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Offline rightpedal

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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #165 on: August 02, 2009, 09:12:35 PM »
John

Hi there from a fellow annapolitan.  Neat build!  What happened to the rest of the posts?  I was only able to see the car in the final three pages.  I have bin to Maxton twice this year and I am planning on making the last two meets.  No race car just learning, having fun, and volunteering.   Are you planing a trip?

Steve

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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #166 on: August 02, 2009, 09:23:12 PM »
Steve. 

I live Arnold.  Where in Annapolis do you live? 

There are 5 of us in the area building/running LSR vehicles.  If you ever want to see the construction let me know, the car is not far away in Pasadena.  I hope to set up an ordered photo bucket of the build, just need to get to it.

John.
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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #167 on: August 03, 2009, 06:21:41 PM »
John

I grew up in Cape St Clair and currently reside in Severna park.  HECK YEA I want to see the car!  I will PM you with a phone #.  If you need a hand or any thing I wold be happy to help.  I have a pretty good general knowledge/skills and can wield a broom with the best of them.

Steve

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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #168 on: August 05, 2009, 07:17:39 PM »
Steve.  Nice talking today, we will have to get together.

John

Photos of motor mount.
« Last Edit: August 06, 2009, 06:24:02 AM by John (Maryland) »

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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #169 on: August 05, 2009, 08:58:44 PM »
John,  lookin good !!!

How far back is the #1 spark plug from the centerline of the front spindle ?
( code for how far did you set the engine back)

Thanks

Charles
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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #170 on: August 06, 2009, 04:46:54 PM »
Charles.

I hope you had a good cruise!

The engine block in not in the car but it looks like about 8 inches rearward from the spindle center to #1 or about 7%.

We made good progress today with installing the X-tracking locator, rear suspension work, and a lot of tube welding.  I will try to get some pictures.

R.
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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #171 on: August 06, 2009, 09:19:07 PM »
John,, the cruise was GREAT,,,, thanks for asking,,, Glad to hear and see your progress.  I too did about a 7 to 8 % setback,,, yours just looks further back in the photo's. I decided against motor plates,, using solid mounts in stock side mount location, plus solid mid mounts, solid trans mount and may use solid front mounts (like 1955 style)...

Glad your front suspension gremlins are being worked out...

Talk soon.

Charles
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Fastest Standing Mile at Maxton 196.967mph
Fastest Standing 1.5 Mile at Loring 213.624mph
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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #172 on: August 08, 2009, 06:29:26 AM »
Solid mounts are great for LSR and will save expense, also ease engine removal (Water pump can be connected directly to the engine - SBC).  Motor plates do not really benefit LSR.

We are getting closer to the funny car cage - couple of weeks hopefully.

R.
John.
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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #173 on: August 11, 2009, 01:32:52 PM »
Some more photos of the rear suspension.
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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #174 on: August 11, 2009, 02:08:45 PM »
John,,, Looking good my friend..

Hey what kind of cool lateral support are you using on rear suspension?  Looks like a "Z" Bar ? or Diagonal Link bar ?   or combination of the two ?   Can I get a better pic of that cool set up and possibly your thoughts on that vs a panard or watts set up ?

Man,,, Keep up the build... great inspiration for me...

Charles

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E/CBFALT, E/CBGALT, E/CGALT, E/CFALT, A/CGALT, C/CGALT, D/CGALT, C/CBGALT, B/CBGALT, C/CFALT
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A/CBFALT, B/CBFALT, C/CBFALT, C/CFALT, C/CGALT,   E/CGALT, E/CFALT

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Fastest Standing Mile at Maxton 196.967mph
Fastest Standing 1.5 Mile at Loring 213.624mph
Fastest Standing Mile at Loring 204.109mph

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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #175 on: August 11, 2009, 03:14:42 PM »
Charles.

I'm using a X-Style Track Locater from Chris Altson's Chassisworks.  I do not think the X member assembly is necessary for LSR. 

The photos also shows the Anti-Roll Bar (torsion bar) fixture being installed.

R.
John.
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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #176 on: August 11, 2009, 03:56:35 PM »
John,,, that is some cool stuff...

I had inquired about a similar setup,,, but was told that with more than 2" to 3" of rear suspension travel the lateral locaters "could possibly" work against themself and "may" bind up..

I have no idea.... so "for now"  I am taking the simple old reliable way and using a long 32"-33" Panard bar.... with that length and Arc... it should limit max lateral movement to under 1/16th " at max suspension travel,,, and should never get to max travel...

Your setup looks much more hi tech.... Thanks again for sharring.

Charles
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E/CBFALT, E/CBGALT, E/CGALT, E/CFALT, A/CGALT, C/CGALT, D/CGALT, C/CBGALT, B/CBGALT, C/CFALT
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A/CBFALT, B/CBFALT, C/CBFALT, C/CFALT, C/CGALT,   E/CGALT, E/CFALT

Fastest Standing Mile at Ohio  203.343mph
Fastest Standing Mile at Maxton 196.967mph
Fastest Standing 1.5 Mile at Loring 213.624mph
Fastest Standing Mile at Loring 204.109mph

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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #177 on: August 11, 2009, 04:07:34 PM »
Steve. 

I live Arnold.  Where in Annapolis do you live? 

There are 5 of us in the area building/running LSR vehicles.  If you ever want to see the construction let me know, the car is not far away in Pasadena.  I hope to set up an ordered photo bucket of the build, just need to get to it.

John.

Or more - We are just west of Dulles Airport in Ashburn.  Motorcycles - LOTS in the area - Todd & Debbie Dross are just south of us in Fredricksburg, Ali (forget his last name) is in Vienna, Couple of riders out in Winchester etc...   :)
Joel Wolcott
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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #178 on: August 11, 2009, 05:58:49 PM »
Rachael Johnson and Shane Bates are in Warrenton

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Re: 53 Stude-Chevy
« Reply #179 on: August 12, 2009, 12:11:08 AM »
Sounds like enough racers in the area for a fall picnic or a Christmas party after the season ends.   
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