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November 24th, 2021, 01:52 PM
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Rutrower?
This followed me home last night... record holder in 1987 in sand dragster D.
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November 24th, 2021, 02:46 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
That’s very cool. Bet it doesn’t weigh much. 👍👍
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November 25th, 2021, 08:30 AM
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Re: Rutrower?
What drivetrain backed the original V8?
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November 25th, 2021, 02:35 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
Twas a live axle VW power
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November 27th, 2021, 08:20 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
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November 28th, 2021, 09:12 AM
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Re: Rutrower?
Did a power train and rear wheels also ‘follow you home? Looks like a cool, fun project!👍👍
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November 29th, 2021, 07:55 AM
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Re: Rutrower?
No, but Saturday I will meet the man who set the record and learn what I need to build.
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November 30th, 2021, 04:15 AM
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Re: Rutrower?
There's a really great video out there, where a bunch of fools bought a Sand Dragster type build like that... With a Honda V-Tech V6 in it... got some balls too. Personally my engine goals would depend on my perfromance wishes. The V6, coupled with a turbo could be all kinds of faster than anyone would expect... but I am a VW nut and would probably bow to my VW-ness and do a big Aircooled motor instead. Otherwise we're talking Dragster Aerial Atom... right?
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November 30th, 2021, 06:08 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
Back in the late 70’s a friend built a steel frame sand tail with an 1835 and named it “VolksDragon.”
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November 30th, 2021, 09:25 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
This has an 1835 and weighed 900 with driver. 1.3 60fts are plenty quick!
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December 4th, 2021, 05:58 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
Quote:
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This has an 1835 and weighed 900 with driver. 1.3 60fts are plenty quick!
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Looks to be a fun project. 1.3 60 ft is fun. My old 60 pan car drag bug 60 ft 1.38-39.
Tim
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December 4th, 2021, 09:31 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
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December 5th, 2021, 07:07 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
Cool, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a ‘live axle & disc setup like that!👍
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December 5th, 2021, 08:07 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
The steering is go cart ;)
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December 6th, 2021, 08:13 AM
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Re: Rutrower?
What? With those massive front wheels?🙄😁
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December 6th, 2021, 08:04 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
Disassemble...
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December 7th, 2021, 04:29 AM
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Re: Rutrower?
Most live axles I’ve seen feature one brake rotor. Two sounds way better to me.
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December 7th, 2021, 05:11 AM
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Re: Rutrower?
Kool project ! I keep thinking about doing a drag rail, but life keeps sidetracking me.
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December 8th, 2021, 09:18 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
Everything for the live axle has been cleaned, emory clothed and made ready for assembly into the transaxle. As soon as my superbeetle mainshaft arrives, we will start to assemble. Woot!
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December 22nd, 2021, 08:49 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
Working on acquiring a 2 speed shifter set up for the car.
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January 1st, 2022, 05:42 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
So, everything on this project is awaiting delivery. Can't build trans without the pinion and gears. Can't build the shift system without the 2 speed shift system and can't rebuild the front wheels until the last of the bearings arrive. All are in the post, none are here.
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January 2nd, 2022, 01:57 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
Let's Go Brandon! Thanks for the Supply Line issues, huh?
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January 13th, 2022, 07:21 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
Shallow training paddles.
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January 22nd, 2022, 11:07 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
New front wheel bearings and wheels installed.
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February 7th, 2022, 02:42 PM
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Re: Rutrower?
More mock up
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