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Hot Rods Kellison Slip-Tube Dragster

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by The Blaze, Jul 29, 2014.

  1. The Blaze
    Joined: Jul 23, 2014
    Posts: 9

    The Blaze
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    from Cudahy, WI

    I have (99% Sure) a Kellison Dragster Kit.
    This is a Virgin Car. Never Built or Raced !
    3pc Body Never cut or drilled.
    I'm looking to Sell this Car and would like to
    know if what I have is a Vintage Collectable ?
    Or just another Dragster Frame ?
    Thanks for any help.
    The Blaze / Cudahy, WI Chassis OAL.JPG Chassis OAL.JPG Copy of Kellison_AD.jpg Chassis OAL.JPG Copy of Kellison_AD.jpg
     
  2. dmc3113
    Joined: Jul 28, 2007
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  3. gnichols
    Joined: Mar 6, 2008
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    gnichols
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    from Tampa, FL

    Jeez, that is SO cool. Good luck. Gary
     
  4. dragsled
    Joined: May 12, 2011
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    dragsled
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    from Panama IA

    Looks pretty close, Get ahold of Rooman on here, he would beable to tell better than most,, Tim Jones
     

  5. rooman
    Joined: Sep 20, 2006
    Posts: 4,045

    rooman
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    It has some value to anyone wanting to build a period correct cackle car (especially as it is new and unmolested) but the lack of history as an actual car with racing history hurts it a little in the marketplace. It is a little hard to see in your photos but it looks as if the torsion arm is slotted at the front (as per a Don Long car) and that is not correct for a Kellison as they used the torsion bar for the lower axle location with radius rods for the upper. Long slotted his arms as he used four radius rods and the axle needed to be able to move in the arc of the radius rods without binding at the torsion arm location. The motor plate also looks to be a little tall for the vintage of the car--does the body match it?
    Photos of the body would also help as suggested by dmc3113. Was the car in Wisconsin when you found it? If so it may be an R & B.
     
  6. The Blaze
    Joined: Jul 23, 2014
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    The Blaze
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    from Cudahy, WI

    The car does have the Upper Radius Rods. (not shown)
    I didn't have body mounting in mind when motor plate installed. ???
    It's not an R&B. Dennis was unsure because of the rear axle mount plates.
    That's what tells me it's a Kellison.
     

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  7. dreracecar
    Joined: Aug 27, 2009
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    dreracecar
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    from so-cal

    100_1204.JPG 100_1202.JPG 100_1203.JPG This is an R&B chassie
     
  8. dmc3113
    Joined: Jul 28, 2007
    Posts: 235

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