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Roof Repair On The Blue Gray Rocket Dirt Late Model
In an effort to curve the expense of our dirt late model project, Drew and I made the hard decision to keep and repair the fiberglass roof that came with the car. WARNING! We are not body repair professionals! This project is way out of wheel house but we are going to give it our best. Check back later to see the final product. If you stick around to the end we show off some of our custom brake work as well. Thanks for watching.
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Dirt Late Model Frame Repair with Seat Mount Tabs
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The new blue gray Rocket is slowly coming apart. As we try to match up parts from the Mastersbilt we realize that not much is going to fit. The left front frame that was cracked will get some much needed attention. Additional brackets were added to the frame to aid in mounting the seat. Just another day in the life of building a dirt late model. Thanks for watching!
First Steps in Preparing The Blue Gray Rocket For The Track!
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Putting a dirt late model together can be challenging, so when help arrives we don't turn it away. Drew spends some Sunday pre-game time catching up video of the progress. Rocket has supplied us a set up book so we make sure all the parts are correct for basic setup. Come to find out, there is more work to do. Thanks for watching today and we hope you like and subscribe if you like our projects!
Fitting A Fuel Cell In Our New Blue Gray Rocket Dirt Late Model
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As easy at it may sound swapping in our SFI Fuel Cell has proved problematic. Multiple cage modifications along with the coldest paint job in LMG history made this video an instant classic. If you are putting together a dirt late model and want ideas about mounting a fuel cell this upload is for you. If you have enjoyed this video please like, subscribe, and share our content!!!! Thanks for wat...
New To Us Dirt Late Model Chassis! 2022 Season Begins!
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Out with the old and in with the newish. That has been the motto the last several weeks. The Mastersbilt chassis has served us well, but it has reached the end of it's racing life. After tearing all the parts off the frame we discovered even more damage and compromised tubing. Stick around for the end to check out the Blue Gray Rocket!!!!! Thanks for watching!
Used Race Car Search Begins! Winters Performance Quick Change Damage
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Tonight we begin stripping down our Winters Performance quick change differential. Before the garage work started, Drew and I made a trip to visit a friend selling a Club 29 car. During our visit he also let us check out his new MB Custom that will hit the track next year. Finding the right dirt late model to move forward with has been a challenge so far. Make sure to keep up with new uploads a...
Dirt Late Model Tear Down and Wish List For Future
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After realizing that the late model was beyond repair moving forward with the tear down seemed like the right thing to do. While making some progress Drew makes some remarks about a wish list of upgrades a new chassis could bring. As for now everything is just a wish, but in due time progress will be made, and we will ride again. Thanks for watching!
Dirt Late Model Chassis Damage Moving Forward After Big Crash
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With the body off the real damage shows its ugly face. Pictures of the impact really show how important safety is when racing dirt late model cars. After a complete inspection the frame was considered a total loss. The impact on the halo, plus the right front frame rail bending, it was enough to pull the plug. Make sure to comment below if you have any advice on chassis for sale or input on bra...
Hammer Down Racing $5000 to win Pro Late Model Race Season Wrap Up
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Summer has been a long struggle to get seat time at the dirt track. The remaining clips from the year end are summed up along with hot racing action at Richmond Raceway for the Yankee 50 Pro Late Model race. We added some voice over to help catch up our followers who have been missing uploads for the last several months. Keep checking back...we plan to move forward no matter what it takes!
Tracking Down Engine Performance Problems GM 602 Crate Engine MSD Ignition
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Last weeks test and tune session shed some light on a developing engine performance issue. Today we will replace MSD ignition components including the coil, coil wire, cap, button, switch, and inductive pickup coil. Once all of this is swapped out we will fire it back up and see where we stand! Fingers crossed this gets us ready for Richmond Raceway for the next race. Thanks for watching!
TEST AND TUNE AT MOLER RACEWAY PARK - DREW TRIES A NEW SETUP!
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The sun was shining for our test and tune session at MRP Raceway Park. While making laps the engine developed a possible ignition concern ending the practice time early. After a little investigation at the garage several items were calling for attention. This is how dirt late model racing goes sometimes. Thanks for watching!
