Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series

[Dragsinger]

Jake,

I have not considered the cost but for purposes of the build information I will give thought to your question and get back to you.

Until then, my age is 68 and I have built MANY drag race cars. My focus is always on what the buildup needs to be competitive and what it will take to perform in the expected ET range. When selecting parts I do consider cost balanced with service life and past experience.

And part of my thought process, building and driving drag race car is my hobby and passion. It is my equivalent of other folks hunting, fishing, golfing, model air planes etc.

I have found nothing that that interest me more nor gives me more pleasure. If I had saved all the money I have spent on drag race cars I would be a wealthy man. However, for me, that would be a boring way to live. I consider the lessons learned, races won, memories made, priceless.

Finally, the associations. Working with family and friends, the respectful relationships cultivated, all part of a very satisfying package.

[Dragsinger]

Making ready for the next D 4 Lucas race.

[Dragsinger]

Jake,

about $24,000.00 to-date.

NOTES:

*I did not paint the truck. It has the original paint and looks good from 10 feet or at night.

*Everything was done in house with the follow few exceptions;

*Heads and intake bought from Gary Hettler
*Block machine work by Rick Sisk Performance Machine
*Bill Miller piston forgings worked by REBCO to Gary Hettler specs.
*Mile High did the super stock crank prep
*Headers by Vic Custer with East Texas Race Cars.

Also, understand I had some of the parts on-hand from other projects. In addition, I have wholesale pricing connections for most of the new parts.

It was a combined effort of a number of key people, all which provided time and talents to make it happen. I am blessed and grateful and indebted to all who contributed. You know the talent group is solid when the truck goes straight down Broadway out of the box and performs as expected.

Our next race is Lucas D 4 September 18 - 20 near Shreveport La.

Stay tuned.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Mr. Drag, great build,very informative.I believe both front seats have to be identical,.You might want to contact your DD....M.J.

[FireSale]

I agree with Derby City. Drivers and passengers seats must be identical in appearance. General 6.2

If it's not in GT/Truck you have to look up to SS/GT and then to SS until you find a listing for something. I believe you have to keep the stock bumper unless trucks ship without them. OEM bumpers are mentioned in SS but not in GT or GTT. They are all under the same general heading right down to the super modified "bubble cars".

Dale

[HandOverFist]

Larry - It sounds like you have Mark Williams version of Pro Street brakes...they are a good bit heavier than the 3000# and under parts. II'm headed in the opposite direction with my Aerospace front brakes. I have the same kit I used on the Camaro and Mustang, but will be exchanging some of the parts for their Pro Street version for use on the El Camino which will be street driven.

[Dragsinger]

Note: department of corrections in ref to Mark Williams brake system weight.

The MW system will be about 12 pounds per wheel lighter

And some other comments,

*both seats will be the same size

*rear bumper removal and replacing with a rear valance panel is common with the truck builds. I suppose it grandfathers back to when earlier trucks came from the factory without a rear bumper and dealer would install what ever type the customer wanted.

[FireSale]

Double check on the seats. I have been told by a D6 tech that they have to be "identical", not just the same size.

Dale

[Dragsinger]

in addition to being the same size, they are identical. Same vendor, same part number, same dimensions.

https://www.ultrashieldrace.com/

[FireSale]

Very nice seats! I envy your ......don't think I can say that in public.

Dale