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Title: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 12, 2010, 19:08:43 pm Big thanks to Dave and all who helped with another nice afternoon extravaganza... your great hospitality made all of us feel right at home 8) As usual, some nice cars, great food and a number of "demonstrations" out front of the shop :o ;D Some pics....
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 12, 2010, 19:11:01 pm Some treasure in the back of this old truck.
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 12, 2010, 19:17:07 pm Dave just scored a SWEET old '62 rag top to add to his fleet. How about the matching license plates? 8) I asked Dave about why the front bumper was off the Pepco car and was informed that someone had biffed the front fender in a parking lot.... :( Dave's double cab ALWAYS looks sweet!
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Harry/FDK on September 12, 2010, 19:19:11 pm Thanks for sharing Sarge !
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Nico86 on September 12, 2010, 19:21:38 pm Thanks for the pics Sarge, any specs about the engine ?
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 12, 2010, 19:23:46 pm John & Christie Lazenby's Imperial is a full mile long!
The Mangusta sounded awesome. Bruce's '66 Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Rennsurfer on September 12, 2010, 19:29:12 pm Very nice, Sarge. Thanks for sharing. That crew cab Type 2 is really cool. Also dig the '62 license plates and the Bob Bozzani frame.
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 12, 2010, 19:30:41 pm Thanks for sharing Sarge ! ;) Thanks for the pics Sarge, any specs about the engine ? I'll let Ratto answer that one... I didn't get any details. Lots of fun hanging out with club brothers today... ::) ;) Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 12, 2010, 19:41:06 pm Thanks, Mark! Well, I saved the best for last. As you can see, Bill is about to get a drive in a damn cool Nova. The car is out of Fullerton and the owner drove it to Dave's shop in Irwindale :o This thing sounded way stout and, had the cops not been nearby, would have put on quite a show. Very period correct!
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: . on September 12, 2010, 19:47:27 pm Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
:o Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: lawrence on September 12, 2010, 19:58:11 pm GOOD stuff, Sarge.
Was that '62 ragtop for sale on thesamba? Low mileage? Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: speedwell on September 12, 2010, 20:36:31 pm thx for the report bro , sad i wasn't there :'(
fabs Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Rennsurfer on September 12, 2010, 21:01:07 pm Poor William... he must've been SO sad to have to endure something like taking a ride in a full on hot rod.
(http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13578.0;attach=44741;image) Somehow, I feel rather confident that he managed to survive that ordeal... and quite well. ;D Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: vwcab on September 12, 2010, 22:03:06 pm Seemed to be a very nice afternoon,with nice rides.Thx for the pics.
;) Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: empicolector on September 13, 2010, 07:02:23 am please more pictures of the detomaso mangousta
thanks for sharing Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: wolfswest on September 13, 2010, 09:02:02 am Jim installed his T bars back? ;)
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: johnl on September 13, 2010, 16:13:11 pm John & Christie Lazenby's Imperial is a full mile long! Great time as always at Daves. I'm jealouse of his newly aquired '62 sunroof !! 8) 8) I did forget my folding rocking chair (this is standard equipement for old guys), but Scott & Dustin were kind enough to retreive it for me.The Mangusta sounded awesome. Bruce's '66 Regarding our "Imperial", it is actually a 1960 300F coupe. One of 964 built and in stock configuration it was a 413ci with long ram induction and dual AFB carbs. In stock configuration this package was rated at 375HP with 495 foot pounds of torque at 2800rpm. Yes, it is a real stump puller. :o :o :o We've owned this car going on 25 years and it now has the same block, but it has been taken out to the legendary 426 size and a few other mods that I won't go into. The trans is the cast iron (weights as much as a beetle) Torqueflite 3 speed, which back int he day was "state of the art". These cars were not made for quarter mile (4200lbs), but high speed runs. One was clocked at Daytona on sand at 149mph. When leaving I did do a launch for the crowd. It was only a small burnout as I didn't want to leave part of the drive train in the street. One the way home I did blow by Fab and Carlos on the 605 freeway ! ;) ;) Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Jason Foster on September 13, 2010, 16:33:58 pm Looks like you guys had fun! I'm sure I'd dig Jim's car with T bars
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I f*king love this car! Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Jim Ratto on September 13, 2010, 17:17:31 pm Big thank you to Dave, as always the best of events, grub, cars and friends. My son had a blast in the jumpy house and watching the Nova on pass. Sarge, thanks for pics and report. These are the kinda days that make a guy happy to be into old cars.
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Zach Gomulka on September 13, 2010, 17:54:46 pm I think you guys are looking at Ben Salazar's car with the t-bars...
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Jim Ratto on September 13, 2010, 18:09:37 pm The Mangusta was a treat to see/hear. Very nice example, man could you hear how tall 1st gear was? Beautiful, so much better looking than its successor.
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: javabug on September 13, 2010, 18:16:25 pm Great stuff Sarge. What a cool get together, judging by the pics now and last year.
Did Lucas travel in dad's car? 8) PS Beautiful, so much better looking than its successor. Agree wholeheartedly. I got the chance to see one almost 10 years ago at an automotive design event featuring Guigaro's work. Lovely cars. Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Jim Ratto on September 13, 2010, 18:27:50 pm Great stuff Sarge. What a cool get together, judging by the pics now and last year. Hi Mike, no, Mom and Lucas followed Dad in the Honda. Lucas isn't allowed on the street in the '67 just yet......Did Lucas travel in dad's car? 8) PS Beautiful, so much better looking than its successor. Agree wholeheartedly. I got the chance to see one almost 10 years ago at an automotive design event featuring Guigaro's work. Lovely cars. and no my car still has bumpers hanging all over it. ;D Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: javabug on September 13, 2010, 20:00:57 pm Makes lots of sense given the traffic situation in your area. At least he was out making the scene. Rock on...
