He put huge rear tires on it but it was still FWD
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 06:59 PM

Your right Monte it is a week long thing... but it
would be a little funny when Larson can run down the
track backwards and still beat me... I can only go 10.0
might have to fall back to daily driver and just go 10.80
Yes rust sure got this one... thats why it HAS to go
to a tube chassis... even the front rails are gone
Monte it was a pleasure to meet you finally
Posted By: plasticfantastic

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 10:32 PM

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What class did the big block k-car run in? I would think that is your precedent.



it ran mid 11's. Maybe next year they will see Mikes rampage as thier precedent.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/22/10 10:38 PM

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What class did the big block k-car run in? I would think that is your precedent.



it ran mid 11's. Maybe next year they will see Mikes rampage as thier precedent.



That car ran in the daily driver class... like it
was said it ran mid 11s
Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 12:27 AM

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What class did the big block k-car run in? I would think that is your precedent.



it ran mid 11's. Maybe next year they will see Mikes rampage as thier precedent.



That car ran in the daily driver class... like it
was said it ran mid 11s




You really better get it defined before you go very far with it for drag week Mike....that tube front end is gonna bit you I believe, especially in daily driver

Sure hope I'm wrong, but don't think so

Rickster
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 12:39 AM

You really better get it defined before you go very far with it for drag week Mike....that tube front end is gonna bit you I believe, especially in daily driver

Sure hope I'm wrong, but don't think so

Rickster




Here's the rules for daily driver

* Daily Driver has no limitations on drivetrain or body modifications. Cars quicker than 10.80 are not allowed in Daily Driver, and e.t. slips quicker than 10.80 will not be accepted.
* Daily Driver entries are not eligible to win Drag Week(tm) overall.
* Throttle stops and bracket-racing electronics of any kind are not allowed.
* Daily Driver is based on an Open Comp format. Each car's five-day average e.t. will be used to determine qualifying position on a 32-car ladder for a bracket race on the final day of Drag Week(tm). At tracks with e.t. slips to four decimals, all four will be included; if only three decimals are on the e.t. slip, then the fourth decimal will be zero. The e.t. averages will be taken out as many decimal places as required to determine qualifying. Ties will be broken by average mph. The race on the final day will be a 32-car field on a Sportsman ladder (1 races 17, 2 races 18, and so on) and a 0.500-second full tree. Normal breakout and first-or-worst rules apply. Each car's dial-in for every round (the dial-in cannot be changed between rounds) will be the five-day average minus a tenth, so a weekly average of 12.20 gets a dial-in of 12.10; in the event that a car averages 10.89 or quicker, the dial-in will be 10.80. Any run quicker than 10.80 will be considered a "worst" and will lose the round. The bracket-race winner will be the overall Daily Driver Champ. In the event of a rainout on the last day, the winner will be the quickest car with the best consistency throughout the week. But there are also a lot of other potential prizes for Daily Driver racers, so read on.
Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 01:31 AM

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You really better get it defined before you go very far with it for drag week Mike....that tube front end is gonna bit you I believe, especially in daily driver

Sure hope I'm wrong, but don't think so

Rickster



HA Never even looked....had no idea they had bracket racing at drag week

Cool

Rickster


Here's the rules for daily driver

* Daily Driver has no limitations on drivetrain or body modifications. Cars quicker than 10.80 are not allowed in Daily Driver, and e.t. slips quicker than 10.80 will not be accepted.
* Daily Driver entries are not eligible to win Drag Week(tm) overall.
* Throttle stops and bracket-racing electronics of any kind are not allowed.
* Daily Driver is based on an Open Comp format. Each car's five-day average e.t. will be used to determine qualifying position on a 32-car ladder for a bracket race on the final day of Drag Week(tm). At tracks with e.t. slips to four decimals, all four will be included; if only three decimals are on the e.t. slip, then the fourth decimal will be zero. The e.t. averages will be taken out as many decimal places as required to determine qualifying. Ties will be broken by average mph. The race on the final day will be a 32-car field on a Sportsman ladder (1 races 17, 2 races 18, and so on) and a 0.500-second full tree. Normal breakout and first-or-worst rules apply. Each car's dial-in for every round (the dial-in cannot be changed between rounds) will be the five-day average minus a tenth, so a weekly average of 12.20 gets a dial-in of 12.10; in the event that a car averages 10.89 or quicker, the dial-in will be 10.80. Any run quicker than 10.80 will be considered a "worst" and will lose the round. The bracket-race winner will be the overall Daily Driver Champ. In the event of a rainout on the last day, the winner will be the quickest car with the best consistency throughout the week. But there are also a lot of other potential prizes for Daily Driver racers, so read on.


Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 01:44 AM

HA Never even looked....had no idea they had bracket racing at drag week

Cool

Rickster



The same guy won the last 2 years in the bracket race
Posted By: aarcudaden

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 02:01 AM

Mr.P i hope you keep us updated on this project as i'm gonna keep watch on every detail I work with a lady that owns a 84 and i've thought heavily about her Rampage as being a perfect canidate for what you are going to do with yours now how can i deal her out of it
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 02:10 AM

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Mr.P i hope you keep us updated on this project as i'm gonna keep watch on every detail I work with a lady that owns a 84 and i've thought heavily about her Rampage as being a perfect canidate for what you are going to do with yours now how can i deal her out of it



We use to have 2 of them... mine was a 82 and her's
is a 83... they are a little different thats why I
like them so much
Posted By: 1_WILD_RT

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 03:45 AM

Need another..

http://craiglook.com/cars.html?q=rampage
Posted By: Monte_Smith

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 06:32 AM

Yeah, you can do whatever you want in daily driver, but some of those other classes you listed, are very specific on rules and suspension mods, tires are what seperates most of them.

Monte
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 12:55 PM

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Yeah, you can do whatever you want in daily driver, but some of those other classes you listed, are very specific on rules and suspension mods, tires are what seperates most of them.

Monte



Yeah I guess I'm stuck with daily driver... I have
to put a tube chassis in this car or it goes to the
bone yard.... I think it would have come close to
folding in half if I opened the doors... the floor pan
and the front sub frames are gone.... the back end
looks fine
Posted By: CRE2004

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/23/10 11:55 PM

Find a driver, put in the tube chassis and put in the B1MC big block on spray and have some fun!! You can still do the road driving while your "wheel man" runs all the strip passes.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/24/10 12:26 AM

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Find a driver, put in the tube chassis and put in the B1MC big block on spray and have some fun!! You can still do the road driving while your "wheel man" runs all the strip passes.



Nah I have a buyer for my BB stuff
Posted By: plasticfantastic

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/24/10 03:09 AM

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Find a driver, put in the tube chassis and put in the B1MC big block on spray and have some fun!! You can still do the road driving while your "wheel man" runs all the strip passes.



that wouldnt be any fun during drag week, he already has to watch me in Pbody...
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/24/10 03:36 AM

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Find a driver, put in the tube chassis and put in the B1MC big block on spray and have some fun!! You can still do the road driving while your "wheel man" runs all the strip passes.



that wouldnt be any fun during drag week, he already has to watch me in Pbody...



