Thank's guy's Think what I'm going to do is take the ones I got with me, run over to my supplier after I get to the city and drop off my truck and trailer at the fabricators. Try the Kirkey and the RCI seats, and if I don't use the ones I have bring them home and take them back to where I got them in town.

I'm sure I can't complicate it any more than I have all ready, had my fill of this seat ordeal.:(

Good luck I hope you find what you want!

And the winner is Kirkey Pro drag seats, truck is there, measurements taken will be done by the end of next week. If I remember I'll get some pics of the pro street 71 Chev short box he's doing for a guy, full cert cage, back half 4-link, front suspension all done up, 3" chop. Motor's going to be set back, fabbed fire wall and floor, all discs fab 9" rear end, he said the back was all done once before and the guy changed his mind and it had to be again. LOL wish I had that budget. It's like Djracers truck taken one more level.


Anybody get some racing in?

No racing...but I did go visit my truck. Forgot the camera. Should have the primmer shot tomorrow. I ordered the QA1 front shocks..so we will see how they work. It was 117 degrees again today....just too hot to race(non points)

It was cooking hot up here too.

I went racing tonite , if you can call it that . 104 air temp , 137 track temp according to the hand held temp gage , i was spinning off the line , that hasn't been a problem before , had the tire pressure down to 9lbs , plus the truck wouldn't cool down below 180 deg. The dragster dudes said the air was registering at 6400 ft. Anyway very small turnout , no one else in my bracket , that 68 is so predictable , ran a 66 on a 65 dial in , last week it was running 49 on a 49 dial in . I don't think i'd bother going to the track when it's that hot , i was just curious how it would react .
Later ........................................... 409 :)

It rained us out here so I took my son to see Cars at the theater! It was pretty good! It was 100 degrees all week supposed to be 88 today!

here is parts for the toy i picked up at the machine shop today...

its a 383 stroker built for nitrous.. alot i hope..

bottom end starts with a
well preped 350 splayed block.
top water chacket holes on decks near bore were pluged and drilled..
rock block instaled to the bottom of water jackets...
got a cola forged 4340 leightweight crank thats had denser metal added for balancing...
coneting the custom ross nitrous pistons is a set of billet oliver 6" rods with the high hp rod bolts...

on the upper end has got a custom ground comp roller cam . dur. 298 lift is 680.

heads are dart pro 1s with rme cnc port work done on the chamber and ported exhaust..

as you can tell i am runing one of those cheaper huricane power plus manifolds.. just going to try it for now...

to top it off is a 825cfm demon carb.. might be a little small but id like to keep the rpms down...

anyways the real hard part was talking my wife into letting me drag it into the house so i could keep it clean and away from bodywork on truck in garage lol!!!:crazy:

oh ya is anboy going to americruise in lincoln ne.. i will see you there i will be riding with my 15 year old in his green gmc.. the one in my picture..
latersss

Looks sweet it should be lots of fun!

nice.....

Inside the house, isn't that where your suppose to keep the valuables?:lol:
Looks good!

Inside the house, isn't that where your suppose to keep the valuables?:lol:
Looks good!

speaking of valuables hows your roll bar and seats coming?

speaking of valuables hows your roll bar and seats coming?

Suppose to be done at the end of the week, and going to get it Sat. Wouldn't surprise me if it didn't get done the way things have been going, even my belts have a bad cam lock buckle, and on back order now.

On another note, I got charged $70 re-stocking fee on the first crappy seats I ordered in. Even after I asked the little parts geek before I ordered and he said no charge if I had to bring them back, the butt-munch owner took $70!

I would have taken it out of his arse!

I would have taken it out of his arse!

Let me tell you, it took all my will power not to put his teeth out the back of his head.:Own: I'm trying to forget about it before I go back.

Anyway, found a set of belts, maybe things are looking up, then again, talked to roll bar guy today he asked if I could pick it up Sun instead. Inspection guy just got back to him with plan approval for the back bars.

That's not bad they are usually weeks late with my junk!

That's not bad they are usually weeks late with my junk!

Well I'm joining the club, drove 5.5hrs. each way in the rain there and back along with a side wind. Oh did I mention my truck didn't get finished and I have to do it again next weekend.:(

Here are a few pics of another truck the guy's doing.

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Here are a few pics from the past at the local track. I have no details at all on the trucks or even how old the pics are.