PRE RACE DIRT LATE MODEL UPGRADES BEARING SPACER HOLLY CARBURETOR PARTS BREATHER FILTER SCREENS
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With rain delaying out most chances for racing we are working hard to update and repair our dirt late model. The carburetor is back with a new base plate and some custom Legend made upgrades. Stick around to see how the Allstar wheel spacer stacks up against last weeks DRP installation. When we install the Outerwears pre filters we noticed things were a little loose. It was a common problem all...
DRP BEARING SPACER INSTALL DIRT LATE MODEL UPGRADE AND REPAIR
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After several weeks off we are making preparations for the upcoming Pro Late Model Race at Richmond Raceway. Last time out there was some roughed up sheet metal and some bent body supports. Nothing a little sweat equity can't fix! On top of repairs we began the install of the DRP Wide Five Wheel Bearing Spacer. The plan is to compare the All-Star version with the more popular DRP made spacer. K...
SCALING OUR DIRT LATE MODEL CHASING RIGHT SIDE PERCENTAGE WITH DAMAGE CONTROL AND CARBURETOR WORK
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After the fast action at MRP we decided it was time to slow down just a bit and get things in order. First a bath, then damage control, followed by cold weather and scaling. Using our ProForm Wireless Racing Scales we hope to dial in the right side percentage. Stay tuned to see if moving the battery made a big difference or not. If you have enjoyed our racing uploads or garage updates make sure...
CRATE LATE MODEL RACING AT MOLER RACEWAY PARK FAST ACTION AND TOUGH DECISIONS MAKE FOR A LONG NIGHT
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Racing at Moler Raceway Park in the Pool Works Crate Late Model Special proved to be an experience that we will not forget. Eighteen cars battled hard leaving some in the dust and others in victory lane. The action was heavy with sheet metal bent and tempers flared but we ended the night scratching our heads wondering what really happened. The damage is done and more garage time will be needed ...
BIG NIGHT AT THE TRACK! PRO LATE MODELS RICHMOND RACEWAY
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BIG NIGHT AT THE TRACK! PRO LATE MODELS RICHMOND RACEWAY
CRATE ENGINE OIL PAN REPAIR & NEW SKID PLATE FABRICATION!
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CRATE ENGINE OIL PAN REPAIR & NEW SKID PLATE FABRICATION!
APPLETON STEERING RACKS HAVE ARRIVED! CUSTOM SKID PLATE INSTALL DIRT LATE MODEL
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APPLETON STEERING RACKS HAVE ARRIVED! CUSTOM SKID PLATE INSTALL DIRT LATE MODEL
NEW HOOSIER DIRT LATE MODEL TIRES!! GROOVING AND SIPING WITH OUR VAN CHEAPSTINE GROOVER!!
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NEW HOOSIER DIRT LATE MODEL TIRES!! GROOVING AND SIPING WITH OUR VAN CHEAPSTINE GROOVER!!
NEW LIFT BAR & BRAKE ROTOR DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR MASTERSBILT
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NEW LIFT BAR & BRAKE ROTOR DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR MASTERSBILT
NEW GO FAST PARTS AND ADJUSTABLE BATTERY BOX FOR LEFT SIDE % DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR
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NEW GO FAST PARTS AND ADJUSTABLE BATTERY BOX FOR LEFT SIDE % DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR
CLOSE CALL WITH THE OIL PAN - DAMAGE CONTROL - DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR
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CLOSE CALL WITH THE OIL PAN - DAMAGE CONTROL - DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR
RACEDAY AT RICHMOND RACEWAY PRO LATE MODEL DIRT TRACK MASTERSBILT
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RACEDAY AT RICHMOND RACEWAY PRO LATE MODEL DIRT TRACK MASTERSBILT
Dirt Late Model Setup Caster Camber Spring Rates and J Bar Adjustment
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Dirt Late Model Setup Caster Camber Spring Rates and J Bar Adjustment
RACE DAY SETUP WITH TADER MASTERS FROM MASTERSBILT RACE CARS RACE KNOW HOW SPECIAL!
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RACE DAY SETUP WITH TADER MASTERS FROM MASTERSBILT RACE CARS RACE KNOW HOW SPECIAL!
MAJOR PROGRESS!! DIRT LATE MODEL DOORS AND FENDERS
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MAJOR PROGRESS!! DIRT LATE MODEL DOORS AND FENDERS
DIRT LATE MODEL BODY PANEL FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION RACE CAR BUILD
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DIRT LATE MODEL BODY PANEL FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION RACE CAR BUILD
CUTTING IT CLOSE - BODY DECKING ON OUR DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR
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CUTTING IT CLOSE - BODY DECKING ON OUR DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR
CLOSING THE GAP ON OUR DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR MASTERSBILT
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CLOSING THE GAP ON OUR DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR MASTERSBILT
FUEL LINE ISSUES AND BERT TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ON OUR DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR MASTERSBILT
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FUEL LINE ISSUES AND BERT TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ON OUR DIRT LATE MODEL RACE CAR MASTERSBILT

