End of the race season, results and future plans

[dvw]

Ran a .500 pro tree S/S race at Milan today. Of course foot braking against the adjustable trans brake button cars. I was late in Q1 & Q2 .065, .061. Car was fast. Able to take the weight out. Ran a 9.0257 with 40 lbs still bolted in. Pulled it out for Q2 and ran 8.9630. Unfortunantely pulled Darrell Caravino 1st rd. We've raced before and he's as tough as the come. I have maybe 20 paases on a pro tree in my life. Close race but didn't get it done. His .0172/9.914 on a 9.91 dial to my .0335/8.982 on a 8.98 dial. Made a decent run, just not good enough. So what's new in the off season? Engine has 376 runs. Going to take it apart and look. Still just as fast, oil filters have been clean, no drop in oil pressure. We will see. The trans will come apart and the rear gears will be inspected. The real news is the truck camper and trailer are sold. Tried a few motor homes. They were not for us. Maintenance, fuel cost, insurance, plates,and tires were all more than we wanted. Started asking and looking at gooseneck trailers with living space. Found a real nice one and picked it up last week. 2015 48 ft Vintage tri axle gooseneck. The truck will be undergoing an overhaul as well. 95 Cummins 3500. Has a fresh, tires, shocks, brakes, trans and clutch. Going to get new suspension bushings, oil leak repair, front fenders (rust hole), exhaust brake, drivers seat cover, and possible turbo/injector upgrade. The rest is in excelelnt shape. This is the trailer.
Doug

 

[Unkle Krusty]

48 feet should have enough room for everything. We had a 20 foot gooseneck to load with hay, and farm animals. Forgot how many cows fit. Lots of hitch weight works.
I will have a few engine questions coming soon. Not touching the gear box any more. It works fine.
Under nine seconds is darn fast.