No pics of yours what's up with that?

What's the deal with the 4 bars out the back of the cab? I have never seen that before and you show 2 trucks like that!

The first truck you show needs allot of bars to replace the strength taken out with the firewall!

No pics of yours what's up with that?

What's the deal with the 4 bars out the back of the cab? I have never seen that before and you show 2 trucks like that!

The first truck you show needs allot of bars to replace the strength taken out with the firewall!

No pics of mine till it's done;) The first one, Not sure what they are putting in for a firewall I think steel just shaped for the set back motor. Didn't ask about the extra bars, It has serious cage so far, lot's of extra braces inside also. Could it be possible that it's that way to do away with the funny car cage but still tech for 8's? It was 1/2 done then taken to this guy, and now being changed, not sure what stays and goes.

One thing that I don't like on mine is my seat sits too far forward now, I have to try and move the pedals forward for more leg room. He made my back hoop a bit different as a trade off. It has 2 down bars from the top that tie to the frame, and to the back bars, with it like this the NHRA inspector allowed the side bars to attach with plates to the floor and not tie into the frame. Also let me keep my slider and make room for the back bars to travel through the corners. But bad side, head rest hits on the bar and has to be moved forward, not good when your 6'1" 250lbs.:o

My truck is camera shy when it's stripped down:lol: I was going to take a few pics on Sunday, but got a little off track and didn't get around to it. I'll for sure post some when I pick it up.

Heres some pics of the bed mounting and of the new look(click on pic to make bigger)
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That truck is looking good ( or baad as my kids say ) . Ya gotta luv black . Are you racing this week end ? Has the temp come down much ? It's kinda nice here , mid 80's , should be nice for the big Nitro Bash fri - sun . I'm planning on racing sat nite , try out my new flowmasters . :)
Later ................................. 409.

No racing this weekend...I am putting the new Qa1 front shocks on, new ATI 8" converter and ultimate playback tach and wheel tubs and bed cover...lol the list goes on and on

BigJim our trucks look like they could be related! Thanks for the pics!

Yes looking good Jim.;)

BigJim our trucks look like they could be related! Thanks for the pics! Hey , my hood and cowl are black primer , maybe i'm a distant cousin .
:lol:
409.

Truck looks good Jim!

Truck looks good Jim!

Any chance of you posting a pic of your front shock adapters?

I'd be glad to, if I can figure out how to do it. I've been meaning to post some pics of my truck on the picture forum, but haven't quite figured out how. Not too computer-literate!
Anyways, those brackets are really nothing more than 1/4" steel turned to make a 90* bend. All together, they're about 5" long, bent in a 90* at about 2 1/2". I drilled a hole in each flat, bolted the bracket to the frame, then attached the upper mount of the shock through the other hole. Nothing too fancy. If I can figure this picture thing out, I will get some pics up.
Hope this helps.

NXtruck..I upload my pics to here http://imagehost.bizhat.com/upload_done.php

then I copy the link from bizhat and paste it to the forum. No resizing needed.

Thanks for the info Jim! I'll try and see if I can figure this out. Hey, I warned you guys; I know NOTHING about computers, other than turning them on and clicking onto the internet!!! :lol: I'll be outta town for the next two days, but when I get back I'll have some time to fool with this thing and I'll get my pics on here one way or another.
It's a good thing that I'm not into late model stuff. I can't imagine trying to tune my hotrod with a friggin' computer!! That's why they made endwrenches and screwdrivers!!!

Just wanted to say...this thread rocks. :cool:

I dare say, mixing 2 of my favorite things, these trucks, and drag racing, in heavy discussion is quite possibly the best thing ever on the internet!

Thanks Orange! I think we need to get Josh to add a seperate forum just for the drag racers!

Thanks Orange! I think we need to get Josh to add a seperate forum just for the drag racers!

:gi:

I was thinking the same thing, I thought they would have kept your thread stickied, next thing it's gone and around here within 2 days it's burried. Nice to see there's enough intrest in racing to keep this one alive.

i vote yes to that,,

this thread rocks

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OK, I figured out how to get some pics on here. Thanks Big Jim for the info! These are some pics of my '66. I'll try to borrow my buddy's camera and get some shots of the ft. shock adapters for ya, 71 Dragtruck.

