top dragster scratch build

[John Teresi]

Dang Dave.......Stunning work Brother.......looks KILLER!!!!!

[Codi]

So Dave, now that you've switched to Fotki, I see you've learned how to photo-shop things, in this instance the Holley catalog.     I was thinking of how to do a dominator in 1/25th and it just doesn't compute.  I've always admired those carbs and glad to see the newest pics.  cheers, tim

[Aaron Stephens]

Comp 1839 how's the real car coming along

[comp1839]

john, many thanks, but chris gets the cudos for those accelerator pump arms.  funny car is awsome by the way!!!!

tim, you're the best buddy! i'm sure you could knock these babies right outta da park!

aaron, thanks for the inquiry. as always, it's slow going, i'm a one man band on a tight budget. hehe. here's a recent photo.

she's no looker (probably never will  be) but, i think she'll get the job done.

[John Teresi]

Dave.....I would take that look over a shinny pretty look anyday........I think she looks TUFF, NASTY and FAST.......Rock N` Roll Brother.......SWEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!

[Mooneyzs]

Dave... Those Linkages are looking great on your carbs. So glad you are happy with how they turned out. The Candy Factory is still working on some new flavors.... . Glad to see you getting some bench time in. Loving that '37, You know I would love a ride in that bad boy. Looking forward to more updates.

[comp1839]

thanks john. means a lot ,to me, coming from someone with your knowledge of the cool factor. thank you, brother!!

chris, just awesome , accurate workmanship. the candy factory ROCKS!   when she's streetable, you're more than welcome to come for a ride!!

[Aaron Stephens]

lol comp1839 my papa had some cars 

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[Aaron Stephens]

Comp1839 how big is the engine

 

 

 

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[comp1839]

right now it's 604 cubic inches. have a 730 inch going together for it.

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[comp1839]

got the carb accelerator pump linkage done. THANKS CHRIS. carbs are mounted gotta thank chris for the handy throttle transfer linkage arms!!!

next a therottle cable mount and onto the throttle pedal. i hope the candy store is open....heheh!!!

[Pro Tech]

Impressive Dave, nice work as usual.

Charlie

Pro Tech

 

[John Teresi]

Dave.......those Carbs are off the Charts man......great job!!!!!!

[Codi]

DOH !    A picture is worth a thousand words.  I've got 2,000 for you now.  What a build.  Cheers Sir! 

[Mooneyzs]

Dave... Man that is all looking awesome together. You are more than welcome. Just glad you are happy with the parts  this carb set up is totally coming alive and looks like the real thing. Keep up that killer work.

[comp1839]

charlie, thanks. glad to see you following along.

thanks john!! 

tim,  thanks, a thousand times over. hehe.

chris, happy with the carb parts is an understatement!! working on getting those clutch parts installed...i think you'll like.

clutch linkage at the bell housing is done. throttle cable mount on the manifold. working on the rest of the carb linkage.

 

thanks for looking' in.

 

[John Teresi]

Dave.......looks AWESOME!!!!!.......just like the real thing

[Nytrozilla]

Dave.......looks AWESOME!!!!!.......just like the real thing

From one AWESOME builder to another.

[Red rocket 10]

All I can say is WOW !

You do amazing work my friend........................

[Mooneyzs]

Dave... Steller work as usual.  This thing is looking killer. I can't wait until you get those clutch parts installed. Going to look killer!!

[Codi]

I know you too well sir.  When you say "I'll think you'll like them"  regarding ANYTHING, then my expectations are set VERY high.  You're a pretty down to earth guy and coming from you, well, I can't wait to see the clutch pics.  Oh, and yeah, the most recent pics are quite tasty as well.  Thank you Dave.  Looks like Saturday is a go btw.   I'll send you an email.   Cheers

[Davewilly]

Impressive work Dave!  Some fantastic carbs!

[Chris Smith]

I am in awe on the detail. Looks amazing!

On your big car. Do you have wheelie bars and parachutes for it? As it sits it looks like it will do low 6's

[comp1839]

thank you guys!!!! i always appreciate your help and encouragement. getting ready for tomorrow. so, maybe, i can get back to the dragster on sunday.

 

chris, thanks for the question.  when i first purchased the car. it was a used 6 sec. pro mod. it ran a 903 pat musi motor with 4 kits (i think on the 4 kits might have been 3). titanium wheelie bars and chutes were available but, i wasn't really interested in them. the wheelie bars were an extra $2000-2500 as i recall. so......., no wheelie bars or dual chutes. with the weight of the car projected at a portly 2600-2800 lbs. and only about 1000 h.p. on tap. if we took the time to really get it right, it might go 8.20's.......i'd be happy if it went high 8's as is. nhra requires cars that go 150 mph to have 1 chute. so we'd be in the 1 chute deal.

 

i do have some pics of the car when it was a pro mod.

here's the ti wheelie bars and the chutes.

dual chutes.

903 EFI/ nitrous musi motor.

you can see the 5" bull horns, carbon rear wing, dual chutes, titanium wheelie bars.

again, these are shots, of the car, BEFORE i owned it. it was certainly one bad unit.

 

[gasser59]

Eeeegads! That thing was a beast. How much of that motor still lies under the hood? Have fun today and be safe.