Really.... at least I can drive this
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/24/10 01:32 PM

I'm going out today to buy a plasma cutter to speed
up the cutting process... I never had one for myself
but use to use the one from work... well that isnt
happening any more
Posted By: GomangoCuda

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/27/10 06:20 PM

What if you just left the stock rusty frame rails in the car and ran round tube underneath or beside them? The old rails would be just going along for the ride. Isn't that pretty much what they do in the back of the SS cars now?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 09/27/10 08:04 PM

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What if you just left the stock rusty frame rails in the car and ran round tube underneath or beside them? The old rails would be just going along for the ride. Isn't that pretty much what they do in the back of the SS cars now?



No... I cut the whole floor pan out... right to the
sill... everything under it in the cab area was gone...
I'll do it pretty much the same way as I did the P-body
Posted By: RAY1969CARS

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 10/05/10 12:59 AM

w-5s rule!

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/22/10 01:12 AM

Well I got it cut apart and today I bent up the main
hoop and the drive shaft hoop ... then I ran out of
tubing... plus been welding in metal on the bad body
area's...I got to call tomorrow for tubing... I'll
get pics tomorrow also
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/23/10 11:05 PM

Here's a few pics of whats left of the body(still not
done cutting on it... I also picked up my pistons
today


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/23/10 11:06 PM

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/23/10 11:07 PM

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/23/10 11:09 PM

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/23/10 11:10 PM

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Posted By: sixpackgut

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/23/10 11:14 PM

thats cut up! nice pistons. what kind of car in the background?

i dont think i ever seen pics of your garage you built
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/23/10 11:33 PM

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thats cut up! nice pistons. what kind of car in the background?

i dont think i ever seen pics of your garage you built



The car in back is a 38 Ply 2 door touring sedan...
I'm still working on the interior(again for the third
time... just not happy with it yet)
Posted By: Dartin

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/24/10 12:39 AM

WOW! Mike, you sure have your work cut out for ya! Should be a sweet little ride when it's done. Keep us posted.

Randy
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/24/10 01:08 AM

Quote:

WOW! Mike, you sure have your work cut out for ya! Should be a sweet little ride when it's done. Keep us posted.

Randy



I still have to cut out at least part of the bed floor but
I dont know if I want to raise the whole bed floor or cut out
parts for the chassis tubes and the tubs
I'll see in a few days
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/29/10 06:18 AM

Got my crank back today and started mocking up the
engine... put the 4 corner pistons in and they came
in at what I wanted... they are .010 in the hole...
I'll slip the cam in tomorrow and see what it really is
then once its all mocked up I'll run the crank back to the
crank guy for balancing.... I'll pick up my tubing
for the chassis next week.... been cutting and welding
on the body.... man this thing was rough underneath
but thats gone now... I did have to make up a sill
for the drivers side... I'll weld that in tomorrow
Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/29/10 01:29 PM

That's a neat project! How are you going to deal with the rust that is left on the body? POR-15 it, sandblast it off, or some other way? Dipping the body to remove the rust and paint would be the ultimate way to take care of it.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/29/10 03:02 PM

Sand blasting and POR 15
Posted By: CRE2004

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/29/10 03:41 PM

Looking good Mike! Did you decide on a class?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week - 12/29/10 05:46 PM

Quote:

Looking good Mike! Did you decide on a class?



Looks like all I can fit in is daily driver... due
to my license issue(I cant go quicker than 10.0) and
it says anything goes in DD but cant go quicker than 10.80
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 12/31/10 09:39 PM

I put the Rampage on casters today so I can roll it
out of the shop to do some sand blasting... didnt want
to do it inside... but today its RAINING.... its winter
time here and 46*... hopefully its stop raining tomorrow
and not snow for a couple of days so I can get it
blasted and back in.... wish I had a trough so I could
roll the whole thing through a dip of POR-15
Posted By: ross

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/01/11 07:25 PM

Hey P
Is there room in there for Dale or are you going to make him take take his own truck again. Happy New Year. Ross
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/01/11 09:10 PM

Quote:

Hey P
Is there room in there for Dale or are you going to make him take take his own truck again. Happy New Year. Ross



If I get done we will run both rides... I'll take mine
in my enclosed trailer and he will drag his open
and the first night and last night we stay in my
trailer to save a few bucks(living quarters in the
trailer) and we both use the same hotel rooms to cut
the cost down... we'll run together on the road just
in case either of us has a issue
Happy New Year to you also
Posted By: BBR

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/03/11 07:49 PM

Only 9 months left! Better get to crackin' you have a long way to go!

Dale signed up on 460Ford.com and we've been talking about DW over there a little. I sure hope it's a little farther South this year!

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/03/11 08:25 PM

Don`t know how my dumb a$$ missed this post............ but that`a a real cool build for sure. Good luck and hope you fare well......wish it was closer so I could join in.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/03/11 10:20 PM

Quote:

Only 9 months left! Better get to crackin' you have a long way to go!

Dale signed up on 460Ford.com and we've been talking about DW over there a little. I sure hope it's a little farther South this year!





Yeah I go in a day or so to pick up my tubing for
the chassis... been working on the body and still
cutting stuff out... I just talked to Turbo Action
about one of my converters I have and with the numbers
I gave Paul he said it should stall right at 5000
to 5200 so that will be about perfect... but he's not
real sure how how it will be in OD... but I'll find
out.... I have no clue where they plan on running
drag week this year
Posted By: BBR

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/07/11 09:47 PM

Mark your calendar!

Looks like September 11-16 are the dates and locations will be announced on or around the 15th.

Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/08/11 01:21 AM

We need progress pics! Get something done everyday, cuz September will be here before you know it!
I know this is jumping ahead, but.....who is doing the paint job, and what color will it be? I need to know, so I can get a visual of what it will look like when its done.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/08/11 02:37 AM

Quote:

We need progress pics! Get something done everyday, cuz September will be here before you know it!
I know this is jumping ahead, but.....who is doing the paint job, and what color will it be? I need to know, so I can get a visual of what it will look like when its done.



I work on it just about every day.... I'll do the
paint myself...I'm not sure on the color yet but
have been thinking about a few choices... thought
about turbine bronze... I have to check my stash to
see what colors I have... pretty sure I have a gal
of flame red still, might have some silver metallic
or might have some black still.... I'm still up in
the air as to color... I want something that stands
out... I dont think I'll go black cause this wont have AC
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/09/11 05:26 PM

Quote:

We need progress pics! Get something done everyday, cuz September will be here before you know it!
I know this is jumping ahead, but.....who is doing the paint job, and what color will it be? I need to know, so I can get a visual of what it will look like when its done.



This is a pic today


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/09/11 05:28 PM

Last... hopefully it will start going the other direction
within a week(putting stuff on)


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 06:35 PM

Just about done cutting things out... this is where it
stands now... I still need to trim around the wheel
wells... I cant cut the back of the bed off yet...
thats where I have my caster legs mounted... as soon
as I get some tubes mounted to the back cross brace
I can cut it off


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 06:37 PM

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Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 06:38 PM

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 06:40 PM

last for now


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Posted By: rowin4

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 07:18 PM

Must be burning a lot of fire wood to work out in the garage at 23 degree's.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 07:23 PM

Quote:

Must be burning a lot of fire wood to work out in the garage at 23 degree's.





