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kisam · 10-03-2011, 04:09 PM

Steve, DOTD's has always been my favorite event! I'm glad it was Tuffy's first outing!

Richard, it was nothing to brag about. My goal for the first run was mostly to get a feel for Tuffy's launch and see how the brakes were going to do. My reaction time was .300 (The boys made fun of me) and my 60 foot time was 2.17 with 373 gears(The boys told me that was pretty good). I got out of it before the 1/8 mile - 10.26 and coasted onto the 1/4 at 16.4 (LOL) at a whopping 75 MPH. Even with that I wondered if I was going to be able to stop in time. Now it's time to practice.

Mark, it was great to me you and Paul. I've always been a fan of both your cars!

Junior Stock · 10-03-2011, 06:33 PM

Wow, did'nt know about the loose wheel.
As always good to see you,Tanya and Ty.
Next time we meet up I need to hear about this grass surfing technique of yours.

kisam · 10-03-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Junior Stock

Wow, did'nt know about the loose wheel.
As always good to see you,Tanya and Ty.
Next time we meet up I need to hear about this grass surfing technique of yours.

LOL, I wondered how long that would take. Next year were going to have cards for the judges. Pretty sure I got all 10's this year!

Richard D · 10-03-2011, 09:38 PM

A lot of "muscle cars" ran 15s, if you let off before the 1/8th, and coasted to a 16 on the cherry popper, you should be haulin' ass once you're dialed in!

1968FED · 10-04-2011, 01:38 PM

Any chance you will be at The Texas State Chapionship drag race on Oct 22nd? We will be down to race I would really like to see Tuffy in person. Also enjoyed the Little River pictures I attended my first drag race there in about 1967-68.

34 Plymouth Hemi · 10-04-2011, 05:48 PM

Kathy

Awesome!!

Bob

kisam · 10-04-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968FED

Any chance you will be at The Texas State Chapionship drag race on Oct 22nd? We will be down to race I would really like to see Tuffy in person. Also enjoyed the Little River pictures I attended my first drag race there in about 1967-68.

It is possible. I have one day off in a three week stretch and it happens to be Oct 22nd. I may just run over for the day.

1968FED · 10-04-2011, 08:51 PM

If you make it over please look me up I will be with the Southwest Jr. Fuel group. I drive the FED in my avatar.

60 GASSER · 10-08-2011, 12:04 AM

It was a suprise to meet you, when you pulled into our pit i was like cool car that looks like kisam's car? I asked jr stock is that kisam? Duhhh, it was a pleasure meeting you again.. cya next time, herb.

Hot Turkey · 10-10-2011, 09:36 AM

WoW! I love it!!!

Tim · 10-11-2011, 10:50 AM

lookin good! makes me think of it everytime i go threw norfolk now haha.

kisam · 10-19-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 60 GASSER

It was a suprise to meet you, when you pulled into our pit i was like cool car that looks like kisam's car? I asked jr stock is that kisam? Duhhh, it was a pleasure meeting you again.. cya next time, herb.

Herb, It was great meeting you! Love the way you drive that car - wheelies and all!

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Originally Posted by Hot Turkey

WoW! I love it!!!

Where have you been - out driving?

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Originally Posted by Tim

lookin good! makes me think of it everytime i go threw norfolk now haha.

He needs to go back to Norfolk - I would like to take Ron's grandson for a ride.

1968Fed - I'm not going to make it to the race this weekend. Someone changed their vacation so I have to work.

I'm picking up the generator this morning from the shop so I might get to play a little, but I promised to start on Tanya's 34 Pickup? Decisions, decisions!

Here is where I stopped on it. I think she has collected all the parts.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...light=two+gals

**aldixie** · 10-19-2011, 06:39 PM

Well, I suppose I will have to subscribe to the build thread on the truck as well now. You work so fast it won't be long before its on the road too.

**cactus1** · 10-19-2011, 06:45 PM

I forgot about that awesome truck! Get busy slacker, haha!

diggers4life · 10-19-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kisam

He needs to go back to Norfolk - I would like to take Ron's grandson for a ride.

Kathy - If you decide to venture up this way, make sure you look me up! I would love to see Tuffy in person again (running and driving this time). I could probably even scare up a cold beer or two for ya!

k32t · 10-19-2011, 08:47 PM

I did not read the whole story but beware of a 80 year old orginal frame!

bustingear · 11-26-2011, 07:33 AM

I was noticing how close to the floor your pedals are.
I am building a 28 sedan now and wonder how it drives with them there
It's almostnlike you would have to use your heels to work them.
Is it workable like this?
Great job by the way with a nasty look from the back. Great stance on the rod!

racer67x · 11-26-2011, 10:59 AM

I had read parts of this when you were building but seeing the car run is just awesome...I'm so happy for you Kathy.
your dedication is motivation to us all!
Danny

kisam · 11-26-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diggers4life

Kathy - If you decide to venture up this way, make sure you look me up! I would love to see Tuffy in person again (running and driving this time). I could probably even scare up a cold beer or two for ya!

Brian, for sure I will let you know! I have another project up my sleeve and will probably be using that "one off" blower piece you made for Ron!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bustingear

I was noticing how close to the floor your pedals are.
I am building a 28 sedan now and wonder how it drives with them there
It's almostnlike you would have to use your heels to work them.
Is it workable like this?
Great job by the way with a nasty look from the back. Great stance on the rod!

