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Originally Posted by slammed57
If your going to roll it in and out of the shop the wood will flex a bit so it may through some measurements off. Mine was stationary, so once I trued everything up it stayed. Mr48 idea would work good. and if you can get the steel free then that will be the way to go. If your going to run in the 8's holy crap what motor is going in that thang! lol
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Sorry I didn't mention that some classes of racing (probably mine) require original frame rails, radiator in original position, working doors. Engine may only be moved rearward for fitment only, about 8" for me and widening the fenders only for tire fitment. I will be staying under 11.5" wide. I'm running a blown 292. Expected HP 550 on pump gas and 750 on race fuel. I have been told that at 800 the crankshaft will leave the building without dowelling the mains. I know of 3 guys running 1000 HP out of their 292's. I already own the rotisserie. I'm keeping my leaf springs so it just seems simpler to use the frame rails because of all the mounting. I like Mr 48's idea of setting the boxing back a little for lines and wiring. There is a youtub video out there of a guy in a 48 chevy pickup running an 8.44 sec with leaf springs and 1000 HP