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Offline sailingadventure

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North Carolina Belly Tank Project
« on: January 02, 2010, 12:56:41 PM »
   This is my first post on this forum, but I see that there are several projects going on around the country.
I have been actively building my tank car for about the past four years, but the idea started in 1994 when I decided to build something that for me was a different kind of project.
     I still have a ways to go, but I hope to be finished in the spring.The motor is a 1937 V-8 60 with Offenhauser heads. Eddie Meyer intake, Crane cam, And Mallory distributor.
      When I began this build, I wanted to be able to drive the car so I had to lengthen the tank 18" and figure out how to shift the transmission. These two things took the most time to figure out, but in the end I was able to make everything work.
   If you would like to see the entire build up to this time, check out my website www.mccainautomotive.com

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Re: North Carolina Belly Tank Project
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2010, 01:26:57 PM »
It looks really good. I like it :-D

Jan.

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Re: North Carolina Belly Tank Project
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2010, 02:19:12 PM »
Welcome to landracing.com and this Forum, Mr. Newbie, sir.  And thanks -- you're in the minority when you told us just where you're located.  You will, no coubt, be visiting with us racers at Maxton (Maxton/Laurinburg airport -- the East Coast Timing Ass'n, http://www.ecta-lsr.com/) this spring and summer, right?  We'd be happy to have you come share some exhaust fumes and exciting times.

So -- what's your name?

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Re: North Carolina Belly Tank Project
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2010, 02:26:05 PM »
Hello,,  NC Belly Tank,

As Jon (Seldom Seen Slim) had asked,,, what is your name ?  and welcome to this site and LSR.

I am Charles... I am located in Winston Salem area.. (Midway / Welcome to be more exact) so approx 30 minutes from you (depending on where your shop is...

Give me a shout sometime,, love to stop by and see that cool Belly Tank,,, you are also welcome to stop by and see my stuff as well.

Charles

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Re: North Carolina Belly Tank Project
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2010, 02:44:30 PM »
Hello guys, and thanks for the welcome.My name is Jeff McCain and visitors are always welcome at our shop in Greensboro. I always like to see other interesting projects and cars and If my car is ready for Maxton this year I`ll be there. Thanks, Jeff

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Re: North Carolina Belly Tank Project
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2010, 02:57:23 PM »
Nice to meet you Jeff,

Hope your project continues and you can make it to Maxton a few times this year.

I will call your shop later this month and maybe I can stop by.

Take care,

Charles
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Re: North Carolina Belly Tank Project
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2010, 03:24:09 PM »
Thanks Charles,  give me a call. Jeff