Event Coverage Official 2016 Meltdown Drags Thread - What are you doing to get ready?

James - I am just happy that you and the 409 car are still coming...

 

Looking good!

 

Holy cannoli...is that in Canadian? Do I need to apply an exchange rate?

 

Don't worry Jeff I wont let me down on that.
Looks like I am bringing a somewhat solid 12.5? car. This a pic from yesterday when Jackson gave me a good spanking but I did get my first hang time with the left front.
Working on the video to get posted.

 

James-

Getting the wheels up on that is impressive. I may just have to sneak in line behind you to have a shot at that 409

 

That would be fun
I like watching a pretty car going down the track.

 

James the ol 409 ran team good yesterday even though I won it wasn't a spankin by any means but at least you lost with dignity mine loss the next round was just plain crappy driving one more reason I hate bracket racing a heads up run gives a guy a lot more reason to find the little things to make his car run better just like you do thanks for making the trip down to race I felt we had a good field of cars for such a short notice race and best of all everyone racing were good folks

 

Wish I could see the pic you posted but my shitty phone won't load it

 

Don't worry Jackson the video is coming.
Now just to clarify off the ground counts right?

 

That's right james in my book doesn't matter if it's 1/4" or 4ft if it's off the ground and daylight can be seen its a wheelstand lol

 

Got the motor back home today,but my phone choked and wouldn't take any pictures.
Had to shut the festivities down early in the shop to hang out with the family,and I work out of town the next two days,then Wife's Birthday (VERY big deal in our Family!),then maybe Friday I will be able to thrash on it for a while.....We're getting tight for time...

Scott

 

Starting to sound like a broken record again Scott.

 

Yeah Scott, you can do it!!

 

We'll get there,even if I have to put in a couple 23-1/2hr shifts to make it...

Scott

 

Sure wish we were closer so I could lend a hand.
We will be showing up at gates opening time on Thursday so if you need some finishing touch's I can help.

 

Ditto

 

Feeling the stress here in the States as well. Consumed with bodywork (that I absolutely have zero patience for!) and still have not made any test hits at the track.

Sincerely,
Ankle Deep in Dust

 

Make sure to tighten your u bolts... Twice!

 

The entire time I was re tightening them,all I could think of was all the misery yours had caused you last year.
Should have the motor in Saturday morning.
Flywheel showed up today,along wit a new set of belts.
We look to be in fairly good shape.
I hope.lol

Scott

 

Third time wasn't a charm. Gave up my number 34 position today. Whomever gets it have a good time, I'll try again next year.

 

Sorry to hear that.Just keep hammering away at it steadily.You'll have everything squared away and all the bugs worked out for next year.

Scott

 

Cars good, always work in the way. Gotta pay the bills though.

 

Aaah,gotcha!Ive been really looking forward to seeing your car for a while now.
Kind of dreading lining up next to it though....lol

Scott

 

my dad I will be attending for the first time this year. We will be making the 11 hour ride up from Mississippi in our vintage hauler. Ill be running our Fiat bodied altered and my dad will be in our 6 banger powered FED. Were more excited about this event than any event we've ever done!

 

Welcome! You guys won't regret making the trip. We drove 2000 miles each way from CA 2 years ago and were sick when we weren't able to attend last year! Happy to say we'll be back this year! Love the tow rig and cars! You guys are just gonna add to the event and will never be the same after attending! Safe travels!

 

One step closer, I have the axles and using the brakes from my old rear. Using the same gear 3:73, Strange spool and 35 spline axles. My bearing remover at work made it a lot easier to get the side bearings on and off. Driveshaft is ordered and should be here next week .

 

Just replaced all the push rod guide plates on the Falcon last night.

 

Not the best video

 

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I liked it

 

James it sure looked like the left front was off the ground