Bracket Talk
Trailer build photos
June 02, 2017, 10:24 AM
RacerVX54Trailer build photos
Bad a$$ Ed looks fantastic..
"Just Shut Up and Race"
Brian Martin
Martin Racing
5.66 @121.55
June 02, 2017, 10:25 AM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by B-rad2416:
If you haven't thought of it already, make sure you support the dragster under the seat or close to that just as if it was on the floor.
X2
272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
June 02, 2017, 11:26 AM
1320racersupporting the chassis while it's up on the lift, going down the road has been discussed in a previous thread. The two racers that are responsible for advising me on this trailer build do not and have never had an issue.
That said, when I was at the spring fling Galot last month, I looked into a trailer like mine, with a dragster and door car. It had a bladder under the the dragster supported by a custom built aluminum frame. I spoke the owner/fabricator and he will build for me. Once I tweak the loading of all my junk, I'll decide if I want a support and what type.
I did have the trailer built with the intent of controlling flex/bounce from overhead while going down the road.
June 02, 2017, 12:34 PM
KCrownA184looks great Ed
June 02, 2017, 12:50 PM
rooster_439fine looking piece
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” Dr.Seuss
June 02, 2017, 12:57 PM
1320racerthanks guys
June 02, 2017, 01:34 PM
XPS fanquote:
That said, when I was at the spring fling Galot last month, I looked into a trailer like mine, with a dragster and door car. It had a bladder under the the dragster supported by a custom built aluminum frame. I spoke the owner/fabricator and he will build for me. Once I tweak the loading of all my junk, I'll decide if I want a support and what type.
If you're having trouble deciding, put a Gopro in the trailer and tow it to the track. While reviewing the footage have that guy's cellphone number handy.
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NHRA Pro Stock..........now on a no CARB diet.
June 02, 2017, 01:38 PM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by XPS fan:
quote:
That said, when I was at the spring fling Galot last month, I looked into a trailer like mine, with a dragster and door car. It had a bladder under the the dragster supported by a custom built aluminum frame. I spoke the owner/fabricator and he will build for me. Once I tweak the loading of all my junk, I'll decide if I want a support and what type.
If you're having trouble deciding, put a Gopro in the trailer and tow it to the track. While reviewing the footage have that guy's cellphone number handy.
.
Good idea. I rode in my trailer once years ago, it's a real eye opener
272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
June 02, 2017, 01:55 PM
XPS fanquote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
Good idea. I rode in my trailer once years ago, it's a real eye opener
We did some camera work when we were having trouble with some fuel drums. Absolutely amazing the difference in the ride characteristics in front of axles, over axles, and behind axles.......even in the BEST trailers.
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NHRA Pro Stock..........now on a no CARB diet.
June 02, 2017, 02:06 PM
"The Bender"Yup, in front of the axle is the place to be, especially with a gooseneck. That's why I back my long car in........
272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
June 03, 2017, 05:42 AM
topd1332When u take the golf cart out will the scooter come out the side door and it looks good
June 03, 2017, 06:14 AM
1320racerthanks and yes
June 03, 2017, 06:24 AM
Old SGGood job planning on loading the cars and scooter/golf cart. After you load the cars and the scooter just take the cart to the pay window come back and load the cart in the side door and off you go. We did it that way for years, works great.
Denny Johnson
I'd rather win than drive.
SG 559
TD 5595 2015 Mile High Champ
TD 559 2016 Mile High Champ
.991
4.112 @ 174
6.372 @ 216 DA 8875
June 04, 2017, 07:03 AM
Sugar ShaneLooks BADA$$! Awesome build and utilization of the trailer. Waiting for the empty pics, just to see the complete layout.
Shane Carr
"Sugar Shane"
June 04, 2017, 07:18 AM
1320racerThanks and look for them later tonight.
June 04, 2017, 08:36 AM
M120quote:
Originally posted by Sugar Shane:
Looks BADA$$! Awesome build and utilization of the trailer. Waiting for the empty pics, just to see the complete layout.
Shane Carr
Shouldn't you be winning a race somewhere or at least be in a winner circle pic! Looked like you were in every pic at Pete and Kyle's race
PS: doing well at the poker room at the Nugget
Oh yeah, nice white trailer.
June 04, 2017, 09:09 AM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by Sugar Shane:
Looks BADA$$! Awesome build and utilization of the trailer. Waiting for the empty pics, just to see the complete layout.
Shane Carr
Empty pictures?
Ed, is there something you need to tell us?!
272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
June 04, 2017, 09:15 AM
markemarkGreat planning and Beautiful build Ed. Can you post night pics of what it looks like inside and out if possible? Would like to see the flood lights you installed lit up.
June 04, 2017, 09:16 AM
M120quote:
Originally posted by M120:
quote:
Originally posted by Sugar Shane:
Looks BADA$$! Awesome build and utilization of the trailer. Waiting for the empty pics, just to see the complete layout.
Shane Carr
Sugar Shane,
Shouldn't you be winning a race somewhere or at least be in a winner circle pic! Looked like you were in every pic at Pete and Kyle's race
PS: doing well at the poker room at the Nugget
Oh yeah, nice white trailer.
June 04, 2017, 09:42 AM
popperHow long was your planning stage Ed? Can't wait for more pictures.
popper
John Lynch
