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It's the middle of Sept. #1303987 09/15/12 07:39 AM 09/15/12 07:39 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer OP Too Many Posts
tboomer OP Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame...	And this is the first time in 12 years that I haven't been down the track yet. I have driven the car around the block a couple of times and tested the tranny brake and that is it! Money has been real tight this year and I just can't drop around 200.00 to take the car out. I would like to take a few shots at the 25.00 test and tune next weekend...Am I the only one is this position? Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1303988 09/15/12 07:53 AM 09/15/12 07:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,657 Fitchburg,Massachusetts MPerry Mopahts memba'
MPerry Mopahts memba' Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,657 Fitchburg,Massachusetts	Its been 4 years for me my car is still apart (but going back together)and money is always tight! The best I can hope for is to get it done for spring.

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: MPerry] #1303989 09/15/12 08:44 AM 09/15/12 08:44 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,177 ill D dennismopar73 top fuel
dennismopar73 top fuel D Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,177 ill	NOPE,, I have been out 2x this year, just to get the first passes on the car in test and tune. Love to make it out to MMW but even that is much in doubt at this time, My nephew is pre entered for the show car tho he has told me he could take me too, IDONO??

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1303990 09/15/12 09:42 AM 09/15/12 09:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,034 Frostbitefalls MN (Rocky&Bullw... gregsdart I Live Here
gregsdart I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,034 Frostbitefalls MN (Rocky&Bullw...	Bummer. I sat out all of 07,08 and 09 and have put less than fifty passes on the car in three years. So you have company! Hope you make it out this year! 8..603 156 mph best, 2905 lbs 549, indy 572-13, alky

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: gregsdart] #1303991 09/15/12 09:53 AM 09/15/12 09:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer OP Too Many Posts
tboomer OP Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame...	Thank you,Greg! I did not realize that you were out that long!! I hope that I can do the Mopar Max II at CFR..I really want to run this thing as it feels totally different and stronger just running it around the block!! The only major change was from a Victor 4150 intake with a 4500 adapter to an M-1 with a 4500 flange...I did change the ignition coil thanks to Keiths ignition coil testing that showed that the old Accel coil was petering out at 6200...I cross the stripe at 6700 so there may be something to that theory... There is a 2K and a 5K coming up in a couple of weeks,maybe scrap prices will go up a bit so I can get in on that!! Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1303992 09/15/12 10:09 AM 09/15/12 10:09 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,654 Southern by Choice S Shoozy I have a foot fetish
Shoozy I have a foot fetish S Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,654 Southern by Choice	Ted, you MUST get out for the annual grudge against "longhair". We are all waiting for the smack thread. Old, tired, and sometimes broke down. Me, not my car...

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: Shoozy] #1303993 09/15/12 10:11 AM 09/15/12 10:11 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer OP Too Many Posts
tboomer OP Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame...	Quote: Ted, you MUST get out for the annual grudge against "longhair". We are all waiting for the smack thread. He is broke down...But we do have fun!! Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1303994 09/15/12 10:27 AM 09/15/12 10:27 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,746 Ontario, Canada Dodgem master
Dodgem master Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,746 Ontario, Canada	Me too bin doing a lot to the car plus fixed the blown up motor and money is tight. Finally hit a TT a couple weeks back. then a Nostalgia race with our small group last week (won a couple rounds then lost a close one to the points leader) things are coming together still making some tweaks. I'm thinking about a TT day next week and then I may drain the water and get ready for next year. Or I may hit a thanksgiving race at a local track our thanksgiving is October 6,7,8.

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1303995 09/15/12 10:28 AM 09/15/12 10:28 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 22,873 Chicken coop dustergirl340 Chicken Little
dustergirl340 Chicken Little Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 22,873 Chicken coop	I've been to the track once this year. That's it. Monster Mopar will be the second time. It's hard to go rounds without much seat time. Oh well...hopefully I can step it up next year.