Thanks, I did end up putting a couple of bends in the pedal legs to help raise them. That way I still retained the correct pedal ratio. I flipped the pads up which was already done in the pic you saw. I think I ended up with 4 1/2 inches of clearance at the lowest part of the swing? It hits my foot between the ball and arch but remember I am sitting on the floor so it is more of less just straightening out my leg and it feels good.

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Originally Posted by racer67x

I had read parts of this when you were building but seeing the car run is just awesome...I'm so happy for you Kathy.
your dedication is motivation to us all!
Danny

Thanks Danny! Still working through some bugs. Finally got the correct voltage regulator and the generator is now charging. Engine now sounds totally different.

If all goes well, I will be driving Tuffy to Hot Rod Revolution in a couple of weeks! Look for an update soon!

Hot Turkey · 11-28-2011, 10:02 PM

Ya, been driving the heck out of the coupe. I love that car!

10-03-2011, 04:09 PM	#1041
kisam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South of Houston Posts: 1,854	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 Steve, DOTD's has always been my favorite event! I'm glad it was Tuffy's first outing! Richard, it was nothing to brag about. My goal for the first run was mostly to get a feel for Tuffy's launch and see how the brakes were going to do. My reaction time was .300 (The boys made fun of me) and my 60 foot time was 2.17 with 373 gears(The boys told me that was pretty good). I got out of it before the 1/8 mile - 10.26 and coasted onto the 1/4 at 16.4 (LOL) at a whopping 75 MPH. Even with that I wondered if I was going to be able to stop in time. Now it's time to practice. Mark, it was great to me you and Paul. I've always been a fan of both your cars! __________________ Tuffy 32 3W Build http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=420970 60's FED http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ighlight=kisam

10-03-2011, 06:33 PM	#1042
Junior Stock Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Animal Farm Posts: 829	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 Wow, did'nt know about the loose wheel. As always good to see you,Tanya and Ty. Next time we meet up I need to hear about this grass surfing technique of yours.

10-03-2011, 09:38 PM	#1044
Richard D Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas City, Texas Between Houston & Galveston Posts: 11,803	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 A lot of "muscle cars" ran 15s, if you let off before the 1/8th, and coasted to a 16 on the cherry popper, you should be haulin' ass once you're dialed in!

10-04-2011, 01:38 PM	#1045
1968FED Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Goddard KS Posts: 114	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 Any chance you will be at The Texas State Chapionship drag race on Oct 22nd? We will be down to race I would really like to see Tuffy in person. Also enjoyed the Little River pictures I attended my first drag race there in about 1967-68.

10-04-2011, 05:48 PM	#1046
34 Plymouth Hemi Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rock Tavern, NY Posts: 58	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 Kathy Awesome!! Bob

10-04-2011, 08:51 PM	#1048
1968FED Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Goddard KS Posts: 114	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 If you make it over please look me up I will be with the Southwest Jr. Fuel group. I drive the FED in my avatar.

10-08-2011, 12:04 AM	#1049
60 GASSER Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: approx, 1,000-1,500 feet above the woodford shale! indun teritory Posts: 506	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 It was a suprise to meet you, when you pulled into our pit i was like cool car that looks like kisam's car? I asked jr stock is that kisam? Duhhh, it was a pleasure meeting you again.. cya next time, herb. __________________ 10 0011 10101

10-10-2011, 09:36 AM	#1050
Hot Turkey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Deleon Springs, FL. Posts: 1,226	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 WoW! I love it!!! __________________ See my build, " The Half Glass Coupe" Can't afford a 32 3 window, make one.

10-11-2011, 10:50 AM	#1051
Tim Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: sioux city iowa Posts: 4,148	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 lookin good! makes me think of it everytime i go threw norfolk now haha.

10-19-2011, 06:39 PM	#1053
aldixie Alliance Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Deer Park Texas Posts: 1,341	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 Well, I suppose I will have to subscribe to the build thread on the truck as well now. You work so fast it won't be long before its on the road too. __________________ 1950 Chevy http://s525.photobucket.com/albums/c...0%20chevrolet/ 1930 Model A Sport Coupe. http://s525.photobucket.com/albums/c...0%20Model%20A/

10-19-2011, 06:45 PM	#1054
cactus1 Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful Kansas City! (And beyond!!) Posts: 5,854	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 I forgot about that awesome truck! Get busy slacker, haha! __________________ M to the i to the k to the e Check out my '34 Chevy truck build thread here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=371802

10-19-2011, 08:47 PM	#1056
k32t Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hog town Posts: 138	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 I did not read the whole story but beware of a 80 year old orginal frame!

11-26-2011, 07:33 AM	#1057
bustingear Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,176	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 I was noticing how close to the floor your pedals are. I am building a 28 sedan now and wonder how it drives with them there It's almostnlike you would have to use your heels to work them. Is it workable like this? Great job by the way with a nasty look from the back. Great stance on the rod! __________________ "Look out boys! I gotta license to fly!"

11-26-2011, 10:59 AM	#1058
racer67x Grenade Inspector Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western Pa. Posts: 253	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 I had read parts of this when you were building but seeing the car run is just awesome...I'm so happy for you Kathy. your dedication is motivation to us all! Danny

11-28-2011, 10:02 PM	#1060
Hot Turkey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Deleon Springs, FL. Posts: 1,226	Re: 32 3-W Survivor "Tuffy" part 2 Ya, been driving the heck out of the coupe. I love that car! __________________ See my build, " The Half Glass Coupe" Can't afford a 32 3 window, make one.

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