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Author:  Romeo Furio [ Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:11 pm ]
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I just thru it out there for Six Gun. Ahha to be young again !Maybe that is why my mid section is growing.

Author:  SIX GUN [ Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:45 pm ]
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This looks like something you can do...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff92 ... ember5.jpg

Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:58 am ]
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Quote:
This looks like something you can do...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff92 ... ember5.jpg
YES,

YES I CAN! and Probably Lighter and Better than that one !

Just Practiced some tiggin on old scraps of 4130, No problems there! That Welding class I took last spring was the best $400 I have spent yet!

Greg

Author:  slantzilla [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:27 am ]
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That looks like a Bob's Profab K-frame job. He cuts out a lot of weight. :D

Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:10 am ]
Post subject:  RR Wheel Tub Install and Lightening 11/10/13

Well Here are some more shots of the Wheel Tub progress:

At Last check in this post:
http://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic ... &start=825
I state that Ruster's Calculated weight was: 2158.7#

After Taking cutting some stuff off for the RR Wheel Tub Install I deleted 22.9# from the car, But I added 3.3# for the Sheet Alminum Wheel Tub on the Right Side.

So now Ruster Should be at 2139.1# - Inching Ever closer to 2100# Without Driver.

Here are some Pics:
Some More Trimming Before Installing the Wheel Tub:
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This kit Gets Rid of the Rear Dogleg :-0
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Here is the Summit racing Wheel tub kit - Quite a Bit of room in here, Lots of trimming to fit my application.
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Here is all of the Steel Removed to make room for the tubs... -22.9#
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And here is 3.3# of aluminum Tub to replace it.
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Greg

Author:  Brian [ Sun Nov 10, 2013 5:34 pm ]
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Man you really need to get a old slingshot dragster frame and call it good. I can even come over and help you work on it. :D

Author:  Dart270 [ Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:53 pm ]
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This is much more fun to watch...

Lou

Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:29 am ]
Post subject:  11-11-13 More Losing

I finished up the Right Rear Tub, and i decided to take a bit more weight off of the Right Side..

The front passenger door is a perfect place to begin.

I was able to get 2# out of the door.
Calculated weight is:
2139.1#
- 2 #
2137.1#

and I also Had a bit of fun modifying the Exterior Door Handle... Did not loose any measurable amount of weight there :-(


Pics:
Stuff Not needed on the passenger door:
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2 Pounds Lost:
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Passenger Door handle Before:
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Passenger doorhandle After:
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Now onto the Driver's Side Wheel Tub.

Greg

Author:  Romeo Furio [ Mon Nov 11, 2013 7:30 am ]
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My thoughts are the same as Brian, Just get a old F.E.D. and call it a day.

Author:  SIX GUN [ Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:48 pm ]
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Greg;
keep cutting on that car, anyone can make a dragster go...

Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Nov 11, 2013 7:22 pm ]
Post subject:  One Tub Done and More Cutting 11-11-13

Here are some shots of the RR Completed Wheel Tub:
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And I started to cut out the Left Side Wheel Opening:
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here is all the Old metal that came out of that side:
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It deleted 14.9# off the car:
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So Ruster was at 2137.1# This morning

- 14.9# for the LR Wheelhouse,

Now Ruster is at
2122.2#

Greg

Author:  Dart270 [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:21 am ]
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You are getting into Seymour territory there. You just need to trade (human) bodies with him and you'll be there... :roll:

Lou

Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 7:09 am ]
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I dont think it will be the lightest 2nd gen a body ever..

It might be quite a bit heavier thanthe wire car:

http://www.allpar.com/racing/missile/wire-car.html

1800# without Driver..

Who knows... Maybe someday..

Greg

Author:  SIX GUN [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:58 pm ]
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That's what I need, a Titanium/Magnesium rear-end!!!

http://www.allpar.com/photos/racing/wir ... m-rear.jpg

Author:  NCDemon1971 [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:05 pm ]
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Greg,

I had asked about the 750 you are running before and you mentioned it was fairly close to stock. I have the Edelbrock 750 which I believe is the same as the AFB Competition. Stock jetting is at 113/107. Think this is to much?? Or should I play around with metering rods??

The engine should be close (hopefully) to 12:1 compression. I keep hearing it will be too much, but I have seen quite a few /6's with 750 carbs.

I'm sure something else may work better but I'm not wealthy enough to play with all the options out there. Using what's laying :lol:

Good job on the weight reduction! If I ever get the tube chassis car done, I am really not sure it will weigh much less than where you are now. I'm starting to question whether it's even worth it. I think I should just go for the stock bodied car build. It is less expensive to do what you are doing and a lot less headache.

Thanks for the inspirational thread.

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