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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #270 on: March 08, 2011, 08:49:43 PM »
Sam's doing a great job on the cage...
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #271 on: March 09, 2011, 10:09:51 AM »
Ok, were going back to a two piece head, using existing bolt holes in the block. We'll be adding 7 additional head bolts.


This rocker assemble is based on the Hemi style head, and current location of where the pushrods would come through. The intake rockers are awfully short, and we may move the pushrod path.


This mockup is just an initial drawing. The rockers are 1:1, and will be changed.
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 #272 on: March 09, 2011, 02:56:35 PM »
You guys sure have some fancy computin mosheens. We have to work to keep a #2 Ticonderoga sharp!

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #273 on: March 09, 2011, 04:28:49 PM »
HaHa! Mike, Dale, and Chris can do this stuff, but not me- I struggle with a stick man!
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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http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #274 on: March 09, 2011, 06:19:57 PM »
Sam's cage is looking great!  All the people on this are top notch.  Looking forward to more!  :cheers:

Geo

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #275 on: March 10, 2011, 09:00:48 PM »
I agree with you, and I've been blessed in that aspect! The people involved are all very good, very dedicated, and a fun bunch to work with! :cheers:


Sam's about done on the cage, and it's looking great! He still needs to mount the seat. The gent in the pic is 6'2", and 270 lbs, to give you an idea of space.
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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http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #276 on: March 10, 2011, 09:01:50 PM »
a couple  more....
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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http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #277 on: March 10, 2011, 09:37:24 PM »
Looks really good Flattie. Are you going to modify the seat to give the required helmet side support or are you going to build it into the cage?

Pete

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #278 on: March 10, 2011, 10:09:40 PM »
Rollbar gussets pics should be put in rulebook as textbook case.

 Great job!
5 mph in pit area (clothed)

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #279 on: March 10, 2011, 11:13:07 PM »
Interested Bystander, I agree- Sam does outstanding work!

Looks really good Flattie. Are you going to modify the seat to give the required helmet side support or are you going to build it into the cage?

Pete

Pete, the seat is a Kirkey, and we'll go with a Kirkey Head and Shoulder restraint kit.

Sold the Graham Paige today, for funding, so the build will kick in high gear now!
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 #280 on: March 11, 2011, 10:42:41 AM »
Buddy,

If I send you my '29 roadster can you sell it? You have a knack for moving rolling stock that I am unable to duplicate.

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #281 on: March 11, 2011, 10:48:59 AM »
Absolutely! :-D

You picky about where it goes? The Graham Paige is going to Switzerland :cheers:
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 #282 on: March 11, 2011, 11:02:58 AM »
Buddy, could you sell my car also????

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #283 on: March 11, 2011, 11:40:34 AM »
I could sure try!

I'm still trying to convince my wife the 'she' needs your car! No luck so far though!
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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http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #284 on: March 11, 2011, 11:46:47 AM »
Buddy,

Send it where ever it goes. I've been waiting for those European dollars.

DW
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