So how many of you are heading to Austin?

[Roothawg]

I am....Gordini is....who else is gonna make the Day of the Drags?

[FLAT-TOP BOB]

i'm counting the days.

[fatassbuick]

I'm afraid that if I visit Texas, I won't come back home.

[Radshit]

I'm going, and so is the HAG....see you all there......bring your ten gallon hat!

[Crease]

Plannin on headin up with BARNETT, HOTRODHUDSON and SANDMAN. Hopefully LESABRE59 and SLICKWILLIE too.

Crease
Barons So Tex

[hotrodladycrusr]

IF, IF, IF, I was able to hit Austin on my way to CA in Nov, how is highway 10 between SA and Phoenix? I don't know how comfortable I am about being so close to the Mexican boarder alone in Big Olds. Since I don't have much experience in the area, what do you TX guys think?

[flt-blk]

I'm in, now If I can get this damn center carb working I might have more fun.
TZ

[MarkX]

I'm goin ..... even if I have to ride in the back of Tylers Truck!

[Crease]

Dont know how I10 is all the way to Pheonix, but I wouldn't be worried about the Texas Stretch.

Come on down!

Crease
Barons So Tex

[Deyomatic]

Denise,
I made the drive from Dallas to PHX almost a year ago and I had no problems on I-10. I did it at night, so I have no idea what the scenery was, but I didn't run into any problems with the Banditos. If you stay in El Paso, Stay on the west side of town, the east side appeared to be a hellhole.

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green"> Latest word at work is that I will be going to San Antonio to work on November 3 and finishing that Friday before the drags.

So, I have a free flight to San Antonio and a place to stay in San Antonio throught Friday night.

Now I just gotta hook up with some San Antonio Hambers, may need a ride to and from Austin and a place to crash a night in San Antonio before I get back on a plane and fly home.?

Still sorting it out.

RASHY </font>

[manyolcars]

I've destroyed 7 tires on Texas roads this year, most of them I bought new and most had little wear. I'd love to go but Texas is getting expensive.

[BELLM]

I'm already there! About 45 min from the strip, hour &amp; a half from Austin. Will be there!

[buzzard]

Got the engine and tranny out of the coupe gettin' ready for the drags. Did most of the engine work, with new heads, yesterday, with the help of Krupanut, Outlaw and Sideburns. Should clean up and paint this week and put her back together the week after that. I plan on driving to Sherman.

Denise, 290 to 10 to El Paso is decent roads. Shouldn't be a problem. We would love to have you and the Big Olds at our Drags. More good tune up for the Ego Rama!!! I hope you can make it.

[BARNETT]

Rashy, we'll get you all hooked up, one way or another.

[failed_ethics]

I'm there, and I'm sure just about any of us can help you out Rashy just let us now.

[Evilfordcoupe™]

I'm gonna be there with my '60 Vw Bus..it has a Porsche 911 motor and 5 speed trans....wait...I hope not!! I keep telling myself the coupe will make it....

ahh...the coupe will make it.

-Jason

[Travis]

JASON-

Sold the 53 Buick so... make room for me on your couch! And reserve a Flyrite for me!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Travis

[67Imp.Wagon]

I'm counting the days.Austin is always a pretty good time and there is no way I'm missing it.

[magnet]

I am flying down from Chicago, going to drink your beer and chase your women .... or .... just keep to myself and go to the drags :-)

[Roothawg]

Good to see that the turnout is gonna be good. I can't wait to see the HAG...that thing gives me a stiffy, Wait...now you're doing it too......

[Roothawg]

Rad, tell me more about the HAG.....I need to know......

[nailhead60]

Cant miss Austin !! Its a damn good show !! Ive been tuning and timing on Moon tang and that ol girl should make it no problem !!!

[Radshit]

We're pulling the body off the frame so I can sand blast it. Then I'll clean it up, weld in reinforcements and gussets where needed.

I think I found a cage kit from National Dragster magazine that I'm almost positive I can adapt to my frame. This will save me time and money.

Although, I already ordered a hydraulic tubing bender from Irvan Smith. Oh well, I know I will get use from it anyways.


It looks as though I'll have to wait a while till I get the blower motor completed in time for any event this year. Money and time will hinder any progress till next summer.

But....I have in my possesion a running 331 Hemi with roller cam and relatively high compression pistons. It's out of a running race car. I'm bolting that in to the HAG with the B&amp;M Hydro-stick. I'll be running two 4's for induction, nothing fancy or expensive. But will keep me rolling till the Blown Hemi is ready.

I almost decided to sell my F-1 this weekend. I found a 1500 horse 14-71 blown Ford 390 FE Alky motor.

Damn, I wanted that so bad. But out of my price range......for the time being.....

[wingnutz]

Denise

I've driven I-10 cross country many times (Orange Cty, CA to Orange Cty, FLA) and you shouldn't have any problems!

Take your time and stop for picture taking along the way..., Great Shots! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Or you can drive straight through to L.A. from Austin (I've done it in 25 hours straight!) But it's a Bear to navigate through Heavy Cali. traffic when you're tired! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Recomend a stay in Scottsdale AZ. and L.A. is only a few hours after that. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Hope to see everyone down in Texas! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Mark

[Mike Zenor]

Doing my damnedest to make it, but won't have car there.

[Hellfish]

when is it? I'm going to try and make it... with or without a car.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Nov 8th

[SamIyam]

Damn I wish I could make it... but money and time is really tight right now...
I can't wait to see how things go though... I'm sure performances are going to be up and you guys are going to have things dialed in.

Keep us posted!!!
Sam.