Nope... gas powered radiant heat... I keep the shop
at 64* and that cost about $35 a month
Posted By: emarine01

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 07:46 PM

.... That thing sure looks like the start of a Mud racer to me
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 07:52 PM

Quote:

.... That thing sure looks like the start of a Mud racer to me



LOL... I think they all sorta start in the same place...
just a shell... I'll take out about another 25 lbs
then it'll start going the other way
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 08:06 PM

Raff...You sure are busy for a retired fella!! Looks like it is coming along
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/12/11 09:22 PM

Quote:

Raff...You sure are busy for a retired fella!! Looks like it is coming along



Fixing the body took longer than I expected but
its about ready... I was going to pick up my
chassis tubing tomorrow but I'm gonna hold off
till Tuesday to pick it up... my buddy wants to
come along, that why Tuesday... he wants some
tubing also for his project also
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/27/11 03:55 AM

Quote:

Raff...You sure are busy for a retired fella!! Looks like it is coming along



This is what it was the other day... I added a few bars
since then... then started looking at the steering
and how far back the rack will be... this MIGHT be
a issue... the way I see it now the rack will be below
the frame rails right in the middle of the engine
(fore and aft) so its going to be a tricky oil pan
at the minimum.... at least I have a month to think
this out
EDIT
Just doing some quick measurements I see that is not
really any problems... where I thought the engine was
going to be isnt true... just got to move the firewall
and the heater... I'm sure I can work around that


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Posted By: rowin4

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/27/11 04:06 AM

Looks like it's finally going together instead of apart. Look's like you might need a couple more jack stands.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/27/11 04:26 AM

Quote:

Looks like it's finally going together instead of apart. Look's like you might need a couple more jack stands.





Yeah its FINALLY going in the other direction...
I screwed up on my dimensions(in my head) so its
not all that bad... like everything in a small car
things are close... but I did gain radiator clearance
Posted By: aarcudaden

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/27/11 04:41 AM

Im really looking forward to seeing pics of this thing when its starting to come together
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 01/27/11 04:48 AM

Quote:

Im really looking forward to seeing pics of this thing when its starting to come together



LOL... so am I... all I seem to be doing is cutting
more on it.... now it seems that I have turned the
corner is it should look like progress from here on in
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 03/06/11 04:52 AM

I bought another Rampage today for some parts but its
nicer than mine... I was giving it thought about cutting
up the parts one but I'll stick with the original
one and just pull the parts I need... glad to be
back so I can get back to work on it... got to set
the engine back in to check a few mock up points on
the steering... I did quite a few drawings of different
things on it while on vacation
Posted By: 1Fast340

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 03/06/11 01:55 PM

btt this is an intresting build for sure:) just a noviceQuestion since i never built a complete car from basicly nothing, why taking the engine in and out for mockup, when you could just leave it in its mounts leving it in lace would seem like a much easier way

hey i know all about that part about making drawing when being away all the best ideas are always on my mind when im not even close to the car
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 03/06/11 03:17 PM

Quote:

btt this is an intresting build for sure:) just a noviceQuestion since i never built a complete car from basicly nothing, why taking the engine in and out for mockup, when you could just leave it in its mounts leving it in lace would seem like a much easier way

hey i know all about that part about making drawing when being away all the best ideas are always on my mind when im not even close to the car



There isnt any mounts in the car at this time... I
need to check so steering clearance on the rack to
see if it will clear the front of the crank and pulley
plus the engine just gets in the way
Posted By: 1Fast340

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 03/06/11 04:15 PM

thanks there is no way to learn like learning from someone who does it
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 03/06/11 04:22 PM

Quote:

thanks there is no way to learn like learning from someone who does it



I'll get some pics at a later time so you can see
the close areas
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/09/11 07:42 PM

I got the front end just about done(still need to weld)
but it looks pretty decent and I checked all the
movements and everything looks good... I started to
do some welding today but I need to cut 1 more tube
and get it into place before I can burn it together
on the front.... but I ordered up a couple more hole
saws and they wont be here till Monday


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/09/11 07:43 PM

Other side

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Posted By: HardcoreB

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/09/11 09:43 PM

Quote:

... but I ordered up a couple more hole
saws and they wont be here till Monday



Looks great Mike! What do you need? I may have something handy.
Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/09/11 10:32 PM

Its getting there
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/09/11 11:01 PM

Quote:

Quote:

... but I ordered up a couple more hole
saws and they wont be here till Monday



Looks great Mike! What do you need? I may have something handy.



1 5/8" hole saw with 1/2" hole for the arbor...
I ordered 2 the other day but they wont be here till
Monday
Posted By: POS Dakota

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/10/11 02:01 AM

This is gonna be one cool ride.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/10/11 04:11 AM

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Quote:

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... but I ordered up a couple more hole
saws and they wont be here till Monday



Looks great Mike! What do you need? I may have something handy.



1 5/8" hole saw with 1/2" hole for the arbor...
I ordered 2 the other day but they wont be here till
Monday



Sean... dont worry about it... I'll spend tomorrow
cleaning in the shop... a bomb went off in there...
the other day I spent about 5 hours working on my
bothers VW heads.., doing some mill work on them...
but first I had to tram in the head(had it off for
repairs)... so I need to clean out there... so that
will be tomorrows job
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/10/11 05:02 AM

Lookin' good,Mike! I might just stop by for a visit..and help out..if you need a hand! I'll give ya' a call Monday to see what's shakin'!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/10/11 05:09 AM

Quote:

Lookin' good,Mike! I might just stop by for a visit..and help out..if you need a hand! I'll give ya' a call Monday to see what's shakin'!



I'll be here... thats where I always am
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 05:12 PM

I set it on the ground today with the front in place,
I can go 1" lower in the front but I dont know if
I will..... but this is where I am today... a few pics


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Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 05:14 PM

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Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 05:15 PM

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 05:20 PM

last... I was just seeing if I wanted it lower or
not today so I can set the rear height... I still
have a oil pan and trans pan that are some what low
and still need exhaust under it... I believe if I
can keep the exhaust up tight I can have 4" of clearance


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Posted By: Jeepmon

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 05:49 PM

Damn.. looks real good Raff...
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 05:54 PM

Very nice work,Mike!!
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 05:56 PM

Lookin good Mike............ I`ve considered going that route but then had another beer and "re-considered" and chickened out. I moved my springs in and tubbed my dart myself but don`t think I could do the tube chassis thing....................
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 06:01 PM

Thanks guys.... I want to have the rear in place in
about a week or so.... the rear of the body sure can
use some stiffening so it doesnt flop around... one
thing I want to do is get some Lexan so I can put the
upper rear bars through the Lexan then weld the bars
in place(that way I wont have any slits in it)
Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 06:13 PM

You're making good progress, Raff! You've got, what, another 4 solid months left to get it done, with some time left to drive it around to de-bug it before the big drive. It's going to be a cool and quick street ride, for sure!
Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 06:20 PM

nice but I think I seen who was doing the work
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 06:26 PM

Quote:

You're making good progress, Raff! You've got, what, another 4 solid months left to get it done, with some time left to drive it around to de-bug it before the big drive. It's going to be a cool and quick street ride, for sure!



To be honest I dont think we are going this year...
its a ton of money just to get your name in the mag
if your lucky... my buddy and me sat down and did some
figures on the whole week deal and we sure didnt like
the price(and thats if nothing goes wrong).... but
you never know
Tony she wanted to take some pics so I figured I'd
get one with her in there
Posted By: aarcudaden

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 06:50 PM

That thing is looking good MR.P
Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 07:43 PM

Quote:

Quote:

You're making good progress, Raff! You've got, what, another 4 solid months left to get it done, with some time left to drive it around to de-bug it before the big drive. It's going to be a cool and quick street ride, for sure!



