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GregWeld 07-20-2018 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 57hemicuda (Post 678874)
Its true Greg, I got a meatloaf recipe a couple pages back. Their is also a cure for toenail fungus in the first couple pages, this thread is multifaceted, and awesome!!!!


1 lb lean ground beef
1 package Jimmy Deans HOT sausage
1 onion saute'd 'til clear
1 egg
bread crumbs
1 tblspoon Worschestire sauce
pinch of Sage
a little milk


It's really the Jimmy Deans sausage that makes this different....

Ketzer 07-20-2018 06:43 AM
....now I'm hungry...

GregWeld 07-21-2018 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Ketzer (Post 680519)
....now I'm hungry...



I'm hungry to see this monster roll at WOT and crank over for T1.....

DBasher 07-21-2018 09:53 AM
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Meatloaf, beatloaf....

GregWeld 07-21-2018 02:30 PM
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In case someone forgets what the thread is about...... It's about BAD ASS track cars being built.....





So you start with something that looks like this.....




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You keep working weekends and nights until you have something like this....






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You Add......





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And ADD some more........






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And in an EXTREMELY SHORT period of time BAM!(for this build only I'm quite sure!)





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It will be wrapped like this






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TimeWarpF100 07-21-2018 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 680572)
In case someone forgets what the thread is about...... It's about BAD ASS track cars being built.....





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Surely waiting for this to be on the track!

Ron Sutton 07-21-2018 04:58 PM
Greg's 70 Mustang Track Warrior is all apart right now.

While builder Randy Chastain is on vacation in the Redwoods, the body is being sanded on & insides sealed black. It will be back Monday, as will Randy. The chassis & interior sheet metal just got back from powder coat. It is a light gray metallic. From a distance, the chassis looks primer. But up close you can see the gloss & a small amount of metallic.

Headers & exhaust went to Jet-Hot High Performance Coatings in North Carolina. Everything will be coated inside & out with their 2000° Thermal Barrier ceramic coating. Assembly starts Tuesday, July 24th. Setup day is Tuesday, July 31st. If all goes well, it will get wrapped on Wednesday & go to the track Thursday.

We're looking forward to running the car in its maiden event (NASA Race) at Thunderhill on Aug 4-5. :trophy-1302:

Vegas69 07-21-2018 07:45 PM
This will be fun to watch!

GregWeld 07-22-2018 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 680588)
This will be fun to watch!


It's BEEN fun already!!


You really need see this beast in person.... it's like everything a guy hoped for. When Sutton and I (and several others) were at PRI show -- we'd walk the aisles and look at products - and we'd see whole cars or chassis.... and I'd say "will it be like this" and Ron would say.... No....it's going to be meaner....


DING DING DING --- WINNER!! LOL

Tinker 07-22-2018 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 680572)


And in an EXTREMELY SHORT period of time BAM!(for this build only I'm quite sure!)





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It will be wrapped like this






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So, just like this?:stirthepot:

GregWeld 07-22-2018 07:31 AM
It certainly does have a bit of the Mopar Fat butt.....

We laughed about that several times when seen for the first time.

1970RT 07-22-2018 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 680601)
It certainly does have a bit of the Mopar Fat butt.....

We laughed about that several times when seen for the first time.
Hips. They’re called “hips.” And she’s certainly full figured.

David

GregWeld 07-22-2018 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 1970RT (Post 680602)
Hips. They’re called “hips.” And she’s certainly full figured.

David



Yes! She's a hippie!

Tinker 07-22-2018 07:53 PM
Glad you found the humorous side as I did.
No matter what it may resemble, it is badass, and that back view will be very familiar to other drivers on track.

MattO 07-27-2018 08:20 PM
Well bud, I hope you're happy. I went through this entire build thread and I'm jealous. I need his/hers for the girlfriend and I. Does it come in pink? :lmao:

If you're gonna be in NorCal, I should get you in touch with dad. He'd love to see ya.

