After I sold my FED to "Big Daddy" I started looking for a new "Pipe Rack" ...Unfortunately I couldn't find an affordable FED replacement. Especially one that would fit my "not so slim & trim schoolgirl figure". I resigned myself to the fact I was going to have my engine behind me. After looking at several unsuitable cars I found one in Orlando, not 20 minutes from the shop. The only thing I hoped was that it wasn't a Suncoast built dragster because I thought they were just flat out ugly.
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When I arrived at the address, I realized it was an old customer of mine...and sure enough, it was a SUNCOAST car!!!... Yet, with the wings it had, the color it was painted I saw a lot of potential in it.
>As I started fitting it together with my Injected BBC, I discovered something. It is one on the nicest, well built and functional race cars I have EVER worked on. I wouldn't trade this car for anyone elses. I even told Richard Earle, the owner of Suncoast Race Cars, about what I felt and then discovered...Good thing the man has a great sense of humor or it would have been embarassing being beaten to a pulp in the middle of his booth at the PRI show....
>Due to budget constraints....It took me almost 3 years to complete the car as it is now...I've only had a out a few times with 5 burnouts, 3 half track passes and 1 pass with no steering after 400 feet, resulting in a up close and personal meeting with the wall. Seems my steering "anti pullback" sleeve wasn't replaced when I had the car updated. I should have seen it, but I didnt. I blame no-one but me.
>3 weeks after that outing I moved to Las Vegas. I wasn't sure how long things were going to last in"Sin City", so I opted to leave the car in Florida. It has taken me 3 years to get everything fixed and back together. I haven't decided whether or not to relocate my car here, or relocate me back there. One thing I do know, I miss my friends & my race car.
>That brings us up to date.....It's February 2010 and it looks like we're going to be running the car very soon (February 21st) The boss gave me (agreed very reluctanctly) a weeks vacation..I'll post the results if we do......Thanks for looking in on us, See you at the races !
dave
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