Chevelle updates

[VintageMusclecar]

I pulled the video down. I wasn't planning on leaving that up too long anyways. I'll try to put something up later that's a little less...shall we say...<span style="font-style: italic">incriminating</span>.

[njsteve]

Remember to always put in the word &quot;allegedly&quot; in front of everything. That's how the media gets around it. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Your alleged video was allegedly most enjoyable.

Next time just title it <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">&quot;Tesla All-Electric Converted Chevelle With Added Realistic Sound Effects&quot;</span> </span>

[VintageMusclecar]

OK...after nearly 9 years of blood, sweat and gears, after more money than I dare tabulate, after more ups &amp; downs than I can begin to count, it looks like a trip to the digs is finally on the horizon.

I have a friend who's volunteered the services of his trailer and a brain bucket. All I've left to do to the car itself is get the driveshaft safety loop installed, I *think* I've got everything else covered.

We just got off the phone, and weather permitting (and providing I can get the loop installed in the meantime), tentative plans are to take the car to Kil-Kare on 8/27.

I've never been more nervous about taking a car to the track in my life. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif[/img]

Stay tuned for updates.

[markjohnson]

Eric, I don't you if you have purchased your driveshaft loop yet but I've always been a fan of these Metco units. They're tailored to the floor pan and look a little nicer than universal ones that have 50 bolts in them!
http://metcomotorsports.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MDL1100

[VintageMusclecar]

I do have an Allstar unit on hand, just have to figure out how to squeeze it in there next to the X-pipe.

[VintageMusclecar]

No go on the Allstar. There isn't enough room to squeeze it in above the X-pipe, plus the ID is barely big enough to clear the 4&quot; driveshaft, there's no room for the fasteners.

Looks like I'll be ordering a Metco, UMI, BMR or building one from scratch.

[VintageMusclecar]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No go on the Allstar. There isn't enough room to squeeze it in above the X-pipe, plus the ID is barely big enough to clear the 4&quot; driveshaft, there's no room for the fasteners.

Looks like I'll be ordering a Metco, UMI, BMR or building one from scratch. </div></div>

I ordered the Metco loop from JEGS yesterday and it arrived this afternoon. After a little finagling, I'm happy to report the operation was a success. The car now has a driveshaft safety loop, and I <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline">barely</span></span></span> managed to snug it up to the NHRA minimum spec of 6&quot; from the front U-joint. It's a good thing I ordered that Metco unit with that big-ass 6 1/2&quot; hoop--at the tightest point, there's about 1/2&quot; of clearance to the driveshaft.

Off to look for a helmet later this evening.

[markjohnson]

I've heard of people making them out of old compressed air/gas tanks with a chop saw. Just make sure it's empty with the valve open before you start cutting!

[VintageMusclecar]

Update to the track date: We're planning to go this Thursday the 20th weather permitting.

[markjohnson]

Good deal, Eric! Looking forward to hearing about your dragstrip outing soon.