70'3 Funny cars - wiring the brake system

[DWR]

Does anyone have some detail photos or info they can share with me on wiring the braking stsyem on 70's funny cars? I am building a Jungle Jim Monza and specifically I am looking for how you plumb it from the lever on the right hand side to the calipers.

Thank you

[straightliner1]

Does anyone have some detail photos or info they can share with me on wiring the braking stsyem on 70's funny cars? I am building a Jungle Jim Monza and specifically I am looking for how you plumb it from the lever on the right hand side to the calipers.

Thank you

Try this:

http://www.straightlinemodeler.org/snakepit.html

FC and dragster brakes are pretty straightforward. The lever/handle is essentially the brake pedal.

When pulled, the bottom pushes a rod forward that operates the master cylinder. A hard line runs

to the front of the chassis where a "T" fitting feeds lines that run to each brake caliper.

[SuperStockAndy]

Hey Dan, the link doesn't work

[straightliner1]

Hey Dan, the link doesn't work

Hmmm...It just did for me. Try this, then: Go to http://www.straightlinemodeler.org and click the "Research" link. When you get to that page click on "Unraveling The Snake Pit". That'll get you there!

Edited January 7, 2011 by straightliner1

[SuperStockAndy]

That one doesn't work either.

[6bblbird]

That one doesn't work either.

Both links work o.k. for me.

[DWR]

Thank you for the info, the links work for me as well.

I also find another link with some nice photos, check this out:

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/10/31/car-builder-don-prudhommes-snakes-nest-pt1.aspx

[straightliner1]

Thank you for the info, the links work for me as well.

I also find another link with some nice photos, check this out:

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/10/31/car-builder-don-prudhommes-snakes-nest-pt1.aspx

WOW! Thanks for that link! Great stuff!

[ra7c7er]

Links worked for me too.