NICE truck, please feel free to post up more, I like it! How about some of the mill and inside, I think a couple of bars coming out the back window would look killer.;)

Got mine back, but now I'm sick and moving a bit slow. I got alot of work to do if I'm racing this weekend. I'll get some pics up of the roll bar as soon as I can. Would like to get the new carpet in first.:lol:

Thanks for the compliments! As soon as I can get my hands on a camera I'll get some more shots of it. It does have a cage in it. If you'll look at the pic that shows the rear of the truck, you can see one of the rear bars coming out below the top of front bed panel. It has a 10-pt 'moly cage with funny car bars around the driver. I didn't really want the funny car bars in it, but I did want it to pass a cert. and didn't want bars coming out of the top of the cab. The inspector said that the only way he would pass it with the back bars coming out of the cab so low would be to add the funny car bars for additional strength.
Definitely post some pics of yours when you can. I always like to see what other guys are doing with their dragtrucks!

I see it now, my bad. I brought mine through the corner windows of my slider. At first I didn't like the look of bars out the back, but now if they are done right I don't mind the look, let's people know your serious, ones that don't know better should be punished by law.:cool:

What about having the rear cage bars exit the cab just below the top bed height some how. that way they are unnoticed when you're on the street.

There are certain specs, needed to pass inspection and be NHRA accepted, and that they won't allow. The back bars have to be at least 5"s from the top bar ( if tied into the sides, and not the top bar itself ), and the top bar has to be 3"s above your helmet, but no more than 6"s away.

Actually, that's why I had my cage done the way it is. I didn't want to be able to see the bars from the side, and in order for it to be certified, the inspector said that I would have to add the funny car bars to be able to run the rear bars out low and still be certified.

By the way, weighed the tank and as it is with little more than 3/4 tank fuel, full NOS, 4128lbs.:( More than I thought, besides the steel body pannels and bumpers not much more to take off. Going to try for 4000lbs. this week, hood, inner fenders, CD player, 2-6x9's, and outer bumper braces that's about it without cutting.:confused:

I feel your pain! My cage added about 115 lbs. to mine. 4000 lbs. isn't too bad for an all-steel bbc-powered truck, though.

BTW, are you running iron or aluminum heads? That might be a real good place to spend some money.

BTW, are you running iron or aluminum heads? That might be a real good place to spend some money.

I'm running aluminum, also water pump, pullies, rad, no heater.

I see. Sounds like you've got the basics covered. Ya know, once you get to certain point, it takes a lot of cash to start dropping weight. You just need to do like you've already said: remove everything that's not absolutely necessary.

I posted a few more pics in the picture forum under the " Any pics of drag trucks?" thread. These are some that I took a few years ago when I had a different hood and a 377 in it.

New hood is much better.

Let's link it up.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=204728

Went to the street night races last night...Local TV news wanted my truck there to do a piece on. Had me racing a new ZO6 vette. The Vette went 12.5 and I went 11.3. Bad news is the converter swap didn't work out. The stall was at 6500 rpm and sliping on the top end. It is a 8" ATI converter. The tranny temp went to 270 degrees:( So the tranny has to come out to be freshened and the converter cut open and repaired/tightened.
Big 2 day points race coming in 2 weeks...so I have to get it all fixed by then, but I'm out of town next weekend, so It looks like a lot of late nights.

Jim , that sucks , seems like everyone has had some kind of converter problem this year , my buddy sent his in and it came back set up for a Ferd , so that cost him a week , you'd think that would be dang near impossible .:lol:
Last weekend was our big Nitro Bash , i raced in Super Street and made it to the semi's . Finished in the money , out of 22 cars . I was pumped , and the truck got lots of attention , lol.
No racing this week end , time to go to the lake . Good luck on your thrashing .
Later ................................... 409 :)

Jim hate you had convertor problems! I've got to send mine off too!


Finally got my new enclosed trailer I'll take some pics later and post them!

Promods here tonight if mother nature is nice!

cool - you kicked the new Z06's a$$.

Went to the street night races last night...Local TV news wanted my truck there to do a piece on. Had me racing a new ZO6 vette. The Vette went 12.5 and I went 11.3. Bad news is the converter swap didn't work out. The stall was at 6500 rpm and sliping on the top end. It is a 8" ATI converter. The tranny temp went to 270 degrees:( So the tranny has to come out to be freshened and the converter cut open and repaired/tightened.
Big 2 day points race coming in 2 weeks...so I have to get it all fixed by then, but I'm out of town next weekend, so It looks like a lot of late nights.

