Thread: FED in the works

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I remember that day well.

Don

its that hair goop he uses

of all the fires I've seen---only one was funny--a pilot with a highly waxed handlebar mustache had his catch on fire when he tested his oxygen mask on 100%---

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

How far out is the engine???

Jerry,

Sorry not to get back sooner but I was refreshingly computer free for several days.

The engine is actually 28" from coupler a to bellhousing, to accomodate a standard 27" glide.
I would have moved it closer and used a shorty glide but the change over cost for my existing trans was more than I wanted to spend for right now. I can always move the motor plates back another 8" or so if I feel the need.
I realize that using the glide instead of a clutch can it is not truely a nostalgia car but ...
I also used Mark Williams 200" chassis blueprints cut down to 160".
There was much discussion on whether to build an authentic 60's chassis. I contacted a couple of chassis companies about buying prints but they were reluctant to sell them, as they naturally wanted to sell there chassis instead.
I was also reluctant to do anything that might not pass 2010 specs. Good ole NHRA, they are smothering us with all the prerequisite safety requirements. It cost a small fortune just to get all of the entry level SFI equipment.

John

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

I love FED's. Looks like yours is going to be a fun ride when done. As for the wheels, they show up on Ebay from time to time. Here are some on there now. Not exactly what you are looking for maybe, but they do show up.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gasse...item27acb1bfde

Keep the pictures coming as you progress.

Don

Oh, here is a second set even cheaper...........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Creit...mZ120488363602

Don,

"cheaper" I guess it is all relative.

I think I want a set of wire spokes. But they even go for $500+. I will be patient and keep looking.

Awesome project man, I am currently looking for a roller myself after going to the hot rod reunion. Couldn't believe how fast the injected small blocks can go in an FED. Keep us updated.

Great job !! What sizes and type of tubing are you using ?

John

Sorry to get back so late but I had to have knee replacement so it kind of slowed me down.
I had to do everything sitting on my roll around chair.
Chassis is 99% done.
Just got the block back from the machine shop for a new sleeve so I can starat putting that together.

Yepper-N.H.R.A. does cost more to run there.Insurance companies run racing now.Well really for a lot of yrs.Inherently there is a accepted amount of danger for those that take part of the sport.Sure which the insurance companies would catch up with that fact.

Really great looking car.Hope you keep the updates coming.

My wife and I were watching the Phoenix race when Antron had his wreck. The first thing she asked was did we have wheel studs that would not break? There is no limit on safety when your life depends on it. I will make sure that whatever NHRA wants we will l have. We ran our last car in S/G for so many years the safety costs were incremetally manageable, but a new car means all new safety stuff including the new suit and fire system which will set us back a bunch. But, what are you going to do.