To be honest I dont think we are going this year...
its a ton of money just to get your name in the mag
if your lucky... my buddy and me sat down and did some
figures on the whole week deal and we sure didnt like
the price(and thats if nothing goes wrong).... but
you never know
Tony she wanted to take some pics so I figured I'd
get one with her in there



Well, that takes the pressure off to get it done by September, and lets you take your time and enjoy the process of building it.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 07:54 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

You're making good progress, Raff! You've got, what, another 4 solid months left to get it done, with some time left to drive it around to de-bug it before the big drive. It's going to be a cool and quick street ride, for sure!



To be honest I dont think we are going this year...
its a ton of money just to get your name in the mag
if your lucky... my buddy and me sat down and did some
figures on the whole week deal and we sure didnt like
the price(and thats if nothing goes wrong).... but
you never know
Tony she wanted to take some pics so I figured I'd
get one with her in there



Well, that takes the pressure off to get it done by September, and lets you take your time and enjoy the process of building it.



We still have the idea to go if at all possible but
the cost is pretty damn high... we figure it would
cost us $1500 each if we take just 1 car and about
$2000 each if we take 2 cars... again thats if nothing
goes wrong
Posted By: rowin4

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/17/11 09:05 PM

Quote:

I set it on the ground today with the front in place,
I can go 1" lower in the front but I dont know if
I will..... but this is where I am today... a few pics




Get to work, the boss is watching.
Posted By: E-85 408 DART

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/18/11 12:27 AM

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pic 2


I couldn't imagine that a Rampage could be so dam cool !!! I hope your able to make to dragweek , I'm look forward to seeing it & you in person . Very cooool !!!!!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/18/11 12:45 AM

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pic 2


I couldn't imagine that a Rampage could be so dam cool !!! I hope your able to make to dragweek , I'm look forward to seeing it & you in person . Very cooool !!!!!



Thanks.... we're still trying to make it
Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/18/11 02:40 AM

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pic 2


I couldn't imagine that a Rampage could be so dam cool !!! I hope your able to make to dragweek , I'm look forward to seeing it & you in person . Very cooool !!!!!



Thanks.... we're still trying to make it



You were just complaining about it being too expensive! Make up your mind!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/18/11 02:53 AM

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pic 2


I couldn't imagine that a Rampage could be so dam cool !!! I hope your able to make to dragweek , I'm look forward to seeing it & you in person . Very cooool !!!!!



Thanks.... we're still trying to make it



You were just complaining about it being too expensive! Make up your mind!



Should I have said IF funds allow... I still have
a fair bit of change to spend just to finish the car
Posted By: Mrs_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 04/18/11 03:01 AM

Quote:



Should I have said IF funds allow... I still have
a fair bit of change to spend just to finish the car




Yeah, and the danged tax man just came and took a big bite out of the budget. Grrrrr!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/02/11 10:42 PM

I got the back end ready but I have to pull it apart
so I can drop the chassis out... or I could cut the back
wall straight down and keep the whole thing in tack
lacking the 2 upper bars that go through the back window
opening... here's a couple pics of where it stands now


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/02/11 10:45 PM

last


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/02/11 10:57 PM

There's a couple shorter lengths of tubing that need
to go in 1 on each side from the tube that goes to
the back, I will put a short one from there to the
upper shock area then I'll put in a tube from the front
X area to the lower tube just for some added strength.....
but its pretty much it... need to drop the chassis
and start getting ALL the welding done.... I put the
rear X brace in because I plan on towing a trailer
and the back quarters needed the stiffness
Posted By: 72demon416

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/03/11 12:55 AM

Holy smokes- with all that tubing in the box you're going to have to put a roof rack on that thing!
I agree that I never thought a Rampage could be so cool
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/03/11 01:03 AM

Quote:

Holy smokes- with all that tubing in the box you're going to have to put a roof rack on that thing!
I agree that I never thought a Rampage could be so cool



Well it wont have a bed anymore... I'm putting alum
diamond plate across the top of the bed on the 2 rails
with a hinged rear section to get to the fuel tank
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/03/11 01:40 PM

Nice fab work,Raff! It should look good with that diamond plate!!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/03/11 02:06 PM

Quote:

Nice fab work,Raff! It should look good with that diamond plate!!



Well I decided to cut the back wall under the tubes
so I can drop the chassis in tack and weld it all up
then on the install I'll weld the upper bars via the
back window area then weld the back wall back up...
I'm going to do that today and drop the chassis...
thanks Ted... it'll look much better once its welded
and painted... the tubing thats rusted at the back was
in the pole barn and got wet... oh well a scotch brite
will take care of that
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/03/11 02:11 PM

What are you using for paint on the bars?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/03/11 02:16 PM

Quote:

What are you using for paint on the bars?



Its like POR-15 but its called Chassis Saver(alot of
semi shops use it)
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/03/11 02:19 PM

I saved that thread about roll cage paint...I want to redo mine..
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/03/11 02:29 PM

Quote:

I saved that thread about roll cage paint...I want to redo mine..



One thing about the POR-15 and Chassis Saver types
they brush on and lay out smooth... I painted the
trans with it and it layed out nice... I have to touch
it up where I didnt clean it too good and it pealed
some but I did a POOR job of cleaning in a couple of
area's... I wanted to sand blast the case but was leary
of getting sand in places
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/03/11 04:55 PM

Raff...I thought the trans case looked pretty darn good! As soon as we get a day where the humidity isn't so darn high..I'm going to POR-15 my roll bars. With the way that's been going...might be a while!

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Posted By: BBR

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/06/11 05:56 PM

Awesome pics!

Keep 'em coming!
Posted By: cudadon

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/06/11 11:55 PM

Very cool Mike! Can't wait to see it. Don

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/07/11 12:31 AM

Well I have the body up on the hoist with the chassis
on the floor and have been welding all day for the last
2 days... till I ran out of argon this evening... I'll
pick up 2 bottles tomorrow... hope to have the chassis
done by next weekend... this is what it looks like today


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/07/11 12:33 AM

Here's what left of the body


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Posted By: emarine01

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/07/11 01:52 AM

But..... theres no gun rack
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/07/11 02:41 AM

Quote:

But..... theres no gun rack



Here in Mich cant have them exposed... but there's
enough tubing to hang some hooks on
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/11/11 05:02 AM

Chassis is completed... I started painting it today
just to see what it looks like in the morning(dry)...
I'm using a sort of POR-15 but this is called Chassis
Saver that semi truck shops use... I'll see tomorrow...
I still need to weld in the trans cross member in
the morning... other than that I THINK its done...
I'll get some pics tomorrow
Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/11/11 05:52 AM

Wow, you made great progress! At this rate, you'll finish in time to make Drag Week with time to spare!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/11/11 06:23 AM

Quote:

Wow, you made great progress! At this rate, you'll finish in time to make Drag Week with time to spare!



