flathead dragster

[flatheadgary]

this is a dragster i started to build but alas, i stopped due to money, as usual.

this is something like i want it to look like when finished. i used a parts pack frame, which is not completely accurate but, i like it just the same. something most people don't know about flat motors, you can use a 348-409 water pump with stand offs to clear the front cover. so that is what i used on this. hope you like it.

[a2race]

looks cool gary......i picked up one of these parts pack frame kits off e-bay awhile ago, what did you use for a front end? im looking to build a few jr fuel cars with different chassis set-up and since this thing doesn't come with a front axle i was wondering what you used....thanks...adam

[Nacho Z]

Oh man, you did a nice job on the model but you got to finish the 1:1. They are both pretty cool!

[flatheadgary]

a2race, the front end is just a piece of evergreen rectangle plastic. i just curved it with my hand, glued a spring from something in the parts box, made the 'bones from plastic. the tie rod is just some more round evergreen plastic. the ends are the same rectangle plastic and i drilled the face and stuck in some round plastic that fit the wheel covers. the front isn't very realistic but it gets the job done.
thanks for the replies.

[willysurvive]

Thats awesome Gary. The model and the 1:1 are both really cool.

[62ss]

Love the model and the 1:1.
The model's done, now lets get the real one finished! ;D

[oldcoyote]

Cool build Gary

[bigmike312]

Nice looking little rail you have there. Now get back to work on the real thing. ;D

Big Mike