The Plastic Fantastic Nostalgia Nitro Funnycar

[jim sanders]

great post by Danny over at justin's joint regarding the reasons for building the new chassis... RR...... can you copy/paste it here for the gang

[Rapid Randy Baker]

Sure thing Doc,

Here is a post from Danny in response to why the new chassis. As a side note, S&R Chassis, is Steve Plueger's shop in Calif.


I had a couple of issues with the old chassis.

1) it wanted to carry the front tires too far and we had 150 lbs of weight on the front, so I moved the engine forward to correct that.

2) Randy needed more room to be comfortable. You needed to be 5' 6" or less to fit comfortably.

3) The rear upright was .083 but it sonic checked less (probably from internal rust over the years) and the 6 second chassis cert calls for .083.

4) I could build a new chassis and fix all of the above and change to "A" arms and remove the weight at the front which would get me down to the 2250 lbs (a savings of about 150 lbs) and Randy will save me another 25 with his new workout program. Now we can add weight where we need it and still be at the minimum of 2250 with driver.

The old chassis is very serviceable and could be a 6.0 chassis with a little work but I feel it is a good chassis for someone who is restoring a S&R (Steve and Richard) car from back then. Maybe a LA Hooker, John Lumbardo (SP), or who ever car. It is still close to original, just needs a few things removed. Or the car "as is" would tag 7.0 if that is what was wanted. It is still legal this year as a 6.0 car.

Danny

[Pappy1]

Any chance we'll see you at Geezer's this year Randy

[pro70z28]

Oh man........does that mean NO CAKE?????? 

[Rapid Randy Baker]

Pappy, I don't think so. It is a pretty long tow. But, never say never.

Here is what Danny posted on our schedule so far:

May 2nd Byron, IL Rockford Spring Fling
May 28-30 St. Louis, MO Muscle Car Reunion
June 11-13 Indy GoodGuys
June 26-27 Cordova, IL Nostalgia Fest
July 16-18 To be Announced
July 24th Cedar Falls, IA 8 car open show
August 7th Muncie, IN Match Race / Chi-Town Hustler
August 28-29 Cordova, IL World Series of Drag Racing
September 11th Martin, MI 8 car Match Race
September 17-19 Kansas City, MO Muscle Car Reunion
October 15-17 Bowling Green, KY GoodGuys

We all know what the "to be announced" race is I have been in contact with Gerald and we are both working to make it happen. It looks pretty positive at this time.

[Rapid Randy Baker]

Oh man........does that mean NO CAKE?????? 

Oh no not that.

I just have to eat standing up now, and try to walk around alot while I am eating the cake.

[SLICK VIC]

July 16-18 To be Announced

Uhhhhhh,...dont you mean to say Draglist Nationals , Eddyville Iowa..July 16,17....

where else would we share the Cake and Pepsi at and with who else,... Birthday Boy !!!!!!!!!!

See ya there Randy,..RIGHT......

Vic...

[Rapid Randy Baker]

Vic without a doubt I will be there. I am "fairly Positive" you will also get to see Danny and crew with our hot rod. It just isn't in "Stone with blood highlights" yet.

[Rapid Randy Baker]

The new chassis will fit me better

UMMM don't you mean Me?... lol

How you guys got Randy into there I will never know...lol Just kidding buddy

Did ya notice that my boy Seth is a willing participant in this travesty??