GregWeld 07-28-2018 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MattO (Post 680914)
Well bud, I hope you're happy. I went through this entire build thread and I'm jealous. I need his/hers for the girlfriend and I. Does it come in pink? :lmao:

If you're gonna be in NorCal, I should get you in touch with dad. He'd love to see ya.


A bunch of us will be at Thunderhill Raceway August 3 - 4 - 5th for the NASA event.

I have shop space #21 there -- right next to the tire store.

Tell him to come on up!

GregWeld 07-28-2018 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 57hemicuda (Post 674190)
Exact same width as my Mustang, with a LS7, hmmmhttps://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/Must...ng%20075-L.jpg



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Well..... not exactly......LOL

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57hemicuda 07-28-2018 07:43 AM
Really bad when 275's look dinky. 335s FTW

At least I win in a panel fitment contest. LOL

https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/Must...%2012x18-L.jpg

GregWeld 07-28-2018 08:10 AM
YES --- 275's are big tars! I just chuckled when I stumbled on to the two pics and thought man! I thought the Tars on RS car were huge....

GregWeld 07-29-2018 06:54 AM
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It’s going back together......


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65_LS1_T56 07-30-2018 08:17 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 680924)
A bunch of us will be at Thunderhill Raceway August 3 - 4 - 5th for the NASA event.

I have shop space #21 there -- right next to the tire store.

Tell him to come on up!
Looking forward to it! :woot:

GregWeld 07-30-2018 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 65_LS1_T56 (Post 681001)
Looking forward to it! :woot:


ASSume Rob has your arrival time......

We'll pick you up - head to Lillards -- take a leak in his yard -- grab my trailer and head back to the shop to fetch The Missile.....

Bring cool comfortable clothes! It's going to be H O T ---- and possibly SMOKEY....

But the FUN part is guaranteed!!

gnx7 07-30-2018 03:08 PM
There is so much about this build that keeps me coming back. Those front tires! :confused18:

GregWeld 07-30-2018 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gnx7 (Post 681015)
There is so much about this build that keeps me coming back. Those front tires! :confused18:
And imagine HOOSIERS that someone accidentally must have sanded the tread off....

OH --- and that ZERO SCRUB.....

LOL

GTWayne 07-30-2018 04:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 680514)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 package Jimmy Deans HOT sausage
1 onion saute'd 'til clear
1 egg
bread crumbs
1 tblspoon Worschestire sauce
pinch of Sage
a little milk


It's really the Jimmy Deans sausage that makes this different....
It surprises me your daughter would let you post such a culinary travesty.
(Try some Spanish Chorizo):welcome3:

GregWeld 07-30-2018 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GTWayne (Post 681020)
It surprises me your daughter would let you post such a culinary travesty.
(Try some Spanish Chorizo):welcome3:

She would murder me with her cleaver for posting that!

LOL

GregWeld 07-31-2018 06:32 AM
.......... it's time.......
 
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Vegas69 07-31-2018 07:50 AM
Might as well shut this site off after this build... HA HA My kind of build!

Matt@BOS 07-31-2018 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 681038)
I hope you and DG have a pair of Mustang LS swap shirts and Make America Great Again hats, just so we can all see the look on Rob's face!:lol:

GregWeld 07-31-2018 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt@BOS (Post 681044)
I hope you and DG have a pair of Mustang LS swap shirts and Make America Great Again hats, just so we can all see the look on Rob's face!:lol:


Oh -- I have to be nice to RD --- he's saving my bacon once again by Driving Miss Daisy....


I will be wearing THIS!!!




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GregWeld 07-31-2018 06:52 PM
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Remember --- the entire lower frame is "tinned out" -- so the wiring is NOT hanging in the atmosphere or subject to rocks etc....

Pretty cool..... I love the flushed out bottom of the chassis.




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FETorino 07-31-2018 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 681045)
Oh -- I have to be nice to RD --- he's saving my bacon once again by Driving Miss Daisy....


I will be wearing THIS!!!




