almost ready for Hallett

[ShadowBolt]

Engine is back in and sounds good. New left rear axle assy. and rear brake pads. New rotors on the front. Need a new radiator and she will be ready to load up.


JJ

[rleng1]

Heads off and at machine shop. Replaced rear wheel studs. Ordered new radiator, alternator, plugs and wires, and lifters and trays. Rear brake pads were busted. Probably reason for wheel hop and chatter under braking. You think Proctor and Leinert?

[Fbody383]

new "spare" on the stand getting a look over. old-n-busted out of the car. broke the steam tube nipple off the radiator taking the engine - can I JB weld that back or just pick up a new radiator?

So new engine and fresh transmission rebuild for Hallett... sounds like a big bite.

[michaelmosty]

Car now has fresh paint, decals are ordered, tires have been flipped, and car has been nut/bolted. I gutted the new passenger door and got 13 lbs out so need to add a little ballast.
Just need to bleed the brakes and check toe / camber. Also, she needs a good wash and wax.
I can't wait for Hallett, missing an event feels like it been at eternity since last at the track!! Looking forward to a 30+ car field of excitement!! :^)

[AllZWay]

I have been prepping my car. Changed rear gear oil.... I had a leak at TWS and found the vent was missing and fluid blowing out of it. It started after R3..

While working on the rear end... I noticed my torque arm bolts had loosened at the rear end and I was about to lose the nuts. I also found a rear shock that the eye bolt had an issue that I had to fix.

I have already changed the engine oil, brake fluid, and clutch fluid and added some purple ice to the coolant.

But I still need to bleed the brakes, repair my radiator airbox that came apart at the last event, flip tires and mount a couple of new ones, and install new pads and rotors on the front of the car.

I don't have a ton left to do, but I don't have much time left to get it done.

[David Love AI27]

I was about to lose the nuts.

DON'T LOSE YOUR NUTS!!!!

I lose my mind a few years ago but I couldn't imagine losing my nuts... (Thats a lie, I lose my nuts all the time, ask anyone who has been in my shop, loose nuts everywhere)

[y5e06]

I am ordering tires.
will get new pads soon.
other than that, I have another dead car currently in my working bay so once that is fixed i can start on #95.

[Storm Trooper]

If you need any help let me know I also have a lot of lt 1 parts.
Sean

[Al Fernandez]

James, you might want to pull that torque arm and make sure it hasnt cracked. If you run them with the nuts loose they can enlarge the bolt holes or start cracking from the hole towards the web of the arm. Either way, no es bueno.

[AllZWay]

James, you might want to pull that torque arm and make sure it hasnt cracked. If you run them with the nuts loose they can enlarge the bolt holes or start cracking from the hole towards the web of the arm. Either way, no es bueno.

The holes were slighly enlarged, so I put large washers with lock washers before retightening them. I didn't see any cracks though.

[Daniel Allford]

1026Installed a new fuel cell, the old one was about to go out of date. It also had a rotten, kinked pick up hose. So it wont cough for you again James.:) We will test at Cresson this weekend.
Dan #82

[GlennCMC70]

I may stop by Dan.

[AllZWay]

I knew you would do something before Hallett.... crap.....crap... crap...

[Cody Powell]

Lets see, we need an engine, transmission, rear end, k-member, all the brake lines, all the wiring, radiator, dashboard, basically all we have is a tub with a cage. And this is my car for next weekends race. Piece of cake

[AllZWay]

Lets see, we need an engine, transmission, rear end, k-member, all the brake lines, all the wiring, radiator, dashboard, basically all we have is a tub with a cage. And this is my car for next weekends race. Piece of cake

Dude... You better get that crap together for Hallett.

[BryanL]

On his 4th post he is already talking trash. I like it!

[michaelmosty]

Lets see, we need an engine, transmission, rear end, k-member, all the brake lines, all the wiring, radiator, dashboard, basically all we have is a tub with a cage. And this is my car for next weekends race. Piece of cake
Dang Cody. Did you have an issue with your old car or is this one just a new build?

[Cody Powell]

Wrong post

[Cody Powell]

Dang Cody. Did you have an issue with your old car or is this one just a new build?

I Michael Mosty'ed my engine at our last race so we decided to take the red car down to the tub for nationals.
That thing is a pig.

[Daniel Allford]

The new fuel cell solved our fuel starvation issues.
Lets go racing.
Dan #82

[TJ Bain]

The new fuel cell solved our fuel starvation issues.
Lets go racing.
Dan #82

Do you have a cover for the cell other then the picture you posted? You need a sealed bulkhead of some sort to seperate it from the driver compartment.

[marshall_mosty]

Basically have a long block sitting on the stand. If Trina goes to work tomorrow, I'm going to haul the kiddos to the shop for some work. Gonna try and get the engine in the car. Need to pull the chip that will no longer be required to put down a smoking 300/307 for an AI motor!! Woohoo!!

Need to put in a prop valve for the rear brakes to help solve the bias issues from the FR system.

Then just need to clean the car, flip tires. Mount some new tires.. Maybe install some flares if I have time to get closer to the AI track width 74.5". About 5 inches away in the rear right now...

