Mid- Engine Modified Sports

[manta22]

I mounted the rear body on its new pivot pins and found that my original stays (which support the rear body in the open position) were too long now. After adding a rear spoiler, the body opened so far that the rear of the spoiler end plates hit the ground. Arrgghh. I shortened the stays so it is now slightly above ground level.

I'm waiting for a call back from Bob Stroud so that I can place an order for a chute and spring launcher. My number decals should be here on Wednesday.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[SteveM]

Neil:

It looks like things are really coming together quickly now.

Can't wait to see it on the salt!

Steve.

[manta22]

Thanks, Steve. I wish it were coming together even quicker but it is what it is.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[manta22]

I'm cutting clearance holes in the seat tub for a 7-point safety harness and fitting the tub into the chassis. It wouldn't go far enough to the rear so I placed a wad of modeling clay on the fire bottle & T-bolt clamp fasteners to see where it was hitting. Sure enough, it looks like I'll have to cut about 3/4" off the threaded clamp fasteners; a small cut-off wheel is probably the best approach.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[jdincau]

Cant really tell, they look like the all metal oval hole type but be careful if the self locking nuts have elastic material it could melt.

[Ray-Zee]

great progress

[tauruck]

Looking good Neil.
Making progress.

[salt27]

I'm cutting clearance holes in the seat tub for a 7-point safety harness and fitting the tub into the chassis. It wouldn't go far enough to the rear so I placed a wad of modeling clay on the fire bottle & T-bolt clamp fasteners to see where it was hitting. Sure enough, it looks like I'll have to cut about 3/4" off the threaded clamp fasteners; a small cut-off wheel is probably the best approach.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Neil, could you turn the mounts so the threads are facing the other way?

  Don

[manta22]

Jim;

I plan to temporarily replace the elastic stop nuts with ordinary 1/4-28 nuts when I cut the studs so there will be no problem from the heat. After cutting, removing the nuts over the cut ends will swage the threads back into shape. Then I'll replace the locknuts.

Don;

Moving the mounting straps would involve removing & replacing 20 rivets plus getting a wrench on the nuts facing backwards would be a bit more difficult. Good idea, though.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[tauruck]

Hey Neil, I guess you do know what you're doing.
These cars keep the brain working overtime.
I find I have to work 5 steps ahead all the time.
Tough deal but like they say if it was easy.........

[manta22]

Well, Mike, sometimes I wonder if I do.... 

Yay!!!

The Brown Santa brought my number decals today!  “291” is my car number, “BGMS” is my class- B Gas Modified Sports, and my name for the driver’s side door. The paper backing will be removed during application so the letters should contrast nicely with the black body.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[GH]

Neil, I had "What Me Worry" on a 1953 Olds back in 1960.

[Stainless1]

Neil, maybe should have bought a dash or slash so it doesn't look like blown gas modified sports 

[Seldom Seen Slim]

No problem, Stainless -- Neil probly already owns a razor blade and some white shoe polish -- easy to fix up that set o' stickers and make 'em look more home spun, too

[manta22]

Stainless is absolutely right! I should have put a slash in there: "B/GMS" Oh well, Jon's idea of a razor blade will save the day.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