72 Road Race Replica Ideas Sought
04-27-2017, 09:45 AM
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13, '15- '16-'17-'18-'19, '21
David...
The more I see those rims with the black powder coated section, the more I am liking them for my 2nd project.
Txs for the inspiration as usual.....
The more I see those rims with the black powder coated section, the more I am liking them for my 2nd project.
Txs for the inspiration as usual.....
05-01-2017, 10:03 AM
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Melting Slicks
Looking good!! 
05-01-2017, 01:51 PM
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Houston, we have engine ignition.
Second of two successful tests conducted today on the 72 Road Shark.
Video shows Gordon Mudge at the controls of the starter and throttle control while I operate the fuel and spark controls and video equipment.
I hope you enjoy seeing this as much as I enjoy being able to show it to you.
Hurdle accomplished. Time to put the body back on the chassis.
David
Second of two successful tests conducted today on the 72 Road Shark.
Video shows Gordon Mudge at the controls of the starter and throttle control while I operate the fuel and spark controls and video equipment.
I hope you enjoy seeing this as much as I enjoy being able to show it to you.
Hurdle accomplished. Time to put the body back on the chassis.
David
05-01-2017, 01:55 PM
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Burning Brakes
Bet it feels good... I'm a few weeks behind you...
Houston, we have engine ignition.
https://youtu.be/ZQjFuL-Wv9c
Second of two successful tests conducted today on the 72 Road Shark.
Video shows Gordon Mudge at the controls of the starter and throttle control while I operate the fuel and spark controls and video equipment.
I hope you enjoy seeing this as much as I enjoy being able to show it to you.
Hurdle accomplished. Time to put the body back on the chassis.
David
https://youtu.be/ZQjFuL-Wv9c
Second of two successful tests conducted today on the 72 Road Shark.
Video shows Gordon Mudge at the controls of the starter and throttle control while I operate the fuel and spark controls and video equipment.
I hope you enjoy seeing this as much as I enjoy being able to show it to you.
Hurdle accomplished. Time to put the body back on the chassis.
David
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05-01-2017, 02:12 PM
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05-01-2017, 02:55 PM
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We are all happy to hear that MUSIC!!
WOOHOO!!!
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05-01-2017, 03:09 PM
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I'm right with you David, It made me smile also... Makes me want to go work on mine... but being 1800 miles away dose not help..
Tim
Makes me want to go work on mine... but being 1800 miles away dose not help..Tim
05-01-2017, 03:14 PM
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Engine 20 minute break-in will take place with the body back on the chassis so this Saturday I will be dropping the body back where it belongs. Between now and Saturday I will get everything ready to go for the successful reuniting of the body and chassis.
Time to get the landing site ready.
More soon.
David
Time to get the landing site ready.
More soon.
David
05-01-2017, 04:27 PM
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David asked me when I arrived what are the chances of getting it running. I said 99%. Why not 100%? was his question. I said I always leave room for something happening, you know Murphys law?? Well it was a good start. After we got the starter figured out and the Distributor set in correctly and wired up we pushed it outside. Even though this is the second start the first one went just as well but the camera man was so excited I guess he forgot to push the GO button and we had no video. So we let it cool a little and refired it. I have done many initial start ups but it is always a rush to get one of these fired up and with open headers its even better. It sounded way better in person. Everything went smoothly, except for the sacrificed coffee cup that was left on the fuel tank. It had one last wild ride on the vibrating fuel tank. I have another video on my phone from the back of the car. The camera was on a large full garbage can but you can see the vibration and concussion from the exhaust just making havoc with the surrounding area. I actually think we may have blown the coffee cup off the fuel tank. That thing pushes a lot of air. I'll try and upload the video to you tube and post it. Davids hard work and persitance has paid off and now he is on his way.
Here is the video I took with my phone.
Here is the video I took with my phone.
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05-01-2017, 06:54 PM
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David asked me when I arrived what are the chances of getting it running. I said 99%. Why not 100%? was his question. I said I always leave room for something happening, you know Murphys law?? Well it was a good start. After we got the starter figured out and the Distributor set in correctly and wired up we pushed it outside. Even though this is the second start the first one went just as well but the camera man was so excited I guess he forgot to push the GO button and we had no video. So we let it cool a little and refired it. I have done many initial start ups but it is always a rush to get one of these fired up and with open headers its even better. It sounded way better in person. Everything went smoothly, except for the sacrificed coffee cup that was left on the fuel tank. It had one last wild ride on the vibrating fuel tank. I have another video on my phone from the back of the car. The camera was on a large full garbage can but you can see the vibration and concussion from the exhaust just making havoc with the surrounding area. I actually think we may have blown the coffee cup off the fuel tank. That thing pushes a lot of air. I'll try and upload the video to you tube and post it. Davids hard work and persitance has paid off and now he is on his way.
Here is the video I took with my phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDP8nQwd9rM
Here is the video I took with my phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDP8nQwd9rM
Nice work Gordon......wonder if the neighbors are as excited?....HOA meeting later this week.???????
Love it guys!
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05-02-2017, 07:18 AM
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Check List Update:
1) Remove body (April 1) - Check
2) Re-install fuel lines to clear roll bar - Check.
3) Weld cross bar to roll bar - Check.
4) Install serpentine system with reverse flow water pump. - Check.
5) Wire fuel pump - Check.
6) Install and debug starter - Check.
7) Install spark plugs and spark plug wires - Check.
8) Install break-in carburetor and temporary fuel lines - Check.
9) Install fuel pressure regulator - Check.
10) Install new offset trailing arms - Check.
11) Install new HD half shafts - Check.
12) Test fuel line under pressure for leaks - Check.
13) Test fire engine (May 1) - Check.
Next Up - Prepare garage/chassis/body for re-installation (May 6th) Saturday.
April was a very good month.
Now lets see what we can accomplish in May.
Thanks for following along.
David
1) Remove body (April 1) - Check
2) Re-install fuel lines to clear roll bar - Check.
3) Weld cross bar to roll bar - Check.
4) Install serpentine system with reverse flow water pump. - Check.
5) Wire fuel pump - Check.
6) Install and debug starter - Check.
7) Install spark plugs and spark plug wires - Check.
8) Install break-in carburetor and temporary fuel lines - Check.
9) Install fuel pressure regulator - Check.
10) Install new offset trailing arms - Check.
11) Install new HD half shafts - Check.
12) Test fuel line under pressure for leaks - Check.
13) Test fire engine (May 1) - Check.
Next Up - Prepare garage/chassis/body for re-installation (May 6th) Saturday.
April was a very good month.
Now lets see what we can accomplish in May.
Thanks for following along.
David
Last edited by AllC34Me; 05-02-2017 at 07:36 AM. Reason: Added Serpentine System, Trailing Arms, and Half Shaft Installations