Project Junkyard Dog - Page 11

west coast · 12-13-2013, 01:29 PM

I have heard rumors about the Yellowstone ( have been there a few times) being back on the schedule but have seen nothing yet in print have you.

Thanks

goinbroke2 · 12-13-2013, 03:04 PM

Pictures...WE NEED PICTURES!!
LOL

Joe Toller · 12-13-2013, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by west coast

I have heard rumors about the Yellowstone ( have been there a few times) being back on the schedule but have seen nothing yet in print have you.

Thanks

Came straight from the track owners mouth last night, he announced the track went back to NHRA from IHRA and got the Divisional. It's even better than it was before too, the new owner has done a helluva job.

Joe Toller · 12-13-2013, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goinbroke2

Pictures...WE NEED PICTURES!!
LOL

Ok, here we go. The first pic is basically as I brought it home, I ditched the compact spare experiment and got a proper Comet hood. I grabbed the Mav one because the Comet one was rough, not realizing it would not be the same.
Picture 2 is that awesome racing interior. Cleaned up it is actually very nice! Were it not for A/C this thing has virtually no wiring or frills. No wonder these cars were so durable and popular. Very easy to work on!
Pic 3 is during cleanup, I had pulled the motor long enough to fix some leaks, replace the motor mounts, and ditch the unnecessary stuff, as well as swap in manual steering. Also shows the 15x4 from steelies I found, with the old bias plies stuck to them.

There's a teaser, next pictures will be when it is completely done and ready to go! As a matter of fact, since it's gonna hit almost 40 today, I am going to work on some little things this afternoon like the gauges and shifter.

Joe Toller · 12-14-2013, 11:14 AM

Here are the pics. I should mention, as earlier on, the motor is back in the car and it moves under its own power lol. I also sold the front discs and swapped on drums for less rotating weight and removed the swaybar. The rear now has a Trak-lok and 4.62's, and a pair of Lakewood slapper bars I got dirt cheap. I do have a pattern for a homebuilt caltrac-style traction bar I found on a hotrod forum; if I get bored I may fab a pair if I have the right stuff in scrap iron. I'd love to buy the real deal, but the cost would be equal to 20% of my total investment in the whole car!

And if there is time after the car runs well and consistent enough, I will throw the Rustoleum and a roller at it. For now its all the same color and will shine up ok. The youtube $50 paint job is no joke; it works!

MICROMACHINE72 · 12-17-2013, 09:06 PM

sounds like a lot better combo than the Buick. Always liked the Gapp & Roush taxi in Pro-Stock back in the days. What will you do for a tranny? I'm sure the FMX will not hold anything. Or is it a C4 behind the 302?

Joe Toller · 12-17-2013, 09:53 PM

Its a C4, not alot of miles on a stock rebuild, I upgraded the band and servo, threw in a shift kit, and called it good. I have a 10" PTC converter for now, but will probably end up with one from Mark Yacavone.

Joe Toller · 12-21-2013, 09:29 PM

I am going stir crazy! I can't work on the car outside, and I see a couple more of these builds popping up, albeit all 75's. None in Division 6 that I know of yet though (I hope at least until I know what mine can do lol). I just want to get back to it! I'm getting nervous and ancy, and though I know mine is on a McBudget, my competitive streak is burning! I did order some front wheels, since the 54 Ford ones were too crusty for me, but not much else. It's not looking like it will be a mild winter either.

Joe Toller · 12-30-2013, 08:51 PM

Well, not much new here, just clearing up some unused pieces and whatnot to make room, I am planning on getting a converter from Mark Yacavone, and the correct 77-vintage cam (I have a 75-correct grind now).

I did pick up a new budget tip to share: alot of guys look for donut spare wheels, and the fox-body Ford guys have good 4-lug versions in aluminum. But, the 5-lug Ford/Mopar/AMC guys have an option too: 94-02 Mustangs (especially GTs) came regulalrly equipped with 15x4 aluminum compact spares, with the 5 on 4.5 pattern. They are very common and cheap (except on ebay), I bought a pair for $40. Check your local yards!

goinbroke2 · 12-31-2013, 02:24 PM

This was brought up a couple years ago at our local track as it is a cheap alternative to aftermarket rims, here is the answer straight from Mike Baker;

From: "Baker, Michael" <mbaker@ihra.com>
To:
Subject: RE: T-Bird temp spare wheel
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 08:03:41 -0600
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I would not think they would be legal based upon their intended use and speed. Only OEM or SEMA approved aftermarket wheels should be used in a drag racing application.
---------------Original Message-------------------------

Subject: T-Bird temp spare wheel

Question: Are the narrow aluminum "temporary spare"
rims from a Ford T-bird legal if they have frontrunners and tubes mounted on them? I need the "official IHRA position" on this question as I have a lot of people waiting for the answer.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Now him saying "I would not think" is not a direct "no", but I think the intent is to discourage people from using them. What would happen at your local track? Depends on Tech.

