Hot Rods My belly tank racer build

Thanks buddy


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finished the chassis welding and painted it tonight.


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What is the color? Looks to be the lite green I have seen inside military planes.

 

That’s what I was after. It’s actually straight from a spay bomb. The whole gut will be flat so no reason to break out a spray gun on this one.


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Damn rite man!!!!

 

Very nice Ray!!

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Not that you need any inspiration, but I thought I’d post it up for ya .

Photo taken in 1950
Pictured in 1951 Hotrod Handbook

Bob McClure’s Jet.





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Thanks buddy. Long time no see.


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Looks great, Big Daddy! I love it when a plan comes together! Quote; Hannibal Smith, the " A Team " Too long between visits, it'll be good to see you in Joisey. Forge on!


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Ray, I gotta tell you your workmanship is Top Ten and I say I'm proud to know you !!

 

Miss u Tommy. Life is too busy.


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Can’t wait!


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water tank


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it was a crazy mad dash to the finish line at the end but luckily I have some amazing friends who always come to my rescue!


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it got pretty nuts at the end of the build so I forgot to take pictures


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Great job @onekoolkat1950...saw a fair bit of coverage...mostly stills but you got it done and it has been race christened...how did it go...thoughts?

 

Woohoo!
I've seen a few pics here and there on Instagram. Looks like it held up to the racing pretty well. There was even a short clip of you racing another belly tank. What a great clip!!

 

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Goes like a rocket. Haven’t been able to get enough room to find 3rd gear yet. Had a clutch bearing fail on Sunday that ended my racing but I am really happy with the way it ran and drove overall. It is the scariest most exhilarating thing I’ve ever driven.


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Priceless memories for sure...so I would bet that you want to give that third gear a run for the money...

The event really is visually breathtaking to see and hear.

Congratulations on a successful and rewarding experience...your tow assistance was very fitting as well...

 

Appreciate your kind words very much buddy .


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@onekoolkat1950 I also extend a big thank you for sharing this extensive journey from a dream/vision to reality and your continuing adventure with it right here on the Hamb.

 

Looks like you had a blast!

 

Daddy Ray, what a great weekend! That thing went like stink, and is really something to see in person with the canopy off. You are something else partner! Congratulations on another jaw dropping build. A cool concept, some good backup from the boys, and an excellant showing all around. You should be proud ( and get some sleep!)


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Thanks Mike. Wish we could’ve spent more time hanging out . That place was super hectic. Hope to see you really soon.


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From concept to race car in less than a year! That's amazing, I'll bet you're looking forward to a couple nights sleep.

 

Thanks Buddy. Yep I’m loving 8 hrs of sleep


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