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Offline Stainless1

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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #600 on: March 17, 2013, 12:08:20 AM »
The only problem I see with the wiring is the wires seem to be different colors... shouldn't it all be yellow...  :roll: oops, wrong thread, that's the down under lakester.... all these cool cars are so confusing...
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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #601 on: March 17, 2013, 04:21:11 AM »
The guy in the photo looks like he's the guy that has to do the wiring!. He looks like I feel. Great build.

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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #602 on: March 17, 2013, 09:35:57 AM »
The guy in the photo is Richard. He is a master craftsman and drove Top Fuel dragsters for years as late as 2009. He has been 314mph in the quarter mile already. It's an honor to have his help on this project.
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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #603 on: March 18, 2013, 05:54:13 PM »
Rob, 
Thanks for letting me give you a hand with the car last week. I wish that I
could have stayed longer. I have to tell you that most of what you and Eric (engineers)
told me went over my head, but I did manage to understand a little of the magic. Also
please tell Eric thanks for the tips on my flying brick (Corvette).

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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #604 on: March 18, 2013, 05:58:31 PM »
but that's a really nice brick, gray.

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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #605 on: March 20, 2013, 11:25:55 PM »
Rob, 
Thanks for letting me give you a hand with the car last week. I wish that I
could have stayed longer. I have to tell you that most of what you and Eric (engineers)
told me went over my head, but I did manage to understand a little of the magic. Also
please tell Eric thanks for the tips on my flying brick (Corvette).

Regards
Dave Gray
Carlisle, Pa.
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56 Corvette

Thanks for all the help Dave! I'm glad you pushed me to keep working on the front wheels to get them straighter. Too bad you could not stay longer. As it stands now Eric will be here another 12 days if you want to come out for another visit.
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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #606 on: March 22, 2013, 02:10:27 PM »
I know Rob has been busy working on the car, taking care of business and running around with/for the family, thought I would throw out a quick update.

Both halves of the body finally made it onto the car at the same time!






The process is pretty straight forward. We slide one side on and check the fitment with the mounting points and make sure the center alignment is correct, then repeat for the other half. Most of the last day or so has been about checking the fit, remove the body, grind/re-work the mounting points and retest. It is amazing how well everything has fit up so far!

Once the fitment is completed, Eric will bond the left and right sides together, then cut the appropriate lines to remove the shell in its final form.

Here are some other random pics of the progress.




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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #607 on: March 22, 2013, 02:26:02 PM »
Do you plan to cover the exposed axles with an airfoil- shaped cover?

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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #608 on: March 22, 2013, 02:46:14 PM »
Dam n I love that car! Tell Eric he needs to hurry and get his done-I have an engine for him! :evil:
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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #609 on: March 22, 2013, 03:37:09 PM »
 just looking at those profile shots sorta says it all
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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #610 on: March 22, 2013, 04:19:48 PM »
Do you plan to cover the exposed axles with an airfoil- shaped cover?

Regards, Neil
Neil,

Here is a modeled view of the final product.
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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #611 on: March 22, 2013, 04:27:49 PM »
In the recently posted video about the development of the "Blue Flame Special", it was said that the original wheel fairings were removed because it made the car unstable with even a little bit of yaw. It was a really nice video and I'd recommend seeing it if you haven't already.
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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #612 on: March 22, 2013, 05:24:43 PM »
Having met and visited with this team of professionals I am confident they have studied as well as tested all aerodynamic options for this design and have proven to themselves and others it is not only safe and stable but one of the best looking liners to come forth lately. Good job you guys, keep it up and see you out there soon.

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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #613 on: March 22, 2013, 08:20:38 PM »
nice going on your build.
bub '07 - 140.293 a/pg   120" crate street mill  
bub '10 - 158.100  sweetooth gear
lta  7/11 -163.389  7/17/11; 3 run avg.-162.450
ohio -    - 185.076 w/#684      
lta 8/14  - 169.xxx. w/sw2           
'16 -- 0 runs ; 0 events

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Re: NACA 66 Special A/BGS
« Reply #614 on: March 22, 2013, 09:27:41 PM »
Rob and crew,

Absolutely fabulous with the body on!  The best car ever! Thanks for taking the time to keep us posted.

Geo