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redhead69 · 04-14-2006, 03:05 PM

I got sick of waiting.. my 69' still needs too much work to be road worthy. I was hoping to race it this season but its just not going to happen.. sooo the daily driver was nominated!! haha what other daily driver/ weekend racers we got around here?

stingray72 · 04-14-2006, 03:17 PM

hehe.. looks like a speed demon. One thing is for certain.. it'd outrun mine. my Silvy on 35's aint too quick. heh

redhead69 · 04-14-2006, 03:38 PM

Stingray.. I bet that 70 you got would be a great little racer.. If I wasnt in over my head in mine I'd save myself a couple thousand and buy yours. Cool truck!

**Ron 586** · 04-14-2006, 05:28 PM

Are you running on a 1/8 or 1/4 mile track?

redhead69 · 04-14-2006, 05:38 PM

1/4.. I would jump that thing off a cliff if it was running 17s in an 1/8th. haha

409biscayne · 04-14-2006, 10:19 PM

any racing is good racing . i used to race my 70 short step , with 292 and 350 turbo , 3.73 posi . ha ha it ran like 17.50's . but it was consistent.

HotRod71 · 04-15-2006, 12:29 AM

I had a 94 S-10, 2wd, 4.3 L, 4L60E that ran a consistent 16.30 in the 1/4. I never did bracket race with it though. Just played around at the Street Fights here at the local dragstrip.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-15-2006, 06:31 AM

I have raced both of the trucks I previously owned, thought about making
a pass in "GQ" but it sits up to high for my liking on a dragstrip, here's mine,

1967 Swb Fleet, 400 SBC, POWERGLIDE, 3.73's, Best was 9.556 in 1/8

1970 Swb Step, 250 Six, 350 Turbo, 4.10's, 465,000 Miles, 11.92 in 1/8

*Both these truck were pretty much stock, never owned a RACE vehicle.

speedracer · 04-17-2006, 11:14 AM

I haven't made it to a track yet with the truck but my jetta ran a 14.7 and the vette ran 15.1 in the quarter. The vette has 3.08 rear end its hard to get a great launch without it going sideways.

jimmydean · 04-17-2006, 11:21 AM

There was a gal in WOodburn who got sick of sitting on the sidelines while her husband raced, so she started running the truck they used to trailer his race car.

It was a '98 Dodge 3500 Dully 4x4 Cumins. It was like watching paint dry when she went down the track, but Woodburn is bracket races, so she did rather well more often than not. I think her 1/4 mile times were in the mid 30's, if I recall correctly.

Bishops Trucks · 04-17-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

There was a gal in WOodburn who got sick of sitting on the sidelines while her husband raced, so she started running the truck they used to trailer his race car.

It was a '98 Dodge 3500 Dully 4x4 Cumins. It was like watching paint dry when she went down the track, but Woodburn is bracket races, so she did rather well more often than not. I think her 1/4 mile times were in the mid 30's, if I recall correctly.

30's. Did you catch a cat nap while she ran. She needs that Bully Dog propane injection system.

jimmydean · 04-17-2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

30's. Did you catch a cat nap while she ran. She needs that Bully Dog propane injection system.

Like I said, it was like watching paint dry. She didn't even try to punch it, it was as if she was pulling out of a parking lot rather than going down a track.

But hey, rock what you brought, right?

Bishops Trucks · 04-17-2006, 01:57 PM

Right on!!!

68Stepbed · 04-17-2006, 10:26 PM

run what ya brung, baby!

djracer · 04-17-2006, 11:49 PM

I have been taking a break from the dragtruck build up on a few friday nights and played in my 2001 4x4 suburban! I ran a 94 z71 the first night and it was ugly I beat him like he was tied to a stump probably 8 or 9 links!(4 of which came from reaction time) The next victim was a friend of mine in a grand cherokee 3 or 4 links! The one that surprised me was the durango R/T with the 5.9! He was a little quicker in the eighth but I still got there first and I pulled away in the 1/4! The Sub had a aem air intake and a super chips programer! I finally got the real race ride going!

redhead69 · 04-18-2006, 12:44 PM

Yup.. those big tires do wonders for the reaction time.. I was nailing it on the 3rd yellow.. deep staged and finally cut an .03 light (third pass) the first 2 passes looked like I was sleeping. I got beat by a sand bagging 13 second (dial) vega. The cars that impressed me out there though were these Mitsubishi evolutions.. 2 of em out there running in the 11.75 range on street tires.. shocked the hell out of me.

redhead69 · 04-18-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

run what ya brung, baby!

