6 weeks till DRAG WEEK

[Hemi Joel]

WHos going?
Whos ready?

[jayb]

I thought YOU were going, Cap'n.  Bit off a little more than you could chew this year?  Sounds familiar...

[Hemi Joel]

I greatly overestimated my ambition level - Build a car from scratch in 6 months...  I must have gotten my abilitys confused with yours.   So this year I will have to once again try to hitch a ride as a lowly Trunk Monkey.

The good news on my drag week car is that I will finaly pick it up from having the roll cage installed tommorrow. I am now officially enthused again!

[AlanCasida]

I hope to have my Galaxie running within the next week or so. I am still unsure whether I'll make it. I usually like more shake down time before venturing so far from home. Plus, the guys I was going to tag along with have bailed. I haven't thrown in the towel yet, though.

[jayb]

Alan, is your friend with the big block Chev Z car still going?

[AlanCasida]

No, he chose not to enter his car this year. He was going to ride along with his brother in his '85 Malibu but his brother has pretty much decided not to go. He said he is going to shoot for next year. Believe it or not, he just got through installing a/c in that monster!

[machoneman]

Hey Joel.....how about some pics with the new cage?

The good Reverend Brown will give you a special dispensation to post some non-Ford (hack, hack) pics, I'm sure!

Btw, I'll attend if Jay'll let me drive the GT! Hah!

[cjshaker]

Hey Joel.....how about some pics with the new cage?

The good Reverend Brown will give you a special dispensation to post some non-Ford (hack, hack) pics, I'm sure!

I see nothing in the rules about not posting non-Ford, just non-FE. So a pic of your cage would be cool. There's always something to be learned, even on less-than-desireable  brands...haha. Although I think the rules should be modified so that no IMPORT cars are posted

[jayb]

Doug, your bias is showing    Alan's friend's 280Z is actually a really cool car, and I wouldn't mind seeing a picture of it on here.  Joel also has permission to post pics of the cage in his new car here; after all, this is the non-FE discussion board...

[AlanCasida]

I have to say there is not much "import" left in Brad's 240Z. Also, he is a super nice guy and does not fit the typical "Chebbie guy" stereotype.
 

[cjshaker]

An American engine changes the game.  I was only talking about rice burners 
That thing looks deadly!

[Hemi Joel]

OK, I'll gladly put up some pics, just don't be to hard on be for having a Mopar...

I'm really enthused to have it back at my place so I can get busy on it again. It's been gone for a few months, and the "out of sight, out of mind" thing sets in. I think Gizmo did a great job. He built the cage, boxed the frame, built the 4 link rear suspension, engine mounts, and trans crossmember. I just need to hide the invoice from the Warden.

[thatdarncat]

Looking good. Is the cage going to need to be certified? What's the target ET?

[My427stang]

Man those are funny valve covers, you planning on 4 PCV valves per side?

Looks like a great ride...

[jayb]

I'm loving those old time carb scoops and the wide whitewalls!  That car would sure class up the Gasser class at Drag Week.  Just wait 'til next year...