My buddy and myself made the decision not to go on
drag week... we will go to one that a guy puts on
in this area... 5 tracks BUT you can trailer the car
to each track IF you want... if I'm done I will drive
the route... its in the Mich and Canada area.... next
year we will do drag week unless its farther out west
OR fuel prices are too steep.... I have to true the
rearend in the next day or so and weld the brackets
on it... then it'll be a rolling chassis
Posted By: RTSE4ME

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/11/11 10:44 PM

That is nice work Mr P. Wish I could do that.
Stupid question time.....How do you mount the body on a tube frame car?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/11/11 11:02 PM

Quote:

That is nice work Mr P. Wish I could do that.
Stupid question time.....How do you mount the body on a tube frame car?



I have 6 tabs that I weld on to the chassis then weld
to the sills and back end... the front end bolts on...
I was hopeing to be done today with the trans cross
member but I'm 1 part short

Posted By: HardcoreB

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/12/11 02:44 PM

I was looking at the pics last night...Wow Mike, that thing looks good on the ground! Good work.
Posted By: Moparnut426

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/12/11 02:46 PM

You should be proud! there isnt a lot of people who can built their own tube chassis in their garage. Looks awsome!!

Kasey
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/12/11 02:59 PM

Quote:

I was looking at the pics last night...Wow Mike, that thing looks good on the ground! Good work.



Thanks Sean... I'm gonna true up the axle housing today
and get that done so I can order up the axles...
it should be a rolling chassis in a few days... the
last couple of bars(rear bars from the top of the main
hoop to the very rear, tail gate) have to go in when
the body is being lowered on cause they go through
the back window.... the 2 door bars go in the very
last thing so its easier to work inside... I'll start
on my fuel tank in a day or so... making that out of
alum diamond plate.... so its coming along
Posted By: FastmOp

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/12/11 03:03 PM

Looking good. You will be done before me at the rate your going lol. And I started YEARs ago

I need a bigger screen on this phone to really see your craftmanship. is this moly? I miss'd that part.
I think your going to have another nice ride when your done.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/12/11 03:13 PM

Quote:

Looking good. You will be done before me at the rate your going lol. And I started YEARs ago

I need a bigger screen on this phone to really see your craftmanship. is this moly? I miss'd that part.
I think your going to have another nice ride when your done.



Yeah its all moly... I wanted to keep the total
weight at or below 2800# with me in it... I'm trying
to keep MOST of the stock interior in it but some
things will need to be changed around... like the
heater box will get mounted behind the cab and plumbed
into the dash for the defrosters
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/20/11 09:56 PM

Well this is where it stands today... got the rear end
ready and was fitting the bed cover... cant put it on
till I get the tubs in place


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/20/11 09:58 PM

One more for today
EDIT
the rear section thats open will be on a hinge and
have a pair of cyl to hold it open... this will give
me access to the fuel tank and battery


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Posted By: Dartin

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/21/11 01:25 AM

Mike, that thing's going to be pretty sweet! Keep the pictures coming!

Randy
Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/21/11 01:47 AM

LQQKIN Good Mike....Fun Project

Rickster
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/21/11 02:33 AM

Thanks guys... it keeps me busy... it should be a rolling
chassis by mid week(waiting on the axles)
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/21/11 02:39 AM

Here's a pic of the trans and mid plate in it


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Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/21/11 04:29 AM

Mike, you are a man on a mission!!! I am impressed by the amount of progress you have made!!!
Keep the pics coming!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/21/11 12:29 PM

Quote:

Mike, you are a man on a mission!!! I am impressed by the amount of progress you have made!!!
Keep the pics coming!



Thanks... I wanted to have it done for the drag week
but we arent going this year but I still want to try
and keep on my time line... wont be long and I'll be
working on the nicer parts of building a car
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/28/11 03:58 PM

Here's my fuel tank I'm building... still need to add
the cap in the center(hasnt come yet) and you can see
my sending unit which I made to fit this tank


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Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/28/11 04:00 PM

Mike...I sure enjoy your updates!! Said it before and I will say it again!! You do really nice work!!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/28/11 04:03 PM

This pic is with the frame section over it... this
will have diamond plate on it also with a hinge to
open for access to the tank and battery(battery will
mount just forward of the tank)


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/28/11 04:04 PM

Last one for today


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Posted By: Labratt

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/28/11 10:38 PM

Raff..love the diamond plate! I'm going to try to make a visit next week..I have to pick up my hood on Tuesday from the paint shop,so wednesday-friday. I'll be in touch! Have a GREAT week end,Buddy!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/28/11 11:01 PM

Quote:

Raff..love the diamond plate! I'm going to try to make a visit next week..I have to pick up my hood on Tuesday from the paint shop,so wednesday-friday. I'll be in touch! Have a GREAT week end,Buddy!




Randy you have a good one also.... swing over any time....
you know where I always at
Posted By: 1Fast340

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/28/11 11:27 PM

you keep on surprising with how quick you build and the results look fantastic!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 05/29/11 12:15 AM

Quote:

you keep on surprising with how quick you build and the results look fantastic!



Thanks... its gonna slow down some... the money is
getting short... but I have most of all of it... still
need to get the crank balanced then I'll build the engine
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/03/11 02:11 AM

IT ROLLS here it is OUTSIDE of the shop... I'll do some
sand blasting today on the rear sheet metal so I can
fix a couple rust spots
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/03/11 05:37 PM

couple of pics


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/03/11 05:38 PM

next

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/03/11 05:40 PM

also

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/03/11 05:42 PM

Last one


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Posted By: dartman366

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/03/11 05:47 PM

Boy, with that snazzy fuel tank and shiney wheel's your going to spend all your free time being a waxer and a polisher. Looking great Mike, you sure do fine work.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/03/11 08:59 PM

Quote:

Boy, with that snazzy fuel tank and shiney wheel's your going to spend all your free time being a waxer and a polisher. Looking great Mike, you sure do fine work.



yeah I'll be a waxer on this ride
Posted By: bigblockrik

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ...UPDATE - 06/03/11 09:54 PM

Looking good Love the in da weeds look.
Posted By: moparx

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/04/11 01:45 AM

lookin good mr. p what do you think it will weigh in at ? got a close up of those rear wheels ?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/04/11 01:53 AM

Quote:

lookin good mr. p what do you think it will weigh in at ? got a close up of those rear wheels ?




I expect it to be 2800# with me... there are some
closer pics towards the beginning of the post
Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/04/11 02:13 AM

Quote:

Quote:

lookin good mr. p what do you think it will weigh in at ? got a close up of those rear wheels ?




I expect it to be 2800# with me... there are some
closer pics towards the beginning of the post


very nice but I don't see how you can make it 2800lbs. you must be adding a lot of junk.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/04/11 02:37 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

lookin good mr. p what do you think it will weigh in at ? got a close up of those rear wheels ?




I expect it to be 2800# with me... there are some
closer pics towards the beginning of the post


very nice but I don't see how you can make it 2800lbs. you must be adding a lot of junk.



Well I'm using all the stock interior and figure
at least 10 gals of fuel(I built a 18 gal tank)
Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/04/11 04:06 AM

Raff, congrats on getting the Rampage on the ground and rolling! That's a significant milestone in your project! The body stance looks good! It will look even better when fully loaded down.
BTW, did you find a deal on aluminum diamond plate?
Now that you can stand back and admire it, have you thought about a color to paint it? If it were mine, I'd add ghost pearl version of the factory stripes, with RAMPAGE plus the actual engine size.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/04/11 04:26 AM

Quote:

Raff, congrats on getting the Rampage on the ground and rolling! That's a significant milestone in your project! The body stance looks good! It will look even better when fully loaded down.
BTW, did you find a deal on aluminum diamond plate?
Now that you can stand back and admire it, have you thought about a color to paint it? If it were mine, I'd add ghost pearl version of the factory stripes, with RAMPAGE plus the actual engine size.