Brainchild · 04-18-2006, 02:43 PM

It's all about being consistant,that's what wins the $$$.I saw a yugo with the muffler cut off running 22's win his bracket..lol.That thing looked like it was nearly to the traps before the other cars even got to leave.
It's all about the fun.

04-14-2006, 03:05 PM	#1
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Race what you have!! I got sick of waiting.. my 69' still needs too much work to be road worthy. I was hoping to race it this season but its just not going to happen.. sooo the daily driver was nominated!! haha what other daily driver/ weekend racers we got around here? __________________ Currently truckless

04-14-2006, 03:17 PM	#2
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Re: Race what you have!! hehe.. looks like a speed demon. One thing is for certain.. it'd outrun mine. my Silvy on 35's aint too quick. heh __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

04-14-2006, 03:38 PM	#3
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: Race what you have!! Stingray.. I bet that 70 you got would be a great little racer.. If I wasnt in over my head in mine I'd save myself a couple thousand and buy yours. Cool truck! __________________ Currently truckless

04-14-2006, 05:28 PM	#4
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Race what you have!! Are you running on a 1/8 or 1/4 mile track? __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

04-14-2006, 05:38 PM	#5
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: Race what you have!! 1/4.. I would jump that thing off a cliff if it was running 17s in an 1/8th. haha __________________ Currently truckless

04-14-2006, 10:19 PM	#6
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Race what you have!! any racing is good racing . i used to race my 70 short step , with 292 and 350 turbo , 3.73 posi . ha ha it ran like 17.50's . but it was consistent. __________________ 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)

04-15-2006, 12:29 AM	#7
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: Race what you have!! I had a 94 S-10, 2wd, 4.3 L, 4L60E that ran a consistent 16.30 in the 1/4. I never did bracket race with it though. Just played around at the Street Fights here at the local dragstrip. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

04-15-2006, 06:31 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Race what you have!! I have raced both of the trucks I previously owned, thought about making a pass in "GQ" but it sits up to high for my liking on a dragstrip, here's mine, 1967 Swb Fleet, 400 SBC, POWERGLIDE, 3.73's, Best was 9.556 in 1/8 1970 Swb Step, 250 Six, 350 Turbo, 4.10's, 465,000 Miles, 11.92 in 1/8 Both these truck were pretty much stock, never owned a RACE vehicle. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 04-15-2006 at 06:32 AM.*

04-17-2006, 11:14 AM	#9
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	Re: Race what you have!! I haven't made it to a track yet with the truck but my jetta ran a 14.7 and the vette ran 15.1 in the quarter. The vette has 3.08 rear end its hard to get a great launch without it going sideways. __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car Last edited by speedracer; 04-17-2006 at 11:14 AM.

04-17-2006, 11:21 AM	#10
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Race what you have!! There was a gal in WOodburn who got sick of sitting on the sidelines while her husband raced, so she started running the truck they used to trailer his race car. It was a '98 Dodge 3500 Dully 4x4 Cumins. It was like watching paint dry when she went down the track, but Woodburn is bracket races, so she did rather well more often than not. I think her 1/4 mile times were in the mid 30's, if I recall correctly.

04-17-2006, 01:57 PM	#13
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04-17-2006, 10:26 PM	#14
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Race what you have!! run what ya brung, baby! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

04-17-2006, 11:49 PM	#15
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Race what you have!! I have been taking a break from the dragtruck build up on a few friday nights and played in my 2001 4x4 suburban! I ran a 94 z71 the first night and it was ugly I beat him like he was tied to a stump probably 8 or 9 links!(4 of which came from reaction time) The next victim was a friend of mine in a grand cherokee 3 or 4 links! The one that surprised me was the durango R/T with the 5.9! He was a little quicker in the eighth but I still got there first and I pulled away in the 1/4! The Sub had a aem air intake and a super chips programer! I finally got the real race ride going! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

04-18-2006, 12:44 PM	#16
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: Race what you have!! Yup.. those big tires do wonders for the reaction time.. I was nailing it on the 3rd yellow.. deep staged and finally cut an .03 light (third pass) the first 2 passes looked like I was sleeping. I got beat by a sand bagging 13 second (dial) vega. The cars that impressed me out there though were these Mitsubishi evolutions.. 2 of em out there running in the 11.75 range on street tires.. shocked the hell out of me. __________________ Currently truckless

04-18-2006, 02:43 PM	#18
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Race what you have!! It's all about being consistant,that's what wins the $$$.I saw a yugo with the muffler cut off running 22's win his bracket..lol.That thing looked like it was nearly to the traps before the other cars even got to leave. It's all about the fun. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website



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