Wild Bill, is it done yet?

[BT SNAKE]

Hey Buddy, it's getting close. Are you gonna make it. I sure want to see that thing on the track. I luv them early Stangs.

Hersh

[WildBill3]

Well I had my chassi guru out from Hollers HotRods and Race Cars he thought the framing I was doing was sound so that helped me stop beating myself up over my own work,the engine is in for test fitment im going to have to cut on the firewall to clear the bell,the cooler and Rad mounts are all mocked up and nearly finished,if it comes it would only be in primer the ugly duckling of the event for shure.Thers alot done but so much more to do im working 6-8 hours a day on it now but fabbing so much seems to go soo slowly.working on the mount for the 3rd link today got to get back at it.here's a couple of shots up front.


The front suspension is done now this is an earlyr pic

[BT SNAKE]

Don't kill yur self over it Buddy, Just do what you can. If she shows up without a purdy dress then we will know she's a mean'in. It's what she does on the track that matters.

Hersh

[Bailey]

She looks really good Bill, a ton of work. I do recognize that monster in the belly. Interestingly, my brother and I were discussing taking the motor out of the BDR, and seeing how it tucked into my wife's 67.
MMM, maybe time for a rematch
Cheers,
Richard

[Clois Harlan]

Now that's the spirit!


Richard are you and any of your friends coming to Run N Gun this year? I haven't had a chance to talk to you about it.

Clois

[Bailey]

No , I am out for this year, I have my hands full with some other things (all good). I figured it was a good time to let someone else take home some trophies
I am not sure if any other Fl guys are going to be making the trek either. Honestly I've been a little out of the loop, keeping my head down, workwise, and the computer tme to a minimum.
Maybe next year.
Cheers,
Richard

[Clois Harlan]

We are going to miss you and your brother as well as Reg who has always been someone for us to try and catch on the track. You have to look up every now and then and when you do take care of the family and then jump in your Cobra and take it for a little airing out. Be safe and hopefully, we will see you at the next Run N Gun.

Clois

[BT SNAKE]

What Clois said Rich. I wish you could be there but I
know how it is sometimes. See ya next year.

Hersh

[Bailey]

Thanks guys, all is good, still been driving quite a bit, participating in the NASA time trials events here in Fl, and driving frequently with some other clubs. A couple of local Cobra guys have gone in and put together a car for the Chump car endurance race series as well. We have the first 12hr race late September at Sebring, so between that, being self employed, and a great family life, sometimes there just is't enough time in the day.
Hopefully next year, R and G has always been a good event to focus on, and get the summer cobwebs out. October is actually the start of our driving season down here.
I'll be watching the forums, and keeping tabs on you guys.
Cheers,
Richard

[WildBill3]

Goooood to hear from you Richard,I wish you the best in all the events you do your a great driver and its always fun to Compete against you we always ran so close in times to each other.Im still unshure the car will be done it may come down to the last days,wow thats never happend before .But Im still planning to head out to Hastings whatever happens.Thers been alot of welding and wrenching going on here,its a marathon actually Mary says I live in the Garage,she also says Hi to everyone nd hopes to see you soon...
New rear frame section for 3 link.... Traction

[jdean]

Wow Bill, didn't realize you were pretty much building a whole car under the skin of that thing. Looks like it is going to be solid. Good luck on the progress.

[WildBill3]

Im soooo ate up I cant leave anything alone... Frankinstang

[Clois Harlan]

Frankinstang....I like that! Maybe you need to get you some vinyl to put on the hood?

Richard, what are the guide lines for the 12 hour Sebring event? Is there a web site I might go look at?

I could do 12 hours...I think?

Clois

[WildBill3]

Well at least temporarily I had to get the floor clean hadnt seen it for months. But at least im gettn an idea of ride height and cleaences or the lack of at all four corners ,I need to build a bump steer kit and work on wiring and my seat and steering shaft,....Back to work

[WildBill3]

The engine went in out in out in out today as I tryd to get the headers to clearence its back in and onto putting the front end back together thanks to both my sons for lending a hand or 2 today with the heavy lifting.The drive shaft came back thurs,all the fenders have had work on them to clearence the tires ..the marathon continues
still ahead
Fab the go pedal
wiring
welding the cut out peices in the floor
finish welding the cage
steering shaft mount
enclose rear section
mount fuel cell/run the line
mount hood and deck lids, 1 door
mount seat and belts
set the front end allienment hhmmm ive prob forgot 10 things.. I hope not

[BT SNAKE]

You cutting it close buddy. I'm in the same boat though. I got a whole bunch of things come up I didn't expect now I'm on the clock. I hope I make it.

Hersh

[LREYBURN]

Wild Bill:

You are going to tear up the track records with this Hot Rod. You all have fun up there in Corn Country, say hello to George, enjoy the great beef and don't get stuck in the BS.

John Dean...check out the shorty header pipe...reminds me of your last Cobra.



Larry

[jdean]

Yep a Model A on '32 rails....now thats a hot rod.

[WildBill3]

Now thats just coool ..