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71Dragtruck · 06-24-2006, 05:35 PM

Ran a 11.44 @ 117.69mph last night at the street legal drags, allmost got kicked off for no roll bar, but they ended up letting me run if I slowed it down.

TugOwar · 06-24-2006, 05:38 PM

What, no video?

71Dragtruck · 06-24-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TugOwar

What, no video?

Wife and kids got me a Sony hard drive camcorder for father's day, but it didn't come in yet.

67Fleet · 06-24-2006, 05:50 PM

slow down??? NEVER!!! Nice pass!

Longhorn Man · 06-24-2006, 06:09 PM

that is awsome...and street legal too!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-24-2006, 08:24 PM

Way to go!!!

Jim

PanelDeland · 06-25-2006, 05:54 AM

Now to figure out a hidden roll bar.I read a mag article about a guy who went and ran all evening long at low 12's then on his last pass blew it out and ran like an 11.65.
BTW great run! What was your 60'?

68C15 · 06-25-2006, 07:51 AM

I am extrememly curious. just how do you get the traction to dip into the 11's?

71Dragtruck · 06-25-2006, 09:48 AM

60' was 1.68, at the street legals they don't prep the track any, we waited 1.5hrs. to dry the track after a thunder storm went through just before we started.

My truck is 4-linked, I run 14.5x29 Hoosier QT Pros, My battery box is in the back, and a 20 gal fuel cell that I keep full.

franks72 · 06-25-2006, 12:45 PM

Do you have any pics of the four link setup?????

71Dragtruck · 06-25-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by franks72

Do you have any pics of the four link setup?????

There's a few pics in this post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...151718&page=11

57sailplane · 06-25-2006, 03:24 PM

nice pass.. why wont they let you run any faster without a cage.. nhra alows for up to 10.01 secound runs.. by the way whats your truck way in at? just curious cause i am building my own drag truck.. here some pictures..

71Dragtruck · 06-25-2006, 04:19 PM

I don't even have a roll bar, so 11.50 is as fast as I can run, I'll be running in the 10's as soon as it's in. I keep wanting to weigh it, but haven't got around to it yet. Hope to do it this week, you have any pics of where your cage ties into your frame?

Robznob11 · 06-25-2006, 06:01 PM

what kind of hp you laying down, im building a version of yours only im running a 9.5.1 com 496 roller motor. it should lay down 650 hp and have good steet manners. i don't like just going fast at the track i can't stand to get beet so i wanna have the stuff when ever i need it track or town, its no fun having a bad a$$ truck if you can't show it off every day.. don't get me wrong i love drag cars but im amazed at these 8 sec rockets putting around just wating to bust your you know what when you pass them on the way to wal-mart

. a 200 shot should keep things even if i wan't to play a little at the track.. im thinking about a roll bar too but it shure would look ugly and give away the sleeper feel too.

409biscayne · 06-25-2006, 06:04 PM

Who sanctions your local track ? We're AHRA here in Spokane . I don't think there's many ahra tracks left . My mostly stock 68 runs 14.40's , it went almost 3 / 10th's quicker with the tailgate off . It needs to go on a diet as it weighs nearly 4000 lb. Oh well , any racing is good racing .

PanelDeland · 06-25-2006, 12:53 PM

That's an awesome 60' for a truck.Maybe you need to smooth your tailgate with lead to get alittle more traction.The 4 link must be working well.

409biscayne · 06-25-2006, 01:19 PM

I can't remember , do you run a tonneau cover ? Or no cover no tailgate ?
Somewhere i had pics of a '72 running at Seattle with an awesome rollbar setup . He had a Lexan rear window with cutouts for the bar. Very clean set up . Anyway nice pass .

71Dragtruck · 06-25-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 409biscayne

I can't remember , do you run a tonneau cover ? Or no cover no tailgate ?
Somewhere i had pics of a '72 running at Seattle with an awesome rollbar setup . He had a Lexan rear window with cutouts for the bar. Very clean set up . Anyway nice pass .

Ya I run a cover, my rollbar is going to come out my back window, I have a slider and the guy that's doing it is going to bring it out the corners. He just did one, and cuts the holes, feeds the bar through then welds it up. I'll have it run through my cover also.

71Dragtruck · 06-25-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

That's an awesome 60' for a truck.Maybe you need to smooth your tailgate with lead to get alittle more traction.The 4 link must be working well.

It was one of my better ones, every points race this year at the drag strip I run at has been rained out. So I haven't run this motor combo on a traction compound prepped track yet. I know that it folds my passenger side floormat in half, and I had to rig my ashtray so it doesn't open.

bigjimzlll · 06-25-2006, 07:45 PM

nice pass

71Dragtruck · 06-25-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjimzlll

nice pass

Hey Jim, since they forgot to send me my NHRA rule book last 2 times I ordered parts. Would you happen to know the rule on tranny and flex plate shields?

71Dragtruck · 06-25-2006, 07:57 PM

By the way Thanks guy's.

Monty.

stllookn · 07-10-2006, 12:12 AM

409biscayne...'67, 11 second quarter @ about 120 mph and was told not to come back until he had a roll cage. 350 4-bolt on gas. Neat truck but the body panels did not fit...now I know why...too many wheel stands...LOL! This truck has been for sale ever since I can remember!

