Who's going to be ready for opening day?

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

I have my Nendra shirt on if that qualifies me as being ready?

YEP, that's pretty ready to me.lol
you like the shirt?

 

[bobtile]

YEP, that's pretty ready to me.lol
you like the shirt?

Yeah I like it, except it should have a 68 GTX on it.

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

Yeah I like it, except it should have a 68 GTX on it.

If you win or get runner up this year, your car goes on the shirt for next year. Now you got something to look forward too.

 

[bobtile]

Start printing em.

 

[67 B-body]

Fired mine up yesterday after reassemble.... still need to install the new fuel cell hold down straps, battery hold down J bolts, and weld in my fame connectors.

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

Start printing em.

I like that attitude. you get 10 points for enthusiasm

 

[Budnicks]

Fired mine up yesterday after reassemble.... still need to install the new fuel cell hold down straps, battery hold down J bolts, and weld in my fame connectors.

congrats, sounds like good progress... good luck

 

[bobtile]

Fired mine up yesterday after reassemble.... still need to install the new fuel cell hold down straps, battery hold down J bolts, and weld in my fame connectors.

Welp, going on my third year without getting my torque boxes and subframe connectors in.......Someday........

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

Welp, going on my third year without getting my torque boxes and subframe connectors in.......Someday........

Bring the car up to Vignogna's shop on Saturday, We can weld them in there. I need to get my wheelie bar brackets welded on to my dana 60 also. Cant believe i'm putting wheelie bars on my 65 dodge coronet.

 

[bobtile]

I actually have a shop that I can use on Saturdays, but every Saturday, it was either snowing, or raining/melting with saltwater all over the roads. I'm not taking the car out in that. Ill probably wait till Spring sometime. Maybe I should stop by the shop anyway and take some spy photos of your car!

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

I actually have a shop that I can use on Saturdays, but every Saturday, it was either snowing, or raining/melting with saltwater all over the roads. I'm not taking the car out in that. Ill probably wait till Spring sometime. Maybe I should stop by the shop anyway and take some spy photos of your car!

You can come up anytime. I should be there this Saturday getting some things done.

 

[67 B-body]

Fuel cell straps have been completed,,, added some nice foam padding under the cell between it and the square tubing framework. Added rubber strips between the straps and cell as well......

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

View attachment 172783Fuel cell straps have been completed,,, added some nice foam padding under the cell between it and the square tubing framework. Added rubber strips between the straps and cell as well......

That's a fantastic job. I love the workmanship you put into that.
outstanding.

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Let's not forget the header collector TETHERS!!!
Just got mine made up and will be installing them this Saturday.

 

[67 B-body]

opposite side of the cell framework houses the electric fuel pump.

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What's the story with header collector tethers?

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

opposite side of the cell framework houses the electric fuel pump.

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What's the story with header collector tethers?

NHRA mandantory for this year. cable and exhaust clamp to hold collector in in case of a collector tab breaks off.

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http://www.collectortethers.com/

 

[67 B-body]

NHRA mandantory for this year. cable and exhaust clamp to hold collector in in case of a collector tab breaks off.

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http://www.collectortethers.com/

Thats what I figured....
I don't have slip on collectors, so no worries for me...

 

[W8avenger]

WooooooHoooooo
My parts are in! I will be done by this weekend.Unfortunately Island Dragway is postponing the opening due to snow still on the track.
Atco Dragway is open.shooting for next week.

 

[bobtile]

Finally!!! Looks like winter may be losing its grip. The work is starting up again, so, at least I'll have money for tires to get to the track.

 

[Budnicks]

Finally!!! Looks like winter may be losing its grip. The work is starting up again, so, at least I'll have money for tires to get to the track.

more heavy wet snow is coming your way, Allot of it, supposedly... sorry just heard it on the news, be there about Weds. or Thurs., we just got drenched for almost a week or so too... stay warm while you can, winter isn't over yet, someone needs to shoot that damn "groundhog"...LOL...

 

[bobtile]

Well, the day started out nice. I got over to storage, shoveled out the GTX, and it started right up. Drove to the shop where I was going to install my torque boxes and subframe connectors. Nice drive, the sun was out and got to about 55 degrees. Then the car went on the lift. I noticed that the two lower leaves on my springs were slightly cocked. When I investigated further, I saw the front spring perch was tearing away from the frame. I had replaced the rear portion of the frame rail years ago, but the front looked fine, so I left it. I also noticed a small hole now in the front segment. After poking around a little, realized that a portion of the front segment was soft. So now I need to replace the front segment or get a complete rail for that side. I'll also need to replace the spring perch. The passenger side is fine. So, with that, maybe I won't be ready after all.
This sucks!!!!!!!!

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more heavy wet snow is coming your way, Allot of it, supposedly... sorry just heard it on the news, be there about Weds. or Thurs., we just got drenched for almost a week or so too... stay warm while you can, winter isn't over yet, someone needs to shoot that damn "groundhog"...LOL...

I really hope that you're a really terrible weather forcaster. I've had enough bad news for today!