Dragster Gears
#11
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RACING JUNKIE
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ohio
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That car looks like it was being purpose built with all the x-bracing. My guess, that car hit a sand trap somewhere. There appears to be a lot of front missing to that car. I bet that was 250-275 wheelbase originally.
#12
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Hobbs, NM
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Originally Posted by shawnp
That car looks like it was being purpose built with all the x-bracing. My guess, that car hit a sand trap somewhere. There appears to be a lot of front missing to that car. I bet that was 250-275 wheelbase originally.
#13
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RACING JUNKIE
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 936
Someone was pretty close to some advanced ET requirements then. The double bar running behind the seat and all the x braces in the footbox area appear to be right. What I don't understand is the square tube behind the shoulder hoop, unless is it part of the jig that was being used. The cage angle may be an issue but Diamond Racecars lay their bars back lack that. I am going to send a message to the seller to get some history on the car. You got me curious now. 8)