Hot Rods Just showing off at the strip. Now with video

My first time on the track in 4 years, went out in the 3 rd round. The 283 carried us to a best of 7.53 in the 1/8 th. I mounted an ION Speed Pro on the cage and got some cool ride along video. Don't know why I waited so long between trips to the track. The first pass felt like 200 in the lights. As usual I had a blast at the drag strip.

 

That is what drag racing is all about... having fun.

 

so where's the video?

 

I'm with Larry,the photo is cool but some sound and action would be great! HRP

 

Very Cool - Thanks

 

Very cool dragster ......and picture!

 

It's my first youtube post. I hope it works for ya.

 

did you just redlight?

 

Nice!

 

Red light I did, but it was in a time trial.

 

283, I've looked at the video 4 times. How does this NOT get addictive? When I'm in my T Bucket, I'm cruising around looking for an unmolested or congested stretch of road to just, OPEN THIS BITCH UP.

T Buckets or any roadster without a rollbar, are turned away at most safe and legal strips. So, a dedicated vehicle is in order. From your experiences, what's the bottom line for a beginner to build a bare bones, just for fun, FED?

 

Coolest video I have seen in a while. Thanks for the ride.

 

THANKS for the ride, that was awesome!

 

Looks like a good time!

 

What a hoot, thanks!

 

I'm with Fred - I need a dedicated race vehicle! Awesome!

 

Video great to go with original photo - ya did good

 

Wow, cool

 

Awesome video!Is it ok for you that I´ll show this to the next guy who tells me 283s are weak little engines?

 

Now that is COOL !!!!

 

Hell Yeah!!

 

Fucking Cool !!!!!!

 

Just awesome!

Sorry for the dumb question, can you explain the operation of the hand break or whatever the lever is you are working with your left hand. Just curious.

 

Now that's what I'm talking about...thanks for adding the video. HRP

 

Pretty cool , getting a work out with the hand brake..ha ha

 

I'll try to answer your questions. Cost well for me it was cheap. The car itself a 1959 built by a local hot rodder named "Harry Hurst" was a gift from a friend it needed updated since it had not but on the track since the 60's. The 283 was a $25 lump built with used parts, the Glide was one my brother had, the rear Hal's were bought in the parking lot of a bar for $100 the front wires at a swap meet for $70. Fuel tank was a gift from a friend. It's not an eye ball flatting ride but it sure is a blast! And yes let those folks that think small cube engines are weak see it. I had 2.5 in it for a while and a 250 HP 171 cube Chevy 4 cyl they were both fun little engines to play with. The hand brake is tied to a swing pedal. I have other videos from the stands and one looking at the chute opening if you would like to see them.

 

C O O L !

 

Yes, by all means, post 'em up!!! Very cool budget ride

 

Very cool! Thanks for the ride along.
Pat