I here ya also Jim, just spent this week doing late nights in the garage. I'm at a 2 day event right now. Nitrous problems and battery troubles kept me out of the 10's, only went a 11.02 at today's test and tune. Picked up a new Red Top tonight, hope that's the trouble, had to be pushed out of the staging lanes twice today:o. Won't be running Nitrous at tomorrows bracket races, I'll post up some video and pics when I get home, Air Card is too slow for that :(.

71 Dragtruck I hate you had problems with the hotrod! Post some pics of the new additions.


We had 27 promods show up for 8 spots so they added a second 8 car field the #1 qualifier was Mike Neil at 4.01 eighth mile! I hated I didn't get to race but I'll have the new trailer ready by next weekend!

Here's a quick video of one of my runs from the weekend, not the best run I had but close. Glitches kept me out of the 10's this weekend, but I'll be back, did have a 1.59 60'. Only problem with the vid is that it's shot in wide screen and looks funny on here.


http://videos.streetfire.net/video/8d703662-1562-4099-a505-981e0182dc22.htm

very nice...119MPH is haulin the mail

If you click full screen it looks just right

lookin good I still want to see pics of the cage and seats!

I got it unloaded from the trailer, I only have one seat in it right now and no carpet. I'll try to get some pics for you tonight, been slacking.

Here are a few pics, a bit dirty after a rain shower at the track and driving in the dusty pits. I have another seat and belts to go in and as soon as it gets here, black carpet with the matching back piece to cover where the tank use to be.

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Last one.

Found my time slips, best so far was the 11.02@120.25mph with a 1.59 60'. Oh and a -.078 light to go with.:o

That bar looks nice, 71! I do like those seats, also. I've kinda wondered how the Kirkeys compare to the cheaper Jaz seats like I'm running, weight-wise. They do look a heckuva lot nicer than the Jaz seats.

Thanks for the pics your trucks getting sweeter all the time and you haven't been slacking you have been racing! I haven't raced since Hunstville Super Chevy just a couple of test and tunes! I'm hoping to slow it down and run the 7.00 heads up class this weekend! I've been working on the new trailer like crazy! I'll try to post some pics of the new toy box!

Nxtruck The kirkeys sit much better than the basic ole plastic race seats that's what I had in my last race car!

That bar looks nice, 71! I do like those seats, also. I've kinda wondered how the Kirkeys compare to the cheaper Jaz seats like I'm running, weight-wise. They do look a heckuva lot nicer than the Jaz seats.

Thanks, the seats are 14lbs. each.

Thanks for the pics your trucks getting sweeter all the time and you haven't been slacking you have been racing! I haven't raced since Hunstville Super Chevy just a couple of test and tunes! I'm hoping to slow it down and run the 7.00 heads up class this weekend! I've been working on the new trailer like crazy! I'll try to post some pics of the new toy box!

Nxtruck The kirkeys sit much better than the basic ole plastic race seats that's what I had in my last race car!

I have a big race coming up on the 26th, so time to get back to work. Are you all ready to run once your trailer is done?

Went to the street night races last night...Local TV news wanted my truck there to do a piece on. Had me racing a new ZO6 vette. The Vette went 12.5 and I went 11.3. Bad news is the converter swap didn't work out. The stall was at 6500 rpm and sliping on the top end. It is a 8" ATI converter. The tranny temp went to 270 degrees:( So the tranny has to come out to be freshened and the converter cut open and repaired/tightened.
Big 2 day points race coming in 2 weeks...so I have to get it all fixed by then, but I'm out of town next weekend, so It looks like a lot of late nights.

How you making out Jim?

I can run on motor only I need to get my 9 inch convertor fixed to be able to try the juice again. I still have tons of little stuff to do to the truck! I have got to get more weight off of it too!

Kevin

Man I'd trade ya weights any day! I guess it's just a matter of what a guy's willing to cut off.:lol:

I want the truck to look pretty stock but weigh less than 3000lbs with my 200 in it! I would like to run high 5's in the eighth on the motor and low 5's on the nitrous!

I'd settle for 4000lbs. with my 265.