The Drag~N~Fly lives...Come inside and see the show

[Roothawg]

I had a buddy that owns a hardware store and we turned the parking lot into a test bed for the Fly. The injector pump did the trick but now I need a bigger convertor. I can't foot brake it enough to get the r's up. A transbrake would help as well.

I downloaded some short clips of video but I have no idea how to upload it so you guys can see.

[Roothawg]

It is a big file, is there a way to make it smaller so I can email it?

[wingnutz]

""WHOO HOO""...! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

What's the cam Lift & Duration? What's the HP/Torq range?

Do you think a 4,500 stall will be enough???

Root..., Do you think it's a contender for tens??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Can't wait to see the Video!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Mark

[Roothawg]

I need about a 5500. I have a 3500 that I got cheap and it is OK but not nearly what I need. I had a 5500 in my other altered and it was a 301. It loved it. No 10's but maybe low 17's.

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">Low 17's?

You high, boy?

Mama's car ran 17 flat with that whooped 305.

My POS Ran 14's while running the bowl dry at the 1/8.

17's?

You putting the square tires back on? </font>

[Roothawg]

Shoot low my friend...then everything after 17 is gravy.

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green"> OOOhhhh,

I see.

It's like, reverse psychology for drag racers.

</font>

[Roothawg]

So do you actually have any input or are you just wanting to be on this post? Can you help me with the video ?

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">Oh,

No, no actual help. Just running my count up to see what's after "Total idiot'.

That and waiting for you to check yo damn email.

Don't suppose you did a google search for free vid posting did ya. </font>

[FWilliams]

look up sams post on the ego rama clip, the guy on there said he would help any body that had video

[Roothawg]

Do you have to host it somewhere? That is what I don't know. I have the software to dl it....but now what?

[FWilliams]

p.s. nice job http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Roothawg]

Thanks Dad......

[Roothawg]

BTW, how far back was that video post?

[Revhead]

Root, what software do you have to DL it? How many megs is the file? It probably can't be made any smaller unless you use a compression tool like WinZip. In any case you can email it to me and I'll host it, or If you tell me what DL software you have maybe you can DL to my site.

[Roothawg]

Man I think it is about 2.7 or so. I'll send it to ya. The software is just the image transfer software from my digital camera. I am a techno-tard.

[CURIOUS RASH]

DRAG-N-FLY (http://members.cox.net/ron_n_tracy/MOV00251.MPG)

[Roothawg]

Thanks man.You're the ginchiest.........

[Mai Ki-Ki]

WOOHOO..thats made my day...damn that the COOLEST RIDE EVER Root!

**** Yes....oh baby!

=]

[CURIOUS RASH]

DRAG-N-FLY, fix that drivers door! (http://members.cox.net/rashy/MOV00252.MPG)

[wingnutz]

"SHAAWING" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Slick50]

Man it's great to get them dialed in a bit.
I'm anxious to see that baby live! Great job!
But, yeah, fix the door! Hate to see a video of you falling out. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Roothawg]

The body has so much flex I am having a heck of a time keeping them shut!

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">BUNGEE cords baby! </font>

[Roothawg]

I may hafta borrow Travis' garage door latch!!!!

[Skate Fink]

[ QUOTE ]
The body has so much flex I am having a heck of a time keeping them shut!

[/ QUOTE ]

...........duct tape Dude!! This IS Tech Week!! (besides...it will match the paint!) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Roothawg]

Duct tape fixes all...............

[drgnwgn289]

thats much more impressive than when we saw it at the Day of the Drags, can't wait to see it in action....still not enough to beat the Road Rockets super secrtet tactical dragster project (code name "flyswatter")...but its a nice effort. We'll be sure to put mud flaps on it so you don't get any rock chips in your pretty paint.
for real though, I'm impressed. Any car that pulls the front wheels is cool by me.

[Roothawg]

Thanks man....I was really embarassed the last 2 outings. Time to redeem thyself!

[drgnwgn289]

what rear end are you runnning? transverse spring?

[wingnutz]

I think the garage door locks are safer than duct tape...! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Just my 2cents!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Could someone pull a "Still photo" of that thing in the air and post it!!!!

I'd like to make a print of The Fly on the fly...!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Mark

[C. Montgomery]

What the hell? I can't get it to play...I wanna see!!!

[Roothawg]

I'd email it to ya....but you don't have one listed. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[smittyshotrods]

Root thats great news! Can't wait to see it go down the track again. From the video it looks like it could pull a wheelie with no problem!

