Hello,
I just made my first post in the introduce yourself section. Now for my first (of many) question.
I got the 09 Rule Book on Saturday and have a question.
If I was to build a car for Vintage Gas Roadster with a V4F engine, can I use an original frame as a starting point? The wording of the frame section left me with this question. It states (paraphrase): "Any frame can be used if fabricated of round, square or rectangular tubing. A full tube chassis is not allowed."
Does this mean I HAVE to make a frame or can I start with an original, bead blast, reinforce and go from there? I ask because I have a friend with just such a frame available to me. I had planned to build a lakester from scratch, but if I can use this frame, by all means I will go that route for my first car.
I am not picky about what the car is, just as long as it is affordable to me and goes under 150 mph. I don't want to get overwhelmed with the additional requirements of the faster cars when my #1 goal is to run the salt. I can (and probably will) build a faster car or update later.
For the record, if I can use the frame and build the V4F/GR then I will ensure the cage and suspension can go 200 mph. Then all I would have to add it the chutes, larger fire extinguisher and other safety equipment, then cram something with more power in it.
Thanks for being here.
C. J. Daniel
Brace for many newbie questions. I have built and raced Hot Rods/Muscle Cars most of my life so I know performance, but I am ignorant to the requirements and nuances of the Bonneville cars.