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Re: New car !
« Reply #420 on: March 11, 2019, 08:47:38 AM »
"New" shifter for the Top Loader









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Re: New car !
« Reply #421 on: April 11, 2019, 07:38:40 AM »
The above shifter is the second one I've tried to buy from this guy (Hurstshifterso nline).
He is really bad at communications . Always away for a week or more at a time.
Not sure if I will end up with it, or a new Hurst STREET Super Comp.

Old one above is a better shifter......
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Re: New car !
« Reply #422 on: April 19, 2019, 07:10:47 AM »
Went ahead & bought the shifter. It's on the way.

I (finally) got in touch with the guy. He says he has an install kit & will deal on it when he is back to work.
Soon I hope !


Had the old MT sticky tires pulled off the rims (wheels). Going to clean them up & next week order new ones. They will be 26 x 11.50 x 15.
Old ones were W5 compound. New ones R2 (if I remember right ?) which is more sticky.
Also going to order new fronts. They are about 17 years old (date on tires).
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Re: New car !
« Reply #423 on: April 26, 2019, 07:48:56 AM »
Shifter is still MIA. Will check mail again today.
Shifter install kit was paid for last night & is supposed to be shipped today.

New front tires ordered this morning.

Fronts: Mickey Thompson - Sportsman S/R  24 x 5.00 R15 LT part number 6651
https://www.mickeythompsontires.com/street-tires/sportsman-s-r

Rear: Mickey Thompson - ET Street R 26 x 11.50 R 15 part number 3552
https://www.mickeythompsontires.com/drag-tires/et-street-r

Likely removing the pumpkin this week end & go from 3:91 to a 4:30 gear.
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Re: New car !
« Reply #424 on: June 01, 2019, 06:53:23 AM »
Didn't change the diff. Had the car out one time , so far.
3k RPM at 60 MPH / 100 KPH.

New shifter works VERY well ! Sits so far to the left I used the small white ball. Just changed it out with a T handle , with the line lock button.
So I'll have to keep my right leg straight up.

New (to me) 15 x 3.5 wheels leak. I have to take the off & water test to see what is leaking....
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Re: New car !
« Reply #425 on: July 02, 2019, 06:59:19 AM »
The new front tires not good ! 4 out of 5 leaked air. Thought I was OK...checked the air in them several times over a few days & they were holding air.
Was taking the car out last Thursday & checked....the newest one on the right was down to 18.5 lbs from 50 lbs !

New back tires. The old are ET Street 26 x 11.50 x 15 with W5 rubber compound.

New are ET Street P275 / 50R15 with R2 compound : much more sticky. Not liking how the outsides roll up. But they stick much better than the old ones.


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Re: New car !
« Reply #426 on: August 06, 2019, 05:23:39 AM »
For years I've been meaning to check the pinion angle.
Finally did.
It was 4 degrees up (+).
I changed it to 1.5 degrees down.
This rolled the diff forward & the tires rubbed at the front. I took the ladder bars off & loosened the diff at the spring mounts & moved it back as well.
All adjusted now , as well as pre loaded the right tire , by lowering the left ladder bar.

Now I just need the time off & good weather to get it out.......rain every day for over a month now !
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Re: New car !
« Reply #427 on: February 27, 2020, 06:06:14 AM »
Never did get it out for testing. Weather / work got in the way.

Checked to see if I could do the cable steering shaft change to U-Joints....looks like my back left engine mount will need some small clearance to work.

May fire it up today.....
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Re: New car !
« Reply #428 on: March 01, 2020, 05:57:14 AM »
Figures......c old wind & snow for the next several days. Not going to open up the shop to start it.

I did get a start on the steering shaft. Looks like it will work without having to clearance the rear engine mount.
Should be done today.

Edit: DONE !

Works perfect ! Zero clearance issues !
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Re: New car !
« Reply #429 on: May 06, 2020, 06:25:56 AM »
Got the ladder bars adjusted.
Clutch adjusted.
Cleaned the windows & put Aquapel on the front one.

Found a new fuel.
AFD Fury 108 is the same as VP C12 and is about $300.00 less than VP fuel per drum (45 gal).
Picking it up in the next couple days.
Then to fire it up & go for a "spin" !
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Re: New car !
« Reply #430 on: May 06, 2020, 04:27:58 PM »
Awesome! Wish l could go wiyh you! I haven't driven or ridden in a fast car since June 8th...... :'(
Last time l bought VP fuel here in Va. it was $8.50 a gallon. Sounds like you found a good deal. Do you run it straight or mixed?


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Re: New car !
« Reply #431 on: May 06, 2020, 04:43:31 PM »
Quote from: 71pintoracer on May 06, 2020, 04:27:58 PM
Awesome! Wish l could go wiyh you! I haven't driven or ridden in a fast car since June 8th...... :'(
Last time l bought VP fuel here in Va. it was $8.50 a gallon. Sounds like you found a good deal. Do you run it straight or mixed?

Straight race gas.

200 LTS cost me $799.89 so  $3.999 per LT. = 52.8334 US Gallons
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Re: New car !
« Reply #432 on: September 30, 2021, 01:58:45 PM »
Piss Poor year.....Covid , lack of work ($) so I didn't get the car out this year.
I started it the other day to check timing etc.
The MSD had the biggest (black) stop in it. It would only advance to about 30 degrees.
Need 36-38.
Put two sizes smaller & still not enough , so put the smallest (red) stop in.
Still have to open the shop & try again.
If that doesn't work.....calli ng for Pro help ! LOL
Car is still for sale....
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Re: New car !
« Reply #433 on: January 22, 2022, 06:55:29 AM »
Hate to do it , but it still up for sale...... 20k

Engine alone is worth 18k
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Re: New car !
« Reply #434 on: November 18, 2023, 09:25:24 AM »


This picture is with the 750 DP carb. Replaced with an 850 DP . Also doesn't show the headers.



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