Welcome to Target 550 website.

Project Mission:
To exceed the current land speed records by 100 mph.

Next Update: March 12, 2010

Current Post: March 5, 2010  Current Picture Gallery

January 8, 2010.  Fire Suppression and Front Axle

The sophisticated CAD system, relocating the fire suppression bottles and the newly installed front axle, differential and steering gear.

January 16, 2010.  Front End Detail

A detailed view of the front drive and the Greek Coupler.

January 22, 2010.  Hume CAD v4.0r

A revealing glimpse at the design documents for the Target 550 'liner.They do the job.

January 29, 2010.  Fire Bottle Supports

Machining and the initial fitting of the fire bottle supports.

February 8, 2010.  Fire Bottles and Cockpit Modifications

The routing for the fire bottle lines has required modification to the inner cockpit panels.

February 18, 2010.  Photos from Rat's visit to Hume's shop.

A Rat's eye view of the liner in Hume's shop.

February 25, 2010.  Cables and Switches

The cables for the fire bottles and the release for the rear top body panel are established and the dual mag kill switches are shown. The mag switches are approved by NHRA.

March 5, 2010.  Canopy Opener and Shift Control Unit

The Canopy opening system pulley and anchor point and the new air shifter unit are shown.

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