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The wife of a friend of mine shot this video of my burnout last Saturday. She didn't shoot the launch or the race ... just the burnout. :shrug:
My launch was pretty good (1.62 60') but I missed third gear so I let off before the eighth. :rollseyes
We're putting new axles and...
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MT ET Streets: 28 x 11.5 x 15
She ought to hook now. Axles and drag studs should be here on Tuesday.
Drive shaft next month, cage over the winter.
Wish me luck. ;)
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Our local dragstrip opens for the first time in almost 2 years this Saturday and I am pumped !!! :coolman:
So do you think my car looks ready ... :)
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"Smokin' Amarillo Dragway" has a history dating back to the '60s. The middle '70s she was at her high point when I went there and watched the Winston Winternationals. Over the last decade she's fallen on hard times and didn't even open last year.
Well after much doubt we finally have...
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You must have hotlinked your pic and it's being blocked. From your post I think I know exactly what picture you are talking about. Here it is: :rockon:
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I started this project on January 4. Here we are 3 months and 2 days later with just a couple of minor things left but she's certainly road worthy and does not disappoint.
I can't take my Mach 1 fishing ... or even get her on wet pavement for that matter ... sooooooo ... my project...
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Look out, Make-A-Wish Car Show ... Here we come. :coolman:
Thanks a million, Zane ... She looks GREAT.
I've got her in the garage wearing a diaper 'till Friday. :pepper:
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Update on my car ... This afternoon I ordered:
Full-length sub-frame connectors
Adjustable drag struts
Upper/Lower control arms
Tubular K-Member
She ought to really launch when I get this stuff on. :coolman:
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Big thanks to John at FatDaddy Performance. Today he installed an new dual 60mm bore throttle body from Accufab in my Black Beauty. Made from billet aluminum, polished to a mirror finish. Shame to cover it up ... ;-)
Can't wait to take her down the track at the all new Smokin'...