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« on: December 30, 2007, 01:23:15 am » |
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I took this picture at Bug-in in '05. Spoke with the owner at length about the car. It had a big motor, very nice paint and a few cool tricks like the W vert lid vents welded behind the license plate. The owner said he used it to take trips for Starbucks on Sundays. Danny Gabbard was said to be instrumental in it's build. Anybody got any other pictures? The interior was dead stock. Owner said he was going to blackout the motor, ida's, alternator and all.  |
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« Last Edit: March 30, 2009, 19:18:03 pm by The Ideaman »
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It is the soldier,
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And whose coffin is draped in the flag,
Who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2007, 02:50:19 am » |
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I don't know, but that car is bad ass.
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John Bates
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12.34 @ 108 mph 1/4
7.76 @ 89mph 1/8
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The Ideaman
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2007, 03:31:45 am » |
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In person even more so. I hadn't slept for 36 hours before motoring down to the bugin, and that car just wowed me out of my stupor.
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It is the soldier,
Who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped in the flag,
Who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
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Bill Schwimmer
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2007, 03:52:50 am » |
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It was Danny's car & he sold it to Brian Plummer who owned it @ the Bug In, Brian added the Fuchs and motor.Fit & finish is typical Danny G. Car has lots of history behind it. It was 1st owned by Mark Mc Evoy, it was a street racer, I raced against it in 87' with my 55'.He was running 11:70's @ the time, he gave me the move because I had a muffler & fan shroud & I just beat him @ the end. Pretty wild ride ,both cars wheelstanding ,getting sideways, all kinds of mayhem. Mark ended up doing a full body off resto in black w/ real BRM's, 5speed , Ti valve Carrillo rod motor and more ultra rare parts than you could count. Would have been a stunner back then & today But he needed some money & I ended up selling the BRM's for him. He later added some nos Empi 5's & drove it about 5 miles & stuck the throttle & crashed it. He ended up parting it out & Danny ended up with the car. Danny repaired it & painted it white, drove it a couple of times & sold it to Brian. Have'nt seen it since Bug In.
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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2007, 06:30:28 am » |
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Nice looking car. Cool history lesson, thanks prof. Bill  That pic has been floating around the net for a while and no seemed to know much about it. |
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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2007, 12:40:35 pm » |
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That car was my screensaver for sometime as it gave me the inspiration to get mine finished. Very nice car and would love to see some more photos if there are any more.  |
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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2007, 13:42:07 pm » |
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superb please post more pictures thanks |
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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2007, 16:35:34 pm » |
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I think I have a pic of it from Bug-In, will have to look later though.
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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2007, 16:40:43 pm » |
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« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2007, 19:04:17 pm » |
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That car and the Berglar are the only 2 lookers Ive seen that look right with shaved chrome and full bumpers. Stunning!
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2008, 05:29:42 am » |
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AWESOME CAR!!!!! |
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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2008, 07:00:34 am » |
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2008, 12:37:36 pm » |
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BEAUTIFUL car Ron!! I think you made a good European version of the American car.
Like the way it sits, especially in the back!
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2008, 01:49:26 am » |
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I need to change the 205 65's for some 205 70's then it should just right
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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2008, 05:57:05 am » |
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I STILL OWN THE CAR. THE CAR IS FINISHED NOW.HOPING TO GET THE CAR OUT TO THE O.C SOON!
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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2008, 06:37:22 am » |
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Hey Brian!
Heard we were talking about you?
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« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2008, 04:43:10 am » |
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HEY RICK,
I WAS JUST CHECKING OUT THIS SITE AND SAW THE POST! HAVE YOU TALKED TO DANNY LATELY? ANYONE TALKED TO HIM?
THANKS
BRIAN
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« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2008, 05:29:04 am » |
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It is spotless in person.
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« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2008, 05:56:59 am » |
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HEY RICK,
I WAS JUST CHECKING OUT THIS SITE AND SAW THE POST! HAVE YOU TALKED TO DANNY LATELY? ANYONE TALKED TO HIM?
THANKS
BRIAN
I spoke to Danny at Drag Day in October. He is working on another incredible car and was moving to Nevada. Doing well and working hard. |
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« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2008, 06:29:03 am » |
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HEY RICK,
I WAS JUST CHECKING OUT THIS SITE AND SAW THE POST! HAVE YOU TALKED TO DANNY LATELY? ANYONE TALKED TO HIM?
THANKS
BRIAN
Yep, I talked to him last month. He was at the DKP Christmas Toy Cruise. Still the same old! ;-) How have you been? Can't remember the last time we talked. |
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« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2008, 04:48:56 am » |
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HEY RICK,
LIFES BEEN GOOD! KEEPING BUSY! I THINK THE LAST TIME I SPOKE WITH YOU I WAS IN HIGHSCHOOL AT DKK MEETINGS. HOPE TO BRING MY CAR DOWN SOON TO A DKP NIGHT!
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« Reply #21 on: January 08, 2008, 05:04:36 am » |
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HEY RICK,
LIFES BEEN GOOD! KEEPING BUSY! I THINK THE LAST TIME I SPOKE WITH YOU I WAS IN HIGHSCHOOL AT DKK MEETINGS. HOPE TO BRING MY CAR DOWN SOON TO A DKP NIGHT!
Let me know when you're coming down and I'll make sure to show up. |
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