Fireball Outlaw Drag Radial Rebuild Thread
06-08-2010, 09:24 PM
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Just a quick update:
didn't get alot done in the last few weeks, but...
Got the 1/8 plate and that fugger warped too. the way I was trying to make the hvac plate just isn't going to work (holesawing a 4" hole, passing a 4" aluminum pipe thru and welding both sides). it tends to pull the plate in funny ways when welding. I've tested some other ways with scrap and it seems that cutting a 3.5" hole, butt-welding a 4" pipe to both sides then cutting down the lip provides a warp-free setup, so I'm going to try for a third time doing that
Since the wing is done, I removed that from the car, going to get the parts coated. Will be getting the little pontiac bumper supports done in black chrome...should look cool
With the wing out of the way, I added a little more reinforcement to the the dual chute mount...also added some supports for the chute cables. just need to finish weld eveything then get that coated.
didn't get alot done in the last few weeks, but...
Got the 1/8 plate and that fugger warped too. the way I was trying to make the hvac plate just isn't going to work (holesawing a 4" hole, passing a 4" aluminum pipe thru and welding both sides). it tends to pull the plate in funny ways when welding. I've tested some other ways with scrap and it seems that cutting a 3.5" hole, butt-welding a 4" pipe to both sides then cutting down the lip provides a warp-free setup, so I'm going to try for a third time doing that
Since the wing is done, I removed that from the car, going to get the parts coated. Will be getting the little pontiac bumper supports done in black chrome...should look cool
With the wing out of the way, I added a little more reinforcement to the the dual chute mount...also added some supports for the chute cables. just need to finish weld eveything then get that coated.
06-09-2010, 06:30 AM
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OD would be 5-6 inches.
I rebuilt the plate last night...still slightly warped but came out good overall.
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06-10-2010, 05:51 AM
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yup...
Little bit of progress last night. Finish welded the parachute mount. that little 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" tubing is a PITA to weld since its so small and thin
working on sanding and painting the rollcage so I can go for 6.50 certification soon...once that monkey is off my back I'll finish the floors.
06-10-2010, 10:14 AM
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You'll also need a chute mount. the wolfe setup is pretty nice...thats what I ran the last two years.
if you want to run 8.49 or faster you need a SFI 25.5 cage at a min (good to 7.50). If you are going that far, might as well do the 25.3 and be done with it (6.50 cert). Its not a matter of "points" at that time since it requires a funnycar cage, inner frame rails, etc.
06-10-2010, 07:24 PM
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Talked with the MADMAN...after looking over the cage, decided to add 2 more gussets to the roof, even though only one is required in the roof plane, since I have the roof "X" intersecting, it only made sense to do so
While I was at it, decided to add a gusset in the door plane for added safety
Finished up the parachute mount...
While I was at it, decided to add a gusset in the door plane for added safety
Finished up the parachute mount...
06-11-2010, 06:32 PM
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Got the first coat of paint done in the driver area, need to put a coat on in the rear area, then do a 2nd coat. Using Rustoleum HAMMERED paint...stuff is pretty bada$$
Driver side
Driver side roof
Passenger side
Passenger side roof
windshield gussets
Driver side
Driver side roof
Passenger side
Passenger side roof
windshield gussets
