Another newbie
 

Hello everybody! My name is Dan West and I am an old dirt track driver, my first race was in 1968 - a long time ago. I am a retired auto and turbine engine mechanic. I want to learn more about metal shaping to help me with my latest project, a Kuns K8, and when that is done I would like to build a 2 seat Indy roadster from the same time period.

Welcome Dan
 

Post some pictures and ask questions. You'll be amazed at all the knowledge here.

John

Welcome to Allmetalshaping Dan!

Welcome Dan:

I drove a Midget for Johnny Balch in 60 and 61 in Gardena CA. In 1961 they came out with a new rule stating that the drivers head could be no more than 4" above the roll bar. That's why on some of the west coast cars you will see a small second hoop welded to the original bar. So if you get a car in to restore keep that hoop in place. That tells you the car was built before 61 and raced after.

A few years back I built a new nose and tail for a 1985 Steve Stapp midget. The only midget he built for Mason Cook for racing in BCRA. He mainly builds his own sprints and Silver Crown cars. In 98 I pitted with him when he came out for the Copper Classic in AZ.

I have no pictures of the car because it was just another job at that time. Please post some progress picks of your build. There is much interest on this site.

Welcome Dan!

David