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Offline retroboy

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Re: 183" build for customer
« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2018, 06:25:13 AM »
Nice car mate. I was in Gisborn in January man there is much to do there. Where is his nearest track?

Offline FredsSpeedShop

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Re: 183" build for customer
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2018, 04:12:12 AM »
Thanks. The two main tracks are both about 500 kms from here, north to IHRA Meremere and south to NZDRA Masterton Motorplex. I am currently building another tail section, this will be the third version. Trying to get it right.

Offline THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER

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Re: 183" build for customer
« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2018, 06:57:42 AM »
Looks really swoopy. Will the chute pack be contained inside?

Offline FredsSpeedShop

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Re: 183" build for customer
« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2018, 01:58:49 AM »
The chute fits just inside. This is a picture of the last version. Kind of boxy

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Re: 183" build for customer
« Reply #19 on: August 06, 2018, 09:51:24 AM »
You must have awfully high standards - the last version looks nice to me.

Offline Rat

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Re: 183" build for customer
« Reply #20 on: December 26, 2018, 11:46:23 PM »
How are you progressing. Great build 8)

Offline FredsSpeedShop

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Re: 183" build for customer
« Reply #21 on: January 06, 2019, 01:42:51 AM »
Happy new year to all.
Progress has been ok. The car has a few runs on it now and everything has been working well. It goes straight, and, with the 360 SBC, has done 8.65 at 153. At the moment we are fitting the Ford FE engine.
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Offline Kirk

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Re: 183" build for customer
« Reply #22 on: February 04, 2019, 09:07:29 AM »
WOW great looking dragster...….what are the details on the FE?