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« Reply #60 on: September 26, 2008, 17:08:59 pm »
Some cool stuff on this link..... http://www.60sfunnycars.com/index.htm

Those old five spoke American spindle mounts were always one of my favorites.  I feel fortunate to have had the Halibrands (still got 'em under the workbench) and the twelve spoke Americans, though I sure as hell don't miss the maintenance Tongue Grin
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« Reply #61 on: September 26, 2008, 17:31:43 pm »
I'm fortunate in that I can hang around the pits when I go racing as my younger brother is the clutch man for a Nito funny car team over here Cool. there seems to be a bit of a funny car revival at the moment in europe I think there are about 8 serious teams out there at the moment which must be the most there has been for about 20 years. I love watchin the funny cars run they are so unpredictable it's great in a scarey kind of way Shocked

here is a shot of the car my brother works on (he's the one holding the body up while they remove the throttle stop after the burnout in the second shot)
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« Reply #62 on: September 26, 2008, 19:40:27 pm »
old funny cars at Santa Pod (uk)






this one's rear engined
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« Reply #63 on: September 26, 2008, 23:28:37 pm »
Quote from: Mat Sanchez on September 26, 2008, 14:35:25 pm


Quote from: folkevogn on September 26, 2008, 12:00:32 pm
It has to be a straight tube or the ones with a bend at the ends(I think both these types are aftermarket parts). The originals one are an I beam and made of cast iron(waaay to heavy) if I remember correctly. Not easy to find in Norway

I know of a couple of places that may be able to help, I can mail some details over later if that's of any use?


Yes please, that would help a lot!! I`m having a hard time trying to track down parts like that in Norway





It was a cool conversation for a Sunday morning over a strong coffee, it's funny how you get to meet people sometimes.


I totally agree, perfect start to a perfect day Cool
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« Reply #64 on: September 28, 2008, 22:54:58 pm »
Quote from: folkevogn on September 26, 2008, 23:28:37 pm
... Yes please, that would help a lot!! I`m having a hard time trying to track down parts like that in Norway ...

I sent a mail to the first place I could think of, if they can't help I'll ask about. If I don't get back to you remind me by PM.

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Quote from: folkevogn on September 26, 2008, 23:28:37 pm
... I totally agree, perfect start to a perfect day ...

In some ways it's a shame everyday isn't the same!

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« Reply #65 on: October 26, 2008, 13:57:27 pm »
Some cool Funny Cars in this vid.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/T2qfEk_itaM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/T2qfEk_itaM</a>
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« Reply #66 on: October 26, 2008, 17:17:11 pm »
greats video martin  Shocked
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« Reply #67 on: November 05, 2008, 21:50:51 pm »
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/fOsHvqSAm0U" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/fOsHvqSAm0U</a>
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« Reply #68 on: November 05, 2008, 22:00:36 pm »
 Shocked Shocked Shocked jungle (o)(o) pam
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« Reply #69 on: November 05, 2008, 22:06:06 pm »
I knew you were going to like that one. Grin
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« Reply #70 on: November 05, 2008, 22:24:37 pm »
 Grin

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« Reply #71 on: November 05, 2008, 22:34:10 pm »
Quote from: gold65turbo on November 05, 2008, 22:06:06 pm
I knew you were going to like that one. Grin
Grin Grin Grin....................... Wink
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« Reply #72 on: November 05, 2008, 23:18:03 pm »
this is what happens when you try and run a funny car in the winter Shocked Shocked

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/3iKfrs1eVXs" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/3iKfrs1eVXs</a>
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« Reply #73 on: October 03, 2009, 13:25:54 pm »
after watching the movie "heart like a wheel" (story of CHA CHA MULDONWEY) it's time to put some picture of funny car again

here's the WILD MAN nad is dodge

more come soon  Wink
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« Reply #74 on: October 04, 2009, 00:24:30 am »







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« Reply #75 on: October 04, 2009, 04:51:39 am »
Never actually saw these cars run in the sixties..........  However, I read every drag racing magazine I came across back then, as well as built as many kids plastic models of these.  Just fully absorbed each issue and stared at every picture......  wow.   What a GREAT thread.  My all time favorite was the Hawaiian, and the Revel, Revelution.  Jungle Jim and of corse the two most popular racers of that era, Don "the snake"Prudohme, and Tom "mongoose" McEwen.  The best rivalry anywhere......... EVER.

Awesome thread.  Keep em coming.

Once in awhile, while in high school in the 70's (ouch) we would see an old timer roll out on like Fox Hunt night at OCIR or sumthin'.  64 Funny Cars!!!!!  BE THERE, BE THERE, BE THERE............. OHHHHHH SEEEEEE EYEEEEEEE AREEEEEE................... ha

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/NZ02q7vxwcc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/NZ02q7vxwcc</a>
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« Reply #76 on: October 04, 2009, 05:09:57 am »
Could'nt resist. one more from Irwindale.

VW at 2:22

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« Reply #77 on: October 04, 2009, 11:10:56 am »
scott here's 3 for u  Wink
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« Reply #78 on: October 04, 2009, 11:14:12 am »
cool poster street vw ; there's ligthning bug dragster and rick anderson with here comes da bug too
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« Reply #79 on: October 04, 2009, 20:14:45 pm »
more  Shocked
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« Reply #80 on: October 04, 2009, 20:16:08 pm »
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« Reply #81 on: October 04, 2009, 20:18:31 pm »
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« Reply #82 on: October 09, 2009, 16:21:24 pm »
Here is a cool forum for classic FC's

http://www.classicfunnycarboard.com/

Scroll down on the following link until 9th September

http://www.eurodragster.com/news/news0909.asp

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« Reply #83 on: October 09, 2009, 23:21:45 pm »
Next weekend isthe 18th annual hot rod reunion at Bakersfield, which will include Don"the snake"prudhomme with his just restored Dodge D700 ramp truck and his 70 cuda "Hot wheels" funny car and one of Art Arfons green monsters with Allison V12 power  and they are trying for 70/80 participants in the saturday night " cacklefest" this is sure to be a great weekend and I will be there with camera in hand Smiley

cheers richie,uk
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« Reply #84 on: October 10, 2009, 01:15:01 am »
Quote from: richie,uk on October 09, 2009, 23:21:45 pm
Next weekend isthe 18th annual hot rod reunion at Bakersfield, which will include Don"the snake"prudhomme with his just restored Dodge D700 ramp truck and his 70 cuda "Hot wheels" funny car and one of Art Arfons green monsters with Allison V12 power  and they are trying for 70/80 participants in the saturday night " cacklefest" this is sure to be a great weekend and I will be there with camera in hand Smiley

cheers richie,uk

Look forward to your report dude  Smiley
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« Reply #85 on: October 10, 2009, 11:16:25 am »
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Don"the snake"prudhomme with his just restored Dodge D700 ramp truck and his 70 cuda "Hot wheels" funny car and one of Art Arfons green monsters with Allison V12 power 
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« Reply #86 on: October 10, 2009, 13:51:13 pm »
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« Reply #87 on: October 11, 2009, 04:07:24 am »
thats them,thanks Fabs


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« Reply #88 on: October 11, 2009, 06:41:07 am »
Quote from: speedwell on October 03, 2009, 13:25:54 pm
after watching the movie "heart like a wheel" (story of CHA CHA MULDONWEY) it's time to put some picture of funny car again

here's the WILD MAN nad is dodge

more come soon  Wink

I'm young enough to remember the late "Wild Willie Borsch" driving a fuel altered with one hand. Priceless and unforgettable.
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