I have a couple of paints on hand... I can paint it
Flame Red or I have a Chrysler Candy Apple Red (not
a true candy apple)... I was thinking of ghost flames
and yes the Rampage 416.... no I didnt find a deal
on the diamond plate but I bought it
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 06:08 PM

This is what I have done as of today 6/14/11.... the
back down bars ar in with the tank and deck for the
bed area... a few pics


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 06:11 PM

I still need to get the lift cylinders mounted for
the deck lid


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 06:14 PM

Lid closed... I still need to put the edging around
it


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 06:16 PM

Rear view


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 06:19 PM

Oh yeah, I set the engine in place with the crank
and pulley on it to make sure it clears... its fine,
just like I expected .... its all close on a little car


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Posted By: dartman366

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 06:46 PM

Sweet!! starting to look like progress.
Posted By: sixpackgut

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 08:06 PM

i love it
Posted By: STEFF

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 08:34 PM

Very Cool Mike!! What wheels are those that you have on it?
Posted By: mopardamo

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 08:46 PM

Hey you could put another engine in back and pull an Ivo for Drag Week? You'd get more attention than a purple elvis dynosaur!!

Damon
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/14/11 08:49 PM

Quote:

Very Cool Mike!! What wheels are those that you have on it?



Steff, those are cheapo Summits... but I liked them...
sorta old school
Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/14/11 08:53 PM

very cool build not in love with the hood and the diamond plate looks a little tacky to me.just being honest.
Posted By: Kiddart

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/14/11 09:26 PM

Dig it Love it I always wanted to do that to a rampage, no cash I guess
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/14/11 11:27 PM

Quote:

very cool build not in love with the hood and the diamond plate looks a little tacky to me.just being honest.



Thats where you and I differ Tony... I like the diamond
plate... I dont mind the hood either being that its a
street car plus there was a cowl on it stock
Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 12:36 AM

Quote:

Quote:

very cool build not in love with the hood and the diamond plate looks a little tacky to me.just being honest.



Thats where you and I differ Tony... I like the diamond
plate... I dont mind the hood either being that its a
street car plus there was a cowl on it stock


being different is a good thing
Posted By: Dartin

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/14/11 - 06/15/11 01:07 AM

WOW! Mike, that is going to be a sweet ride for sure! Can't wit to see it in paint!
Posted By: 6packattk

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 01:19 AM

I think diamond plate is light years better than a toneau cover and kills 2 birds with one rock with structure support and is a cool trunk....Looks great to me Mike
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 01:54 AM

Lookin good..............wish I had your fab skills so I could get my dart down to about 2800lbs.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 09:59 PM

Check this out guys.... Brandan, one of the editors
for Hot Rod contacted me and he asked about my build ...
he asked if he could start a blog on it with pics
(what ever a blog is )... here's a lnk
https://blogs.hotrod.com/
Thanks Brandan
Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 10:14 PM

Quote:

Check this out guys.... Brandan, one of the editors
for Hot Rod contacted me and he about my build ...
he asked if he could start a blog on it with pics
(what ever a blog is )... here;s a lnk
https://blogs.hotrod.com/
Thanks Brandan


awesome
Posted By: plasticfantastic

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 10:14 PM

that is awesome!!
Posted By: emarine01

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 10:30 PM

Man Mike... now your famous Nothing like some pressure to finish on time
Posted By: roadhazard

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 10:45 PM

Looks great Mr. P Lots of hard work for sure

Should be able to fit a built in cooler back by the fuel cell
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 11:35 PM

Quote:

Man Mike... now your famous Nothing like some pressure to finish on time



I was trying to finish it for this years drag week
and most likely will have it done by then but we're
not going this year
Posted By: 85_Ram_4speed

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 11:43 PM

Quote:

I was trying to finish it for this years drag week and most likely will have it done by then but we're not going this year



Sounds like a canidate for some Moparts fundraising to happen here. I have been following the build, and think its just to cool to not let it run this year.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/15/11 11:56 PM

Quote:

Quote:

I was trying to finish it for this years drag week and most likely will have it done by then but we're not going this year



Sounds like a canidate for some Moparts fundraising to happen here. I have been following the build, and think its just to cool to not let it run this year.



I've been laying out so much on parts that when it
comes time to go out west I wont have enough left,
still gotta pay the bills every month... its no big
deal this year... if I do get it done in time there
is a sorta local drag week that a guy near here puts
on and my buddy and myself are talking about going
on it... but this one allows trailering but we wont
Posted By: 85_Ram_4speed

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/16/11 01:15 AM

Maybe so Mr P, but you wouldn't get the exposure that you would in the magazine. I don't know who would be on board, but man would it be cool to get a dedicated Moparts member there. I know you mentioned what it would cost roughly somewhere in this thread. Seems to me pretty possible to do if others went with the idea.
Posted By: slantzilla

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/16/11 02:21 AM

Posted By: 1Fast340

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/16/11 10:08 PM

Posted By: 85_Ram_4speed

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/16/11 10:18 PM

Gotta be more than three of us interested in helping out.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/16/11 10:23 PM

I had a MAJOR set back today... I needed to move the
engine forward 1 5/8"... the dist was going to crash
inti the chassis... got most of it fixed today but I
need to make the trans mount again.... I should have
known better... I tried putting the engine on the back
edge of the knee loop when its suppose to go at the
front edge..... DAMN
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/17/11 02:48 AM

Quote:

Gotta be more than three of us interested in helping out.



That sure didnt fly, did it... dont worry about it...
I wouldnt have taken the money anyways.... but thanks
Posted By: Hitman340

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/17/11 01:20 PM

Very cool build Mike,I've always thought those made a good looking race cars (Trucks) and look forward to seeing it out.Keep the pictures coming.
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/17/11 01:44 PM

Sorry to hear of the setback,Mike..You will get it figured out!! This is a fun build to watch!!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/17/11 02:00 PM

Quote:

Sorry to hear of the setback,Mike..You will get it figured out!! This is a fun build to watch!!



I got it figured out... I did about half of the work
yesterday and I'll finish up the (set back) today...
I hate it when I miss something like that(and I should
have know better)... I must be getting OLD and STUPID
Posted By: Hemi Allstate

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/17/11 06:12 PM

It's really come a long way, and is looking great! You have singlehandedly raised the value of all the Rampages out there!
Keep those pictures coming.
It's inspiring to see someone do so much, so well, in a short period of time.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/17/11 06:25 PM

Quote:

It's really come a long way, and is looking great! You have singlehandedly raised the value of all the Rampages out there!
Keep those pictures coming.
It's inspiring to see someone do so much, so well, in a short period of time.



