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241. Re: SCTA Two-Way and One Way Records (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 17:02:12 -0700
I was not trying to diminish the accomplishments of those who set records with the current system. I guess it came out that way but I just feel they were set to a different standard and that should
/html/land-speed/2001-01/msg01536.html (11,709 bytes)

242. International Records (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:07:10 -0700
I was mulling over your comments while eating and I must say I am somewhat confused and humbled by you kind comments about my stature in Land Speed Racing. I have spent a lifetime as a "tinkerer" wi
/html/land-speed/2001-01/msg01548.html (9,446 bytes)

243. International Records (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:26:08 -0700
I forgot to mention in case you have not figured it out, those comments in my first post about one way streets and being opinionated although probably true, were said in jest. Howard /// /// land-sp
/html/land-speed/2001-01/msg01550.html (8,513 bytes)

244. Re: International Records (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:07:18 -0700
Thanks for the kind words. I respect and admire all of my fellow racers who have set records and those who will go on to set records in the future. We are truly a unique group who only get to see ea
/html/land-speed/2001-01/msg01622.html (11,170 bytes)

245. Re: DECEMBER 7, 1941 A DATE THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 17:20:13 -0700
I also remember sitting on the living room floor looking at the radio hearing about it. I was fortunate enough to be able to go there in 1988 and stand on that Memorial. It was a very emotional exper
/html/land-speed/2000-12/msg00244.html (8,276 bytes)

246. Re: wide five wheel (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 21:44:18 -0700
It's the early Ford pattern, whatever that is. The guys at the circle track put early Ford wheels on with skinny tires to get their Stock Cars in the trailers. 1937 Ford or somewhere in there. I thin
/html/land-speed/2000-12/msg00314.html (6,938 bytes)

247. Re: Water tank question (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 15:32:03 -0700
I have a huge 32 gallon tank in the nose of my car and it is baffled in both directions to minimize water movement. You can't get very frisky with a skinny streamliner but I have never felt anything
/html/land-speed/2000-12/msg00422.html (9,837 bytes)

248. Re: Water tank question (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 20:06:14 -0700
"Wendover Loctite". I love it. Howard as doing is with though weld a I phase tank s Please
/html/land-speed/2000-12/msg00430.html (12,808 bytes)

249. Re: Frozen Brake Drum Question (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 16:58:01 -0700
Go to a good auto parts store and rent a puller from them. It is a special hub puller with a striking wrench that you strike with a hammer. The last time I used one of these was on a Jaguar XK 140 I
/html/land-speed/2000-12/msg00494.html (12,469 bytes)

250. Re: A couple of tire questions (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 18:41:54 -0700
I work with Jim at Shelby in Phoenix all the time and he will help you out. The problem with the short track tires that we run at Tucson Raceway Park (NASCAR 3/8 mile) is that I don't believe they h
/html/land-speed/2000-12/msg00642.html (11,159 bytes)

251. Re: Rust (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 18:57:16 -0700
An engine rebuilder that I know well says the way he gets frozen block drain plugs out of blocks is th heat the area around and including the plug with a torch and then push a candle into the plug a
/html/land-speed/2000-12/msg00643.html (7,907 bytes)

252. Re: Parachute (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 19:34:12 -0700
Hello Wes, Again I'm no expert but I think the big difference is those dragsters have probably several thousand puonds of downforce at 300+ and the chute deployment is unable to upset them like it do
/html/land-speed/2000-11/msg00201.html (10,302 bytes)

253. Re: Parachute (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 22:29:22 -0700
I may be wrong, so check me out but I believe Ed Tradup used a Kevlar towline a few years back and had failures with it because it lacked the shock absorbing qualities of a PROPER nylon tow line. I
/html/land-speed/2000-11/msg00207.html (12,063 bytes)

254. Re: Parachute lines (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 16:32:27 -0700
It depends on the weave of the nylon according to a guy who used to rig parachutes at the Marana,Az. skydiving center. That's why I said PROPER nylon tow line. Some of it has very good shock absorbi
/html/land-speed/2000-11/msg00274.html (9,799 bytes)

255. Re: Ford 9" / posi / floating, etc. (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:17:31 -0700
I agree that the GM rear uses less horsepower than the Ford 9". The reason is also what makes the ford rear the choice of drag racers. The GM rear is a spiral bevel while the Ford 9" is a deep hypoi
/html/land-speed/2000-11/msg00423.html (11,777 bytes)

256. Re: Occupations (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 12:39:45 -0700
H bomb fusing specialist in U.S.Air Force, Worked for IBM for 31+ years doing everthing from Customer Engineer,Technical Instructor, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Etc., now retired in the Chiric
/html/land-speed/2000-11/msg00503.html (8,804 bytes)

257. Re: collector extensions (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 21:08:01 -0700
Some years back I believe one of the America's Cup sailboats used a proprietary tape made by 3M Corp on the hull of their boat to reduce drag. I inquired about this tape to 3M and was told it existe
/html/land-speed/2000-11/msg00531.html (8,021 bytes)

258. Background (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 22:42:08 -0700
Sorry folks, they say you are getting old when you have to redo things and I have been around since the rocks were cooling so guilty as charged. I tend to net things out too much sometimes. On top of
/html/land-speed/2000-11/msg00536.html (7,195 bytes)

259. Re: occupations . . . (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 15:08:11 -0700
So that's what the problem is. Howard Nafzger
/html/land-speed/2000-11/msg00648.html (7,293 bytes)

260. Re: roll cage (score: 1)
Author: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 16:51:22 -0700
As a long time NASCAR inspector and Race Director, all I can say is AMEN! need several 8 is 1 work, is these old axle suggestion
/html/land-speed/2000-11/msg00761.html (8,434 bytes)

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