Project "Big Air"

[pokey64]

Hopefully videos get posted before halftime tonight. I have a feeling they'd be more entertaining than the usual crap!

Thanks for a good laugh!

[Roadster Shop]

Here is the first jump..going slow to test it out. (We didn't really think that he would go through with this jump!)

[Roadster Shop]

Here is the second one that was much bigger! (It does not start until 15 seconds into the video)

[Roger M]

lmao

You should have left the front ground effects on it for the jump. It may have helped to keep the nose down during flight... thus giving the 'craft' a more level landing.

[Roadster Shop]

Originally Posted by 1969 SS

Is your last name Griswald by any chance?

We were trying to find a christmas tree to strap to the roof to complete the look, but everyone had thrown them out already!

Originally Posted by radrambler

RS
Kind of a nice break from working on cars that have to be perfect huh?
Tom

We used drywall screws to hold the parts on this car instead of the stainless ones we normally use!

Originally Posted by ccracin

that is absolutely freakin awesome. I need to do that. We just got 24" of snow.

I'ld strongly suggest a helmet, neck brace, mouthguard, and a suspension seat. You to tend to compress your spine, black out, and see stars after landing the bigger jump. Just FYI

[Roadster Shop]

Originally Posted by wiedemab

This had me laughing my ass off. Made my day. I can't wait to see the vids!

I thought maybe after winning SMOY you guys were going for LYOY

Land Yacht of the Year!

The wagon was only a suspension test vehicle for our real competitor. We were trying to keep it on the down low, but since the cat is out of the bag on this one... This is what we are working on for LYOY (Land Yacht of the Year), a powder blue 1978 Lincoln Continental. I think that it will dominate the autocross portion... as long as it rains the night before.

For those of you not familiar with the LYOY award: This is a new class open to 1975-1979 american built 2 door cars totaling over 25 ft in length, 75% of that total length must be in the front fender alone. The judging will be based on:

• Length of vehicle (and front fender)
• Overall lack of style
• Excessively "plush" overstuffed interior
• The unnecessary use of non car related luxury items. For example, this car has a Cartier clock and gauges
• 70 year old man appeal
• And the number of dead bodies that can be fit in the trunk

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[ccracin]

Originally Posted by RS-Perf

I'ld strongly suggest a helmet, neck brace, mouthguard, and a suspension seat. You to tend to compress your spine, black out, and see stars after landing the bigger jump. Just FYI

I was thinking of trying it in this! It has all that.



I would have to do alot of digging to get it out though, then take it to a parking lot. I think I'll stay in and watch your videos. Great Stuff!

[GregWeld]

RS --

I was wondering if you guys were wearing any "safety" gear when you did that?? That's a pretty good "wreck" and eating the steering wheel would not be so funny.

I used to warn my kids -- "it's a lot of fun... right up until the point you get hurt"....

BTW -- I always wanted one of those Lincolns... but waited until they came out with the Lincoln LSC... My wife hated that car! LOL

[Novelli]

That was great. How was the driver feeling the next day?????????

[RPM HOTRODS]

You guys really should be careful. I didn't notice any fire rescue or ambulance in the background of the video or pictures. You should really have them on board, in case anything would go wrong and IT CAN. Please be careful!!! I would also notify your insurance company to see if you would be covered for a high speed accident in your parking lot or if it would be covered under the drivers insurance. Do you know if the driver had full coverage on that automobile, it looked to be a nice car and I would hate to see it not get repaired. Maybe it would just be best to stay in the shop and get our chassis done!!!!!