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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Looking for fellow FED's in central Alberta for Three Hills AB Can. Drag Racing

« on: January 26, 2017, 04:23:15 PM »

Yeah, those old boys have some pretty good stories. 2 of them live on my street and stil race, 2 blocks over there is a couple more old drag racers. Our area of town is awesome in the summer. All you hear is 2 steps, cam break ins, open headers, love it.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Looking for fellow FED's in central Alberta for Three Hills AB Can. Drag Racing

« on: January 25, 2017, 07:17:39 PM »

All I can find on my phone. Its from before my time, but the local old boys remember this car well.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Looking for fellow FED's in central Alberta for Three Hills AB Can. Drag Racing

« on: January 25, 2017, 07:04:58 PM »

That very well could have been my car. It was built in dawson in '66. Originally had 2 straight six fords, then one six, then sbc as far as I know. I will see if I can find a pic.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Looking for fellow FED's in central Alberta for Three Hills AB Can. Drag Racing

« on: January 24, 2017, 05:02:41 PM »

I am way up in Fort St. John BC, about 8-9 hours from Red Deer depending on what route I take.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Looking for fellow FED's in central Alberta for Three Hills AB Can. Drag Racing

« on: January 24, 2017, 05:01:22 PM »

What ET are they running? My neighbor
and I each have one, but I am running 10.32 @ 4800ft
and he is mid 11's. Not sure if he would travel, he's kinda just local and comes out when he feels like it.
I may be able to make it though.

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Jon's Wheel House / Magnesium slotted wheels

« on: November 11, 2016, 03:54:46 PM »

Any of you guys know where to find magnesium slots or wheels that have the same
dark grey look? Getting sick of shiny wheels.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: What are you guys using for open face helmets when wearing a fire mask?

« on: November 08, 2016, 02:59:58 PM »

All my local tracks are IHRA and outlaw. I will probably run my bandit most of the time, but the few old time drags around here I will use it.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: M-5 Wow!

« on: November 06, 2016, 07:54:44 AM »

I've been tossing the idea around of switching to alcohol. Mine is a very mild 355 though. Gotta tear it down and see whats in it. Previous owner had it built as a low maintenance reliable small block so my guess is maybe around 300-350hp. Running 6.2x in the 1/8 and 10.32 in the 1/4. Wouldn't mind 9's.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: What are you guys using for open face helmets when wearing a fire mask?

« on: November 05, 2016, 01:10:42 PM »

Yeah I've found that. I've never ordered one online, always been kinda leary about that.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: What are you guys using for open face helmets when wearing a fire mask?

« on: November 05, 2016, 11:28:06 AM »

That sucks. I've seen guys run them at the old time drags lots, maybe I will ask them next year. Most of the time I run my simpson helmet.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: What are you guys using for open face helmets when wearing a fire mask?

« on: November 05, 2016, 09:27:02 AM »

I've found lots of DOT helmets, but can't remember if thats allowed.

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Front Engine Dragsters / What are you guys using for open face helmets when wearing a fire mask?

« on: November 05, 2016, 09:25:54 AM »

So I may be aquiring a new simpson fire mask.
Been looking for a decent open face but cant really find anything.
I only plan on running the mask at our local Old time drags once a year seeing as most tracks around here dont allow them.
I am only running basement 10's but can't remember if the helmet needs to be snell approved for IHRA.

Any info or help would be appreciated.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Newby with Questions

« on: November 01, 2016, 07:50:44 AM »

IHRA is 9.0 or 150mph before a cert I think.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 1962 digger I went to buy(NO sale)

« on: October 29, 2016, 08:15:16 PM »

There was one for sale in Alberta not long ago. Blown
BBF I think. Turn key for 13,000 I think.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: SBC Camel heads

« on: October 29, 2016, 10:01:02 AM »

My neighbor carved actual camels into his heads.
 His FED is a straight up rat FED.