Valve Cover Racers

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » October 23, 2010, 5:09 pm

Started my valve cover racer today.

Going to use my 223 cover.

I (unlike others) will be adhearing to the 10# limmit.

Pictures latter.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » October 23, 2010, 5:54 pm

i am going to attempt to fabricate mine entirely from parts found on a slick.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » October 23, 2010, 7:00 pm

Sounds cool Brian.

Rolled Valve stems for wheels would be cool.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » October 23, 2010, 7:03 pm

Or the dash vents!

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » October 23, 2010, 8:06 pm

Dan. I'm actually going to build one too.
Does an FE cylinder head weigh more than ten pounds...
ROTFLMAO
U@ss

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » October 23, 2010, 9:33 pm

Uncle Skip wrote:Dan. I'm actually going to build one too.
Does an FE cylinder head weigh more than ten pounds...
ROTFLMAO
U@ss

I think you are just supose to use the cover. :roll:

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » October 24, 2010, 1:07 am

Uncle Skip wrote:
Does an FE cylinder head weigh more than ten pounds...
ROTFLMAO
U@ss

Depends if its open or closed heads and how much port and polish there has been done!

Truckrat · Post by **Truckrat** » October 24, 2010, 11:13 am

10 lb. rules? We don't need no stinkin' rules! Lol!
I will say mine was not the heaviest one there at Altoona. Craig's boys had me beat on that. Was full off rocks! Dan did an excellent job of setting up the ladder for pairing everyone up. I guess you know that'll be your job from now on, Dan! We just run what ya brung and have a great time. Truckfarmer almost got me this year. It was a close one. Might need to put a "coon tune" on the "Tank" for next time. Got a couple of other Real Ford Covers I am planning to build to bring next time. Hoped to bring them this time, but I didn't have all the materials I needed. Maybe next time we can have a kid's division too. They sure got into it.
TR

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » October 25, 2010, 9:48 pm

A little peak at the compitition!

Using these for the wheels. (Aircraft Pullies) Going to put O-Rings in the grove.

Truckrat · Post by **Truckrat** » October 26, 2010, 11:23 am

Excellent idea, Dan! Are those phenolic?
They should roll very well. Cover looks good too. TR

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » October 26, 2010, 8:05 pm

Truckrat wrote:Excellent idea, Dan! Are those phenolic?
They should roll very well. Cover looks good too. TR

Not sure what they are. But they do roll very smooth.

If anyone needs them for something else, I can get them used at the yard here for a few bucks a peice.

fmartin_gila · Post by **fmartin_gila** » October 27, 2010, 7:55 am

Those are Aircraft Control Cable Pullys. I have a few of them for my airplane projects. They do come in various sizes, if you wanted to make different size 'wheels'. If you can get them for a couple bucks, do it, cause they are very expensive new. They do have a ball bearing in the middle so they have very little turning resistance.

Fred

Post by **Casey 65** » October 27, 2010, 8:43 am

Slick Stock 5 Valve Cover Race Rules

1. The valve cover racer must not damage the track in any way.

2. The valve cover racer should not require an Enveronmental Impact Study with the EPA. :shock:

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » October 27, 2010, 6:59 pm

fmartin_gila wrote:Those are Aircraft Control Cable Pullys. I have a few of them for my airplane projects. They do come in various sizes, if you wanted to make different size 'wheels'. If you can get them for a couple bucks, do it, cause they are very expensive new. They do have a ball bearing in the middle so they have very little turning resistance.

Fred

Yep. Sure do.

3" are 1.90 and 4" are 2.25 I think. They get different sizes all the time.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » October 30, 2010, 12:47 pm

She is ready for action!!

How do you guys like "The Stance" ??

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » October 30, 2010, 5:20 pm

Dan, knowing you!, you will have it worn out by SS5 :lol:

Truckrat · Post by **Truckrat** » November 6, 2010, 11:11 am

Lookin good Dan! Like how that came out. I am planning to set one up similar to that with a 6 cover. Came off an engine out of a 46 Ford pickup. TR

olliesshop · Post by **olliesshop** » November 11, 2010, 8:13 am

Dan ... That looks awesome !!!

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » May 26, 2011, 10:14 pm

MadMaxetc wrote:
Truckrat wrote:Excellent idea, Dan! Are those phenolic?
They should roll very well. Cover looks good too. TR

Not sure what they are. But they do roll very smooth.

If anyone needs them for something else, I can get them used at the yard here for a few bucks a peice.

Gonna have to add a side trip to The Yard on the way back from Slickstock; thanks for the reminder.
Paul

Dakota Kids · Post by **Dakota Kids** » June 18, 2011, 8:03 pm

Hey we will sell you some Rocks they are very special Rocks for a special price.