No prob...

[Fbody383]

Basically have a long block sitting on the stand.Wow, how are you EVAR going to get it done in time??? :confused:

I've got the engine/tranny/k-member sitting on moving dollies ready to go back under the car. "New" longblock that I hope/think/expect to run.

I like the old gas 'em, load 'em, and race 'em approach much better.

[y5e06]

I put new brake pads on the rear, bled all lines, stacked a set of new race rubber in the garage awaiting their trip to the tire shop.
Also flushed the rad.
Still a list of things to do. getting distracted on the weekends with more leisurly activities than working in the garage.
oh, also threw a can of R134a into the Tahoe as the system was getting quite warm. I wanna be calm, COOL, and collected when I arrive...

[marshall_mosty]

Entry List as of 29-May-12 (12:00pm)


American Iron Extreme
Michael Stacy

American Iron
Jim Dulaney
Marshall Mosty
Frank Robertson
Mark Smith
Shawn Taylor

CMC
Daniel Allford
Jerry Jordan
David Love
Michael Mosty
Kent Owens
Cody Powell
James Proctor
Ryan Rahjes
Gary Robertson
Wayne Stehle


Anyone else???

[rleng1]

Got the motor back together. I will be there. Will sign up today.

[Fbody383]

Anyone else???Should know in a day or so whether I'll be coming with a car or not.

[Tilton]

I am planning on going, will sign up soon.

Put the new radiator in the car last night. Lots left to do.

[rleng1]

Where are the rookies? Rookies have to get their stripes at hallet to be ROTY.

[GlennCMC70]

Get signed up guys!
I'm planning to pick-up the awards tomorrow for the "Summer Shoot-out" and I think you guys are going to like them!

[Wade]

I'm signed up and will be there. Some motor issues showed themselves up while changing the oil last Sunday, so the presence of the car is to-be-determined. I'd say 50% chance as of today.

[David Love AI27]

Pulling "tired" motor tonight... we will see what happens... Might be bringing the "Neon of Doom" for TT..

[Daniel Allford]

1037
Cover Installed!
Lets go Racing
Dan #82

[Al Fernandez]

Good job there Dan!

Get registered you slackers!! According to the nasa reg table, as of 4:00pm Thursday:
14 CMC cars registered from three regions, plus 7 AI/AIX cars.
CMC:
Dan Allford
Tim Bennett
Joe Bogetich
Morgan Dawdy
Randy English
Jerry Jordan
David Love
Michael Mosty
Kent Owens
Cody Powell
James Proctor
Ryan Rahjes
Gary Robertson
Wayne Stehle

AI/X
Jim Dulaney
Casey Holdway
Marshall Mosty
Frank Robertson
Mark Smith
Shawn Taylor
Michael Stacy

[RichardP]

Cover Installed!
Lets go Racing
Dan #82


I'm not sure the material thickness of the average tray is going to be sufficient. You should double it up. I would also secure it in a cross so you don't have a single point of failure...


Richard P.

[BryanL]

What about food plans for Friday and Saturday night? I'm not a big fan of that buffet by the lake. I have been pigging out so I can make weight. Still may need more ballast.

[marshall_mosty]

Headed to the shop in the morning to get the motor back in the car...

[David Love AI27]

Headed to the shop in the morning to get the motor back in the car...

Headed to the shop in the morning to pull the motor out of the car...

[Al Fernandez]

NASA will be hosting a Sat. night party with smoked chicken, ham, ribs, brats, and three kinds of beer :)

As of this morning 15 CMC cars and 6 AI cars :(

[marshall_mosty]

Margaritas???

[ShadowBolt]

As of this morning 15 CMC cars and 6 AI cars :(

That number should be doubled.


JJ

[BryanL]

NASA will be hosting a Sat. night party with smoked chicken, ham, ribs, brats, and three kinds of beer :)

As of this morning 15 CMC cars and 6 AI cars :(

Just don't get the beer in OK. FYI-there gas and beer are both weak. Bring all you need with you to the track but be careful about bootlegging.

[David Love AI27]

Good job there Dan!

Get registered you slackers!! According to the nasa reg table, as of 4:00pm Thursday:
14 CMC cars registered from three regions, plus 7 AI/AIX cars.
CMC:
Dan Allford
Tim Bennett
Joe Bogetich
Morgan Dawdy
Randy English
Jerry Jordan
David Love
Michael Mosty
Kent Owens
Cody Powell
James Proctor
Ryan Rahjes
Gary Robertson
Wayne Stehle

AI/X
Jim Dulaney
Casey Holdway
Marshall Mosty
Frank Robertson
Mark Smith
Shawn Taylor
Michael Stacy

Scratch me... Jason has to work and I lost my sponser and can't afford the fuel on my own...

[AllZWay]

NASA will be hosting a Sat. night party with smoked chicken, ham, ribs, brats, and three kinds of beer :)

As of this morning 15 CMC cars and 6 AI cars :(

We have more cars than that in Texas alone...this is terrible. :(

[Wade]

My name is not on that list. Rami and I will be there. (Team WWR, CMC34)

[Al Fernandez]

Who needs those girly drinks when you've got three kinds of beer and Dr. Frank's Sippin Hooch!

