Projects Flat FED build

Looking good Carl One allways finds stuff worn, even racing a tiny Flathead! Bolts in engine/trans. plate are alot bigger. Also needed uppgrading from 7/16" to 1/2" CAT's rearend to frame munting.


/K

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Taildragger&fenderless

 

FED is looking great!

It was great seeing you again, and thanks for helping us out!

 

Not only that, but he likes to spar with Buddy and sling the crap back - my type of guy! A true 'FlatCad' team member if there ever was one!

 

Buddy and Dale it was great seeing you guys again. Hearing the FlatCad in person is one of life's greatest rewards thanks for the opportunity to be a small part of it. You guys are always welcome at my place any time you come by. Besides who says you can't teach an ol dog new tricks, just watchin you two is a learning expierence.

 

Looking very nice.

 

Fun, just looks like FUN!

 

5 2 2014, finger partially healed, roll cage welded up, primed, painted ready for final assembly and modifications to the glass tail assembly.........
Come on Eagle!!!!

 

Grat thread, the one thing that stands out is how much fun you're having.
Really enjoy reading it.

 

Looks good Carl,, Tim Jones

 

Looking good Carl Way Ahead of me, as the Flathead is not ready yet
Is Your grand son driving now?
Good Luck on Eagle

K

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Taildragger&fenderless

 

His first run will be at Eagle looking forward to it!!!!

 

Good Luck and have fun. Don't forget to take pics Grandpa! Tim and Beth

 

I HATE glass work.....


then of course when you do one thing it leads to another......

 

and another.....


Even got a new toy thanks to uncle Jack!!!

and some help from a future flathead lover.....

and the world is all flat once again!!!!!

 

Looks like you are almost ready Same corners where cracked on mine too;/

K
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Taildragger&fenderless

 

Yea Kjell but mine cracked because I widened the cab out 4" that's why all the changes this time........it never slows down, the work, that is......

 

If I was ever going to take the plunge to go drag racing, this is exactly how I'd do it. What's the history on the dragster chassis?

 

tinmann its old chassis from late 60's early 70's. It had a lace paint job on it that's all I know and was setup for one of those OHV thingies.............. I had to do a bunch of work to make it legal for NHRA tracks even though its just for 0ver 10 sec, but what the hell that's fast enough for me at my age, runs straight and true............
All loaded up and ready for Eagle this weekend!!!!

 

Are we there yet?

 

it's big and ugly but it's hard to get better for the same price

 

ugly is in the eye of the beholder

 

Well, I'll say it, congrats on your grandson's first pass. He was grin'n ear to ear on the return road (so was grandpa)!

from one of the many faces in the crowd.

 

Well, I'll say it, congrats on your grandson's first pass. He was grin'n ear to ear on the return road (so was grandpa)!
from one of the many faces in the crowd.

Thanks Mike it was a banner day for me and one that Ry will never forget, he's already ready for October!!

Anyway got a chance to melt a little Aluminum today and am satisfied with the results......



It still needs a little machine work, but now we have room for the Magneto on the blower engine.......

 

Looks good Carl, Whats the lenght of the piece?, Tim Jones

 

10.750" from center of mount to end of arm

 

Spent a little time on the mill today ..........



and am happy with the results, now have room for the mag and my fat fingers in there ..........
two days effort and viola an idler bracket from an old trans case

 

Looking good Carl. October at Eagle Field?

 

videos not working carl it says it private

 

Should be ok now......oops