Thanks Ed,
I'll have to check the rules before I do anything, but I'm thinking of making my own body shell by making a male/female custom body mold to build the body in. Using graphite cloth with epoxy resin for the body. I'll use the traditional body shape similar the the belly tankers.
I'll have to check the rules to see if there's any requirements on the length, width, girth and so on.
I'm thinking of making a chromoly round tube frame. Again I'll have to check to see what the requirements are such as what methods the chassis and the welds have to conform to.
I have a few power plant options from several engines and transmissions I've picked up over the years. I'll be running carbs naturally aspirated.
I'd be interested to hear what you and some of the others here use as a suspension system or no suspension at all.
I'd really like to hear any other advice and your Salt Flat and or Dry Lake experiences you care to share.
Thanks again Ed
Steve
Welcome aboard CW! Good choice on the Lakester class for a build, basic class rules let you concentrate on the important ones - safety.
#1 get a rule book and study, study, study. New '15's won't be available for a bit but a '14 with the new changes [don't think much applies to lakesters] posted on the home page here will serve you well.
Thinking traditional tank or a dragster look alike? Converting a dragster is not really a viable option, basically the chassis are two different ballgames.
Packaging is a major issue for both lakesters and liners, space within the body gets real small real fast. Good planning pays big dividends in time, money, and frustration savings.
Ed