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Post by scooter24d on Mar 23, 2012 16:35:41 GMT -5
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Post by 2old4this on Mar 26, 2012 18:27:29 GMT -5
where do you find these ugly cars?
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Post by scooter24d on Mar 26, 2012 18:36:47 GMT -5
lol these cars seem to find me which is fine by me ;D
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Post by derby111 on Mar 26, 2012 20:12:44 GMT -5
What kind of rules you building this to
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Post by scooter24d on Mar 26, 2012 20:47:45 GMT -5
heres the rules 1. Derby is open to any hard-tops, wagons. NO 4x4’s OR Imperials (except 1974 and newer). 2. BODY- All vehicles must be stripped of all glass, chrome, trim, side mirrors, plastic and fiberglass panels. Rubber body mounts may be removed – body mount bolt (MAX 5/8” diameter), washers (MAX 4”). Body mounts must still go up in factory locations…ONLY EXCEPTIONS ARE THE 2 EXTRA YOU MAY ADD ANYWHERE (MAX 5/8 bolts). No body-to-frame weld. May enhance body lines. No overlay or double effects. MAY RUN #9 WIRE IN SPOTS ANYWHERE INSIDE THE CAR (max 3 wraps per spot). ** 2 STEEL BARS MUST BE MOUNTED FROM THE FIRE WALL TO ROOF** and not attached to halo bar. 3. GAS TANKS- If not under center of car, MUST be moved to the back seat area, securely fastened, and completely covered. 4. FRAME- No alterations or reinforcements to frame. 1 / 2” top frame seam weld allowed. No Imperial sub-frames allowed (NO EXCEPTIONS). Call on patching!!! 5. TRANSMISSION- Floor shifters are allowed. Trans coolers allowed – no rubber hose. Must be metal or hydraulic. 6. BRAKES- All vehicles must have and will be checked for brakes and air cleaner. 7. BUMPERS- May be welded or chained – may run 1 piece of ¼ x 3”x6” long metal per side to help hold on bumper (THAT’S IT!!!) May swap bumpers. Use #9 wire in two spots from core support to bumper. 8. REAR ENDS- May be welded. No coil to leaf-spring alteration. Three spring clamps per side for stock leafed cars. May have brace but only to strengthen rear end tube. Coil cars can reinforce arms (must retain factory ends). 9. DOORS- Must be chained, wired, OR welded. No full welded seams EXCEPT DRIVER DOOR. All others must be 5” on 5 off. 10. DRIVER COMPARTMENT- One cross bar is allowed behind the seat running door to door - MAX diameter is 6”. Four point roll bars allowed (with halo bar), not extending to the frame. Cannot touch floor panel – must be inside car (not between door skins). GAS TANK PROTECTORS ALLOWED (MAX 24” wide). Must come off of seat bar and not attach to any sheetmetal. 11. EXHAUST- Should extend beyond driver’s seat or you may run stacks. 12. FAN BLADES- Must be clutch type with shroud OR electric fan OR no fan at all. 13. FENDERS & INNER- Cutting, folding, or bending is permitted. Six 3/8” bolts in each wheel well opening. Cannot weld inner fenders. 14. HOOD & TRUNK- All hoods can be bolted down with a Max (6) 5/8” bolts, wired, OR chained down – TRUNK LID MUST HAVE 18” HOLE IN IT. Trunk lids must be wired, bolted with a Max (8) 5/8” bolts, chained, OR welded 5” for every 5”. No hood latches. Hood openings may have (12) 3/8” bolts. 15. SUSPENSION- Car should be in the 22” range to bottom of bumper. May chain A-arms on Ford and Chevy. May chain rear humps (Max 3/8” chain). 16. BATTERY- May be left under hood or moved to passenger side floor (must be held down by 2 straps and covered with rubber mat). Two 12-volt batteries Max. 17. ENGINE COMPARTMENT – Distributor protectors and engine cradles allowed (must not reinforce any part of car). Must remain 5” from dash bar (or bar will be cut out). 18. TIRES- Any 15” allowed. (16” only if factory). No split rims. Inner tubes are allowed. Wheel weights must be removed. 19. ANTI-FREEZE- NOT allowed - only clear water. If seen, you will be disqualified. Flush motor block with water. 20. DRIVER DOOR & FRONT PASSENGER DOOR- Must have contrasting number on both doors. NUMBER PLATE MUST BE DISPLAYED ON ROOF 1’ X 2’. Additional fee will apply if missing plate.
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Post by derby111 on Mar 26, 2012 21:06:11 GMT -5
Looks like good rules for that dippy sould be a fun ride
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Post by scooter24d on Mar 27, 2012 6:55:03 GMT -5
yeah we got good rules now where i run it was a chain and go show untill total destruction demo production took it over and these cars are my choice to run i got 3 of them thanks to my good buddy ;D
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Post by etownrdnck on Mar 27, 2012 16:08:39 GMT -5
some pretty good rules you got scooter this car should be good for ya have fun lol
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Post by scooter24d on Mar 28, 2012 7:49:15 GMT -5
yeah should be a fun car i've ran a few of these dippys and love them i do know where theres one more not far from my house just waiting for it to roll down the hill lol ;D
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bh77
Backyard Mechanic
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Post by bh77 on Mar 28, 2012 8:49:22 GMT -5
All you got to do is go move the block out from under the tire, then follow the snowmobile trail
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Post by scooter24d on Mar 29, 2012 8:05:00 GMT -5
lol yeah that would work ;Di went threw my metal stash and have enough pipe to make a cage like the one in my 98 for this car but dash bar and seat bar will be all the same size so going to start on that next ;D
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Post by scooter24d on Apr 5, 2012 18:52:33 GMT -5
I started on my cage for this car today should have pics tomorrow
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Post by scooter24d on Apr 7, 2012 20:04:24 GMT -5
heres the cage just have to weld it up and drill out the holes to make it adjustable
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Post by etownrdnck on Apr 8, 2012 15:50:36 GMT -5
nice man thats a good ideal to make it adjustable so you can move it from car to car
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Post by scooter24d on Apr 8, 2012 17:25:33 GMT -5
saves money for sure and you don't have to grind welds off of it to move from car to car
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