Cajun Kid
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« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2009, 11:57:27 AM » |
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Robfrey,
I guess if you tie to the chassis , compressing the suspension it is possible and even likely that things may loosen up because of suspension travel etc..
On the Vicky, I use axle straps over the rear end, pulling it down and to the rear of the trailer, in the front I use axle straps over the front (straight axle) pulling down and forward. This way the chassis is not moving in any direction,,, yes the body of the car may "bounce" on it's own suspension, and the trailer may bounce on it's own suspension, but the chassis of the car ain't moving (I sure hope not) some will say the down side to this method is putting all the down force on the tires !!!
For Maxton, it's only a 2.5 hour haul for me,,, so for Maine and Bonneville,, I will use shop tires while trailering,, changing to the race tires upon arrival at the track.
Charles
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« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2009, 03:17:56 PM » |
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I don't think I made my point clear on the push bar issue. The rule is intended to move modified race cars (like roadsters, lakesters, streamliners, etc.) that are disabled on the race course. Production-based race vehicles with bumpers that can be pushed on (not fiberglass, etc.) meet the rule. Tow-bar attachment points in the front, do, too.
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« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2009, 03:27:53 PM » |
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That's what Lee Kennedy said to us at SW '08.
While we don't push our truck, he said we should have a way to safely push it should (err... WHEN) it break(s) down.
So Cook made us up a pushbar that slides into the trailer hitch.
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« Reply #18 on: December 13, 2009, 04:36:30 PM » |
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Here are a few pics of the push bar we made.
I just got the vise grips holding it for now thought i would let people smarter than me check it out and see if we need to make any changes.
Thanks for any help.
Robbie
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« Reply #19 on: December 13, 2009, 07:57:33 PM » |
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Robbie, push bar looks good,,, What kind of wheel is it ? what diameter ?
Thanks
Charles
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« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2009, 08:23:24 PM » |
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Charles,
The wheel is a sealed bearing 3 1/8" o.d. 1 1/4 i.d. 7/8" thick with a 1 1/4" x 5/8" bushing in the bearing for the bolt.
Robbie
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« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2009, 08:28:31 PM » |
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Cool Idea using a bearing...
I am using wheelie bar wheel.
Charles
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« Reply #22 on: December 13, 2009, 10:00:56 PM » |
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Robbie,
I used a wheel off of a two wheel scooter. Found it at a local junk store for $1. Machined the plastic hub out of the center and made a two piece aluminum hub for it. Works great. Doesn't mark up anything and actually has some cushion to it. It is 1" thick x 4" diameter. If I get a chance I will take a picture of it and post it. Doesn't Rust either. LOL
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"Got'Cha" was first run in 1974. Bill Temple entered both 2 clubs in 1976 with records in AA/BGR. At El Mirage 201.79 and Bonneville at 220.
In 1977 Greg Temple started driving "Got'Cha" and entered the El Mirage Dirty 2 club in 1979 @ 201.97. Greg went on to set two records at Bonneville, one in 1981 at 241.848, then in 1991 he set another record at 262.230
Bill and Greg were the first father and son to enter the El Mirage Dirty 2 club. They broke the D/BFR at Bonneville in 1981 @ 241 with top speed of 249. This record still stands today. In 1991 they set the A/BFR @ 262 which was later broke by Duane McKinney.
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