409biscayne · 07-10-2006, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

409biscayne...'67, 11 second quarter @ about 120 mph and was told not to come back until he had a roll cage. 350 4-bolt on gas. Neat truck but the body panels did not fit...now I know why...too many wheel stands...LOL! This truck has been for sale ever since I can remember!

Sorry , i'm not understanding ?? I'm a '68 w/bb .

57sailplane · 08-27-2006, 12:02 AM

planning on custom dash. do you guys think i will have any problems with racing with a cluster set up like this. is the tach to low, i know most guys run theres on the top of the dash but would like to keep it clean. i probably will run the shift light up on the roll cage. if you guys have any suggestions let me know...

06-24-2006, 05:35 PM	#1
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Ran 11.44 @117.69mph Ran a 11.44 @ 117.69mph last night at the street legal drags, allmost got kicked off for no roll bar, but they ended up letting me run if I slowed it down. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

06-24-2006, 05:38 PM	#2
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph What, no video?

06-24-2006, 05:50 PM	#4
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph slow down??? NEVER!!! Nice pass! __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

06-24-2006, 06:09 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph that is awsome...and street legal too!

06-24-2006, 08:24 PM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph Way to go!!! Jim

06-25-2006, 05:54 AM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph Now to figure out a hidden roll bar.I read a mag article about a guy who went and ran all evening long at low 12's then on his last pass blew it out and ran like an 11.65. BTW great run! What was your 60'? __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-25-2006, 07:51 AM	#8
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph I am extrememly curious. just how do you get the traction to dip into the 11's?

06-25-2006, 09:48 AM	#9
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph 60' was 1.68, at the street legals they don't prep the track any, we waited 1.5hrs. to dry the track after a thunder storm went through just before we started. My truck is 4-linked, I run 14.5x29 Hoosier QT Pros, My battery box is in the back, and a 20 gal fuel cell that I keep full. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

06-25-2006, 12:45 PM	#10
franks72 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 218	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph Do you have any pics of the four link setup?????

06-25-2006, 03:24 PM	#12
57sailplane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 583	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph nice pass.. why wont they let you run any faster without a cage.. nhra alows for up to 10.01 secound runs.. by the way whats your truck way in at? just curious cause i am building my own drag truck.. here some pictures.. Attached Images

06-25-2006, 04:19 PM	#13
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph I don't even have a roll bar, so 11.50 is as fast as I can run, I'll be running in the 10's as soon as it's in. I keep wanting to weigh it, but haven't got around to it yet. Hope to do it this week, you have any pics of where your cage ties into your frame? __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs Last edited by 71Dragtruck; 06-25-2006 at 04:22 PM.

06-25-2006, 06:01 PM	#14
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph what kind of hp you laying down, im building a version of yours only im running a 9.5.1 com 496 roller motor. it should lay down 650 hp and have good steet manners. i don't like just going fast at the track i can't stand to get beet so i wanna have the stuff when ever i need it track or town, its no fun having a bad a$$ truck if you can't show it off every day.. don't get me wrong i love drag cars but im amazed at these 8 sec rockets putting around just wating to bust your you know what when you pass them on the way to wal-mart . a 200 shot should keep things even if i wan't to play a little at the track.. im thinking about a roll bar too but it shure would look ugly and give away the sleeper feel too.

06-25-2006, 06:04 PM	#15
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph Who sanctions your local track ? We're AHRA here in Spokane . I don't think there's many ahra tracks left . My mostly stock 68 runs 14.40's , it went almost 3 / 10th's quicker with the tailgate off . It needs to go on a diet as it weighs nearly 4000 lb. Oh well , any racing is good racing . __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD) Last edited by 409biscayne; 06-25-2006 at 06:07 PM.

06-25-2006, 12:53 PM	#16
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph That's an awesome 60' for a truck.Maybe you need to smooth your tailgate with lead to get alittle more traction.The 4 link must be working well. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-25-2006, 01:19 PM	#17
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph I can't remember , do you run a tonneau cover ? Or no cover no tailgate ? Somewhere i had pics of a '72 running at Seattle with an awesome rollbar setup . He had a Lexan rear window with cutouts for the bar. Very clean set up . Anyway nice pass . __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)



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06-25-2006, 07:45 PM	#20
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06-25-2006, 07:57 PM	#22
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph By the way Thanks guy's. Monty. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

07-10-2006, 12:12 AM	#23
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph 409biscayne...'67, 11 second quarter @ about 120 mph and was told not to come back until he had a roll cage. 350 4-bolt on gas. Neat truck but the body panels did not fit...now I know why...too many wheel stands...LOL! This truck has been for sale ever since I can remember! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-27-2006, 12:02 AM	#25
57sailplane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 583	Re: Ran 11.44 @117.69mph planning on custom dash. do you guys think i will have any problems with racing with a cluster set up like this. is the tach to low, i know most guys run theres on the top of the dash but would like to keep it clean. i probably will run the shift light up on the roll cage. if you guys have any suggestions let me know... Attached Images

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