Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series

[Dragsinger]

and we are back on schedule;

on the 13th day of Christmas the MIG welder gave to me, the tacking of roll cage tubing.

We are now committed with the cab install. As these bars going in place the cab can no longer be removed.

There is one helpful thing in the plan though, the cab is "floating" on the frame so it can be moved and raised to allow completely welding the tubes.

Once all roll cage tubing is finished welded the cab will then be welded to the frame.

Today's photos show main hoop and halo tacked in place. Tomorrow the "A pillow" bars go in place.

[Ernie Neal]

Larry, some food for thought. I built a Dakota back in 97. The wheel tubs where flanged about 1" and were pop riveted from inside the bed. My thought was if I or someone ever wanted to change colors the rivets could be drilled out and and the bed could slide the length of the tub opening. My main hoop supports to the rear centered half in the tub and half in the bed. You may be working on this right now, but thought I would speak up. I had an aluminum cover on the bed painted truck color of course with about an 18" hinged access lid for fuel and battery service. I was trying to find a picture. I have one somewhere.

Keep up the good work!
Ernie Neal
SS 354

[Dragsinger]

Ernie,

I would like to see photos. Always open to suggestions.

Larry

[Dragsinger]

On the 17th day of Christmas a grinder made the fit, roll cage bars in place.

Today we have grinding sparks flying. The cab is in position and new inner cab mounts are under construction.

The main hoop is in place, halo bar fitted, "A" pillow bars working just now.

Photos soon

[Dragsinger]

Some engine parts updates;

Gary Hettler tells me heads and intake ready mid January.

Eric at REBCO has the Bill Miller pistons and pins now in house and working his program.

Mile High Crankshaft has crank ground and waiting on bob weight numbers to balance.

East Texas Racer Cars custom headers in - house.

YEA! Lot's of sub systems in process.

January, February, and March will bring good progress as these items are finalized and arrive on-hand.

[Dragsinger]

About brake pedal ratio, the change is a piece of cake for the Super 10. The large raised boss connected to the factory power brake booster.

The new rod end and Strange push rod kit give a 6:1 ratio for proper manual brake pressure. A simple matter of drilling a 3/8 hole 2" down from pedal pivot.

[Dragsinger]

to close out today's post we have two shots of rear assembly with bed in place.

[Keith 944]

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

About brake pedal ratio, the change is a piece of cake for the Super 10. The large raised boss connected to the factory power brake booster.

The new rod end and Strange push rod kit give a 6:1 ratio for proper manual brake pressure. A simple matter of drilling a 3/8 hole 2" down from pedal pivot.

I am sure you have addressed this, but make sure that rod cannot come out of the master cylinder. thanks for all the pics of your progress, I am loving this build