Projects The Scrounger AA/FA

I've been a fan of real AA/FA's for a very long time. I've got a lot of stuff going on, but I going to start collecting parts for an altered build. This will be a tip of the hat to Stan Lucas and his Scrounger AA/FA.

The basic idea is a 96 inch CM chassis, 23T pick up fiberglass body, BBF, PG, and a Ford 9 inch, and 10 inch wide slicks.

From Drag List

"The Scrounger was another great So-Cal altered. Run by Stan Lucas and Tom Koulan, the car's name was derived from Lucas having to scrounge parts just to run the Bantam altered. The low buck racers ran the altered with moderate success despite having little money. Stan later drove the Beaver Hunter for Nolan Pritchard ."

I like the look of the 23T pick up better then the Bantam bodied version. Like I said in my other post, the only parts I have are a set of rear wheels,a throttle pedal, and brake pedal. So I'll be "scrounging" to find parts to build this over time.

Not my photos.

 

"The basic idea is a 96 inch CM chassis, 23T pick up fiberglass body, BBF, PG, and a Ford 9 inch, and 10 inch wide slicks."

Why on Earth do you want to use a BBF in a car that always had a Chrysler in it?---Its your build/car,& you'll have fun building it,but what are your actual intentions with this deal?

 

It's not a "re-pop' of the Scrounger. I liked the car and want to build a similar one, not recreate it. Let the cacklefest guys fight that battle. My actual intentions are to build a 7.50 or 8.50 (NE1 or NE2) car and race it. You know have fun with it. Why a BBF? In the words of that great American philosopher, Bluto AKA John Belushi, "Why Not!!!"

 

This is a secondary project for me, so I'll pick up parts when I come accross them. As for now it starts with a throttle pedal and a photo.

 

Actually, John Belushi was "Bluto", or pretty much his own alter ego. I don't think he was acting, so much as just behaving naturally (for him, that is).

"Flounder" was the freshman pledge whose older brother's car was turned into the "Death Machine" by "D-Day". Why? Because he f!cked up, he trusted them!

But I'm with ya on the BBF, you're not making a museum display, you're making a race car. If you know that engine and want to run it, "Why Not!"

Later, Kinky6

 

Thanks I fixed it

 

Yeah, I was in college when that movie came out. You could say that, at the time, I strongly connected with some of the major themes...


Later, Kinky6

 

This is the, "vibe" I'll be going for. Once again not my photos.

 

That is the look we were going for with our nostalgia altered, no need to build a tribute car, just build what you are happy with and go have fun

 

Some more pics of our t bucket

 

Very cool, looks like fun.

 

Build it the way YOU want it…..it's your vision

 

Thanks guys.

 

this is one my Dad Brother and I are building to cackle blown injected late model HEMI on 40%

 

Very cool. Looks like a fun build. I'm going back and forth about an open 23t and build a cover or the "closed" style. I'm leaning toward the closed style, it's closer to the "Scrounger, Trip, Beaver Hunter look.

 

I've done a lot of searching and found a few photos of the 23T pick up version of The SCROUNGER. I was able to buy a couple from Bob Snyder photos, but if anyone else has any photos of 23T pick up version please let me know. Thanks

 

Thanks to a really good friend of mine I got an old fuel tank from a 70's dragster. The plan is to mount the fuel tank low in the front of the chassis with a grill shell over it.

 

Just to be clear I'm not building a replica of the Scrounger I'm planning a build based on the idea of scrounging around for parts. Low buck fun car.

 

Nice to see the Beaver Hunter II is still around. I like the "vibe" of the short pick up bed altereds. Not my pic.

 

Flip top gas caps are not legal by any sanctioning assoc. as the can pop open on impact, but not to worry as no altered has ever hit a wall

 

I'll double check the rules. I thought there was a provision for a flip top with locking mechanism. If not, then it can be replaced.

Anyone recognize this style of tank? I know it came from a rear engine dragster from behind the drivers seat.

 

Herm Peterson R/E dragster crash---fuel tank behind driver with flip cap
The reason why the rule was put into place

 

That was a bad deal, OCIR 1973. I can see why the rule was put in place.

 

I wish you well in your quest to build a REAL hot rod. Not many of those exist in racing today. I hope to build one as well someday, but like you, all I have is a gas pedal an a picture....but pictures help, so here's a few.

 

Thanks a lot those shorts are great. Love your blog too.

 

The shot at night is down right bitchin.

But, I also have a fuel tank, brake pedal, and oil pressure gauge. Thanks again for the photos.

 

Glad to here someone other than me reads my blog...
here's some more pics, older scrounger, but still bitchin.

 

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One that I'm building.



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I have always loved the fuel altered's but driving one really takes a special talent for sure.

Not to mention nerves of Steele. Short wheelbase and plenty of horsepower equal a wild ride every time.

Jimbo