[wingnutz]

Buzzard

I find it Funny that Krupanut is helping get your car together to beat his car at the races! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Shawn told me that you are changing quite a few things and he's still jealouse of your launches! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

What were your sixty foot times anyway? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Be careful you might end up with his old rear tires on your car minutes before the race! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Look foreward to seeing the whole gang again! (closings permitting)!

Mark

[buzzard]

Makes me nervous that he's "working" on the engine. He put one of the rockers in upside down "by mistake" on Sunday. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Actually, most of the fun is learning how to do this stuff with buddies and helpin' each other on our cars.

Can't recall my exact 60' times, but they were low 2's. They may go up because the gearing in the Muncie is not near as steep as the 3 ring Saginaw I'm taking out. But I'll be able to launch at higher revs with the stronger Muncie, so we'll see.

I'm still running the 3x2's and no Posi., so I don't expect stellar times. I'll just creep them down little by little as I tweak the car over time.

[buzzard]

P.S. Even if I run 17's, the girls will still be takin' their dresses off at the Continental that night.

It's a no lose weekend!!!

[Roothawg]

Rashy told me he was gonna get nekkid at the track....that may be a lose-lose situation. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Not for me! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'd rather hang out at the track checking out Rashy racing nekkid then the chicks at the club. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[buzzard]

Think this through Denise. You got a club full of hot rodders gettin' all riled up by some girls that are up on stage and not goin' anywhere with any of them. I'd say the numbers game plays out pretty good in your favor. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Plus, last year there was a bunch of people outside the club bench racing during the show.

[wingnutz]

Buzzard

I could walk down the Quarter mile in three minutes and the "Girls" will still be taking off their Dresses!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Man I Love TEXAS!!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You could take 4 seconds off that E.T. if you let Billy Drive!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Mark

[hotrodladycrusr]

That is definitly something I didn't consider. Maybe I'll watch Rashy for awhile THEN head to the club http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

OR, what about getting some of the GUYS on stage???? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Roothawg]

Rashy being nekkid is considered a "weight watchers" motivational point. It curbs your appetite...... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[buzzard]

If Derek MC's again, anything is possible. I'm sure he takes requests.

[Crease]

Evil

The coupe will make it.

Crease
Barons So Tex

[J. Cougar]

Count me in.

[TexasHardcore]

Count me in. By then I'll be living in Waco, which is only 30 minutes from the track. That is, of course, unless the rad dudes at Flyrite Choppers need a new hand around the shop, hell I'll live in Austin.

[Johnny Ace]

We will be there....gettin' lonely out here on the beach....

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green"> Denise,

Mama says, you better go check the girls out!

Move along folks....

Nothing to see here.....

weight Watchers huh?

I seem to remember a certain guy I know, seem to recall....


Yes, yes! It's all coming clearer.

It was Roothawg!!!!

PEELING himself out of a XXXLARGE John Force Costume.

Got me in the mood for Halloween!!!


Can't get nekkid, that's the time of month this RASH flares up!!!
RASHY



</font>

[hotrodladycrusr]

Rashy, the girls don't do nothing for me BUT maybe a hot HAMB buns or hot Kontinental buns contest or something like that at the club??? I need to talk to that DJ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Kool Kat]

Denise be sure to check out the THING in AZ off I10 I think.
Plus BR will be pinstripin' titties so wear yer tube top.

[HRH]

I'll be there! Is there going to be a 6000lbs. plus class. I'm bringing the Poncho. Any othere big cars going to be out there????

[buzzard]

'60 Bonneville Convertible stocker won the bracket racin' last year. Beat out the Dahlia by like .02, or something really close like that.

Bring 'em all. Big, small, fast, slow, really slow, just cruisin', whatever ya got. Just come on down and enjoy the old track and hang out with the rest of us.

[Evilfordcoupe™]

Hey Travis, you've got your own room and queen size bed at our house and....you got the keys to my bike. You just have to take it down the strip. Deal????

-Jason

[Skate Fink]

[ QUOTE ]
We will be there....gettin' lonely out here on the beach....

[/ QUOTE ]

Johnny......PLEASE keep Kali off the mini bikes!! (or make her wear safety gear! or at least shoes....) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[krupanut]

I'd planned on cleaning the gutters that day..but ..ok ya'll talked me in to it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I'm gonna give buzzard all the help I can, cause he's my oldest bestest buddy... and it is'nt gonna matter anyway.
Im still gonna smoke him! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Roothawg]

The bad thing is that it only happens once a year.....
We need to have the HAMB drags and it exactly 6 months apart..that way it wouldn't be a dry stretch for more than 6 months........

[Drive on]

Another one going.
See if I can get my straight 8 on the track.
Comic relief.

[buzzard]

The bad thing is even when I do waste Krupa on the track, I still won't be the King of the Kontinentals. That is, if EvilFordCoupe finishes his coupe in time. That thing could be FAST.

[wingnutz]

krupanut

If you don't get the slicks..., you might as well be cleaning the gutters! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

But I see what your thinking...; You don't have to buy slicks for your car if you... "sabotage" ..., "er" I mean "help" Buzzard with his car!!!

Very clever!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Your secret is safe with me! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark

[lesabre59]

I'm plannin on it, maybe hook up with Crease/Barnett/Hotrudhudson/Slick Willy and caravan up there. Wonder if I'll need cheater slicks for the Lesabre haaaaa

[buzzard]

I think the cheater slicks with Port-a-Walls!!! That may be a first.

[lesabre59]

Awwwwwww Buzzard, thats hittin below the belt! i got rid of them port-a-walls a long time ago !! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif