Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series

Dragsinger · 02-12-2015, 09:04 PM

The drivers handle moves about 1/2 the distance the shifter moves. In the above photos the drivers handle is "off"

FireSale · 02-12-2015, 09:40 PM

Looks good, Larry.

I just finished fabricating a shift mount for the Quarter Stick in my Mustang. It's wedge shaped sloping down towards the front to straighten the stick out for the 2-3 pull. The lever could mount to the side like you have going. The car is buttoned up for a coat of primer right now. I'll post a pic of the shifter setup in a few days. Between your build and Rich Taylor's Ford vs Chevy thread I get a lot of useful ideas.

I'm sure he reads this, so thanks to both of you.

Dale

Keith 944 · 02-13-2015, 06:28 PM

After looking at your use of the K&R air armed unit, I also purchased one. that is a trick little piece. I am using it for my street/strip dodge coronet. it will be for the three speed shifter and also tires.thanks for the idea. I am just not convinced for my t-stop use in the race car, I will stick to co2 for that one, lots less chance of water contamination. I have been debating the use of a battery cut off inside the car, love the safety aspect of it and if I forget to turn the master on. BUT somehow, somewhere I am sure I would accidentally hit it and kill the car during a race.

Dragsinger · 02-13-2015, 07:44 PM

The vision is coming along. Fenders & hood temporary set on for fit check. I wanted to double check where some wiring and some components will be mounted.

Dragsinger · 02-13-2015, 07:52 PM

Keith,

note that the switch handle is well ahead of the shifter. This buildup is the 4th time I have incorporated the drivers electrical cut off handle in a race car.

After many runs never any remote situation where the switch was accidentally turn off. During a run you are no where near the lever.

However, there have been several times I was strapped in, ready to roll and the power was off. Turning on power is as easy as reaching beyond the shifter and pulling a lever. Very convenient.

Ed Wright · 02-16-2015, 08:38 PM

Any ideas who would adjust the 2 step going down the track, and why? Just no logic behind some rules.

Dragsinger · 02-16-2015, 08:48 PM

Ed, you and I have some of the same thoughts

Dragsinger · 02-26-2015, 10:19 PM

Checking header fit and engine placement.

Dragsinger · 02-27-2015, 09:32 PM

Mocking up for visualizing.

Hood to carb clearance will be good. Header fitment is excellent. Header will have good tire clearance and good ground clearance.

When race ready it will have a Victor E intake. The photo is just what I had for visualizing.

The Quick Fuel replacement carb has an adjustment screw with label "fast --- slow"

I have it set on "fast"

02-12-2015, 09:04 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series The drivers handle moves about 1/2 the distance the shifter moves. In the above photos the drivers handle is "off" __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

02-12-2015, 09:40 PM	#2
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Looks good, Larry. I just finished fabricating a shift mount for the Quarter Stick in my Mustang. It's wedge shaped sloping down towards the front to straighten the stick out for the 2-3 pull. The lever could mount to the side like you have going. The car is buttoned up for a coat of primer right now. I'll post a pic of the shifter setup in a few days. Between your build and Rich Taylor's Ford vs Chevy thread I get a lot of useful ideas. I'm sure he reads this, so thanks to both of you. Dale

02-13-2015, 06:28 PM	#3
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,196 Likes: 1,163 Liked 1,886 Times in 579 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series After looking at your use of the K&R air armed unit, I also purchased one. that is a trick little piece. I am using it for my street/strip dodge coronet. it will be for the three speed shifter and also tires.thanks for the idea. I am just not convinced for my t-stop use in the race car, I will stick to co2 for that one, lots less chance of water contamination. I have been debating the use of a battery cut off inside the car, love the safety aspect of it and if I forget to turn the master on. BUT somehow, somewhere I am sure I would accidentally hit it and kill the car during a race. __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

02-13-2015, 07:44 PM	#4
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series The vision is coming along. Fenders & hood temporary set on for fit check. I wanted to double check where some wiring and some components will be mounted. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

02-13-2015, 07:52 PM	#5
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Keith, note that the switch handle is well ahead of the shifter. This buildup is the 4th time I have incorporated the drivers electrical cut off handle in a race car. After many runs never any remote situation where the switch was accidentally turn off. During a run you are no where near the lever. However, there have been several times I was strapped in, ready to roll and the power was off. Turning on power is as easy as reaching beyond the shifter and pulling a lever. Very convenient. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

02-16-2015, 08:38 PM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Any ideas who would adjust the 2 step going down the track, and why? Just no logic behind some rules. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 02-17-2015 at 12:26 PM. Reason: Still can't type....

02-16-2015, 08:48 PM	#7
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Ed, you and I have some of the same thoughts __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

02-26-2015, 10:19 PM	#8
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Checking header fit and engine placement. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

02-27-2015, 09:32 PM	#9
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Mocking up for visualizing. Hood to carb clearance will be good. Header fitment is excellent. Header will have good tire clearance and good ground clearance. When race ready it will have a Victor E intake. The photo is just what I had for visualizing. The Quick Fuel replacement carb has an adjustment screw with label "fast --- slow" I have it set on "fast" Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W