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: dustergirl340] #1303996 09/15/12 10:30 AM 09/15/12 10:30 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer OP Too Many Posts
tboomer OP Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame...	Good luck to both of you! I have also noticed this year that there is not as many race results as there was last year....So I know I am not the only one!! Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1303997 09/15/12 10:41 AM 09/15/12 10:41 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid 340B5 pro stock
340B5 pro stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid	One time here. After spending 4200 on an engine,(did it myself) the thing wasn't done nickel and dimeing me. Another 200 for a new battery and another 150 for a better cooling fan,30 for wiring supplys, not to mention fuel cost. Oh, and now I'm gonna have to spring for a new roof for the house Put a fork in me, I'm done! I should be making it to the strip once or maybee even twice more this year, but then the wallet is going to slam shut. Hope you make it at least once Ted. Yeah, it's got a smallblock.

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1303998 09/15/12 11:05 AM 09/15/12 11:05 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I havent been out at all this year or last year... I believe I'm going to put it up for sale in the spring.. I'll freshen up both engines that will go with it (W-2 and the W-9)... I have been spending my time and money on the Rampage.... I thought about selling my complete rig (car, 2 engines, truck and trailer) but I think I'll keep the truck and trailer

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1303999 09/15/12 11:16 AM 09/15/12 11:16 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,544 Syracuse,NY CompWedgeEngines master
CompWedgeEngines master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,544 Syracuse,NY	Ted, I havent been able to race in a couple of years, but since your car is sitting, cant I just borrow yours? It would be a lot easier....Thanks buddy... RIP Monte Smith Your work is a reflection of yourself, autograph it with quality. WD for Diamond Pistons,Sidewinder cylinder heads, Wiseco, K1 rods and cranks,BAM lifters, Morel lifters, Molnar Technologies, Harland Sharp, Pro Gear, Cometic, King Engine Bearings and many others.

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: CompWedgeEngines] #1304000 09/15/12 11:18 AM 09/15/12 11:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer OP Too Many Posts
tboomer OP Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame...	Quote: I havent been able to race in a couple of years, but since your car is sitting, cant I just borrow yours? It would be a lot easier....Thanks buddy... Come get it!! Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1304001 09/15/12 11:41 AM 09/15/12 11:41 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,992 Anoka County, MN L Leigh master
Leigh master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,992 Anoka County, MN	Hey Ted! I was "hoping" to go to RFR in Oct, BUT, my belts are expired, and it would be stupid to mount up my new slicks just for one weekend. The good news, next year I should be able to race a few weekends. Top this: 7 passes since 2005. lol

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: Leigh] #1304002 09/15/12 11:42 AM 09/15/12 11:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer OP Too Many Posts
tboomer OP Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame...	Leigh...I just put new belts in! Good luck to ya! Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1304003 09/15/12 11:44 AM 09/15/12 11:44 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,475 SW Ohio C cgall top fuel
cgall top fuel C Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,475 SW Ohio	Well, Ted, misery loves company, so I thought I'd post, too. My pile of parts hasn't moved since Labor Day '11, and it sits with quarter panel repair 1/2 done and no motor. I also gave my fuel pump and my seat belts to a buddy so he could get his car out.

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1304004 09/15/12 11:49 AM 09/15/12 11:49 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion	I can relate..............used to race 8-10 times a year then 3-5 and now if I`m lucky, 1-2 times if I can. I just figure that NOTHING in life remains the same and as much as I don`t like it, I accept it for now anyhow. Good thing I`m not drinking today cos times like this make it REAL easy to create havoc and chaos............Hopefully thing get better for all of us. Peace........... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: Thumperdart] #1304005 09/15/12 12:45 PM 09/15/12 12:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,226 Park Forest, IL slantzilla Too Many Posts
slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,226 Park Forest, IL	Ted, I've only been out a few times, and with my Dakota at that. Went a couple rounds, but was never in danger of being arrested for impersonating a drag racer. "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: slantzilla] #1304006 09/15/12 04:37 PM 09/15/12 04:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,002 Joplin, Mo R rt66jim master
rt66jim master R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,002 Joplin, Mo	I finally have my ready to break the cam in. Haven't made a good pass in 2 years. The motor is fresh, tires are good and I'm ready. Hope to be able to wear it out next year. [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d104/rt66jim/scan0001_zpso6tfgkqx.jpg[/IMG]

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: rt66jim] #1304007 09/15/12 06:17 PM 09/15/12 06:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	I know what you mean Ted. I wont make it to the track at all this year as cash is just to tight with me on disability. I usually have enough gas money to go to the local cruise and some local car shows but thats about it this year. I want to get new slicks over the winter anyway. This is the first year in a long time that I will not make it to the track at least once. Ron

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1304008 09/15/12 07:42 PM 09/15/12 07:42 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 363 Aubrey, Texas O oldtimer5151 enthusiast
oldtimer5151 enthusiast O Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 363 Aubrey, Texas	I just go out Friday test and tune. Racing is now an expensive hobby. Same fun on test and tune and something I can afford.

