Out of doors, into dragster

[Bigchief588]

Bill, you mean a pillow for the trailer? I noticed trouble just loading the car, luckily it had no motor and I had plenty of help to lift the front end and walk it in.I was thinking of the race ramp set-up or if you have any suggestions? It's going to be different, but it should be great. Playing with fuel pump set-up, the fellow before me used a belt drive pump, I have a dry sump set-up so there is already to much stuff in the front. S&W makes a cool bracket to mount a Barry Grant style pump right to the rail, than seat belts and a new cell, had wrap around style belts, they're outdated, was thinking of mounting tabs for bolt in, not sure yet.I really appreciate any info, it really helps, thanks again

[Chris Williams]

Originally Posted by Bigchief588

Bill, you mean a pillow for the trailer? I noticed trouble just loading the car, luckily it had no motor and I had plenty of help to lift the front end and walk it in.I was thinking of the race ramp set-up or if you have any suggestions? It's going to be different, but it should be great. Playing with fuel pump set-up, the fellow before me used a belt drive pump, I have a dry sump set-up so there is already to much stuff in the front. S&W makes a cool bracket to mount a Barry Grant style pump right to the rail, than seat belts and a new cell, had wrap around style belts, they're outdated, was thinking of mounting tabs for bolt in, not sure yet.I really appreciate any info, it really helps, thanks again

I'm not Bill, but maybe I can help...

You need to travel with chassis stabilizer. There are several, but you can check out http://chassisstabilizer.com/products.html.

As for the getting in and out part, many dragster people end up disconnecting the trailer and tilting it up to get the car out without scraping. Some go with longer ramps, and that can help. I have the Pit Pat Ultra Ramps (5' long) because they can slide in and out to handle the car, and the golf cart, etc. But I still have to tilt the trailer some times.

As for belts, we don't have tab mounted belts, we go around the frame tubes.

Hope this helps.

[Bill Baer]

Originally Posted by Bigchief588

Bill, you mean a pillow for the trailer? I noticed trouble just loading the car, luckily it had no motor and I had plenty of help to lift the front end and walk it in.I was thinking of the race ramp set-up or if you have any suggestions? It's going to be different, but it should be great. Playing with fuel pump set-up, the fellow before me used a belt drive pump, I have a dry sump set-up so there is already to much stuff in the front. S&W makes a cool bracket to mount a Barry Grant style pump right to the rail, than seat belts and a new cell, had wrap around style belts, they're outdated, was thinking of mounting tabs for bolt in, not sure yet.I really appreciate any info, it really helps, thanks again

No, I was talking about a chassis stabilizer like Chris mentioned. As the trailer goes down the road the chassis will flex with every bump in the road and eventually if you don't prevent it from doing so it will crack somewhere.

I have a 4'extension on my ramp door but I still had to jack up the trailer so I recently fabricated a dolly to pick up the front of the chassis and that helped considerably.

The Barry Grant pump will work just make sure that both the gound wire and the power wire are large enough, that you have a good ground and drive it through a large enough relay.

I like Chris .also use wrap arround style belts if you think about it they are actually stronger than bolt in belts with tabs. I currently use Hooker Custom Harness for my belts (because mine are a little unusual) I would suggest that you contact them. Also I find the cam lock belts easier to put on in the car than the lever/latch type.

[Bigchief588]

Thanks guys, to me experience is the greatest knowledge and your help is much appreciated. Look foward to future discussions, thanks again

[Chris Williams]

Originally Posted by Bill Baer

I have a 4'extension on my ramp door but I still had to jack up the trailer so I recently fabricated a dolly to pick up the front of the chassis and that helped considerably.

Bill, can you give me info/photos/ideas on the dolly? We're going to load in two cars and would love to fab one up to move the fronts around.

Thanks in advance.

[Bill Baer]

Chris

I will try to post some photos for you, however it may be easier for me to send them to you via e-mail.
My e-mail address is: Greatbaer@sbcglobal.net

[Chris Williams]

Thanks, sent you an email.

[Bill Baer]

Chris
I e-mailed you some photos and dimensions. the dimensions are not really that critical but after you view the photos I'm sure you will figure it out.

Big Chief
If you would like a copy of the same, e-mail me and I will send them to you also.

Sincerely