Ran 11.44 @117.69mph

[djracer]

BigJim our trucks look like they could be related! Thanks for the pics!

[71Dragtruck]

Yes looking good Jim.

[409biscayne]

Originally Posted by djracer

BigJim our trucks look like they could be related! Thanks for the pics!

Hey , my hood and cowl are black primer , maybe i'm a distant cousin .

409.

[nxtruck]

Truck looks good Jim!

[71Dragtruck]

Originally Posted by nxtruck

Truck looks good Jim!

Any chance of you posting a pic of your front shock adapters?

[nxtruck]

I'd be glad to, if I can figure out how to do it. I've been meaning to post some pics of my truck on the picture forum, but haven't quite figured out how. Not too computer-literate!
Anyways, those brackets are really nothing more than 1/4" steel turned to make a 90* bend. All together, they're about 5" long, bent in a 90* at about 2 1/2". I drilled a hole in each flat, bolted the bracket to the frame, then attached the upper mount of the shock through the other hole. Nothing too fancy. If I can figure this picture thing out, I will get some pics up.
Hope this helps.

[bigjimzlll]

NXtruck..I upload my pics to here http://imagehost.bizhat.com/upload_done.php

then I copy the link from bizhat and paste it to the forum. No resizing needed.

[nxtruck]

Thanks for the info Jim! I'll try and see if I can figure this out. Hey, I warned you guys; I know NOTHING about computers, other than turning them on and clicking onto the internet!!! I'll be outta town for the next two days, but when I get back I'll have some time to fool with this thing and I'll get my pics on here one way or another.
It's a good thing that I'm not into late model stuff. I can't imagine trying to tune my hotrod with a friggin' computer!! That's why they made endwrenches and screwdrivers!!!

[Orange]

Just wanted to say...this thread rocks.

I dare say, mixing 2 of my favorite things, these trucks, and drag racing, in heavy discussion is quite possibly the best thing ever on the internet!

[djracer]

Thanks Orange! I think we need to get Josh to add a seperate forum just for the drag racers!

[71Dragtruck]

Originally Posted by djracer

Thanks Orange! I think we need to get Josh to add a seperate forum just for the drag racers!

I was thinking the same thing, I thought they would have kept your thread stickied, next thing it's gone and around here within 2 days it's burried. Nice to see there's enough intrest in racing to keep this one alive.

[57sailplane]

i vote yes to that,,

this thread rocks

[nxtruck]

O We'll see if this works...

[nxtruck]

OK, I figured out how to get some pics on here. Thanks Big Jim for the info! These are some pics of my '66. I'll try to borrow my buddy's camera and get some shots of the ft. shock adapters for ya, 71 Dragtruck.

[71Dragtruck]

NICE truck, please feel free to post up more, I like it! How about some of the mill and inside, I think a couple of bars coming out the back window would look killer.

Got mine back, but now I'm sick and moving a bit slow. I got alot of work to do if I'm racing this weekend. I'll get some pics up of the roll bar as soon as I can. Would like to get the new carpet in first.

[nxtruck]

Thanks for the compliments! As soon as I can get my hands on a camera I'll get some more shots of it. It does have a cage in it. If you'll look at the pic that shows the rear of the truck, you can see one of the rear bars coming out below the top of front bed panel. It has a 10-pt 'moly cage with funny car bars around the driver. I didn't really want the funny car bars in it, but I did want it to pass a cert. and didn't want bars coming out of the top of the cab. The inspector said that the only way he would pass it with the back bars coming out of the cab so low would be to add the funny car bars for additional strength.
Definitely post some pics of yours when you can. I always like to see what other guys are doing with their dragtrucks!

[71Dragtruck]

I see it now, my bad. I brought mine through the corner windows of my slider. At first I didn't like the look of bars out the back, but now if they are done right I don't mind the look, let's people know your serious, ones that don't know better should be punished by law.

[cwilli84]

What about having the rear cage bars exit the cab just below the top bed height some how. that way they are unnoticed when you're on the street.

[71Dragtruck]

There are certain specs, needed to pass inspection and be NHRA accepted, and that they won't allow. The back bars have to be at least 5"s from the top bar ( if tied into the sides, and not the top bar itself ), and the top bar has to be 3"s above your helmet, but no more than 6"s away.

[nxtruck]

Actually, that's why I had my cage done the way it is. I didn't want to be able to see the bars from the side, and in order for it to be certified, the inspector said that I would have to add the funny car bars to be able to run the rear bars out low and still be certified.

[71Dragtruck]

By the way, weighed the tank and as it is with little more than 3/4 tank fuel, full NOS, 4128lbs. More than I thought, besides the steel body pannels and bumpers not much more to take off. Going to try for 4000lbs. this week, hood, inner fenders, CD player, 2-6x9's, and outer bumper braces that's about it without cutting.

[nxtruck]

I feel your pain! My cage added about 115 lbs. to mine. 4000 lbs. isn't too bad for an all-steel bbc-powered truck, though.

[nxtruck]

BTW, are you running iron or aluminum heads? That might be a real good place to spend some money.

[71Dragtruck]

Originally Posted by nxtruck

BTW, are you running iron or aluminum heads? That might be a real good place to spend some money.

I'm running aluminum, also water pump, pullies, rad, no heater.

[nxtruck]

I see. Sounds like you've got the basics covered. Ya know, once you get to certain point, it takes a lot of cash to start dropping weight. You just need to do like you've already said: remove everything that's not absolutely necessary.