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Offline Jack Gifford

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1305 on: September 03, 2012, 01:08:20 AM »
Is that the Buick ('38?) that I saw at Maxton in 2011? If that's the one, I liked the headers- the configuration resembled a pair of driver's-side V8 headers! And sounded bitchin' (wish I knew how to attach an audio recording to a post)...
Is that photo from Wilmington?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1306 on: September 07, 2012, 06:53:17 PM »
Jack, I believe that photo is from Maxton- It's on the ECTA site.

Even though we're getting ready for the Ohio miler, work continues:

Bill with BCChopit is sending us a new straight 'setup' axle, and sent this pic of the ends he is fabbing.

Once we know exactly what we need,the setup axle will go back to him, and he'll build the final axle.

Thanks Bill!
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1307 on: September 08, 2012, 09:28:10 AM »
Bill Carlson has the axle ends trimmed and everything is ready to ship!

I have to give Bill props-this guy is great! When he found out what we wanted the axle for, he offered to send us this setup axle, so that we could figure out exactly what we need. Not many guys go the extra distance for a customer anymore, but Bill sure does!

Do me a favor, and give Bill a shout if you need any axle work! http://waccustoms.com or http://bcchopit.com

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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1308 on: September 08, 2012, 04:48:33 PM »
 Can you give your welder friend a pat on the back for me, that is some mighty fine looking tig work on your axle parts.

Don
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1309 on: September 16, 2012, 03:50:17 PM »
From www.flatcadracing.org :

Chasing record speeds with a vintage car is similar to nature, in the fact that there is a never ending metamorphosis happening. Much the same as a caterpillar morphs into a butterfly, a classic car changes into a sculpted steel contraption that looks as if it belongs in the movie 'Transformers'.

It's really an evil necessity, because pure horsepower only goes so far, then racers are forced to make aero changes due to drag, lift, etc. Going fast may not look as cool as going slow, but going fast IS cool!

Love it or hate it, this is a rendition close in appearance, to what the FlatCad will likely look like in our quest for 200 mph. Aero speed mods will be held on with dzus fasteners, so that they can be removed in the /BVGALT class.



Photo-shopped by Steve Shapiro
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1310 on: September 16, 2012, 08:49:56 PM »
Wow thats almost butt fugly but fast ain't gotta be purdy. :cheers:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1311 on: September 16, 2012, 09:22:55 PM »
Captain, that's high praise coming from You.

You certainly favor your friends.

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1312 on: September 16, 2012, 10:44:20 PM »
Wow! That 200 mph design is way cool!  :cheers: Just when I think you have reached a limit you jump up to another level.  Looking forward to the continued mods.

Geo
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1313 on: September 17, 2012, 07:59:37 AM »
Thanks for all the comments!
 
One thing's for sure- going 200 in a brick/pig sure ain't gonna look 'pretty'!
 :-D
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1314 on: September 17, 2012, 08:57:10 AM »
Quote from: Freud on September 16, 2012, 09:22:55 PM
Captain, that's high praise coming from You.

You certainly favor your friends.

FREUD

Not being critical, the only purty thing about our ride is the driver.... my wife... :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1315 on: September 17, 2012, 09:19:25 AM »
Heck . . . the car has been sort of a 'looker' in the past - but none of that matters if you want to go fast!   :-o
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1316 on: September 17, 2012, 09:54:48 PM »
38

Now that is radical. It reminds me of those high speed locomotive designs from the 40's.

Bill
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1317 on: September 17, 2012, 10:34:27 PM »
wheelerdealer were You riding the rails in the 40's?

You made an informed comment.

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1318 on: September 18, 2012, 01:54:20 AM »
Do you s'pose you'll go to flush [window]glass?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1319 on: September 18, 2012, 08:31:33 AM »
Freud:

No, I was not riding the rails I am a boomer. But my Dad was as he shipped off to WW II.
I read an article on the locomotive style and aero design in that era.

38's go a cool design , can't wait to check it out.

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