Tommy Boy: Making an ex Nascar turn right on an almost challenge budget

I'm really going enjoy this build.  You have a blank canvas basically.  Time and money may be the only handicap.  With your desire and skills, this should be killer.  By the way, I hear tell someone has a C3 with Nascar slicks.  Maybe the bolt pattern will work?

In reply to Dirtydog (Forum Supporter) :

Stampies c3 is 5x4.75 whereas the stock cars are all 5x5.

However, his bassett 15x10 wheels will take Goodyear nascar takeoff tires easily, and theres a local that sells them for $20 each

Hmmm....That Florida connection might need connecting.

Dusterbd13-michael said:

Not Like a Boss, Actual Boss.

wheelsmithy (Joe-with-an-L) said:

Dusterbd13-michael said:

Not Like a Boss, Actual Boss.

1970 Mustang's wheelbase is 108 inches. 

I second this idea!

Dusterbd13-michael said:

Happy to help steer you the right direction. 
 

(I'll see myself out)

In reply to HalfFast :

Lol!!

It seems to be about 2 turn lock to lock, correct? I haven't gotten any further than this yet....

Dusterbd13-michael said:

In reply to HalfFast :

Lol!!

 

It seems to be about 2 turn lock to lock, correct? I haven't gotten any further than this yet....

Typically 3 lock to lock, but stockcars are turn radius limited  

HalfFast said:

Dusterbd13-michael said:

In reply to HalfFast :

Lol!!

 

It seems to be about 2 turn lock to lock, correct? I haven't gotten any further than this yet....

Typically 3 lock to lock, but stockcars are turn radius limited  

If it wasn't for those gigantic slicks, throttle steering could actually help

In reply to StripesSA1 :

Well.....

Yeah, the gigantic slicks are just freaking AWESOME. just means ill need more power from the 5.3. Or kearn trail braking. 

StripesSA1 said:

If it wasn't for those gigantic slicks, throttle steering could actually help

With the right motor it still works :) 

Was great to meet you, Michael!

In reply to jimgood :

And you as well jim!

Dusterbd13-michael said:

In reply to StripesSA1 :

Well.....

 

Yeah, the gigantic slicks are just freaking AWESOME. just means ill need more power from the 5.3. Or kearn trail braking. 

But then, if I understand the maths right, you would be out of challenge budget... Unless you can get a good deal on a really well build motor? 

HalfFast said:

StripesSA1 said:

If it wasn't for those gigantic slicks, throttle steering could actually help

With the right motor it still works :) 

I see, but, regards to my statement above...

Or is this car already out of Challenge budget? 

In reply to StripesSA1 :

I am already out of budget with this car and my stash of parts. Sitting at about $2400 or so, tires included. 

Goal is on track for under 3000 (which is challenge budget and max recoup combined)

Dusterbd13-michael said:

In reply to StripesSA1 :

I am already out of budget with this car and my stash of parts. Sitting at about $2400 or so, tires included. 

Goal is on track for under 3000 (which is challenge budget and max recoup combined)

Then go for it... But I think first get it rolling, then running and... You get the idea. 

But definitely something big to throttle steer with

In reply to StripesSA1 :

Agreed. 

Step one is still cleaning, painting, and making chassis and seating right. Then running and shakedown. Then body. Then fine tuning everything. 

Dusterbd13-michael said:

In reply to Dirtydog (Forum Supporter) :

Stampies c3 is 5x4.75 whereas the stock cars are all 5x5.

However, his bassett 15x10 wheels will take Goodyear nascar takeoff tires easily, and theres a local that sells them for $20 each

Does this local guy have a Craigslist listing or something of the sort? I'm in NC too and I've been trying to find a good source for used NASCAR tires but I haven't found much success so far.

In reply to AMiataCalledSteve :

I found him through Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/669859587640679/

In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :

Thanks a lot, I'll have to get in touch with him.

In reply to AMiataCalledSteve :

You're welcome!

Another guy here selling stickers for $90 each, and Hoosier tire south generally has some scrubs floating around. 

This is in your neck of the woods and there are a lot of parts on auction. There are springs, and brakes and brackets and pedals and a lot of other things. Not sure what you need but usually some of these auctions go pretty reasonable.

https://www.ironhorseauction.com/auction/arca-and-nascar-consignment-auction-61474/details

In reply to NY Nick :

Thank you sir!

In reply to AMiataCalledSteve :

Can't believe that in NC there aren't a thousand short tracks you could visit and ask for takeoffs from teams.