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Roo Man's Room / Hydraulic Clutch.
« on: August 14, 2016, 12:57:35 PM »
I noticed in a lot of early pictures that I research, 59-61 front engine dragsters, a fair number of them used a hydraulic cylinder to operate the Hilborn injector on their GMC blower. Did anyone ever use a hydraulic clutch setup during this period. Thanks Charles.

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Roo Man's Room / Which Flywheel, Clutch, Presure Plate
« on: June 10, 2016, 01:37:31 PM »
I am finishing my 1960 FED build. It is going to be a direct drive with just a clutch. It has a 283 bored .125, stroked 1/2 inch, 6-71 GMC Blower, Hilborn 2 port on gas. I am using an early Ansen MT scatter shield. I'm going to use a Tilton starter to start it, instead of a blower starter. The car will only be used to start and do some short burn outs. Which Clutch, pressure plate and flywheel would suit this the best. Thank you Charles.

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Wanted to buy / 500 Dollars
« on: April 06, 2016, 07:49:52 AM »
Looking for an original picture. 1959-60 96 inch wheelbase Dragmaster Dragster. It was found 43 years ago in San Luis Obispo complete minus engine. It looks to have been black all it's life? It is a right hand steer which will help identify the car, with what looks to be a home made butterfly style steering wheel. Still has a few identifying performance decals that are original to the car. It may have ran a Potvin blower at one time, maybe. I will pay $500.00 for an identifying picture that will help with the restoration. 806 341 0348, or 806 374 8901. dragmastercja@outlook.com  I can e-mail picture of dragster this far if someone needs them.Thanks Charles.

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Roo Man's Room / What year parachute, and fuel shut off mandatory
« on: January 29, 2016, 05:34:01 PM »
What year did parachutes, and fuel shutoff's for FED's become mandatory in NHRA. The one I'm restoring is 1960 283, stroked and bored about 352 ci, 6-71 blower, on gas. I can't locate a rule book from that era. Searching pictures I see early dragsters, some using chutes and some not. And if I'm looking at pictures correctly it seems the same was true for fuel shutoffs. Thanks Charles. 

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Roo Man's Room / Fuel Shutoff
« on: January 14, 2016, 08:03:47 PM »
I've looked at numerous pictures to find the look or style of a correct fuel shutoff knob, or handle with the cable for a 1960 dragster. I'm still not sure what is correct for that period. Is there a fuel shut off cable with handle made today that looks correct for what I need. If not do you know where I could get a vintage one. Thanks Charles. 

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Wanted to buy / Mickey Thompson SBC Scatter Shield Bottom
« on: November 27, 2015, 08:10:27 PM »
I need the bottom piece for an early SBC Mickey Thompson cast iron scatter shield. Respond here or e-mail bandwbatteryinc@sbcglobal.net cell 806 341 0348, Thanks Charles.

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Wanted to buy / Mickey Thompson Third Member
« on: October 29, 2015, 07:54:24 PM »
I need a 37-53 M/T Aluminum Pontiac/Olds Third Member. Respond here, my e-mail bandwbatteryinc@hotmail.com or cell # 806 341 0348 anytime. Thanks Charles.

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Roo Man's Room / 2.75 x 19 Tires
« on: August 31, 2015, 05:21:31 PM »
Does anyone make 2.75X19 tires that have the tread that resembles the old Pirellie's back in the early 60's. I have been looking but no success. Thanks Charles

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Roo Man's Room / Quick Release Steering Hub
« on: August 02, 2015, 07:24:01 PM »
I have a 1959-60 98 inch Dragmaster I'm restoring. Was there a type of Quick Release Steering Hub used on Dragsters back during this time. If people were making their own would anyone have a picture of one. It's a tight squeeze fitting in this thing, but I want to keep it period correct. Thanks Charles.

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Wanted to buy / 58-64 Oldsmobile Posi Unit
« on: May 17, 2015, 06:40:43 PM »
Need a 58-64 Oldsmobile Posi-Trac unit. Prefer 3:90 - 4:11 ratio, but would consider any ratio. E-Mail bandwbatteryinc@hotmail.com, or here is fine. Thanks Charles.

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Roo Man's Room / Dragmaster Chassis
« on: May 05, 2015, 07:23:45 AM »
I am new to the forum, hope I'm doing this correct. I have a complete original 98 inch wheelbase Dragmaster rolling chassis. It still has the old pie crust (I think that's what there called) slicks, it's surprisingly original. The question I have is it has a steering box and front end for a right hand steering. The steering box is a "Lavine Model A". The mount for the steering box is original to the frame, it wasn't modified at a latter date. What would be the reason to have the steering right hand? And is there a way to possibly I.D. the frame. Every Dragmaster I've seen or other manufactures by searching pictures show they all steer out the left. Any help or leads would be great. This is my first Dragster, I restore Vintage Motorcycles. And I'm going to restore it period correct. Would like to try and learn some history of this style frame. Thanks Charles.

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