1981 Uyehara Super Comp RED Restore/Rebuild

Ryan D · 03-20-2014, 03:56 PM

I'm new to this site and wanted to share one of the projects I'm working on. In 2008 I bought this dragster from some fellas in a nearby town. The car was pretty outdated. Over the last 5 1/2 years I've been slowly updating everything on this car. Fuel system, roll cage update, cooling system, gauges, some wiring, pretty much anything that has to be SFI approved has been replaced. I'm coming to a close with it and want to get it to the track soon. I've had a lot of questions about this build over the years and had never considered trying a forum.

My current challenge is getting the correct parachute cable mount for the back of the car. Do most of you custom make a cable mount for the back of your dragsters? Mine is tied to the chassis in front of the rear end but is pretty much hanging from the chute past that. I'm also working on mounting my battery per NHRA standards. That part seems to be pretty straight forward.

Any feedback is appreciated!

The weekend I brought it home

2780_1130044936475_4848714_n by Photos From The Bleachers, on Flickr

Late last year, first time out of the garage

Dragster by Photos From The Bleachers, on Flickr

FireSale · 03-20-2014, 04:38 PM

Can't help with the cable mount, but my other hobby is digital photography and I had a look at your Flickr pages. Lots of nice stuff. I have photos of some of those cars from the Northwest Nationals up here in Washington. Most of what I like to shoot are landscapes and you have some very nice shots. Have fun with the dragster.

My Photostream

Dale

Ryan D · 03-20-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FireSail

Can't help with the cable mount, but my other hobby is digital photography and I had a look at your Flickr pages. Lots of nice stuff. I have photos of some of those cars from the Northwest Nationals up here in Washington. Most of what I like to shoot are landscapes and you have some very nice shots. Have fun with the dragster.

My Photostream

Dale

Thanks for the compliment! You have some nice photos on your page as well.

Bill Baer · 03-25-2014, 10:45 PM

Here's a couple of photos of the chute cable mount the cable clamps and 3/16" rod end came from McKinney race cars.

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Bill Baer · 03-25-2014, 11:29 PM

See McKinney Race cars:

PARACHUTE CABLES - 18'

This cable is 18' long, with a single solid wire, and can be trimmed to fit. One end is finished with a .250 diameter grooved 10/32 male thread. The black housing measures .200 diameter, the cable measures .054 diameter. Use M-90-B aluminum clamp to mount and M-116 Steel Female Clevis or M-116-A Aluminum Female Clevis to attach to the lever. Typically used for parachute cables on funny car and top fuel applications. See M-94, M-94-12, M-94D-S, or M-94D-L for levers.

List Price: $26.93 per EACH
Stock: 52.0000
Qty:

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Ryan D · 03-25-2014, 11:34 PM

Bill, thanks. The cable is mounted in the car but, what I was looking at is the rear, like in your first picture. The way I read the rules was that had to be mounted within a certain distance of the chute. Right now mine is clamped to the chassis pretty far in front of the chute. I think I'll give your style a try.

About the battery. My car is old so the battery is mounted behind the rear end. I have a battery box already but the battery just sits in it and was never fastened to the box. According to the rules I have to secure the battery to the frame, or frame assembly, with 3/8" bolts. Most batteries leave no room on either side to put a bolted tie down over the battery.

I'd love to see what others are doing. I'll send you an email. Thanks

03-20-2014, 03:56 PM	#1
Ryan D Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1981 Uyehara Super Comp RED Restore/Rebuild I'm new to this site and wanted to share one of the projects I'm working on. In 2008 I bought this dragster from some fellas in a nearby town. The car was pretty outdated. Over the last 5 1/2 years I've been slowly updating everything on this car. Fuel system, roll cage update, cooling system, gauges, some wiring, pretty much anything that has to be SFI approved has been replaced. I'm coming to a close with it and want to get it to the track soon. I've had a lot of questions about this build over the years and had never considered trying a forum. My current challenge is getting the correct parachute cable mount for the back of the car. Do most of you custom make a cable mount for the back of your dragsters? Mine is tied to the chassis in front of the rear end but is pretty much hanging from the chute past that. I'm also working on mounting my battery per NHRA standards. That part seems to be pretty straight forward. Any feedback is appreciated! The weekend I brought it home 2780_1130044936475_4848714_n by Photos From The Bleachers, on Flickr Late last year, first time out of the garage Dragster by Photos From The Bleachers, on Flickr

03-20-2014, 04:38 PM	#2
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: 1981 Uyehara Super Comp RED Restore/Rebuild Can't help with the cable mount, but my other hobby is digital photography and I had a look at your Flickr pages. Lots of nice stuff. I have photos of some of those cars from the Northwest Nationals up here in Washington. Most of what I like to shoot are landscapes and you have some very nice shots. Have fun with the dragster. My Photostream Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

03-25-2014, 10:45 PM	#4
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1981 Uyehara Super Comp RED Restore/Rebuild Here's a couple of photos of the chute cable mount the cable clamps and 3/16" rod end came from McKinney race cars. If you e mail me I will show you the battery hold down I constructed For 1/2"X.058 CM. Greatbaer@sbcglobal.net __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR

03-25-2014, 10:47 PM	#5
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1981 Uyehara Super Comp RED Restore/Rebuild __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR

03-25-2014, 11:29 PM	#6
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1981 Uyehara Super Comp RED Restore/Rebuild See McKinney Race cars: PARACHUTE CABLES - 18' This cable is 18' long, with a single solid wire, and can be trimmed to fit. One end is finished with a .250 diameter grooved 10/32 male thread. The black housing measures .200 diameter, the cable measures .054 diameter. Use M-90-B aluminum clamp to mount and M-116 Steel Female Clevis or M-116-A Aluminum Female Clevis to attach to the lever. Typically used for parachute cables on funny car and top fuel applications. See M-94, M-94-12, M-94D-S, or M-94D-L for levers. List Price: $26.93 per EACH Stock: 52.0000 Qty: More Info __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR

03-25-2014, 11:34 PM	#7
Ryan D Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1981 Uyehara Super Comp RED Restore/Rebuild Bill, thanks. The cable is mounted in the car but, what I was looking at is the rear, like in your first picture. The way I read the rules was that had to be mounted within a certain distance of the chute. Right now mine is clamped to the chassis pretty far in front of the chute. I think I'll give your style a try. About the battery. My car is old so the battery is mounted behind the rear end. I have a battery box already but the battery just sits in it and was never fastened to the box. According to the rules I have to secure the battery to the frame, or frame assembly, with 3/8" bolts. Most batteries leave no room on either side to put a bolted tie down over the battery. I'd love to see what others are doing. I'll send you an email. Thanks