Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series

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Keith, 10-4, there will be a "catch strap" to keep the pushrod in place. I have heard those stories.

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On the 19th day of Christmas the news is all so good, more tubing in place.

More good work completed today.

Early this morning we bolted up the fenders and core support for a location check. Two items to check, make sure the forward strut bar will clear the wheel well headers. [no problems, headers are well below the bars]

And double check the core support location in ref to strut bars on the frame horns. All is fine, no interference from any add on's

Four photos of fenders and core support temporarily in place.

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once we doubled check the forward struts bars were installed.

The shop crew is on a roll [no pun intended] with the bar fitment, note the excellent fit up at strut to "A" bar junction.

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On the 21st day of Christmas we have more progress made, seat in place for roll cage fitting.

Today's photos show driver's door in place and drivers seat in place.We are making ready to fit the side bars and rear harness bar.

Note the good fit in ref to seat and main hoop.

Also note that comfort will be paramount when competing with the Super 10

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In addition to door bars and harness bar we also need the dash bar. These show column and brake pedal set in place to fit dash bar and then test fit the dash housing.

I like the factory column and mount. Column simply bolts in with four studs. It is a tilt column that provides even more driver comfort.

In seasons past with successful and winning packages each of those cars was "comfortable" at ease when seated. Good visibility, easy in and out. These things are a very important piece of a good overall package.

There could be a delay causing extra time in the lanes, if comfortable I might catch a quick nap. But napping is only for down time, I will be ready when at the tree

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Today's final photo shows planning ahead for component mounting in the bed.

16 volt battery, 3 gal Jaz cell, Air Armed on board compressor for shifter.

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Dragsinger,
You might want to watch it catching a nap near the line ! I suspect I'm older than you and a word to the wise ! Sometimes those little naps go a bit longer than expected ! Having a lane steward tap on your plexi window to wake you up might be embarrassing !

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GuitarMan,

with age comes experience, with experience comes nap control. I can be at the ready in a moments notice.

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On the 23th day of Christmas the brown truck brought to me, the proper fuel system!

To review, the Super 10 will be powered by a 327/300/293 engine combination. That engine was originally equipped with a 585 Holley. Quick Fuel Technology builds and has accepted by NHRA a replace carburetor. You can see it on the Quick Fuel site under part # SSR-585-VS www.quickfueltechnology.com

After talking with Phil Vickous at Quick Fuel I also decided to run a Quick Fuel pump and regulator. Phil and I agree that for this specific application the Quick Fuel 175 pump [#30-175] is completely acceptable. That coupled with a #30-1803 regulator will keep the Super 10 full primed to fly.

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On the 24th day of Christmas we are a changing gears, the two speed trans is being built.

The next day or two will complete the Reid cased powerglide of the Super 10. All parts, supplies, tools are on hand to finish up.

These photos show;
* case with only reverse clutches in place
* pump with new stator tube pressed in place
* high clutch pack
* pump gears
* assorted springs and hardware

Later I will show air testing both reverse and high clutch packs