Hot Rods My belly tank racer build

Oh, SO Sorry, I thought it was ballytank

 

When we were kids we'd chuck corn cobs at them and watch em jump

 

Glad I wasn't born a farm animal...I will leave it at that

Inspiration Time
Whilst KoolKat
is away



Credit to Hamber@seadog
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/open-house-at-masons-hot-rods.751155/




http://autoweek.com/article/car-lif...arks-greatest-generation-and-american-century




http://www.fast-rc.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=835.0


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A Couple More







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And More



https://www.vectorart3d.com/store/index.cfm/Search-Belly_Tank_Racer_57639.htm







http://www.vintageandclassiccars.net/2015/05/




https://www.airspacemag.com/multimedia/one-airmans-trash-180954686/




When this thing grows up it wants to be a BIG Tank...
Just water and add gas...

Credit to Photographers, Owners




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That post was just nuts!

 

Sorry guys, I saw this over on the Vintage Pics thread.....

 

Streetworthy Tanks stand out no matter what you do to them...​

 

It is interesting seeing buddy cruising around in that tank...all control is feel with no visual. Tall or High Gearing is evident in takeoff as well...easy to understand the push starting at the Lakes seeing that.

 

Enough fun let's get back to the build.

 

Nothing huge happening . Made wishbone mounts . Waiting on the mailman to bring me steering components. Update pics when I get it all installed.


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Good things are worth the wait.

 

Have you done any roll cage,scattershield aand other saftey work?

 

Lol. Safety work. I wouldn't expect to see any of that out of me


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That is very period of you......helmet gloves and goggles.

 

Then you don't plan to race at Loring.

 

You know I was thinking about my assumed safety gear which is just that...one thing about period thinking is there may be less than I was assuming and all I want to say is Lady Luck will be always close by to guide you safely through to the finish line...much as she does for me...



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Right now I'm just building it for Trog. If I decide to do anything else with it I will take it back apart and make the required changes. I usually drive a car for two days and then sell it.


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Just writing to see if you have the safety harnesses in yet. You need them for loring


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What type of hop up goodies do you have planned for the Flathead?


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Ignition system, 2x2 intake with strombergs, cam, adjustable tappets, maybe mill or replace the heads . All depends on time and money.


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The best way to make small fortune in racing is to start with a large one.

-Junior Johnson​

 

got the steering mocked up a while ago.


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started on the canopy.


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wire form for the front half


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Nice Rack!

 

Thanks .... I workout .


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That guy needs a luggage rack!

 

I love the front spring hanger, can I steal your idea, PLEASE!!!