Hot Rods DRAGMASTER CHASSIS PLANS?????????????

I want to build a dragmaster dragster, flathead powered and am looking for plans, blueprints, dimensions, anything that would help................

 

It seems this has been posted before; a lot of guys were looking for this information. A couple/few guys have gone this route, and someone (Tardel?) was even repopping the chassis at one time. Good luck with your dragster; I've always liked the "skid bar" chassis dragsters. I am Butch/56sedandelivery.

 

Contact Dode Martin. He rattled off all the measurements and process straight off the top of his head to me. We talked several times about him building more chassis but he said he didn't think anyone would want them! He still has all the equipment from the Dragmaster shop.

 

bttt

 

still looking for more info

 

bttt

 

Hi Woody:
Dode is in Fallbrook, CA. It's a small town he should be easy to find. Rodders Journal did a nice article on him a while back maybe they could help. Good luck. TEB

 

Try 760 728 7999

Roo

 

Dode Martin
(760) seven two eight-8027

 

bttt

 

He also built some T roadsters with torsion bar suspension in the day.

 

Did you happen to find the plans for the dragmaster. I am now on the same quest and any info would be helpful. I’m also in Michigan. Roseville

 

I have Dragmaster blue prints.
Terry aka dirt t

 

I have the blueprints.
dirt t

 

I've always wanted to build one too. Would it be possible to get a copy of the plans., Thanks Steve

 

I’d be down for a set. Don’t mind paying you for your time and legwork.

 

I'll find out what it costs to have printed
Then add postage.
Terry

 

Hey D,

The Dragmaster Plans are a nice offer. Perhaps you could just scan the plans onto your computer from your scanning printer. Then check them out on your screen to see the clarity. If they are good, then you have the basis to send to anyone or anywhere in digital form. No postage or manila flap envelopes to have to use... it is a no hassle way to communicate.

When you scan, try the normal 300 dpi plan from your scanner. If the scan is not to your liking, then use the 600 dpi check list for the scans. The 600 takes a little longer for each scan. Normally, the 300 is standard and usually looks good.

If the scan did not work, or your printer does not have a scanning program, you could go to Fed Ex or stores like the old Kinko's to have them use their scanning printers to make a digital copy. That should be peanuts in cost. The result will be that you will have a good scan from their quality scanning printers.

If you don't want to do all of that work, this might also work out for you. Place the Dragmaster Plans out on a clean surface, so it is perfectly flat. Get high enough overhead with your digital camera and point straight down to see if you can take a nice digital photo of the plans without blurry edges. If not, you might have to use a tripod.

Attach the camera to the tripod and angle the camera down directly overhead of the plans to get the them in focus. Now, take the shot. (or several.) A digital copy will make life easier for everyone. You will have a permanent copy to see from your files anytime. The digital copies should be just as clear as the original and you won't damage the original when you want to print or send the copies.

Jnaki

So, how should you send the copies to everyone that would like a copy? I have used a program called We Transfer. It is set up so the first 2gb... yes Gigabytes, which is a lot of photos or digital scans are allowed to be sent to anyone's valid email address. This is done all for free. But, if the item is over 2gb, then there will be a charge to send bigger stuff.

You may send as many 2gb free items to a valid email each time. Usually a couple of digital files from scanned documents are not even close to 2gb. So, you should have an easy and secure way to transfer documents or photos to another person with ease and simplicity. It is one of the best computer services that is offered. I have sent my digital files to different people and to businesses wanting to see the old historic files, using the We Transfer program. YRMV

If you need additional help, let me know. I have used the tripod method as have others and it is a good way to photograph an old photograph or document, without a blurry mess. The photos are still clear and these days, they are in digital form to adjust on your computer. In the old days, it was a color slide or B/W film I developed for the results.

 

I'll check with blueprint place for cost of printing.

 

I thinking Tom’s all set….he’s got a killer Dragmaster Chassis car…

 

did anyone ever come up with plans?

 

i wan't to sell my flthed dragster, thinning the herd.i'v had it 46 years, last ran in 1983, never raced it just showed it, won many trophys. mag. & calinder car. it came from lincoln nebraska, had a cornhuskers speedway sticker on it when i got it in 1975. it's in my barn, a ''barn find''

 

My timing is perfect. I just logged on tonight to try finding plans. Flathead rail is my next project.

 

Hello,

Kudos to your project. The dragmaster chassis was very popular in the westcoast after they started appearing at Lion’s Dragstrip. the original single SBC Potvin supercharged model was fast from the start and had many winning days and nights.


Dragmaster original film and sound from 1959

Then the popularity and great design had additional followers with big time drag racing history behind the team that set up a purple colored Dragmaster frame.

One big surprise was that the team of Cyr and Hopper went from a big hemi powered FED that won almost everything possible in drag racing, to a Dragmaster chassis with a Potvin supercharged SBC motor.


Then, it was, Cyr and Hopper, Dragmaster, World’s Fastest Chevy powered FED. DRAG NEWS 1959-60)


The new challenge was a Potvin styled 671 in front of an SBC motor, in a lighter, Dragmaster frame. Instantly, it became known as the “Worlds Fastest Chevy.”


https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...picture-thread.228509/page-1995#post-13957611

Jnaki
Check out :22 perhaps it might give you some inspiration.
Dragmaster total

 

If you are going to race this build it will have to meet NHRA chassis specs...If I was going to invest time and money on a digger build I would consult the NHRA rule book for chassis specs...

 

That will not work as this design does not fit the templet that NHRA provides in the rules book. Best bet is to contact the Chassis Tech Inspector (the one who will sign off and tag it for you) with your plans and have him interpret both the book and your plans to come up with a workable solution. Also be aware that most commercial grade steel tubing measures under size and will fail sonic testing for thickness

 

Tom's car is badass. Here's some video of it running:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=3240517559365413

 

We were in Bryon at Glory Days about a month ago and Tom set a new personal best e.t. that he has been chasing for over 3 years, a run in the 8's--ran 8.999 --he was on the last run of the day on Saturday.............................

 

I saw yall at Don Moyer's event in Ohio. It was awesome getting to watch the car run. You guys were in the heat of battle, so I didn't bother ya.

 

I was as happy to see that pass and time as Tom and his crew was!