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Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 8:30 am
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Finishing up the frame and started moch-up for the engine placement. I am going to use an engine plate instead of the normal engine mount from the bottom. This car will have a 54cc Solo with a skellenger quick change rear end. I have to thank Tom at Santee welding here in Southern California. He is an amazing welder and he even puts up with all my "changes"!!
If anyone knows where i can get a 90cc or 110 cc Solo engine please let me know.
Re: Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 8:39 am
by Mike Casey
tell me thats not the chain drive car I sold you...
Its your stuff, you do as you please, but that would hurt. LOL.
Re: Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 10:04 am
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Mike
No, i got a partial chassis from e-bay, and have been working on it for a while now. The tires and wheels are from the chain car but just for moch-up. I have a set of John Foster tires and wheels when it is ready to go. I needed to check stance and length for the body to see if i need to make any additional changes. Al
Re: Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 11:09 am
by Mike Casey
whew...
Re: Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 11:14 am
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Mike
I think we talked about this chassis, i believe it to be an unfinished Bob S chassis. I got it and a Solo 52 with zomie headers from e-bay (diamondgirl). It was in rough shape, needed to have welds cleaned up and i have been slowly adding to this chassis, mounting tabs, rear placement and now engine mounts. It's a fun project so far. Got to learn to weld!!!
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 12:09 pm
by Mike Casey
i have a tig welder i may consider selling. Cant figure out how to use it. LOL
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 12:11 pm
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Ok, let me know on that as well
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 2:03 pm
by Pro Street
Hello Al,
You looking for something like this?
Pro Street....
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 2:07 pm
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Pro Street
That looks really nice!!
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: March 12th, 2014, 2:14 pm
by Pro Street
Thank you,
The last Dragster it was in ran a four flat at 330 feet....it's a custom built 80cc solo with all billet case's & clutch housing....
Pro Street....
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: April 2nd, 2014, 7:27 am
by Emilio
I had the opportunity to hear and see these engines run when I visited pro street's club in Brooklyn where they race, let me tell you, they ring your ears, they are Fn beastly!
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: April 7th, 2014, 4:57 pm
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Just roughed out the windows and wheel holes. My first time to work with fiberglass, it was a little bit of a chore. Once i get this straight, i will make the window templates and drill the holes for the bolts.
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: April 7th, 2014, 6:18 pm
by Mike Casey
steady progress. looking good!
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: April 7th, 2014, 7:48 pm
by vwguru75
Hey Al.
Did you leave enough of a lip to mount the windows? It looks real close.
Re: Al Gibson's Funny Car #3 Moch-Up
Posted: April 8th, 2014, 7:16 am
by Al Gibson (QSL)
vwguru75
Yes i think you are right. Looks like i will need some tabs on the inside to mount the windows. First time problems.