Projects My Tank Project--Update

Its getting closer!

 

No Rules--The story was in August 1949 Hot Rod ,that was the inspiration. The car is built to the 1947 photos.

 

Looking good!

 

This photo is on the Dry Lakes 1947 , and the car is Orange

 

This Tank project is on the down side


Ol Deuce

 

Bttt

 

Randy!!!! Your tank really comin' along! Keep on truckin'!!!

 

The Project is getting close.





Ol Deuce

 

nice work!!!!!!!

 

We got the brakes to work! that's a hand full, next step-lite it off.

Ol Deuce

 

So who do you think will see pavement first...my 41 or your tank??? its gonna be a close one!!!

 

The Tank no question!

You'll change your mind and sell or trade the coupe or you will abandon it for your more door.

Hey that could be a new nickname for you "the abandoner"

 

I think "The abandoner" is more fitting for you....When was the last time you touched the pontiac? That is such a cool car and it just sits there begging to get the engine installed...

 

I can dig it!

 

Hmmmm let me think...... oh now I remember the last time I was able work on the hardtop was before YOUR 41 took up residence on the lift and YOU spread all your shit out so you can "look" at the pile, rub your chin and then run off back to college.

Last Saturday the 41 was going on the back burner and the 4 door was moving ahead, this Saturday I hear the 41 is up front again and the 4 door is once again moth balled.

 

what a rad project. i would love to build a tank. seems all i can find in NC are fj2-3 tanks. not nearly as awesome

 

Those tanks are wild to sit in...I couldn't imagine driving one at speed.

 

Man the tanks looking awsome!!! Mines along way off yet! How do you go about getting in it though? Do you have to take the front off? or can you fit in from the top?
Jimmy...

 

is this frame legal to run on the salt?? my uncle has been wanting to put his tank together but refuses to put a modern cage in it. He's building it based on A rails like this one.

 

Hey Randy!! It must be just about time to fire up the tank.How close are to doing that?I want to come out and smell the burning paint on the headers?Maybe I should fire up the roadster at the same time!!

 

That is seriously cool! I would like to do one of those

 

RustinYou can get in from the top! it is snug, Ol Deuce

 

Not as pictured. I beliezve this is a tribute tank and not a race car.

 

revkev6; The frame is OK -It needs all the modern cage work and the list goes on. This car is about 60 years out of date to meet todays standards.
If you have been to Bonneville and look at the cars you can see how complex the cars are.
Ol Deuce

 

Good Morning RichFox- Have you heard how Bill Burke is doing?-Randy

 

will they let you run it in the under 130mph deal I heard talk about for non roll bar cars??

 

Havn't heard anything on Bill. I do not believe that the USFRA will let this car run on the 130 course. But maybe. They let guys run 100mph go carts.

 

The State of Montana will plate this tank as a 1943 Curtis , the USFRA might let it run if it has current plates . I don't think thats in the cards! It isn't a Race car , It looks like a very old lost in time race car. Puttering around on the salt etc. sounds
like more fun for this one!!!

Ol Deuce

 

Today I got the tank wired,and made up a mount for the front noes of the old gen.
This would make a good tech post for those who need a alt.mount on a intake that doesn't have one

 

Just a few more shots