[ShadowBolt]

Good job there Dan!

Get registered you slackers!! According to the nasa reg table, as of 4:00pm Thursday:
14 CMC cars registered from three regions, plus 7 AI/AIX cars.
CMC:
Dan Allford
Tim Bennett
Joe Bogetich
Morgan Dawdy
Randy English
Jerry Jordan
David Love
Michael Mosty
Kent Owens
Cody Powell
James Proctor
Ryan Rahjes
Gary Robertson
Wayne Stehle

AI/X
Jim Dulaney
Casey Holdway
Marshall Mosty
Frank Robertson
Mark Smith
Shawn Taylor
Michael Stacy

This keeps getting worse. No Marshall, No DL, and I just talked to another on the list that will not make it.


Jerry

[Wade]

Jeff Tilton is registered.

[edrock96GT]

Get registered you slackers!!

Lumberg voice: "Yeahhhhh...."

[ShadowBolt]

Since Marshall hurt his shoulder and can't race I have a garage spot available. It's $50.00 for the weekend. This is the four car enclosed garage across from the office. It's Michael, Wade and I right now. First PM gets it.


JJ

[Tilton]

Ben has also registered.

[ShadowBolt]

Since Marshall hurt his shoulder and can't race I have a garage spot available. It's $50.00 for the weekend. This is the four car enclosed garage across from the office. It's Michael, Wade and I right now. First PM gets it.


JJ

It's Gone.

JJ

[rleng1]

Ben has also registered.

Good to see the rookies coming out. you will not regret it. Al can give you pointers on the Bitch.

[Tilton]

Good to see the rookies coming out. you will not regret it. Al can give you pointers on the Bitch.

Looking forward to it.

New aluminum radiator - Last one took a rock after race 1 at TWS. (Dan, any luck patching the hole?)
Boxed in radiator - Didn't have any before = very poor cooling
Ranger air deflector - same as above
Manual fan switch - ECU wasn't running the fan at all
Cool suit cooler mounted (wiring up tonight) - Its already hot as hell
Brake ducts - Probably too slow to notice a difference
New pads
Flipped tires

Tired of working on the car, ready to load it up and race.

[ShadowBolt]

Tired of working on the car, ready to load it up and race.

Amen! Loading up tonight.


Jerry

[michaelmosty]

Loading up tomorrow night and then leaving after work on Thursday. Should get to the track around 9:30 PM. I'll have 93 octane and Keystone Light in tow!! :^)

[BryanL]

I signed up today. In the garage till 1:00 this morning installing new everything and finally getting it running. Did have some drips from the AN fitting on the oil cooler but hopefully they just needed a little more to snug them up-I'll find out tonight. Can't wait since I have missed it the last 2 years. I have some left over Coor's light in my cooler for whoever wants them?

Cody-what up with the PBR guys?

[AllZWay]

Still have to get my tires flipped and one mounted, then drop the car off jacks.

I should get to Hallett shortly after lunch on Friday.

Where is the rest of the CO gang... didn't see Raybob or Tommy on the list.

[y5e06]

'bird is pretty much ready. New brakes & tires mounted, this & that fixed or addressed. More of the tearing floor pan spot welds rewelded. I also added two new stickers, that should make me fast. so WATCH OUT!
will load up Thursday night and leave Friday early morning to arrive who knows when. I think I'll add a few stickers to the truck too, so I can get there quicker.

[jdlingle]

I also added two new stickers, that should make me fast. so WATCH OUT!

I smell a pole position coming!!!

[GlennCMC70]

You guys have fun and be safe.

I need to meet up w/ someone Thursday so the Shootout awards can get transported up.

[BryanL]

You guys have fun and be safe.

I need to meet up w/ someone Thursday so the Shootout awards can get transported up.

Mark is over on the west side

[smitty328]

You guys have fun and be safe.

I need to meet up w/ someone Thursday so the Shootout awards can get transported up.

PM sent

[michaelmosty]

Does anyone have an enclosed trailer available for the Mosty twins to sleep in on Thursday night? We should get in around 9:30 and would rather not set up the tent in the dark. Thanks!!

[Fbody383]

We probably have some room in something for Thursday night, see you guys there. I "hope" we're in an settled by about 5:30.

[NASA13]

Plus 1 more CMC2 car barring any major malfunctions during testing tomorrow.
I finally took #13 to the frame shop to straighten her up and then I replaced the nose and fender ,painted and got all the "Glenn Goo" off of her too.
I will miss racing you Glenn, but it will be relaxing knowing that I wont have to fight the seemingly magnetic attraction our cars seem to share.

I cant wait to see everyone. Looking forward to it.
Corey Rueth

[BlueFirePony]

You guys have fun and be safe! Don't let Marshall near any ladders.

I'd be appreciative if you'd all thumb your noses at The Bitch for me ...I fought her and won last year but she's still a mean one.