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @laurasmith-zj7pe
    @laurasmith-zj7pe 13 днів тому

    i have the smaller wheel and its a flat wheel because in a bigge guy

  • @jaycoleman2156
    @jaycoleman2156 Місяць тому

    Are you guys ever going to make any more videos

  • @jerryjennings4504
    @jerryjennings4504 2 місяці тому

    Miss seeing these guys

  • @robertbailey6215
    @robertbailey6215 4 місяці тому

    Where might I be able to get that book from?

  • @cameronbell7529
    @cameronbell7529 4 місяці тому

    And got a fuel cell and all the body parts and bumper

  • @cameronbell7529
    @cameronbell7529 4 місяці тому

    I got a rocket chassis has rear spindles rolling chassis in pa tho

  • @trondizzle
    @trondizzle 7 місяців тому

    Need to get back at it boys

  • @R_Nedza
    @R_Nedza 9 місяців тому

    Love the on the fly problem solving. The "unseen" part of motorsport. Thanks.👍

  • @stratosjeff7007
    @stratosjeff7007 Рік тому

    What happened to you guys?

  • @dirttrackdevil1149
    @dirttrackdevil1149 Рік тому

    Getting pretty concerned about you guys

  • @Kartracer95
    @Kartracer95 Рік тому

    Some of the best professionals are backyard mechanics.

  • @randyreynolds3743
    @randyreynolds3743 Рік тому

    What happen to you guys...?????

  • @brandon42054
    @brandon42054 Рік тому

    So how much of a difference has this car been over the mastersbilt ? I’m picking up a blue grey this weekend and retiring my old smackdown soon

  • @robertwestover2125
    @robertwestover2125 Рік тому

    Y’all racing, or taking a break ??

  • @Evan57Chevy
    @Evan57Chevy Рік тому

    Idk what homeboy is chewing on, but it’s about the most annoying thing I could think to listen to while watching your video. I like y’all but dang, almost have to shut this one off

  • @stratosjeff7007
    @stratosjeff7007 Рік тому

    what happened to you guys and this channel?

  • @charlesstanley5053
    @charlesstanley5053 Рік тому

    Where did y`all go liked watching your vidoes

  • @markwilliamson1198
    @markwilliamson1198 Рік тому

    Guess you guys stop making videos

  • @AudioWonderland
    @AudioWonderland Рік тому

    Looks like this channel has gone dormant...

  • @cesarcadena2799
    @cesarcadena2799 Рік тому

    Hello, I've got a similar regrooving machine. What is the knob that says shift for ? Also where do you guys buy the blades , my machine didn't come with any instructions as what brand blades to buy that would fit the head. Thanks for any info.

  • @chadmartin6729
    @chadmartin6729 Рік тому

    I am very picky with steering wheels I will be glad to help u out with sets ups also won alot of races down south and up north

  • @chadmartin6729
    @chadmartin6729 Рік тому

    I ran my brake pressure off feel I never ran gouges

  • @chadmartin6729
    @chadmartin6729 Рік тому

    I ran the bigger wheel when ur steering rack don't turn as quick. Smaller wheel if u turn quarter turn on wheel and turns tires almost to lock run smaller wheel

  • @nicoleburdette9711
    @nicoleburdette9711 2 роки тому

    New video

  • @gailtaylor1636
    @gailtaylor1636 2 роки тому

    Hope both of you still kicking.

  • @russellpatterson7778
    @russellpatterson7778 2 роки тому

    Hard to pass

  • @youknoweverything7643
    @youknoweverything7643 2 роки тому

    Awesome job guys. Instead of over lapping I put a 90 degree 1 1/4 bend and my panels all rivet under the decking and inside of car where possible. I do that on all my dirt mod and late decking and body and my asphalt outlaw late and pro late bodies. Also read nick hoffman modified body aerodynamic tricks for a modified. I did everything he said and man it made huge difference in downforce and side bite on the cars for my outlaw late especially I can hold it flat footed almost now around the whole track at the huge half mile asphalt high bank oval I race at I lift for a split second just enough for rpms to go from 8700 to 7500 then wide open again instantly and I'm running a old nascar camping world truck Toyota motor in my outlaw car and it's a beast. It was either Nick Hoffman or Kyle strickler who did that whole write up on bodies and aerodynamics when building modifieds and dirt lates

  • @racinRichie70
    @racinRichie70 2 роки тому

    Hey guys no see in a long time, hopefully all is good

  • @chrisstevens8935
    @chrisstevens8935 2 роки тому

    Hi how's the new late model going haven't seen any new videos

    • @dirttrackdevil1149
      @dirttrackdevil1149 2 роки тому

      Ive been wondering too, where do you race at? Your name sounds familiar have you ever raced in the East TN area?

    • @dirttrackdevil1149
      @dirttrackdevil1149 2 роки тому

      @@frenpilled8493 I hope thats not what happened.

  • @prokid0606
    @prokid0606 2 роки тому

    Where did you find that pdf set up book? Thanks

  • @anthonysloan1263
    @anthonysloan1263 2 роки тому

    Man them cherry pickers they're a pain to move around especially when you got a motor on hooked up to it

  • @TheFastFarm
    @TheFastFarm 2 роки тому

    Looking good fellas!

