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Offline tauruck

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #285 on: November 10, 2014, 12:11:07 AM »
This is such a well thought out and neatly put together car.
Way to go Brad. :cheers:

Offline Jack Gifford

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #286 on: November 10, 2014, 01:24:26 AM »
It's a pleasure to view the workmanship!
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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #287 on: November 13, 2014, 09:16:57 AM »
Just saw a great quote by Hunter S. Thompson. Sure he was a bit "out there" but what he said fits EVERYONE who has or will run on the lake beds... "Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death!"  Awesome!

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #288 on: November 13, 2014, 08:24:45 PM »
are you sure it isn't "Faster, faster, faster, until  the fear of death overcomes the thrill of speed!" 

Either way it definitely describes LSR
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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #289 on: November 13, 2014, 08:56:00 PM »
...or until your azz starts clipping buttonholes in your shorts.  :-D

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« Reply #290 on: November 13, 2014, 11:46:40 PM »
That was awesome guys! I was laughing so hard I was crying!

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #291 on: November 14, 2014, 09:42:13 AM »
Back on the liner, looking great, can't wait to see it on the salt
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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #292 on: November 14, 2014, 01:49:52 PM »
I'm dying to get it out there! One of the things on my list is to de-throne my friend Dennis Jones who crews on the Ferguson streamliner. He drove it to 260 mph and got his red hat and as far as I know is the world's fastest Pinstriper! That needs to change!!


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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #294 on: November 26, 2014, 09:14:21 PM »
Got the fuel and water intercooler tanks back today from the guys at Western Fab! Awesome job and one more thing off the list.


Offline Peter Jack

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #295 on: November 26, 2014, 09:52:38 PM »
Nice tank Brad. Just looking at it I can tell it's assembled and welded properly resulting in a really strong tank.

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #296 on: November 27, 2014, 10:38:48 AM »
It's pretty cool how they did it. The panels are flanged at a 90 degree angle to make it less likely to flex, plus it gives it a flat piece to be welded to. Very strong and less likely to crack. Once I finish the mounts I'll mount all the bungs and filler necks.

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« Reply #297 on: December 24, 2014, 12:38:47 AM »
Dropped in one of the water tanks and fuel tank to see how they'd fit. They'll work perfect. Now to finish the mounts and figure plumbing bung location.

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Re: Building my first Streamliner
« Reply #298 on: December 24, 2014, 01:11:16 AM »
Your's is definitely one of the neatest builds on the forum.

All I see is quality.
Nicely done Brad. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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« Reply #299 on: December 27, 2014, 01:13:56 PM »
Looking great Brad!