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Title: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on February 21, 2019, 03:37:37 PM

Because A/F is in the "5's" did not want to take a chance, so I am building it to "FUEL" specs. The major difference is the 1.5" shoulder hoop has to go down to the motor plate

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: arush on February 21, 2019, 07:40:33 PM

Impressive Craftsmanship

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER on February 22, 2019, 06:21:49 AM

Nice.
What is the wheelbase for those cars?

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on February 22, 2019, 07:37:02 AM

225" On the long side. Had another car on my frame table and decided to build a strictly dragster fixture

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on February 22, 2019, 07:40:08 AM

First fitting (of many) for the driver. The other person in the pic (checkbook in hand) , is the owner

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: masracingtd1167 on February 22, 2019, 12:43:04 PM

Quote from: dreracecar on February 21, 2019, 03:37:37 PM

Because A/F is in the "5's" did not want to take a chance, so I am building it to "FUEL" specs. The major difference is the 1.5" shoulder hoop has to go down to the motor plate

      This was becoming a big problem with Top Dragster cars running in the 5's and NHRA decided to change the minimum to 6.10 with a zero tolerance for any one who goes 5.99 or quicker ! I would assume that A fuel would have to meet TAD specs ?   

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on February 22, 2019, 12:59:28 PM

In Nos/Heritage  2.4 spec for 6sec or slower and 2.2 quicker than 6sec, this car is build to 2.2 spec although rules at this time allow 2.4 spec

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: glofria on February 22, 2019, 02:11:49 PM

Quote from: dreracecar on February 22, 2019, 07:40:08 AM

First fitting (of many) for the driver. The other person in the pic (checkbook in hand) , is the owner

I know that guy! Locksmith to the stars.  ;D

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: Paul New on February 22, 2019, 08:22:37 PM

Great work! Really like your fixture!

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: wideopen231 on February 25, 2019, 08:26:17 AM

A/f engine location?  This for blown or  injected nitro?


Looks great love the new jig.

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on February 25, 2019, 09:38:47 AM

Blown Alc.   Customer wanted 55"   When I stop arguing with customers, I tend to make more money

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: Frontenginedragsters on March 18, 2019, 05:32:30 AM

So Bruce:
 What would you build as far as how far out to place the engine?

Thanks: Matt

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on March 18, 2019, 09:30:46 AM

Problem is that everybody has their own ideas and there is not a lot of testing/races to determine the optimum placement for a given chassis/motor-driveline configuration, along with the customer willing to make huge changes.

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on March 21, 2019, 03:40:21 PM

just some recent pics

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on March 21, 2019, 03:43:24 PM

More

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on March 21, 2019, 03:47:17 PM

Till next time

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: glofria on March 22, 2019, 09:22:20 AM

Looking good Bruce.

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: Greg H on March 22, 2019, 02:32:43 PM

Hey dreracecar, Thanks for posting the cool pictures. Artist at work!!

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: hemidakota on March 26, 2019, 11:22:20 PM

Hey Bruce is that Sabrina? Very cool build you have there..

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on October 10, 2019, 08:44:01 AM

here are some update pics since thing have been a little slow around here lately

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on October 10, 2019, 08:47:28 AM

second set

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: Supercat on October 10, 2019, 02:03:01 PM

Looking good Bruce

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER on October 10, 2019, 05:25:44 PM

sexy!

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: Paul New on October 10, 2019, 06:38:01 PM

Looks great as usual Bruce that throttle pedal is so cool!

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on October 11, 2019, 08:58:23 AM

Quote from: Paul New on October 10, 2019, 06:38:01 PM

Looks great as usual Bruce that throttle pedal is so cool!

 Re-purposed my F/C roof hatch hinges

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: Paul New on October 11, 2019, 09:28:27 AM

Oh yes very cool

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER on October 11, 2019, 02:03:30 PM

I'll bet there's e.t. in those front tire whiskers.

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: dreracecar on November 08, 2019, 08:29:37 AM

As it left the shop

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER on November 08, 2019, 04:18:22 PM

pretty

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: 225digger on November 09, 2019, 07:25:07 AM

really nice bruce, so many small details that many over look.

Title: Re: New A/F car on the fixture
Post by: denverflatheader on November 16, 2019, 04:45:44 PM

dreracecar - each item exceptional, one builds on the next.  Marvelous job.  Alan