Hot Rods Toymaker's Evil Twin Engine Dragster

Thanks guys for the encouragement, I hopefully/finally in the "Groove" to tackle this part of the build. The bike is my son's Shovelhead......it's about to get antiqued with Bondo dust!

 

That body is looking right at home on there !

 

I'm guessing that had a bit of cringe factor built in when it let go!lol Years ago a buddy of mine ran an old slingshot dragster and he straddled the rear end when sitting in it. He said his biggest worry was that big block Chevy shredding the rear end at speed with him not being able to go anywhere. Yeah I can see where that would be a concern!

 

I thought it was pretty cool before Rocky, but the new body is icing on the cake!

 

Uh looks like something gave here Roc........

humm a little bondo and presto gringo its fixed........

 

Toymaker,
When is Billetproof@Toutle, WA.

 

VERRRRY COOL with the body Rocky !!! Chris

 

JB Weld can fix that!

 

I think he means Chehalis WA June 22
here is the link
http://www.billetproof.com/upcomingshows/washington/

 

Stock cases do that, thats why most people use the nodular iron cases -cheap insurance

 

Billetproof is (was last year) the end of August @ Riverdale Raceway. Great Time!

Thanks Chris, and the chute makes it look like a race car!

Hahahaha, I have a WAR case and will purchase an aftermarket Pinion support for it and all will be well again.

 

Thanks Guys, been my vision from day 1. Yep the rearend would worry a smarter man Seriously though I sit along side the rear end with the Ring Gear between me and the Pinion, I didn't know what had happened until I felt (Gear) oil on the steering wheel.

 

Well the TWINS rear end troubles should be over............ Picked up a Nodular Center Section, New Gears, and the Heavy Duty Pinion support today. Thank You Sawyers Vintage Service of Clovis CA for supporting the TWIN!

 

Trouble free from now on.

 

Paint it RED, it will go faster!

 

HahaHa, I'm gonna paint it Silver and make it lighter

 

Fantastic thread, Just finished reading the whole thing. The tire smoking vid took me back to the good old days at Fremont Drag Strip in the sixties and beyond. When they closed it I picked up a piece of asphalt and have it in a glass case as a shrine to simpler days. Question: are t-shirts still available? Would love to have one or two.

 

Thank You pregrid, living the "old days" has been my goal. Although I wasn't there I have had the fortune, been blessed with many friends and told we are living the "Good Old Days" @ Eagle Field, hopefully you can come over the hill and join us. I have a XL, some XXL and XXL shirts left, PM me if any of these sizes work. If you need other sizes I may have my friends @ the Shirt Shak print some and have them available May 18th @ Eagle Field. Rocky

 

Looking Great Rocky, any thoughts on your inner wheel tubs, give me another call sometime, not sure if I helped but it was good talking to you,,, Tim Jones

 

BITCHIN,NICE tinwork !! Can't wait for Riverdale !!! Chris

 

I just realized the intent... YESSS on the new body !!!
2 thumbs up on that concept.

Love the build.

 

Tim, your info on the sheet metal was Priceless!

Thanks Chris!

Thanx Saxxon!

 

Rocky, I just love the competion roadster look ! It is pure COMPETION ! My spelling may be off.

Will the twin be at Eagle in May in this config ?

Dave

 

I still have a lot to learn but it will get done Here is a photo with the sides done using Tim's method of forming sheet metal (heavily Waxed) and glassing it. Have to shelve the body for now and will get back on it after Eagle Field!
The TWIN will be on Display Boling Brothers Early Iron (Tulare CA.) Open House this Saturday. Under the watchful eye of "Uncle Kleet" drop by and check it out!

 

Looks great Rocky,, you learn fast, One of the Funny car guys I worked for show that trick, we used it to repair holes punched in the body by exploding engine parts and pieces, Tim Jones

 

Thanks Tim, I'm not sure about the wheel tubs..........if I do them I may use aluminum. This will be my last fiberglass job

 

I vote no on the wheel tubs, let the tire smoke come out between the body, and the roll cage

 

That's what I'm thinking Ken!

 

Everything held together @ Eagle Field, my son Lee made 6 passes and 'cept for some engine maintenance she's good to go (fingers crossed ) Here's Lee racing our Friend Elmer Snyder...he almost got us!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bqT48urVzGY
Thank You Geoff Mohr for the video!


I be back on the bodywork soon!