G/F class lakester in Wichita, Kansas

[ggl205]

John, you guys have tire shaving down to a science. All the changes Rob has made to equipment make shaving multiple angles a breeze but it still takes time. We did five tires in two days.

John

[ggl205]

Dang! My beautiful new front wheels and tires are just small enough to rob me of the required 1.50"-1.75" ground clearance. So, the next two days will be spent raising the bottom damper attachment points. Time is running out to fix unexpected things like this.

John

[jacksoni]

Hey, wouldn't be any fun at all if there wasn't a last minute thrash and/or credit card busting expense. This is Bonneville after all!

[tauruck]

Not cool John but if it wasn't for the 11th hour nothing would get done.
I hope you come right?.

[Milwaukee Midget]

John, let me suggest you do yourself a psychological favor.

Take an hour, go back to the beginning of this build diary, read it front to back, and then realize precisely how much you have really accomplished in a very short period of time.

Then go out and fix the ride height.

You're still in really good shape - you just need to remind yourself of that. 

Kate and I will be there - looking forward to meeting you. 

[ggl205]

John, let me suggest you do yourself a psychological favor.

Take an hour, go back to the beginning of this build diary, read it front to back, and then realize precisely how much you have really accomplished in a very short period of time.

Then go out and fix the ride height.

You're still in really good shape - you just need to remind yourself of that. 

Kate and I will be there - looking forward to meeting you. 

Miles to go before I sleep, MM but appreciate your encouragement. Sorry to miss you at SpeedWeek this year as we are registered for World of Speed instead. Less crowded and a good place to take a new, unproven car. It also gives me an extra month to get things done.

John

[ggl205]

Ground clearance adjustment, restored along with my sanity! Cost me two days but am very pleased with the result. Hey, Stainless, I can even use the small tires!! Plenty of adjustment to about three inches, exactly what I originally wanted when working with the 22" skinnies (17X2.5 dragster wheels).

John

[bearingburner]

It took us 17 years from start to making a run this July at Loring.

[manta22]

It took us 17 years from start to making a run this July at Loring.

Now I don't feel so bad.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[ggl205]

So, I am trying to stay out of the tech inspection frying pan and decided to change how I route my fuel lines and where to mount the fuel pump. I think the new method is much better (safer).

John

[Dynoroom]

Nice install...

Don't forget rule 3.I.1

[Stan Back]

Made me look . . .

[ggl205]

Nice install...

Don't forget rule 3.I.1

Yes sir. I have an inertia shutoff switch at hand but not without much bellyaching to Stainless about why it is needed. Good thing Stainless is patient. I can be a handful at times.

John

[ggl205]

POR15 rust preventer/inhibitor and silver top coat isn't the most beautiful paint job you will ever see (especially brushed on like I did) but it sure covers metal well. I hope it does what it is supposed to and protects my frame and related steel parts from rusting.

John

[tauruck]

Looking good John. All the best!!!!.