Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread

[64 DODGE 440]

Finally a bit of progress to report. Went to the LA Roadster Show on Saturday and scored the fuel tank I have been looking for. The mount will be a little different from the 4X6 it's sitting on right now, more of a tubing structure like the AA/FA "Pure Hell" uses, but the location is close. The mount is next on the construction list.



On the other end.......we have brakes!! Got the master mounted, the brakes assembled and all the plumbing done. It may not go right now, but it will stop!





After the tank mount the seat mount base is on the list and then we'll be getting ready to start on the cage. I may be slow, but we keep plodding along.

[Old6rodder]

Personally, I think you're just stringing it out, trying to squeeze every last micron of fun out of the build .........

Good looking tank, it truly fits the car.

[Toymaker]

more, more, more!

[butch nassau]

Stay at it...do something every day no matter how little.

Looking good so far.

[64 DODGE 440]

I may be slow, but I keep tinkering at it.

More to come.

[64 DODGE 440]

Still slow, but making some progress.

Trying to sell the '64 to help finance the project.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=397022

Really hate to see it go away, but with limited income, there's just too many toys and not enough toy money.

[ThingyM]

You thjink your slow.. My car is as close to being finished as its gonna be for awhile.. It's only taken me 1 1/2 years to get where I am now..Now I'm told that I have to go have my peepers operated on..Oct 19th for the left eye. And one month later for my right eye.. Geeze,, Just what I've always wanted to do..NOT !!!!.. But the car will run..I'll take it up to the Fresno/Merced race on Oct 10th. But have to find a driver..Dick M

[64 DODGE 440]

Relocated the shop.......we sold our airplane and moved out of the hangar, so everything is now in the garage at home.

Once it all gets sorted out we'll start working again. Right now, life has been getting in the way of progress, but after Rocky's Eagle Field meet things should start happening again.

I'll post some pictures when we can walk around the shop and access things once more. It's going to be nice to be able to just walk out the back door to the shop and have everything in one place.

[leeberz]

did ya start on the ol girl yet sounds like the next event is right around the corner

[64 DODGE 440]

Getting stuff put in it's place in the shop and then work will resume.

Moving from the 40'X35' hangar into the 20'X20' garage has caused some challenges, but they will be overcome.

Don't need to say that pass in Old6's Barn Job has given a huge boost to the project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbYguqAG5y4

Now.......if I could just figure out how to shift a bit quicker.

[esfoder]

Originally Posted by 64 DODGE 440

Getting stuff put in it's place in the shop and then work will resume.

Moving from the 40'X35' hangar into the 20'X20' garage has caused some challenges, but they will be overcome.

Don't need to say that pass in Old6's Barn Job has given a huge boost to the project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbYguqAG5y4

Now.......if I could just figure out how to shift a bit quicker.

Cool ass vid 64!!!

Hell that inspires me just watching it.

Dusty

[64 DODGE 440]

Originally Posted by esfoder

Cool ass vid 64!!!

Hell that inspires me just watching it.

Dusty

If these cars don't make ya grin, ya must be incapable of emotion.

[Joe Hamby]

Is that Rapid Rabit about ready to come out of the briar patch? When you changed to a smaller building place, that might be a plus. When I was building mine in a larger building I kept loosing parts and tools. They were there just hard to see. Driving that Barn Job might be a disadvantage, making it hard to see past your grin. Joe

[64 DODGE 440]

Originally Posted by Joe Hamby

Is that Rapid Rabit about ready to come out of the briar patch? When you changed to a smaller building place, that might be a plus. When I was building mine in a larger building I kept loosing parts and tools. They were there just hard to see. Driving that Barn Job might be a disadvantage, making it hard to see past your grin. Joe

The smaller shop will be a plus, now I just have to walk out the back door and I'm there, plus all of the tools are in the same place.

You are right about that pass in the Barn Job.......I'm still grinning. That said it also gave me a much needed push to get the Rabbit out of the briar patch and also gave some good insight as to what performance I'll need to keep them boys in sight.

[Joe Hamby]

It's not all that hard to keep them in sight, I have had a really good view of several including 2B, Roy Merritt, Don Alexander, Shawn Mcdermit's Crooked 6, the Okie Outlaw, the Red barron, the Ozark Mountain Special, the Owasso Rams and others, when you are just in the next lane it is a great view. Joe

[leeberz]

well?????? any progress yet buddy

[64 DODGE 440]

Damn little, life stuff keeps getting in the way.

[Toymaker]

I'm bored!

[64 DODGE 440]

Originally Posted by Toymaker

I'm bored!

Man...if only we could run that kind of cage it would look period perfect. You did a good job catching our ideas. Now to get it done.

[64 DODGE 440]

Actually spent the last few days out in the shop getting stuff put away and getting ready to start working on it again. Nothing worth pictures yet...but soon.