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: 383man] #1304009 09/16/12 02:20 PM 09/16/12 02:20 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA superwrench master
superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	I'm on disability too Ron....I can relate. Made 5 races this year which probably cost 200 bucks each race for diesel for the truck!!! Can't ever get off this Island 'cause the ferries to the BC mainland set you back $500 + every trip. Sometimes I contemplate shelving all the race car thing, but the wife enjoys it, and I'll have to admit that it's one of the few things we do together. Unfortunately, this winter will be freshenup the race engine....needs head work and springs,new flexplate, new trans shield, and god knows what else that'll pop up.........Thank god the wife still works.

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: superwrench] #1304010 09/16/12 05:50 PM 09/16/12 05:50 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 363 Aubrey, Texas O oldtimer5151 enthusiast
oldtimer5151 enthusiast O Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 363 Aubrey, Texas	The main reason that I go is my wife hates it and I can get some rest and peace! Truth !

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: oldtimer5151] #1304011 09/18/12 12:33 PM 09/18/12 12:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA superwrench master
superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	Quote: The main reason that I go is my wife hates it and I can get some rest and peace! Truth ! I know a few guys like that...they're usually the ones that bring the "Blender" and mixin's for the after-races social!!!

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: superwrench] #1304012 09/18/12 02:08 PM 09/18/12 02:08 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,204 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,204 PA.	I can honestly say I am having a blast this year at the track. I took a high 9 second pump gas engine in the duster and made it a 10.20 car. I added an alternator and removed the fiberglass doors and replaced them with stock doors. I make a pass and crank the windows down. When I load up the car in the car trailer I climb out the window, tie the car down and its ready for the tow home. I am going rounds again and took second on Saturday and I am starting to get REAL comfortable in this car. I still want to finish the Daytona over the Winter and race it again next year but I am not really looking forward to the extra work and 3 layer safety ware again. I may just use it for some Top Sportsman racing. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: pittsburghracer] #1304013 09/18/12 05:38 PM 09/18/12 05:38 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA 493_DART master
493_DART master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	Helll Ted , ive raced maybe 3 times this year ? Im done until 13' , no money to fix my 727 and no ambition to pull the heavy sob out of the car -- just had to buy a new radiator for the dam Dakota Oh , and I wouldnt be "testing " your trans brake on the street... might be hard on the sprag

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: 493_DART] #1304014 09/18/12 05:46 PM 09/18/12 05:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer OP Too Many Posts
tboomer OP Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,023 United Socialist States of Ame...	Kevin...Did you get my text? Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: tboomer] #1304015 09/18/12 06:01 PM 09/18/12 06:01 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA 493_DART master
493_DART master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	Yea -- have Steve give me a call

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: 493_DART] #1304016 09/21/12 03:53 PM 09/21/12 03:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 336 Creston, Iowa 3 340man4ever enthusiast
340man4ever enthusiast 3 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 336 Creston, Iowa	TBoomer- I have been in the same boat this year as well. Haven't had my car out since last fall. Planning on going to the test and tune at Cedar Falls Sat afternoon. Curator at Adams County Speed Shop

Re: It's the middle of Sept. [Re: superwrench] #1304017 09/21/12 04:25 PM 09/21/12 04:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,266 State of Fascism 5 52savoy master
52savoy master 5 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,266 State of Fascism	Quote: I'm on disability too Ron....I can relate. Made 5 races this year which probably cost 200 bucks each race for diesel for the truck!!! Can't ever get off this Island 'cause the ferries to the BC mainland set you back $500 + every trip. Sometimes I contemplate shelving all the race car thing, but the wife enjoys it, and I'll have to admit that it's one of the few things we do together. Unfortunately, this winter will be freshenup the race engine....needs head work and springs,new flexplate, new trans shield, and god knows what else that'll pop up.........Thank god the wife still works. X3... expected to return to work but instead became totally disabled. Thought about having a mopar auction.

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