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willys
Non Member
Netherlands
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 Posted - 12 Jul 2010 : 20:12:19
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where do you buy a torsion bar for a front engine dragster,is it posible to buy this in Europe or do we have to go to the States?
And another question about the front wheels i have been reading that they use Harley wheels for the fed is this treu,and if it is can you name me a type?
Hope to get some info 
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willys
Non Member
Netherlands
77 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2010 : 13:18:50
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teamtwisted
WB Member
516 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jul 2010 : 08:35:15
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The front beam axle itself can be made by a few people on this forum. I believe the torsion bar assembly can also be made from a road car assmbly such as from a VW Beetle, but I think it’s a lot of work and by the time it has been brought and modified it may be easier and cheaper to get a new one from or Mark Williams or S&W in the states. I'm sure one of the UK chassis builders (Isaacs, Robinson, Sleath, Webster, Hauser, Fester, Wilding etc…) could also advise if you gave them a call.
I've no idea about wheels I'm afriad, but I think Tony Smith and Steve Field have been looking into getting hubs machined and wired etc. Mayeb e-mail them from here too.
Good luck,
Dean.
www.teamtwisted.co.uk
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CYCLONE
WB Member
United Kingdom
327 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jul 2010 : 15:27:09
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Phillip if you build to the drawings then you will not need a torsion bar at the front, please wait for the plan, the front axle is mounted to the rail, they should be with you any time now
thanks
Gary
http://pinkladyracing.moonfruit.com
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willys
Non Member
Netherlands
77 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jul 2010 : 22:40:32
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Oke Gary
But how about the question for the front wheels? |
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sid
WB Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jul 2010 : 09:14:03
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quote:
Originally posted by willys
Oke Gary
But how about the question for the front wheels?
you should have mail?.
Sid.
SNS Racing. Vintage Jaguar Dragster.
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willys
Non Member
Netherlands
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fester426
Non Member
United Kingdom
79 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jul 2010 : 17:18:15
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ive built a few cars now with dummy front torsion bar,alecs is the most notable,7.50ish,seems to work!!! i would say that you need more than 160 inch wheelbase or some people may moan that it needs a working suspension,,,,,,,,,,,expect to pay 450 dollars for a proper bit of kit from mark williams
dont bother trying to make a working front torsion bar,.it will look like a turd and wont work properly,
so summing up,make a dummy one ,really cheap,plus our tracks are smooth compared to 1957 when you had to negotiate bumps and bomb craters
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fester426
Non Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jul 2010 : 17:19:50
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Oh,,and sids your man for front wheels,ive seen them and they are v nice
bill |
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