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My single seat racer build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by onekoolkat1950, Jul 2, 2016.

  1. Mikel50
    Joined: Mar 30, 2015
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    Man. That looks so cool ! You are doing one hell of a job on your car.



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  2. Boy oh boy, I have really been enjoying the heck out of this build.
     
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  4. GordonC
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    Man this thing is coming out sweet! I have a spare A frame hanging around... I know where a couple fenders and a hood are... Hmmm. Got me thinking! :D
     
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  5. onekoolkat1950
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    [​IMG]got it running , stopping and steering. I haven't driven it yet though, maybe tomorrow.


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  6. Stogy
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    Like Pete you don't need inspiration but here ya go. You guys are motivated that's for sure...Good on you.

    Workof art.JPG
     
  7. onekoolkat1950
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    I've seen a million pics of the Hilborn streamliner but I've never seen that one. Do have any more information on it. Looks like it may be later in the cars history. You always have the best pics Stogy. Thanks for the inspiration!


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  8. Stogy
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    Koolkat don't know much about the pic other than yes it's quite an iconic machine in the era we love. It was a real looker. The picture is priceless. The car in that pic reminded me of your inspiring build even though they were in different arena of the sport. You must be very excited to be near the finish line. So are we...;)
     
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  9. onekoolkat1950
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    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG] I drove it tonight ! It is officially the sketchiest thing I've ever driven.


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  12. Stogy
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    That has got to have sent you back to another time long ago...hotrodder Koolkat. We can't go back in time but throw in period car and country. Sketchy... yes that was what more modern racing evolved from...happy for you.
     
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  13. spurgeonforge
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    I wish I could see it on the sand in person @ Wildwood. One of the coolest builds! Congrats on seeing it finish! Now go tear up that beach!
     
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  14. GordonC
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    That is awesome! Going to check it out up close at TROG I hope!
     
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  16. onekoolkat1950
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    Make sure you say hello


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  17. You got the goggles and leather helmet yet?
     
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  18. onekoolkat1950
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    Yeah my brother hooked me up with a Buco leather helmet and goggles . Can't race wearing them needs to be a "real helmet" but I'll probably wear it for fun.


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  19. onekoolkat1950
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    I have huge respect and admiration for the early race car drivers. You have to have serious testicular fortitude and be a little crazy to do what they did. Thanks for the kind words everyone.


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  20. GordonC
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    I'll try to stop by and say hello! Should be a good time!
     
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  21. Jet96
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    Man, that thing is so bad-ass I can't stand it!:D
     
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  22. graveyardsledder
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    We had everything lined up to come up and watch you and Pete race. Necro and I were going to drive all night on Friday to get up there for Saturday. But alas it never fails that something comes up at the last minute. So I guess we will have to wait til the next one. Maybe I can throw something together for next year. Good luck and that little racer is quite possibly the coolest thing that will be on the beach!


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  23. adam401
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    Holy shit............




    Holy shit.
     
  24. adam401
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    I'd bet real money that a certain young man will race that machine on the beach but come home with an empty trailer and a pocket full of cash and you'll see that beast at Pismo too flying different colors. Just sayin.....
     
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  25. HarryT
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    Congrats koolkat! That is one awesome machine. Wish I could be at TROG to watch it run.
    Jim
     
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  26. onekoolkat1950
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    Total bummer. Would have been fun to party with you guys.


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  27. onekoolkat1950
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    Hahaha. You should be going with us buddy.


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  28. adam401
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    Wish I could but I'll be working all weekend. The railroad is a cruel mistress.
     
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  29. pumpman
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    Can't wait to see it in the sand. Kicking it, digging in it, and just plain enjoying it!
     
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  30. Fordgasser1
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    Awesome job Ray!
     
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