Thanks
Well I just got done fixing my screw up so I can start
forward AGAIN ... soon as I get something worth
while done I'll post some more pics.... I need to
take the crank in for balancing then I'll start on
the engine and continue on the body/interior
Posted By: cudadon

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/18/11 06:14 PM

Quote:

Check this out guys.... Brandan, one of the editors
for Hot Rod contacted me and he asked about my build ...
he asked if he could start a blog on it with pics
(what ever a blog is )... here's a lnk
https://blogs.hotrod.com/
Thanks Brandan




Mike I am barely computer literate.
I looked @ the link and didn't find anything about you.
Is this post a BLOG?
Anyway your skills are top notch! Wherever you do Dragweek, I may go just to check out your Rampage. Don

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/18/11 07:05 PM

Mike I am barely computer literate.
I looked @ the link and didn't find anything about you.
Is this post a BLOG?
Anyway your skills are top notch! Wherever you do Dragweek, I may go just to check out your Rampage. Don



Its on page 2 now.... scroll down and click on page 2
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/19/11 08:45 PM

The engine is back it it for more mock up... this is
what it looks like today


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 06/19/11 08:49 PM

The bed cover after I put the trim on... still need
to mount the lift cylinders.... last one for today


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/05/11 09:36 PM

Some of the work in the engine bay... I had to mount
the radiator/fan to check for clearance between the
fan and water pump... here is a few pics


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/05/11 09:38 PM

Another

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/05/11 09:40 PM

one more

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/05/11 09:44 PM

Last one for today... I need to finish up the fire wall
then start on the engine


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6-3-11 - 07/18/11 11:19 PM

Bumping this for Biginchmopar .... take a look through
this and see if it shows what you need to know...
this is a full tube chassis car but where the bars land
is still the same
Posted By: Biginchmopar

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6-3-11 - 07/18/11 11:46 PM

THANKS!

Posted By: DusterDj

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6-3-11 - 07/19/11 03:52 PM

Very cool build...
Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/20/11 01:19 AM


Plenty of clearance around everything. Nice job!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/20/11 01:29 AM

Yeah there's tons of room... I havent worked on it
much this week, I have a customers car over...I'm
hanging a turbo and doing the hot side plus putting
in a 8 point roll bar... I should be back at it next
week
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/28/11 06:40 PM

I worked on some under hood trim stuff... got a couple
more pieces to make yet... then its time to fit the
dash and interior


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Posted By: His and Her 69's

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/29/11 06:57 AM

WOW you do Really like the diamond plating. Looks Good!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/29/11 12:30 PM

Quote:

WOW you do Really like the diamond plating. Looks Good!



I wanted something different... by the time I make the
headers and get them in there they will break it up...
the panels arent mounted they're just laying in there
but the mounting tabs are in there
thanks
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/29/11 12:32 PM

Looks great,Mike!
Posted By: CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/29/11 09:34 PM

I love reading this thread!!!!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/29/11 10:00 PM

Quote:

I love reading this thread!!!!




Thanks.... I'm stayin busy with all the different jobs here
Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/30/11 02:43 AM

Quote:

Quote:

WOW you do Really like the diamond plating. Looks Good!



I wanted something different... by the time I make the
headers and get them in there they will break it up...
the panels arent mounted they're just laying in there
but the mounting tabs are in there
thanks



If "something different" was the goal, you certainly succeeded.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/30/11 02:54 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

WOW you do Really like the diamond plating. Looks Good!



I wanted something different... by the time I make the
headers and get them in there they will break it up...
the panels arent mounted they're just laying in there
but the mounting tabs are in there
thanks



If "something different" was the goal, you certainly succeeded.




Posted By: SLOW67

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/30/11 08:31 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

WOW you do Really like the diamond plating. Looks Good!



I wanted something different... by the time I make the
headers and get them in there they will break it up...
the panels arent mounted they're just laying in there
but the mounting tabs are in there
thanks



If "something different" was the goal, you certainly succeeded.








MrP, there used to be a company that made seat cover material that looked identical to diamond plate. you couldn't even tell it wasn't from about 5ft away. might be an interior idea
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 07/30/11 08:38 PM

MrP, there used to be a company that made seat cover material that looked identical to diamond plate. you couldn't even tell it wasn't from about 5ft away. might be an interior idea



The interior will be the stock seats ... black with
the red stripes but thank
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 09/17/11 09:50 PM

Well this is where it is today... most of the interior
is done but I dont want to put it in till after painting...
I'm working on the electrical right now... have most
of the front is done... still need to finish up the rear
wiring but its mostly done, lacking the pump wiring


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Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 09/17/11 09:51 PM

#2

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Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 09/17/11 09:54 PM

#3

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Posted By: 75dartcustom

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 09/18/11 04:54 AM

Looking great, keep it up!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 09/18/11 12:59 PM

Quote:

Looking great, keep it up!



Thanks... today I'll work more on the electrical and
install the door bars and cut the carpet... I'll take
the carpet to a local place to have a boarder sewn on
(my industrial sewing machine is broke so I need to
have it done else where... but I know this guy)
Posted By: moparx

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 09/18/11 01:18 PM

making good progress mr. p what insulating material are you using and how much weight does it add ?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 09/18/11 01:32 PM

Quote:

making good progress mr. p what insulating material are you using and how much weight does it add ?




Thats A/C duct insulation(got it at Home Depot), its
foil
and air bubble stuff... very light but 5/16 thick
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 09/20/11 05:24 AM


Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 10/23/11 04:34 PM

for DJ
Posted By: MoparBilly

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 10/23/11 05:54 PM

Side bars?? X or removeable??
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 10/23/11 06:07 PM

Quote:

Side bars?? X or removeable??



1 bar on each door opening... I put them in last so
I dont have to crawl over them
Posted By: DusterDj

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 10/24/11 06:35 AM

Looking good man... Keep up the good work...
Posted By: all spooled up

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 03/11/12 02:58 PM

any up dates
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 03/11/12 03:40 PM

Quote:

any up dates



I'll have to get some currant pics... but I set it
aside in Feb... went on vacation for 5 weeks and now
I want to finish a customers chassis... as soon as
I finish that chassis I'll get back on the Rampage...
I should be completed on the Rampage by June... the
engine is ready... got my headers back from the coating
shop last week... so I could have it running within
a few days if I want... then once I get it running
and work some of the bugs out I'll paint it
thanks for asking
Posted By: poppaj

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 03/11/12 06:24 PM

Hi Mike,
Your project is looking good, like the originality! You going to make it out to the track any this year with thhe race car?
poppaj

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 03/11/12 07:09 PM

Quote:

Hi Mike,
Your project is looking good, like the originality! You going to make it out to the track any this year with thhe race car?
poppaj



As soon as I get the Rampage done and paint on it
(maybe even before paint) I want to pull the engine
in the P-body and put my W-9 back in.. then hit the
track... I dont know how much racing I'll get in this
year... IF I go on drag week that will cut into some
of the racing time... but I'd like to get the Rampage
to the track a few times also to dial it in
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 05/31/12 08:05 PM

Some UPDATES on the Rampage
Got the engine/trans in with the trans shield(for
the final time),got the fuel system done, brake lines
are almost done, exhaust is almost done, wiring is
almost done... I plan on having it fired up and running
under its own power in less than 2 weeks.. oh yeah
I got some trick head lights for it.. the perimeter has
white LED's that I will hook up to the running lights
plus it has a blue light that will be hooked up to
the turn signal so the head light will have a blue
flash to it with the turn signal..here's a couple of pics


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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 05/31/12 08:07 PM

front exhaust

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 05/31/12 08:08 PM

rear section

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 05/31/12 08:09 PM

Muff

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..6/3/11 - 05/31/12 08:10 PM

engine bay

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 05/31/12 08:13 PM

Pic of the trick head light..... I'm waiting on a
couple of V-clamps for the mufflers, Monday I will
order the drive shaft(40" long).... its getting there


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Posted By: keefe

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 05/31/12 10:18 PM

That's a Nice Rampage you got there Mr.P. Will you be towing a small trailer when you do drag week or will you have enough room for your extras in the truck ?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 05/31/12 11:23 PM

Quote:

That's a Nice Rampage you got there Mr.P. Will you be towing a small trailer when you do drag week or will you have enough room for your extras in the truck ?



