front engine dragster build

here are some pics what do you think.

 

Dang.

That be nice.....

 

A TE-440 with a custom built Comp Coupe body...what's not to love?
You might want to rethink the front spring/axle combo.

Will the Caddy in the back be the push truck?

 

Yeah, I'm diggin the dragster but the Cadmino is crazy cool too!

 

I have to agree with the front end being scary . Just doesn't look right at all . I love the old skool front spoke wheels ! I am just wondering about the tube frame . What ties the large tube main frame with the smaller tube on to ? It just looks like that is going to really twist .
I am jealous though . I am a huge fan of the front end dragster/rail ! There is nothing better to get the blood pumping than sitting in a rail with 1200 HP at your finger tips waiting for you to let go of the brake lever your foot to saying GO ! That really should be a boat load of fun . Just remember to get a video of it's first run !

Now what drive train and engine are your using ?

Retro Jim

 

Oh dammmm you I love comp coupes....looks great man.

 

what can you tell us about the motor, neat car! what trans ya running?

 

The front end is the way they did it back then. the motor is a 283 stroked with hillborn injection. the motor was from my grandpa's sprint car.

 

the trans is a chevy 3 speed that was shortened.

 

BTT. I lke it alot. Great angle from the back. The louvers really set it off.

 

Gotta love it. Dont change a thing. Looks right .
Don

 

Way cool.
But I think I'm with Rich on the front end. I think he has a good idea since he has been building these cars since 'back then'.

Doc.

 

Wow and Gramps motor to boot, whats not to like?
Let gramps take it for a ride, make his day!

 

What's not to love. Damn ................. It's a Comp Coupe!!!!

 

love the interior and the coupe body

 

Thats what im into, thats gonna be loud and gnarly.

 

Looking good!!!

 

I would mount a comp coupe body on my dragster if I had one.

 

Awesome!

 

most of the body was hand made and some was from tudor.

 

May have been "how they did it back then" but there's a real reason "they" don't do it that way now.

 

My guess is Rich is thinking mainly about the angle of the front axle, and linear distance of the axle to the mount (spring height... but it's laid back, so now it's "length"). When that spring compresses, the axle is going to move back toward the chassis, but the drilled wishbone rods won't let that happen. I'm thinking it might bind or do funny things at speed.

A little spring angle wouldn't be bad.. how many degrees is that set at?
I think on round tube dragster axles, they rotated the tube axle in the batwings (or torsion bar mounts) to get the caster angle, while the spring went straight up and down (or nearly so).

If it were mine, I'd also want some more weld/surface area where the top tubes meet the bottom main rails.

Other than that, it's a pretty bitchin' car!

What tires are you going to run out back? Find out how much they grow when you order them--I've seen cars slice the tires on the inside of the fender lip because the tires grow in diameter during burn-outs.
Great use of louvers and cast-off body parts. A lot of times you see a completely trashed body that's good for nothing but window reveals--your ride should inspire a lot of people.

-Brad

 

Badass guys, looks awesome

 

looking good

 

Nice!!