62 Chevrolet, STILL No Traction

[Bob Gullett]

I hate to say this Aubrey but if you don't "need or want" heads up, then I suggest you go bracket racing.

[Aubrey N Bruneau]

Bob, you wouldn't be too intersted in heads up runs either, if you found your car suddenly, and consistently, .25+ off of it's potential 60ft time !

no no... I said, "need" only.
"Want" ?.... ABSOLUTELY !
That's why the pursuit to make the car fast ( relative term, generalizing performance ).
But until ( if ever ), this thing works right... I'm in a bad position if put in a heads-up situation.

The whole point of this project, for me, was to try and go fast, within a strict set of rules. ANYBODY can bolt good parts on, and have a fast car. When the rules don't permit "bolting on" virtually anything, and everything else is held to tolerances within a .001"..... THAT is the challenge !

Never had any interest in bracket racing.
Maybe that's why I'm such a lousy racer ?

[Bob Gullett]

Then don't get discouraged and just keep trying. There hasn't been a racer out there that hasn't had issues with his or her car. We've all been there.

[Geerhead55]

Aubrey,,, Why don't you bring the car down to Bremerton Raceway at the end of this month? The BC Super Shifters will be making their annual visit down here in the states to take on the local stick cars,, its always a fun outing. Theres some "tuff" stick guys around here and I know your car would be appreciated by the fans here. I love those 62 bubbletops anyway,, and I'll be on the mike that day calling the action. Think about it,,, you won't have to worry about any indexes that weekend. You probably know some of the BC boys anyway,, it could be a fun outing for you............................ Danny Durham

[ss wannabee]

Aubrey, PLEASE don't give up! I know it's frustrating and very EXPENSIVE as you try to develop this combo....We've all been following the build-up with you over the last few years.....You should be commended on getting that piece out there! Awesome job so far!!!! 1962 Bel-Air Sport Coupes don't exactly grow on trees anymore! THERE will be some DEAD ENDS as you sort this piece out....happens to all of us....How far away is your 'local' drag strip?....I would try to get the car to as many 'test and tune' days as I could.....FIX the problems beforehand if you can....like the fuel delivery/high speed miss thing...Find A BASELINE chassis situation with the previous mentioned info....also a BASELINE clutch set-up....TRY to get some OBSERVERS to go with you and carefully WATCH the car during a run...photos and videotape would be a plus also...Input from local racers there and try to find a guy with 'stick' savvy....RECORD your results and TRY to make ONE CHANGE at a time.....i think you're already doing this.....If your budget allows, that Bremerton date might be a good place to bring the car....you'd be with 'stick' guys....and maybe you could pick up a few pointers there....But please.....NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Just my .02..........

[gymracer01]

I noticed someone asked about the 2 piece driveshaft. Do you still use it? A friend fo mine, who bought the SS/PA 59 Chevy I built in 72 switch it to a BBC and bracket raced it, running mid 10s and everyone was amazed he still used the stock shaft setup. Never gave any problems. Just kept a close eye on carrier bearing.
Jim N.

[Aubrey N Bruneau]

Pretty discouraged, Bob.
If it were just 3 or 4 inexplainable defective parts, or minor errors on my part...
no problem
But DAMN....
it's EVERYTHING !

Danny, that event sounds like more fun than I could be permitted !
However, again, the whole idea of this project, was to try and regain some respect from today's racers/enthusiasts, towards the 409 engine and/cars. I've had them for the past 22+ years, and the WHOLE TIME, I've had to listen to the "other" Chevy guys politely make fun of them ! You know what THAT caused ?!!.... gotta prove them wrong... at any / all costs.
well
I got the "all costs" part down pretty good now.

Now that the traction problem seems to be getting rectified, a supposed fuel delivery problem had to be addressed.
Did it. Lovely parts, properly installed.
Fixed NOTHING !
The GLORIOUS MSD distributor has the rotor out of phase with the cap. Yeah, one QUALITY $400 part there.... !
Anyhow, I devised a way to remedy THAT.
Today, I'm going to see if the "miss" is gone.
I'm not optimistic.

Anyhow guys... thank YOU for the encouragement... I think... it's BECAUSE of the encouragement, that I keep spending money and time on this thing !
HEEE HEEEE !!!

Yes, still two piece driveshaft... but I made it up out of more "substantial" components,

[Rory McNeil]

Aubrey, I`ll be at Bremerton Aug 25&26th, for the Super Shifter race, as will a frind of mine who happens to race a 62 BelAir 2 dr sedan with a 409 and a Jerico. Wills 62 has gone 10.8 ET `s on 9x30 Goodyears, and has the basic stock rear suspension system, weighing 3900 lbs.There should be a photo or 2 of the green 62 BelAir on our website; www.bcsuper****er.com.