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**The Hi Lo Hustler** Dragster build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 51box, Dec 25, 2009.

  1. doctorZ
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    sooooo freakin' rad!!! i love this build.
     
  2. pompadour
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    and then.......
     
  3. 51box
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    She's alive, and rattles your brain sounds so nasty. I'm trying to get the video loaded but can't get it to work.
    this is what I'm doing for the headers, still need to weld em all up. [​IMG]
     
  4. coupemerc
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    Are you bringing the car to Epping next weekend?
     
  5. 51box
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    I really wanted to bring it up there for the 30th but it's not 100% ready.
     
  6. 51box
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    Hooked up the outer carbs, runs really strong. Finishing up all the little stuff, as soon as I get the axles back she will be ready to go.
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    We got the headers all welded up, cut out and painted.
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    Last edited: Jun 7, 2010
  7. Greezy
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    Thats a kickass dogsled.
     
  8. JeffreyJames
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    Great looking motor!!! There were some old Edelbrock VS's on epay the other day and I was wondering what those would look like on a period engine......bingo! Love it!
     
  9. 51box
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  10. voxnut
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    Breathtakingly bitchin'! Thanks for posting!
     
  11. That thing is just sooooooo right!!!

    We want video - gotta hear that thing run!
     
  12. 51box
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    Thanks man, I drove it for the first time yesterday, everything went perfect. Clutch is right on, goes straight no wobble from the front end. This engine is healthy I'm really happy with it, puts the slicks up in smoke with little effort.
     
  13. Wow. My pants got a little bit tighter reading this thread. ;)
    Thanks for posting the progress. A FED such as this is definately in my future. Sometime.

    One question I have though. Do you just "block" first gear out of the trans or does it physically get 'removed'? Those trannies are usually either cheap or free... and would make an excellent alternative to the 'later model' ones in light cars.

    JK
     
  14. Slick Willy
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    You guys know how to build that thing but cant figure out how to load a youtube vid!!! HAA:D
     
  15. THE-SYNDICATE
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    Damn Dude.... This thing is So SWEET! I just dig it!

    The first few pieces for my car are now here and I can hardly control myself....

    Cheers,

    Robert M.
     
  16. 51box
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    The trans I am using still has first gear but ill be starting in second and then one shift to third. Hey Slick for some reason you plug the video camera in to the computer and it doesnt "know" that its there. I have a video of ChurchKey doing a nasty wheelie at NED that I want to post also.
     
  17. 58fed
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    Joe,
    It looks awesome, I was getn worried when I didn't hear back about the rear axles. Let me know what you ended up doing? Give me a call. LOOKS AWESOME!!!! I can't wait to see it in person running. Lights them up pretty easy huh?
     
  18. a coupe
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    Weres the video footage?
     
  19. 51box
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    A little marina blue action....
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  20. 51box
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    Not that I was any closer to figuring out how to load the video, but I somehow deleted everything on the camera.
     
  21. Church Key
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    Joe, You nailed it...A lot of good planning, attention to detailing, great results. The car looks fantastic. Can't wait to see you smoking up those Hurst slicks.
     
  22. Slick Willy
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    Saw it in person tonight...ya the pics dont do it justice!! Looks awesome Joe...and yes I did try humping it didnt I...
     
  23. motorhead711
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    Sweet progress pics!! Can't wait to see the final project!! Keep both feet on the wheel and your hands on the floor!!! WWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!
     
  24. Congrats. Wonderful job!
    Don
    (Try video with a normal digital camera. Most will do a bit of video and sound. It is precompressed and easier to deal with for posting. )
     
    Last edited: Jun 27, 2010
  25. pompadour
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    Pretty cool for a bunch of pipes
     
  26. Slick Willy
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  28. Toymaker
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    That is on COOL ride, love the standard tranny, I need to get one of those cars and build one! I'll be waiting for the video, Rocky
     
  29. pompadour
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