In a couple of weeks or so I'll build a trailer...
there's no bed anymore... thats filled.... the cap
that was on it will be the top of the trailer with
a couple of hatch type cylinders to open it... the
trailer will only be about 3' tall
Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/01/12 02:19 AM

"Almost Done" Hey you got a name for the Rampage....lol

Looking great Mike

Rickster
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/01/12 04:01 AM

I've been lurking It really is taking on a personality!

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/01/12 04:37 AM

Quote:

"Almost Done" Hey you got a name for the Rampage....lol

Looking great Mike

Rickster



Just "Rampage"... will get 416 tags for it but no name really...
any ideas
Posted By: Sledge_57

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/01/12 04:57 AM

That's cool Raf. Is it going to make an appearance at the Donut Cutter?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/01/12 05:04 AM

Quote:

That's cool Raf. Is it going to make an appearance at the Donut Cutter?



Most likely... I want to get some miles on it to de-bug
it then paint it... hope to be painting it by mid
July(maybe sooner)..... we'll see how the de-bugging goes
Posted By: DusterDj

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/01/12 07:32 AM

Looking good...
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/01/12 11:58 AM

Good progress,Mike!!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/01/12 02:26 PM

Quote:

Looking good...



Thanks.... I'm sure it'll look alot better once it
has some color on it but thats about a month away...
they all sorta look the same when your looking at a
bunch of tubing.... I guess I could have done a nicer
job with the silicone... I used silicone as a isolator
anywhere that metal contacted metal so it wont rattle
Posted By: keefe

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/02/12 05:50 AM

Quote:

Quote:

That's a Nice Rampage you got there Mr.P. Will you be towing a small trailer when you do drag week or will you have enough room for your extras in the truck ?



In a couple of weeks or so I'll build a trailer...
there's no bed anymore... that's filled.... the cap
that was on it will be the top of the trailer with
a couple of hatch type cylinders to open it... the
trailer will only be about 3' tall



That's a neat Idea for a trailer, I can't wait for Billy, D.j. and your Drag week Road reports
Keefe
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/02/12 06:03 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

That's a Nice Rampage you got there Mr.P. Will you be towing a small trailer when you do drag week or will you have enough room for your extras in the truck ?



In a couple of weeks or so I'll build a trailer...
there's no bed anymore... that's filled.... the cap
that was on it will be the top of the trailer with
a couple of hatch type cylinders to open it... the
trailer will only be about 3' tall



That's a neat Idea for a trailer, I can't wait for Billy, D.j. and your Drag week Road reports
Keefe



I'm not going this year... didnt know if I would be
ready in time so I didnt register and now its full
so I'll be there next year with my buddy in his 52
ford PU... he won his class the 2 years I went with him
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/17/12 08:45 PM


Posted By: DusterDj

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/18/12 06:33 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

That's a Nice Rampage you got there Mr.P. Will you be towing a small trailer when you do drag week or will you have enough room for your extras in the truck ?



In a couple of weeks or so I'll build a trailer...
there's no bed anymore... that's filled.... the cap
that was on it will be the top of the trailer with
a couple of hatch type cylinders to open it... the
trailer will only be about 3' tall



That's a neat Idea for a trailer, I can't wait for Billy, D.j. and your Drag week Road reports
Keefe



I'm not going this year... didnt know if I would be
ready in time so I didnt register and now its full
so I'll be there next year with my buddy in his 52
ford PU... he won his class the 2 years I went with him




You can still get on the waiting list man. Hit up Hot Rod because you never know...
Posted By: gregsdart

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/18/12 12:46 PM

Mike, very impressive! Lots of time and talent to do a project like this
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/18/12 01:11 PM

You can still get on the waiting list man. Hit up Hot Rod because you never know...



Naaa.... we(me and my buddy) made the decision not to go
so we will make next years...layed out way too much
money already building this thing


Thanks Greg
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/18/12 02:33 PM

Figured I'd put the fire up link on here.... when I
checked the timing the other day it was 16* so it was
16* on the fire up... didnt realize I had a locked
dist in it(thought it had advance) but when I advanced
it up to 34* it really came to life.... here is the
fire up video
http://youtu.be/lqwzI9_EZ_Y

I got 2 more circuits done on the wiring yesterday
so its getting closer to being done
Posted By: DusterDj

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/18/12 04:03 PM

The sweet sound of a Mopar... Nice work man...
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 06/18/12 04:32 PM

Quote:

The sweet sound of a Mopar... Nice work man...



Thanks DJ... I just installed both accelerator pumps
and checked the timing(I had the dist out to move
it 1 tooth) so reset it at 34*... now it has some
snap to it... I still need to get a vac reading to
see if the PV is open... its running pretty fat
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 12/01/12 08:19 PM

This is where it stands today... engine runs fine...
need to put the carpet in, body work and paint...
I have the windshield for it and will get it installed
in the spring.... and after all the work to keep
the hood hinges, I'm gonna make it a pin on like
the hood is made for (so it will lay nice)...
engine bay


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Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 12/01/12 08:21 PM

A few pics of the body

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Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 12/01/12 08:23 PM

#2

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Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 12/01/12 08:24 PM

#3

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 12/01/12 08:26 PM

Last for now


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Posted By: Blusmbl

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 12/01/12 10:59 PM

Looks great, and the stance is perfect!
Posted By: rt66jim

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 12/02/12 01:58 AM

Mike I had been wondering how it was going. Thanks for the update.
Posted By: all spooled up

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 08/04/13 04:17 PM

hows this coming a long
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 08/04/13 04:32 PM

Quote:

hows this coming a long



I'm building a new engine right now... the rings never
seated in my other one... I have a new block(its
a TA block that I just got back from the machine shop...
I had lifter bushings put in, line bored, cyl bored,
decked, cam bearings, crank polished... I cleaned
it yesterday after I notched the bottom of the cyl
to clear the rod bolts and glued in the screen in
the intake valley..I am fitting the rings today...
I mocked it up on Friday for new push rods(different
deck height) and they will be ready for pick up in
a couple of days... as soon as I get the PRs I
will get it back in the truck... I want to run Woodward
next weekend... if its done
Posted By: all spooled up

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 08/04/13 04:37 PM

w5 heads ???? AND CAN U TELL me ware u got your cowl hood
and u still planing on drag week
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 08/04/13 07:02 PM

Quote:

w5 heads ???? AND CAN U TELL me ware u got your cowl hood
and u still planing on drag week



Yeah still using the W-5s.. I did put new seals on
them and yes I'll be on DW.. that hood is a AAR hood
BUT its the last one they made.. it was a 2" cowl that
I had them turn into a 4" cowl(they only made the
2" cowl)... that hood was sitting on the shelf for
more than 10 years(thats why he quit building them)
Posted By: all spooled up

Re: Started My Build For Next Years Drag Week ..5/31/12 - 08/04/13 07:36 PM

thanks
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