Big Block Bantam

[Old Iron]

That wasn't too bad after you got started. I never broke a sweat [ddd

 

[animal]

Wow...you're making good progress! [cl[cl

 

[bob w]

Got tired of running brake lines on the roadster pickup so I finished the seats. Mounted them on 2 1/2" risers. There's enough headroom to have 3" of cushion on the seat bottoms. That should make them more chair-like which in turn should create more leg room. Also finished closing in the rear wheel wells. By removing the second roll bar hoop there is now full access to the door opening. Should be a little easier to get in and out of the little critter.

 

[Torchie]

Looks great bob.[cl
Did you bend up those seat frame????
Torchie

 

[old28]

Anything that gets you up off of the floor has got to make it better getting out of. That's what makes getting out of the dragster so hard. Are you going to use a swing out door cage bar to make it even better? I ran one on my 1965 corvette bracket car I ran and it was way better getting in & out.

 

[bob w]

I bought a swing out door bar kit a while ago, Tom. In my quest to keep making changes to this project and never get it done, now considering sticking the gas tank out behind, like a '32 Ford. The tank pictured in only 5.5 gallons so I would have to get one 33" long. It is quite vulnerable out in the open like that so maybe some guards would be smart. Do you guys think it looks okay?

 

[Old Iron]

I love it.
The Bantams always looked like they needed something out back to me.

 

[old28]

I like the tank in the rear look, but your right it needs a little protection. As this is going to be a combination street / race car what about bending up a 1/2" or 3/4" old school tube bumper for a bit of protection? You will come up with something cool, you always do. [P

 

[DozerII]

I like it too. [P[P

 

[BlueNorther]

how's about a gas tank disguised as a high mounted wing at the top rear of the cab,

it would be up out of harms way, look cool as hell, provide shade in the summer.

 

[Skip]

That li'le guy would look good out front.

 

[vht]

Good looking build. I'm glad I'm not the only one that works a day on something and then cuts it all back out.

 

[old28]

We have all been there! We just new it would be better. [

 

[Torchie]

I dig those tanks. But front or back. It's going to be exposed.
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Torchie

 

[bob w]

The tank is a little too big for the front and way too small for the rear. I ordered a stainless steel tank from Speedway on Monday and it arrived today. I was afraid it would look overly large on the little car but it seems okay. Now, to make some brackets. Thinking about some nerf bars to protect the tank.

 

[Bamamav]

That looks good Bob. Before, it kinda had that grasshopper, froggy look in the rear, like it was fixing to jump. The size goes well with those big tires.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

Perfect. If it were my car, I'd do it just like that. I like your nerf bar idea as well...

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[Old Iron]

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[soltz]

Good job much better IMO.[cl

 

[old28]

Bob,
Tank looks great, good size and old school nerf bars will finish it off [cl