the "Raunchero"

[ryanjones2150]

Breezed through tech.

[ryanjones2150]

In line for tech inspection at gateway motor speedway outside of St. Louis. There are some bad home built mammer jammers here so.

[ryanjones2150]

the "Raunchero"

We got a stock filler tube and took the locking dipstick out of 2012 Chevy silverado. We'll have to cut the length down by a lot, but it should work!

[H80N]

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[ryanjones2150]

the "Raunchero"

Depends on what they'll accept. Certain things they require a part that has been specifically manufactured for that purpose. I'm delaying our start so I can hit the speed shop quick. I'll get whatever they have, which will almost certainly be for a GM product. Then we'll adapt it before tech.

[H80N]

My biggest fear is tech inspection. After combing the rules for the umpteenth time, it appears we failed to install a locking transmission dipstick. That $150 part could ruin the week. So we'll fabricate something in the morning before we leave and hope it passes. If not, we're screwed. If it was a GM product, we might be able to find something between here and there, but it's a ford. We'll see.

Worst case... How about AIRCRAFT SAFETY WIRE...???

[ryanjones2150]

the "Raunchero"

My biggest fear is tech inspection. After combing the rules for the umpteenth time, it appears we failed to install a locking transmission dipstick. That $150 part could ruin the week. So we'll fabricate something in the morning before we leave and hope it passes. If not, we're screwed. If it was a GM product, we might be able to find something between here and there, but it's a ford. We'll see.

[H80N]

We head out tomorrow morning as soon as we get off duty here at the fire station. We're packed and ready!

Mike is the driver and a mechanic savant. I packed the gopro, but I usually forget to use it.

768.76 miles12 hrs 33 mins Between Beaumont, TX & Madison, Il

http://www.mapquest.com/#f376f889288fc5dd4c7d532a

And that is BEFORE the competition starts

http://www.hotrod.com/events/drag-week/

[ryanjones2150]

the "Raunchero"

We head out tomorrow morning as soon as we get off duty here at the fire station. We're packed and ready!

Mike is the driver and a mechanic savant. I packed the gopro, but I usually forget to use it.

[H80N]

You guys should be on the road by now and unless I misread the entry list this is the "RAUNCHERO"

Michael Peevey

Warren, TX US

1973 Ford Ranchero; White

Super Street Big Block Power Adder

8 - 9 seconds

[ryanjones2150]

the "Raunchero"

We didn't even want to put a scoop on the hood, but we couldn't fit the engine in without a scoop or a big hole. But even so, guys that know just look at it and smile. We get tons of looky loos in the pit after our first run of the day at the strip. People just can't believe how good it runs. I tell people not to get too close, they'll end up wiping off my strategically place dirt and greasy hand prints.

[H80N]

Nice readRyan and H80N, I should have known your a gear head since you know Chris R.

My child hood friend is Beebe Motor Sports, His wife drives the car, She won Pinks All out about 5 years ago in a Pacer Station wagon that they borrowed from a friend because their motor was blown, The guys couldn't believe they got beat by a girl in the ugliest car known to man kind.

I for one am really looking forward to hearing Drag Week progress/adventure reports
from Ryan and his gang on the road...&.. Dragstrip

I really like the Q-Ship idea with a raggety exterior.. stuffed with monster mechanicals...
Perfect guise to get the pretty boys to laugh at .... JUST BEFORE... they get their doors blown off....

[Portable Welder]

Nice readRyan and H80N, I should have known your a gear head since you know Chris R.

My child hood friend is Beebe Motor Sports, His wife drives the car, She won Pinks All out about 5 years ago in a Pacer Station wagon that they borrowed from a friend because their motor was blown, The guys couldn't believe they got beat by a girl in the ugliest car known to man kind.

[ryanjones2150]

the "Raunchero"

I think I can manage a little of that. Been tied up busy last week and this weekend and all this coming week for last minute prep. A little bit of welding, some re-wiring and packing out little trailer with probably too much stuff. But ya know, the one part I don't take is the one part we'll need.

[H80N]

Ryan

sure hope that during Drag Week you have the time to give us updates....

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