[BARNETT]

Root, that RULES!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Very cool indeed! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[C. Montgomery]

root-
I fixed that email thing...Lemme see!!!

[jay]

I cant see nothing root!!! no teasing!!

[Roothawg]

Drgn, I am running a 9 inch out of a 65 Ford pickup. It has a spool and 5.14's in it. No springs..bolted solid.Just like the 50's Bro.(tm)

Jay, I sent it but your IP won't let me. File is too large.
Bigdog, ck your email.

[nailhead60]

Alright root that thing can fly !! I LIKE IT

[1LOWCHIEF]

well, it is kinda hard to tell because of the shadow...

here ya go :

http://mysite.verizon.net/res8b5xs/Launch.jpg

looks and sounds bitchin'

~Bryant

[burndup]

FAWKIN AWESOME! I played it over and over again here at work.. oops.

[drgnwgn289]

houston, we have lift off

[du$ty]

wow drgnwgn...that was witty...you must be in college.


hey root..good to see that thing is getting back up on its wheels. but 17s....come on buddy.she will do better than that.

[Roothawg]

[ QUOTE ]

hey root..good to see that thing is getting back up on its wheels. but 17s....come on buddy.she will do better than that.

[/ QUOTE ]

16's?.......... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[JimC]

Root hawg!!!
You ARE my Heroe!(sorry Rashy)
C'mon August!

Can I have your autograph?
Would you have time to email me a copy?

Did I mention, you are my heroe?

Jim

[Roothawg]

Jim, I sent it and it bounced. Is your email the same as the one in your profile?

[JimC]

Yes, it is jimc@joplin.com
Thanks,
Jim

[jay]

Hey Root finally got it to play....YOU LUCKY DAWG !!! sounds good! so how does it feel? does it pull you into the seat and take your breath away?

[Smokin Joe]

I used cabinet door latches on my 72 Vega, (The ones that work like a bolt action rifle).But, I put them on the outside where the safety safari guys could find them. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Too much torque is just enough! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Tinbender]

Nice way to start off a Monday! Thanks Root!

[Ragtop]

Very cool! Nice job.

[Paul]

HAHAHA WOOOHOOO!!

I ran your vid so many times I'm surprised the whole parking lot isn't black with strip worms!!

looks like a blast!

thanks!

Paul

[Zeke]

Pretty fly for a white guy.

Sorry couldn't help myself. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Hell I got better wood from that then looking at porn. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Makes me look forward to HAMB GAS that much more!!

[beatnik]

Roothawg that Rules!!

Makes me want to put the straight axle and 12 spokes under the 27.

Thanks

[du$ty]

oh boy 16s.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif.i guess its pretty cool...for a gasser. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Roothawg]

Thanks guys. Hopefully it will perform like it should. The last 2 times it has had no success but I think we may have finally killed the ugly fuel gremlin.

[flt-blk]

My Studebaker V8 is only 293ci (.030 over 289) and it can
run in the 16's.

Put some mini bear claws in those doors before you kill
yourself of someone else.
TZ

[SamIyam]

I finally got it to work!

Cool!

Sam.

[HardLuck]

Super cool, Root.
Look forward to see it first hand.
-HL

[av8]

Zorch!

[Boones]

damn that is bitchin looking.. must paste a grin a mile wide on the face....

[plmczy]

That is wicked!!! Do you have any clips of it going full bore down the track? Good luck with it. later plmczy

[zman]

Bad Ass....

[Roothawg]

No clips of it at the track yet. I have a mount made for the Flycam just haven't had a chance to play with it.
Flt Blk, the doors really don't hurt anything. I am strapped in with a 5 point harness and sitting a foot behind the doors.It's just more of a nuisance. I may have to go to a mini bearclaw. I just want to retain the stock handles if possible.

Oh and you have about 20 cubic inches on me so I may go back with my 17's http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.........270 cid.

[Gotgas]

Sorry to bring such an old thread back to the top, but I can't seem to find ANY pictures of Roothawg's car! Can someone post a couple, and maybe one of these missing videos? That would be great...

Also, what's new with this car lately? Haven't heard much about it.

[MattStrube]

I click on the links and they dont' work, man I'd like to see it though. strube@hotmail.com

[rickyracer1962]

wont open for me either. root email it to me!

flamedranchero@hotmail.com

[kustomd]

The link isn't showing up for me is there some special hand shake I have to do to get it to work?

[Roothawg]

Sorry boys this was way old.......