Projects Almost Funny - AWB Barracuda Funny Car Build

I still think truck arms would

I still think truck arms would be a simple way to go.

 

If it will help you out to know, I have mopar double dip and a 53 ford truck axle I could measure and weigh. Probably could find a 47-53 Chevy truck axle too.

 

I have a Chevy axle in my barn, I think.

I'm looking at having an axle built, to specs. It would be pretty light.

I saw the Dorsey car on Racing Junk, that is what got me started on this in the first place...a friend told me about the car.

 

I'll bet you won't have $18K in yours as a roller. I get historic value and nostalgia but it's really just an old car. Probably can't just drop a drive line in it and go racing.
I'd think $1800 would be closer to the real value.
But, I'm a CHEAP ASS!

 

I see a lot of value in it as an historic artifact. But it's not the car I need to start with...hopefully someone will restore that car to how it was. But it won't be me.

 

I got my new CAD software.

 

Jim, I think you're ahead of the curve on this one. Early Funny Cars were always evolving and that's what made them so interesting. This build will be Fun to watch!

 

Nice work drafting that out on paper......

 

Ive got the same cad drawing machine but with new enhanced "iD-iOT interface .
The only thing is..if you leave it switched on too long it starts drawing rude pictures and slogans, "they" who ever they are ..buggered up the programming.
It works very well....sometimes...lol

 

Hi Jim
Great project....how soon before the frame start's, can't wait.
leaf's or coilovers on the rear.
Mike

 

Your cad system appears to be lacking one of these!

 

I've been cheating and using the calculator, but I do have a coupe slapsticks.

I'm closing in on the frame design. I'm waiting to get the front axle all figured out, first, since that will kind of tell me how far apart the rails want to be.

 

Saw this on Facebook and would have commented, but we're not friends...

 

Ah heck i'd even go up to 2k

 

I have one of these with the case and instructions if anyone is interested!?

 

Looks like a fun project Jim.

Will you be at the Zip Tie Drags this year?

 

I hope to be there, not sure what I'll be driving.

I found a block today, hopefully it will do what I want.

Also bought some steel to start mocking up the frame. It might take a couple tries to get it right.

 

Build it out of wood 2x4's first. Cheaper to cut up and redo!

 

That's how I did the t-bucket frame and Henry J, it's a great visual too.

 

I did that on the other frame I built, which was over 20 years ago...thanks for reminding me!

 

That's Guffey, Who's got this, he's on here, Hell of good guy, I'm sure if you need any info on his he'd help ya out.. Carry-on

 

These work wonders as well. It's a calculator also

 

I got a steering gear today, from a guy in Tucson who's parting out a couple early Corvairs. I got started on fixing it...took it apart, half cleaned it, and poked a hole in the threaded plug. I need to order some parts for it, the two seals, and a 15/16" freeze plug.

I also got my brake parts. Less than $100 for the rear drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, and hardware. A bit heavier than discs, but I think they'll do the job, and definitely will look the part. But I'm planning on modern discs up front...not much I can do about that.

 

Hey rear drums were good enough for dandy dick landy on his AWD

 

What rear wheels are you going to run Have a set of 11/16 American bearclaw that they used on 70's funny cars that has never had a tire mounted on them

 

I'm going with smaller wheels. I might get some 15x9s.

I saw the Landy brake pic on the other thread, and got a chuckle out of it. I'm going to have front brakes, too, so hopefully won't be cooking the shoes like he did.

 

What block did you find? Those old steering boxes sure stink when they get opened up.

 

I got an iron block, I think it's from the early 90s.

 

Front brakes?

I thought you would run spindle mounts

 

You can run brakes on spindle mounts. Its a drag week rule to have brakes on all four wheels.