Looking for a Roller lakester or project

[Boostedballs]

I am looking for a fairly quick project to get on the salt. Possibly a lakester, streamliner, something with the potential to go 300 with a turbocharged Chevy. I like the idea of converting a dragster too, but I'm concerned about passing tech. I'm not too concerned about breaking records; I just want to see how fast I can go on my budget.
I will be at Speedweek this year and I can bring a trailer to tow something back if needed.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

I'm not a car builder - I'm a bike racer.  There's my caveat.  I know, though, that the car builders on this Forum will soon be telling you that converting a dragster, even a newly-built to good NHRA specs, is dang near impossible without spending way more money than it'd take to build your Bonneville car from scratch.

You've made a good decision to go to Bville for some spectating before building -- 'cause that way you can see how others have done it and you're not stressing to race while you should be just enjoying.

[Boostedballs]

I've been going to Bonneville since 2009 and I've been building a turbocharged V8 Monza in my spare time. The problem is that spare time is a scarcity. I work 65 hour weeks and that leaves no wrench time. I still have a lot to do on the car and it could be years before it's finished.
I'm hoping that someone has a project that is a bit more complete. I have an engine, fab skills, etc already.
As far as the dragster option, I'm looking at it as a parts pig for the drivetrain and steering, etc to use for a lakester. Any thoughts on this?

[anthony young]

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[jmetric]

I am looking for a fairly quick project to get on the salt. Possibly a lakester, streamliner, something with the potential to go 300 with a turbocharged Chevy. I like the idea of converting a dragster too, but I'm concerned about passing tech. I'm not too concerned about breaking records; I just want to see how fast I can go on my budget.
I will be at Speedweek this year and I can bring a trailer to tow something back if needed.

Here is a quick one in Houston....
http://www.racingjunk.com/Land-Speed-Racing/182019056/Lakester-BGL-K-or-part-out-.html

[Stan Back]

Putting a turbo Chevy in it would make for a stimulating ride.

[dw230]

Even keeping the K engine would not make this piece competitive with the current Jack Costella built record holder. I sure don't know what pictures these people look at when building a hot rod, race car or whatever.

Is this thing from Florida?

DW

[Elmo Rodge]

In the classifieds of this months SCTA Racing News, Ed Houtz has the McCain and Houtz Lakester listed. Might be worth a look. Wayno

[Tman]

Even keeping the K engine would not make this piece competitive with the current Jack Costella built record holder. I sure don't know what pictures these people look at when building a hot rod, race car or whatever.

Is this thing from Florida?

DW

Ah yes, the great florida reference!