BITD 5100 car build-up help

[dchestnut]

OK, so I've noticed that Biggeo has a thread going called 1600 car build-up and I guess I'm in the same boat. Please bear with me guys (and girls) since I'm definitely a newby.

I've been racing desert on 2 wheels for awhile (AMA D37) and I've decided to build my first 4-wheeled project with the hopes of racing class 5100 in BITD. With a 5100 car, what other classes in different sanctioning bodies will I be able to run?

What I have right now is a '69 bug chassis that needs some TLC. I will post pictures of what I have now when I get home today and my progress as things get done. Other then stripping the car down, where do I start?

Also, what sized rims and what specific tires should I purchase? I know that this may be a weird question at this point but the car has 4 flat, rotted tires and I want to get the rims and tires now so I can roll it around while I work in the garage.

I appologize for this post being all over the road, but like I said, I'm new here and really haven't a clue where to start. PS - I do have great mechanical skills and can do most all of the work myself.

Thanks in advance!
Dan

[Beat98TJ]

Oh crap...did you take the Chad's bug?

[dchestnut]

Nope, I picked up a different bug. It's a carcass, but no rust. I will be putting it in the garage tonight!

[pdailey]

You should just do what I did.... drop it off at ORAF and pick it up when it's done..LOL Good luck and see you out there. I am planning on running some BITD races so hopefully I will see you out there. As far as wheels and tires, the flavor of choice seems to be Centerline wheels with Yokohama Superdiggers. I also see BFG's and Mickey Thompson's as well, we are planning on a little something different. Stay tuned...

[dchestnut]

Thanks Patrick. Last night I was standing in front of the car looking at it and it dawned on me...Oh God, what am I getting into! I'm going to have my hands full for sure, but I want to do it for the learning experience.

[Beat98TJ]

...and boy are you going to learn...:eek:

[Sampeter]

What is class 5100 on BITD?
5/1600?

[pdailey]

What is class 5100 on BITD?
5/1600?

You are correct.