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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: New to the page

« on: December 07, 2020, 03:40:31 AM »

The more research I do, the more it looks like its going to be exponentially cheaper to just buy a complete car.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: New to the page

« on: November 12, 2020, 03:35:46 PM »

                                                             
ALEX
   looks like we are from the same area i too race at us60 and the valley .i to am just building a fed 200 inch SBC with a glide .looking to have it done in the spring . good to have you on the page 

                                                                                                         Brian Reynolds           

Awesome. Once I get going and have some parts to keep me busy I may try to get together with you. I have a ton of questions. Mainly cockpit layout and a few other things.

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Front Engine Dragsters / New to the page

« on: November 07, 2020, 01:09:46 PM »

I'm new here. My name is Alex. I've been doing a lot of research on front engine dragsters and it led me here. I was in contact with a builder to have a chassis built several years ago and then life got in the way (we got a surprise when we found out the wife was pregnant with our 2nd). We now have 3 which I never would have expected. I switched jobs last year and I'm finally to a point where I have the time and funds to build a dragster. Looking forward to researching ideas here. I have 2 drag strips within 30 min of me. Ohio Valley in Louisville Ky and US60 in Hardinsburg Ky. I've never owned a racecar but have always wanted one. FEDs seem like an affordable(not cheap) way to go fast and they're just a lot cooler than any other racecar. I am very mechanically inclined but do not know much about racing and racecars specifically.. I think it will be a fun adventure for me and the family.

So far ideas for a build are a roller from The Chassis Farm. I spoke to the Davin when I was first going to build a car and he was very helpful. I fully intend to give him my future business. I plan to build what I would consider a "convenient" racecar. As in it will run off pump gas, have a radiator, battery, onboard electric starter, and alternator. As of right now I'm leaning toward a 383 sbc with world motown 220 heads, a Dyers 6-71, carbs, and a powerglide. I don't intend on being super competitive but you never know once you get into it. Mainly looking to have fun and I just really enjoy projects. My oldest daughter is about to turn 4 and watches drag racing with me all the time so I know she will love it.

I'm working a lot of OT until the end of the year so that will give me a good jump start on funds. Looking to probably put the money down on the chassis in Jan/Feb 2021. I'll be researching until then.

I look forward to meeting everyone and learning a lot.