A distant cousin of mine (my parents age) had exactly that (think he still does). It was tubbed, blown BBC, custom 2 tone paint, the works. The cool thing about it was that he built it pretty much for his whole family. You'd see him in it at shows sometimes, but then you'd see his son once in...
I've always popped the hood on my vehicles at the car wash and blasted away. I watch out for the alternator (still hit it but not constant) or cover the cold air intake, but other than that I don't worry about it and have never had a problem. Heck, that's how I used to know I needed a dist...
62-64 Nova either a 2d post, hardtop, or wagon for a drag car project (wagon for a cruiser).
59 Chevy Pkwd or Brkwd Wagon air ride on 20's
55 Chevy 2d sedan slammed and tubbed
I'd also love any old wide fendered Olds, Buick, or Caddy....air ride, cut off roof with a chopped and slanted...
I found this truck on Ebay as I was nosing around. Nice truck, but when I read the EGT's on the Edge it blew my mind. It's running with an engine temp of 117, which kindof matches the dash, but a whopping 2,124* EGT's??? I know they aren't always on the money, but WOW!!! :confused5:
Power, none. Egt's, a slight drop. There really isn't much of a benifit aside from the cool factor. I had 5" on 2 trucks and it is badass. If I were to do exhaust on this truck, I wouldn't waste my $$$ on a plain ol 4" kit.............JMO.
I just ran downstairs to look at mine after I read your post and you're right. It really wouldn't be possible. The lug holes are recessed and the wheel itself tapers out at that point, so there's no way they could sit flush. I really just want to find a plain jane center cap with a lip to go...
Great Lakes Dragaway is just up there in WI, Joliet IL has the big NHRA track/Nascar Speedway, and for basic test and tunes, around here we go to US41 (IHRA) in Morocco IN. Those are probably the closest ones you'll find.
And when you do, let me know or post a pic if it works. I have a set of black ones that I plan to install for winter and yes, the caps suck. Not to mention 2 caps are chrome and 2 are black (used wheels).