  • @julianfreto1666
    @julianfreto1666 2 роки тому

    The calipers would love a paint job

  • @blazeburwell1516
    @blazeburwell1516 2 роки тому

    You have to run the 19 1/4 rack on the wide. Your rf tie rod needs to stay at 19 7/8 at all times to have correct turning radius. You can buy just the dual hole end for that rack to fix your issue. Shoot me a message on fb if you want ill show you what you need

  • @richardwarner5319
    @richardwarner5319 2 роки тому

    Progress progress progress, thanks for the video!

  • @michaelhall7166
    @michaelhall7166 2 роки тому

    Did you guys by chance pull bolt on four link brackets off mastersbilt?

    • @LateModelGarage
      @LateModelGarage 2 роки тому

      Yes we did. The brackets and all the spacers are sitting on our shelf.

  • @jerryjennings4504
    @jerryjennings4504 2 роки тому

    Glad to see a video

  • @allisonnelson9032
    @allisonnelson9032 2 роки тому

    Hey on the big holes why don't use a piece of aluminum patch square under the holes ! You can rivet or fiber glass over patch piece of aluminum ! Just a thought ! ☺

  • @tomhouston8769
    @tomhouston8769 2 роки тому

    Need to add fiberglass mat

  • @gailtaylor1636
    @gailtaylor1636 2 роки тому

    Need some fiberglass mat.

  • @JamesDedmon
    @JamesDedmon 2 роки тому

    Well sometimes you have to make do, I have a 30 foot rule. If it looks good from the grandstand then it’s good to go.

  • @willieblackburn2782
    @willieblackburn2782 2 роки тому

    Crate cars are better on narrow front

    • @LateModelGarage
      @LateModelGarage 2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. We will keep that in mind when setting up the front end.

  • @teamwinterracing7150
    @teamwinterracing7150 2 роки тому

    Great video. We love watching other guys working on their cars. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @garryballentine9151
    @garryballentine9151 2 роки тому

    Capital!!! Used

    • @LateModelGarage
      @LateModelGarage 2 роки тому

      We looked high and low but found nothing in our price range. Check out some of our other uploads to see what direction we took. Thanks for watching!

  • @JamesDedmon
    @JamesDedmon 2 роки тому

    One question since you couldn’t put a tube inside the tube, wouldn’t it been better to split tubing and weld a patch over the crack after welding the tubing up? In fact I’d stick a gusset on the top since it was compromised

    • @LateModelGarage
      @LateModelGarage 2 роки тому

      I think that would have been a better choice for the repair. We were nervous about cutting the pipe anymore as it was only holding on by a thread. In the long run we will probably cut the whole section out next year if Drew can keep the rubber on the track! LOL! The XR1 crossmember and upper a arm mounts are much better and stronger. As far as the upper section a gusset is a great idea and we will likely add that b4 assembly.

  • @Dirtmodmaniac
    @Dirtmodmaniac 2 роки тому

    You don’t wash the chassis after last race of the season so u have a nice clean piece to re fresh over the winter??

    • @LateModelGarage
      @LateModelGarage 2 роки тому

      Just bought the car. It is 20 degrees or lower outside. Gonna have to wait 6-8 weeks b4 a bath!!! LOL!!!

  • @gailtaylor1636
    @gailtaylor1636 2 роки тому

    Look closely at the frame J-Bar mount too. Known for cracking.

  • @jayirving6996
    @jayirving6996 2 роки тому

    my appleton and my sweet rack both move like that.. dont leak and steering is good so gonna keep on truckin with it

    • @LateModelGarage
      @LateModelGarage 2 роки тому

      Interesting. We have two Appleton racks that dont move. but they have hard lines as well...

    • @bradeitniear3609
      @bradeitniear3609 2 роки тому

      The sweet racks have a floating servo it’s normal👍🏼

    • @LateModelGarage
      @LateModelGarage 2 роки тому

      Good to know. Thanks for the heads up.

    • @dirttrackdevil1149
      @dirttrackdevil1149 2 роки тому

      Just bought a masterbilt and looked over the welds and they all looked good so I bought it couple days go by I found a spot on the right frame rails where it slopes down to the front where they welded the chassis back together there isn't one on the other frame rail it's not a competitive concern I'm concerned if it will pass through with a weld there do they care as long as the weld is good I'm new to late models I just switched from karts

  • @richardwarner5319
    @richardwarner5319 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video guys looking good!

  • @gailtaylor1636
    @gailtaylor1636 2 роки тому

    Wonder what it costs to update whole front clip to XR1 spec? $5K?

    • @LateModelGarage
      @LateModelGarage 2 роки тому

      At least. If it is done in WV it will be more probably.