The Jalopy Journal

**64 DODGE 440** · 06-04-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottV

Hey Tom, who is that depraved luntatic trying to steal your ride ???

Hey...I've known that "depraved lunatic" for over 51 years...he's earned the right just by hanging in here all that time.

ScottV · 06-04-2011, 05:46 PM

I was wondering because he looked confused ...

Like he was sitting backwards in the car and didn't reconize that "thing" in front of him !!!

OBFB HA/GR · 06-05-2011, 01:31 AM

Hey Tom, that mile wide smile says it all.

**64 DODGE 440** · 06-10-2011, 07:00 PM

Getting more of the cage tubing in place over the last few days.

**64 DODGE 440** · 06-19-2011, 08:48 PM

Great progress this week...got the rest of the cage bent up and tacked in place.

First picture...front quarter shot:

Second picture...rear quarter shot:

Third picture...side shot:

Last picture...gotta sit in it and dream:

ScottV · 06-19-2011, 10:10 PM

Did ya make the vroom-vroom noise Tom ???!!!???

**64 DODGE 440** · 06-19-2011, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottV

Did ya make the vroom-vroom noise Tom ???!!!???

You bet your bippy I did!!

Toymaker · 06-20-2011, 12:06 AM

Awesome Tom!!!!! Keep it up and you'll make Eagle in Oct!

Living Hamb · 06-20-2011, 06:02 AM

Nice work, looks great

bobw · 06-20-2011, 08:52 AM

Nuthin' more fun than building an old style drag car. Looks like you are having all kinds of fun. Nobody's gonna walk by your racer without stopping for a long, appreciative gander.

**64 DODGE 440** · 06-20-2011, 10:13 AM

Thanks for all the kind words...this build is the most fun I've had since first getting into cars back in '59 or so. (Several years before I could get my driving license

) I may not be fast, but I'm gonna have one of the biggest grins out there.

ScottV · 06-20-2011, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64 DODGE 440

I may not be fast, but I'm gonna have one of the biggest grins out there.

Tom, it's not about how fast you are ... It's about how fast you GO !!!

**Skip Pipes** · 06-21-2011, 01:56 PM

Really fine work, excellent style, built the way you want it. Good job!

Skip

**Old6rodder** · 06-21-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottV

Tom, it's not about how fast you are ... It's about how fast you GO !!!

........ and the older we gets, the faster (and more often) we has to go.

Toymaker · 07-09-2011, 04:44 AM

WOW Tom, Looks like the "Winged Express" !

**64 DODGE 440** · 07-09-2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toymaker

WOW Tom, Looks like the "Winged Express" !

Always loved the Altereds, Competition Coupes and Modified Roadsters. Guess it shows in the direction we're going. Don't see a wing in our future.

**64 DODGE 440** · 07-17-2011, 06:34 PM

More visible progress this weekend...got the support frame and pushbar structure under the turtledeck stuck together. Here's a couple of pictures.

Now I'll have a place to hang the battery where the weight will do some good.

Old28 · 07-17-2011, 11:54 PM

Tom, not to much battery in the back or you may be on that bar for the first 60 feet.

I really like your cage setup, it works well with the body layout. Keep up the good work.

**64 DODGE 440** · 07-18-2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old28

Tom, not to much battery in the back or you may be on that bar for the first 60 feet.

I really like your cage setup, it works well with the body layout. Keep up the good work.

I can hope.

**Old6rodder** · 07-18-2011, 12:56 AM

Yeah, half a dozen of the heavy service Exides should do it.

I like the way the turtle went on, looks great, and looks right.

06-04-2011, 05:46 PM	#322
ScottV Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 815	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread I was wondering because he looked confused ... Like he was sitting backwards in the car and didn't reconize that "thing" in front of him !!! __________________ ... as it changes to green, with faith in your machine, off you scream into the night ...

06-05-2011, 01:31 AM	#323
OBFB HA/GR Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: gold coast australia Posts: 341	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Hey Tom, that mile wide smile says it all. __________________ I'm sure this OHV thing is just a passing phase

06-10-2011, 07:00 PM	#324
64 DODGE 440 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: so cal Posts: 2,635	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Getting more of the cage tubing in place over the last few days. __________________ Living the dreams of a points & condenser world. HA/GR build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=189651 Life is good on the lunatic fringe, Tom

06-19-2011, 08:48 PM	#325
64 DODGE 440 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: so cal Posts: 2,635	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Great progress this week...got the rest of the cage bent up and tacked in place. First picture...front quarter shot: Second picture...rear quarter shot: Third picture...side shot: Last picture...gotta sit in it and dream: __________________ Living the dreams of a points & condenser world. HA/GR build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=189651 Life is good on the lunatic fringe, Tom

06-19-2011, 10:10 PM	#326
ScottV Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 815	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Did ya make the vroom-vroom noise Tom ???!!!??? __________________ ... as it changes to green, with faith in your machine, off you scream into the night ...

06-20-2011, 12:06 AM	#328
Toymaker Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno,CA Posts: 3,183	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Awesome Tom!!!!! Keep it up and you'll make Eagle in Oct! __________________ eaglefielddrags.com EVIL TWIN Build Thread!

06-20-2011, 06:02 AM	#329
Living Hamb Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane,Australia Posts: 54	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Nice work, looks great

06-20-2011, 08:52 AM	#330
bobw Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stillwater,MN Posts: 1,624	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Nuthin' more fun than building an old style drag car. Looks like you are having all kinds of fun. Nobody's gonna walk by your racer without stopping for a long, appreciative gander.

06-20-2011, 10:13 AM	#331
64 DODGE 440 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: so cal Posts: 2,635	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Thanks for all the kind words...this build is the most fun I've had since first getting into cars back in '59 or so. (Several years before I could get my driving license) I may not be fast, but I'm gonna have one of the biggest grins out there. __________________ Living the dreams of a points & condenser world. HA/GR build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=189651 Life is good on the lunatic fringe, Tom

06-21-2011, 01:56 PM	#333
Skip Pipes Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Huntington Beach California Posts: 132	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Really fine work, excellent style, built the way you want it. Good job! Skip __________________ The older I get, the faster I went!

07-09-2011, 04:44 AM	#335
Toymaker Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno,CA Posts: 3,183	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread WOW Tom, Looks like the "Winged Express" ! __________________ eaglefielddrags.com EVIL TWIN Build Thread!

07-17-2011, 06:34 PM	#337
64 DODGE 440 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: so cal Posts: 2,635	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread More visible progress this weekend...got the support frame and pushbar structure under the turtledeck stuck together. Here's a couple of pictures. Now I'll have a place to hang the battery where the weight will do some good. __________________ Living the dreams of a points & condenser world. HA/GR build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=189651 Life is good on the lunatic fringe, Tom

07-17-2011, 11:54 PM	#338
Old28 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 773	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Tom, not to much battery in the back or you may be on that bar for the first 60 feet. I really like your cage setup, it works well with the body layout. Keep up the good work. __________________ Build It - Race It - Have Fun "I'd Rather Be Racing"

07-18-2011, 12:56 AM	#340
Old6rodder Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,797	Re: Rapid Rabbit #112 Build Thread Yeah, half a dozen of the heavy service Exides should do it. I like the way the turtle went on, looks great, and looks right. __________________ Dick, 225% crazy Cassi, El Toad & Flyin' Brick II I've raced. I've driven normally. I prefer racing.

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