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Jim Ratto on September 13, 2010, 20:09:55 pm Makes lots of sense given the traffic situation in your area. At least he was out making the scene. Rock on... yah but I have a feeling VW bumpers are about as worthy as masking tape applied across the nose and rear apron 'round here. Lucas is all over the car scene, some of his favorite words are "Ferrari", "race car", "Alfa", "Ford"...not to mention he knows lyrics to about 4 Ramones songs as of yesterday.... "LoBOTOMY!" back to Dave's event... while cars and coffee and your various VW events bring out the usual stuff (you hit one of each every year, and you've seen "it all"), Dave's gatherings really bring out the off the wall, very interesting stuff that makes you widen your automotive interests. I'm not much of a Detroit iron guy, but seeing that Nova stomping gave me shivers. Bad Ass! Good to have Dave as my buddy.... we share the same bloodtype: 112 leaded. 8) Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Harry/FDK on September 13, 2010, 20:16:52 pm [attachment= Jim, i just love your new paintjob. PATINA. Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Harry/FDK on September 13, 2010, 20:19:24 pm [attachment=1] I f*king love this car! This one.... Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Black Sheep on September 13, 2010, 22:19:06 pm Some treasure in the back of this old truck. Thats a cool looking motor , did a quick google on arno hemi and came up with porsche super 90 mods . 8) 8) Whats the story with this one ? Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Jim Ratto on September 13, 2010, 22:39:04 pm Some treasure in the back of this old truck. Thats a cool looking motor , did a quick google on arno hemi and came up with porsche super 90 mods . 8) 8) Whats the story with this one ? Those heads were brainchild of Russ Arao back in early 1970's. I think I had a VOLKSWAGEN GREATS mag at one time that had the write up on them. Russ is still on Lassen St, just around the corner from my office, and still had a set on display last time I was in there. Somewhere I have pics of he rocker gear. 8) Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Dave Galassi on September 14, 2010, 00:02:42 am Thanks all. It was a good time, as it isn't every day you see a real L79 altered wheel base gasser Nova, a Mangusta, A 300F with the "tunnel cram" intakes, a 348 four speed Elky and a VW Hemi engine. Too bad the Fairlane from last year blew the trans two weeks ago and the Chrysler gasser guys FLAKED. Must have been scared to show up............... I wish I could invite the whole lounge.
Kudos and thanks to Augie for driving a Jackson mechanical injected straight axled, high geared, close ratio'd monster from Fullerton. BIG TIME. Thanks also to John Lazenby for lightin' the bias plies on that Fcar. The owner of the Mangusta could not be coaxed into doing the same. I think he was afraid to twist the Italian frame. After the party, we went to Irwindale Speedway and caught the races.................skid plate racing and a demo derby. The derby, believe it or not, was almost won by a 1992 Honda Accord, and the skid plate racing was insane! There were about 40 cars in the race..............all front drive Pick a Part candidates, with the rear tires removed, the ebrake on and skid plates welded to the bottom of the rear wheels. The cars couldn't even line up to start because they all kept sliding down the banked track...........At one point in the chaotic race, an Eclipse spun out and the driver started driving it backwards..........and was keeping up with the race! The tach needle had to be bent over the 9k point, because he had to be doing at least 30MPH in reverse. Wish I had a video. Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Ben67 on September 14, 2010, 05:18:34 am As always nice pic Sarge.
Muchas Gracias, Dave Good times with good people OH and boy is that shut down area short. Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 14, 2010, 13:11:04 pm Thanks for the props, guys... one more for the road ;) ;D
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Black Sheep on September 14, 2010, 19:52:08 pm Now thats just plain wrong !!!
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: danny gabbard on September 14, 2010, 21:59:29 pm Just want to say thanks dave and had a great time and as always a class act. Sorry I had to take off early! Was great seeing all the guyz from DKP, And all the bitchen cars!
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Rennsurfer on September 14, 2010, 23:41:39 pm YES! That BRM hose reel shot is AWESOME, Sarge... thanks for sharing. I've always wanted to do that, even back in the '80s. Just to tick off people.
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Dave Rosique on September 15, 2010, 04:35:46 am YES! That BRM hose reel shot is AWESOME, Sarge... thanks for sharing. I've always wanted to do that, even back in the '80s. Just to tick off people. Hope it doesn't break carrying that heavy hose ;D Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Rennsurfer on September 15, 2010, 04:41:06 am Hope it doesn't break carrying that heavy hose ;D HA! You... funny guy, Dave. :D Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Fiatdude on September 15, 2010, 05:14:58 am http://www.araoengineering.com/VWheads.htm
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 15, 2010, 12:51:15 pm Hope it doesn't break carrying that heavy hose ;D Hahahahhahaaaaa... you've still got it, Dave! ;D Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Nico86 on September 15, 2010, 23:41:01 pm From http://vintage-autohaus.skynetblogs.be/
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(http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/48367/2848970070.jpg) (http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/48367/1390628146.jpg) (http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/48367/1609772867.jpg) (http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/48367/2494561510.jpg) (http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/48367/569874780.jpg) Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Rennsurfer on September 16, 2010, 00:48:20 am Negra Modelo and Carlos' car for the WIN!
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 16, 2010, 04:39:04 am Nice job, Nico! A few more to look at....
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: Sarge on September 16, 2010, 04:45:00 am More Nova pics...
Title: Re: Galassi's Gig Post by: vwcab on September 16, 2010, 10:46:57 am GREAT pics guys,thx. :)
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