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$ hit. If Greg actually gets behind the wheel for a couple sessions I’ll wear one of those ugly Mustang bashing shirts. :action-smiley-027:

Matt@BOS 08-01-2018 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 681074)
$ hit. If Greg actually gets behind the wheel for a couple sessions I’ll wear one of those ugly Mustang bashing shirts. :action-smiley-027:
Is that your way of motivating Greg to get behind the wheel?

Ns RS 08-02-2018 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt@BOS (Post 681121)
Is that your way of motivating Greg to get behind the wheel?
yeah feel free to tell stunt driver benny to step aside anytime - just don't spin lol

GregWeld 08-02-2018 09:41 PM
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5 months ---- and ready to roll this weekend.....



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Avgasman 08-02-2018 10:54 PM
Now that’s an attention getter.

Tinker 08-03-2018 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Avgasman (Post 681194)
Now that’s an attention getter.
Understatement of the year!

Good luck this weekend!

Tinker 08-03-2018 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron Sutton (Post 679863)
Some of you may not have realized on our shake down day the car wasn't ready to race or run many laps because the interior tin wasn't sealed & the exhaust wasn't thermal barrier coated.

The cockpit needs to be fully sealed from the engine bay & fuel cell area. We use a 3M Fire Retardant Sealer good up to 2000°. The exhaust runs so close to the transmission, the gear oil would overheat in it if the exhaust was uncoated. So we Jet-Hot coat the inside & outside of the header tubes & exhaust. (Mufflers only on the outside) This knocks down the radiant heat around the transmission & driver by 40-45°.

The Mustang comes apart late this week to go to powder coat. In our Track-Warrior cars like Greg's ... the steel floor, firewall & bulkhead/rear deck sheet metal are welded to the chassis ... and get powder coated along with the chassis & cage assembly. When it goes back together for final assembly, Randy Chastain will utilize the 3M Fire Retardant Sealer on every seam under the car, at the firewall & at the rear bulkhead & decklid sheet metal. This prevents C0˛, smoke, oil, fire, etc from entering into the cockpit.

I'm outlining this important step, because many of you already have, or will, modify the sheet metal in your builds & NEED TO KNOW it's critical to seal it & what to use. It's NOT OK to leave any seam unsealed. It's unsafe.

The car will go back together later this month & get ready to go run the NASA event at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows California on Aug 4-5. Since the car wasn't built to fit a class, we will run it in the "Unlimited" class of NASA's Time Attack, known as TTU. Since it is an unlimited class, often there are Prototype race cars that run in TTU.

https://digbza2f4g9qo.cloudfront.net...170127T222528Z

We won't stand a chance against any Prototype race cars, with our Trans Am style 70 Mustang. But if there are no Prototype race cars, we'll have a good shot at running up front. Our driver Benny Moon is super talented, but hasn't been in a real race car is many years, so he'll need to shake off the rust as we work up to speed.

I don't know how fast we'll get this first weekend. I plan to do only basic tuning for balance. But it would be fun to have a pool of folks betting on Benny's best lap of the weekend.

We have a betting pool ... similar to a football pool.
* 100 times between 1:50.0 & 1:59.9 lap time, a tenth of a second apart
* Pick one time or as many as your wallet can handle
* Closest time wins all the pool money & bragging rights
* Only 1 time, Best time of the weekend, counts

Pick your time(s) HERE.

C'mon guys, let's fill up that pool!

CJD Automotive 08-03-2018 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 681193)
5 months ---- and ready to roll this weekend....
.

Hey Greg, car looks fantastic!

Not sure you'll know, but just curious on the amount of shop time to build a race car from scratch. Was this car worked on everyday, all all day to get to this point, or a few days a week, one guy, two, ?, etc...

Panteracer 08-03-2018 09:09 AM
Weld/Sutton track warrior
 
Amazing what a little color does
Car looks great.. and I thought I
had a big wing

You guys have a great time this weekend
Be safe

Bob


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