1969 nova rehab

December 10, 2019, 10:38 AM

RacerVX54

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
The OP is chomping at the bit for a slip in the 50's. That's only a matter of time, it'll do that.

I think it will Track close to me had a 5.49 index class i really want to run it.. Hopefully the 509 will be able to get there.. should be really close lol

December 11, 2019, 03:15 PM

nomad

Looks good, buddy. Lotsa pop in the colors. It's been years since a paint job has grabbed my attention like this.

Real nice.

nomad
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December 11, 2019, 04:32 PM

Triple Nickel

powdercoat the hoops leave the centers shiny. Looks good now though!

December 11, 2019, 08:18 PM

RacerVX54

quote:
Originally posted by nomad:
Looks good, buddy. Lotsa pop in the colors. It's been years since a paint job has grabbed my attention like this.

Real nice.

Thanks Bruce

December 11, 2019, 08:37 PM

Mike Rietow

quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
The OP is chomping at the bit for a slip in the 50's. That's only a matter of time, it'll do that.

I think it will Track close to me had a 5.49 index class i really want to run it.. Hopefully the 509 will be able to get there.. should be really close lol

Sounds like a killer class. Good luck.

She deserves easy to see in here 2nd page.

That ain't a bad idea either , the hoops black powder coat.

December 12, 2019, 01:07 PM

RacerVX54

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
The OP is chomping at the bit for a slip in the 50's. That's only a matter of time, it'll do that.

I think it will Track close to me had a 5.49 index class i really want to run it.. Hopefully the 509 will be able to get there.. should be really close lol

Sounds like a killer class. Good luck.

She deserves easy to see in here 2nd page.

That ain't a bad idea either , the hoops black powder coat.

LOL

December 22, 2019, 02:27 PM

RacerVX54

Got the car on the scales today 2488 empty 2740 with driver... Total loss was 235 lbs down from 2975.. Pretty happy with that car is almost 50/50 50.9% on the front 49.1% on the rear

December 22, 2019, 02:30 PM

Mike Rietow

Wow Nice!

February 18, 2020, 09:49 AM

RacerVX54

Is it race Season yet lol. Dam i am ready to let it fly....

February 18, 2020, 10:51 AM

Mike Rietow

What's it gonna run off the trailer? I don't wanna hear what it oughta run either but what's it gonna run?

Give us your Joe Namath forecast on winning a head of time. FTW, how fast does it gotta go off the trailer?

February 18, 2020, 10:58 AM

RacerVX54

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
What's it gonna run off the trailer? I don't wanna hear what it oughta run either but what's it gonna run?

Give us your Joe Namath forecast on winning a head of time. FTW, how fast does it gotta go off the trailer?

Honestly i have no idea lol

February 18, 2020, 11:00 AM

RacerVX54

5.66 @2970 in way good air in October. Its 2740 now Reasonable would be low 50's i think is it doesn't act crazy and want to stand on the rear bumper. 40's when we get the bugs worked out. No sissy sticks lol

February 18, 2020, 11:53 AM

Mike Rietow

quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
5.66 @2970 in way good air in October. Its 2740 now Reasonable would be low 50's i think is it doesn't act crazy and want to stand on the rear bumper. 40's when we get the bugs worked out. No sissy sticks lol

Sissy sticks" that's an ol' skool one you don't hear everyday, I can dig it. You figure conditions will be good and the track prepped well, always is early in the season, everyone raring to go.

If you're seriously worried about wheelying off the trailer, tighten the F' out the compression and loosen the rebound to lay down some tracks. That's how I run mine no sissy sticks. Otherwise it would definitely be on the bumper too.

February 18, 2020, 12:16 PM

Mike Rietow

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
https://youtu.be/pgWw9ZcX4YM

Pause the video after the car leaves and look in the groove. This is a 1.29 60ft 10x28 bias slick. Laying tracks keeps it off the bumper. You can adjust that into the car with a loose rebound, tight compression if the pick up point is placed correctly (not too low per the power in play).

February 18, 2020, 02:00 PM

RacerVX54

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
5.66 @2970 in way good air in October. Its 2740 now Reasonable would be low 50's i think is it doesn't act crazy and want to stand on the rear bumper. 40's when we get the bugs worked out. No sissy sticks lol

Sissy sticks" that's an ol' skool one you don't hear everyday, I can dig it. You figure conditions will be good and the track prepped well, always is early in the season, everyone raring to go.

If you're seriously worried about wheelying off the trailer, tighten the F' out the compression and loosen the rebound to lay down some tracks. That's how I run mine no sissy sticks. Otherwise it would definitely be on the bumper too.

Its set up tight now will adjust from there pretty sure i will be good. 70% of the pounds take on if front the front end

February 18, 2020, 02:28 PM

Ron Gusack

Congratulations on a job well done Brian. I keep thinking about glass doors but I'm afraid of the installation. My steel doors are gutted to the max so not sure how much weight i'd save.

February 18, 2020, 03:39 PM

excessive braker

Car came out beautiful! Major difference!! Love that orange and I'm sure it pops in the sun.

I seen you were talking about painting the centers of the wheels black which I think would look great but if you have someone close to you that can do hydro dipping, I would get them dipped in carbon fiber to match the graphics on the car. I think that would tie everything together very well!

February 18, 2020, 06:57 PM

RacerVX54

quote:
Originally posted by Ron Gusack:
Congratulations on a job well done Brian. I keep thinking about glass doors but I'm afraid of the installation. My steel doors are gutted to the max so not sure how much weight i'd save.

thanks