62 Chevrolet, STILL No Traction

[Aubrey N Bruneau]

I'm sorry, Jeff... I give up... no argument... you win.

Billy, thank you very much for taking the time in here !
My confusion is partly induced by terminology. I'm not an experienced drag racer.
A few drawings, indicating the fundamental desired geometry ( desired angles / measurements ), in a couple different settings... indicating what "this" setting would change. Evidentally, I can't read too well, so pictures would REALLY help !


Dave, what can I say ? !
Thank YOU for posting these photos. Again, my reading / comprehension seems to be in question, so I'd be afraid to change or move ANYTHING, without getting expressed written permission from NHRA Tech staff.
I'm definitely going to try and apply as much of the information as I am allowed.

[BillyShope]

Originally Posted by NHRAstocker409

Billy, thank you very much for taking the time in here !
My confusion is partly induced by terminology. I'm not an experienced drag racer.
A few drawings, indicating the fundamental desired geometry ( desired angles / measurements ), in a couple different settings... indicating what "this" setting would change. Evidentally, I can't read too well, so pictures would REALLY help !

As a result of your comments...and others similar...I've completely rearranged my site and added, on the home page, a "Getting Started" tutorial with 13 pictures. In effect, I've attempted to cram the engineering student's sophomore year onto one page!

Hope it helps.

[Aubrey N Bruneau]

Maybe ( likely ? ) I'm missing something, Billy ?
The diagrams helped though.

[Jack McCarthy]

questions aubrey...

what did you do with the 2 piece driveshaft ??
two upper links mounted at what position and hieght??
solid bushings all ??
rear locator bar used ?? fixed or floating ??
why was ballast bolted on rear crossmember frowned upon ??
spare tire & related fixtures used in trunk ??
rear bumper original ??
rear seat in place / factory ??
front bench seat / factory ??

what class does the wagon fit with the 409 4 speed ??? THAT would be a HOOT !!!!

jack mccarthy usa3609@aol.com

p.s. i get a couple inches of "atmosphere" in my u/sa wagon...
but better weight distribution helps... 1790 / 2650 = 4470

[Aubrey N Bruneau]

ALL the questions, Jack !

Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

questions aubrey...

what did you do with the 2 piece driveshaft ??... Designed and built my own modified version.

two upper links mounted at what position and hieght??... 2 1/2" higher than the stock mount on top of housing.
http://www.bruneauperformance.ca/62b...racerearlf.jpg

solid bushings all ?? Yes

rear locator bar used ?? fixed or floating ??... Panhard bar ? ... stock... dead on.

why was ballast bolted on rear crossmember frowned upon ??... The weight ended up being below the height of the centre of gravity of the car. Actually unloaded the tires when the rear dropped down.

spare tire & related fixtures used in trunk ??... nothing. but a battery.
http://www.bruneauperformance.ca/mybelairtrunk.jpg

rear bumper original ??... completely.

rear seat in place / factory ??... removed for roll bar installation. Steel sheet fit in place, carpeted.
http://www.bruneauperformance.ca/rol...talledrear.jpg

front bench seat / factory ??... bone stock ( needs recovering ! ), positioned one notch up from furthest back.


what class does the wagon fit with the 409 4 speed ??? THAT would be a HOOT !!!!...
well, in 63, the engine I believe is rated at 410 HP ( higher lift cam profile ).
Lightest that car could be, is about 4050 pounds. So I guess E Stock.

jack mccarthy usa3609@aol.com