12-13-2013, 01:29 PM	#101
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 577 Likes: 4 Liked 129 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog I have heard rumors about the Yellowstone ( have been there a few times) being back on the schedule but have seen nothing yet in print have you. Thanks __________________ James Boyce 6052 K/SA Stock National record holder 2015,2018,2 times in 2022,2023

12-13-2013, 03:04 PM	#102
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 710 Likes: 627 Liked 175 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Pictures...WE NEED PICTURES!! LOL

12-14-2013, 11:14 AM	#105
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Here are the pics. I should mention, as earlier on, the motor is back in the car and it moves under its own power lol. I also sold the front discs and swapped on drums for less rotating weight and removed the swaybar. The rear now has a Trak-lok and 4.62's, and a pair of Lakewood slapper bars I got dirt cheap. I do have a pattern for a homebuilt caltrac-style traction bar I found on a hotrod forum; if I get bored I may fab a pair if I have the right stuff in scrap iron. I'd love to buy the real deal, but the cost would be equal to 20% of my total investment in the whole car! And if there is time after the car runs well and consistent enough, I will throw the Rustoleum and a roller at it. For now its all the same color and will shine up ok. The youtube $50 paint job is no joke; it works! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Joe Toller; 12-14-2013 at 11:17 AM.

12-17-2013, 09:06 PM	#106
MICROMACHINE72 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog sounds like a lot better combo than the Buick. Always liked the Gapp & Roush taxi in Pro-Stock back in the days. What will you do for a tranny? I'm sure the FMX will not hold anything. Or is it a C4 behind the 302?

12-17-2013, 09:53 PM	#107
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Its a C4, not alot of miles on a stock rebuild, I upgraded the band and servo, threw in a shift kit, and called it good. I have a 10" PTC converter for now, but will probably end up with one from Mark Yacavone. __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT

12-21-2013, 09:29 PM	#108
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog I am going stir crazy! I can't work on the car outside, and I see a couple more of these builds popping up, albeit all 75's. None in Division 6 that I know of yet though (I hope at least until I know what mine can do lol). I just want to get back to it! I'm getting nervous and ancy, and though I know mine is on a McBudget, my competitive streak is burning! I did order some front wheels, since the 54 Ford ones were too crusty for me, but not much else. It's not looking like it will be a mild winter either. __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT

12-30-2013, 08:51 PM	#109
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Well, not much new here, just clearing up some unused pieces and whatnot to make room, I am planning on getting a converter from Mark Yacavone, and the correct 77-vintage cam (I have a 75-correct grind now). I did pick up a new budget tip to share: alot of guys look for donut spare wheels, and the fox-body Ford guys have good 4-lug versions in aluminum. But, the 5-lug Ford/Mopar/AMC guys have an option too: 94-02 Mustangs (especially GTs) came regulalrly equipped with 15x4 aluminum compact spares, with the 5 on 4.5 pattern. They are very common and cheap (except on ebay), I bought a pair for $40. Check your local yards! __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT Last edited by Joe Toller; 12-31-2013 at 08:12 PM.

12-31-2013, 02:24 PM	#110
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 710 Likes: 627 Liked 175 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog This was brought up a couple years ago at our local track as it is a cheap alternative to aftermarket rims, here is the answer straight from Mike Baker; From: "Baker, Michael" <mbaker@ihra.com> To: Subject: RE: T-Bird temp spare wheel Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 08:03:41 -0600 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I would not think they would be legal based upon their intended use and speed. Only OEM or SEMA approved aftermarket wheels should be used in a drag racing application. ---------------Original Message------------------------- Subject: T-Bird temp spare wheel Question: Are the narrow aluminum "temporary spare" rims from a Ford T-bird legal if they have frontrunners and tubes mounted on them? I need the "official IHRA position" on this question as I have a lot of people waiting for the answer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now him saying "I would not think" is not a direct "no", but I think the intent is to discourage people from using them. What would happen at your local track? Depends on Tech.