1972 Procharged 581 Camaro

[onelapduster]

What are your plans for your first event?

[speedjohnston]

If all goes well and the car is running in July, I am signed up to run a half mile event for top speed on an airstrip in August. I may hit some local drag strips first to make sure its safe and running straight. After the half mile probably a 1 mile and try for my 200mph and then fix up the rear so it can turn properly. The shop it was at didn't really deliver what I asked for so some of it needs to be done again. Nothing major, but still frustrating.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by speedjohnston

If all goes well and the car is running in July, I am signed up to run a half mile event for top speed on an airstrip in August. I may hit some local drag strips first to make sure its safe and running straight. After the half mile probably a 1 mile and try for my 200mph and then fix up the rear so it can turn properly. The shop it was at didn't really deliver what I asked for so some of it needs to be done again. Nothing major, but still frustrating.

It's always something.
Awesome about the 1 mile run. Good luck and keep us posted.

[FETorino]

Have I mentioned how much I love this car

What is left to get done before her maiden voyage in August?

[speedjohnston]

Over the next month I should be getting the ignition system, finishing all the oil lines, trans lines (plus coolers for both), power steering lines, and re do those things not done properly by the last shop. The muffler on one side was tight and hanging below the floor about 1/2" but the other side was left loose. When I tightened it, it's trying to press through the floor. The 4 link bars are also too long. The rear was centered, but once pinion angle was corrected, the rear pushed back about 3/4 of an inch too far with the bars adjusted as short as possible. Now I can pay for another alignment as well.
They also bent the centering bar because the tabs were too close together. I will have to get it reinforced to make sure it doesn't collapse as it is the start of a kink.
Funny how I did the front in my garage and camber and caster was almost dead on with a measuring tape, but the part I paid for has to be done again.
Once it gets home I have to get the windows back in, bolt in the seats and belts and then wire all the lights etc.
After that

[onelapduster]

So close. But I like that your making sure the car done right. Everything really needs to be perfect. Where will you going to for the mile runs? Ohio mile? I would love to see this car attack a 1.5 mile.

[speedjohnston]

Originally Posted by onelapduster

So close. But I like that your making sure the car done right. Everything really needs to be perfect. Where will you going to for the mile runs? Ohio mile? I would love to see this car attack a 1.5 mile.

Maine and Ohio are both 10 to 12 hours away from me so I hope to hit at least one this year and both next year. Maine is the only one I know of that has a 1 1/2mile run and I agree with you, That would be a blast.

[onelapduster]

I would make the trip to Maine to see you run this car. I would guess you could go over 200 easy.

[speedjohnston]

I would be very disappointed if it couldn't hit 200 in the mile. I would think there would have to be something wrong... The half mile run in august should give me a good idea of what to expect.
If I head to Maine I will post it here.

[seancarole]

WoW JUST WOW!!!!!!!! That is killer good luck and I know your gonna have blast!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!