HAMB Dragsters @ Eagle Field Fresno Dragway Reunion

[Toymaker]

After the successfull event we held on October 10th 2009 (see http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=347626 ) it's time to start planning our next event in May/June. We stuck to the original idea of '65 and earlier for the Hot Rod Gathering and will be having the 2nd annual HRG again in the fall. The spring event will remember Fresno Dragways here in Fresno, Ca. that closed in 1973 and with that in mind the Eagle Field Fresno Dragways Reunion will be open to 1973 and earlier vehicles. We will have Stock, Modified, Hot Rod ('48 & earlier), Muscle Car, Gas, HAMB Dragster, Open Comp, Top Eliminator classes and the return of 300' Mini Bike Drags. The only category that will have an elimination ladder is the HAMB Dragsters. Racers will be allowed to race as much as they want and who they want, with winners decided by peoples choice.
The event will be promoted and produced in the same manner our Hot Rod Gathering was held. Only those in the know will know, $10 will get you in, $10 raffle tickets ($500 prize) will be available again and will still be honored as a general admission ticket, race entry still $20 (in addition to $10 admision), FREE camping, $5 will buy you a dog, chips and a soda, the other GREAT Eagle Field food will be available, DIRT Pits, flag starts and all the other MAGIC we enjoyed in October. I'm looking forward to reuniting with all the volunteers that made the HRG so successfull and hopefully Marks and his Firetruck will be availible.
The raffle/fund raiser this year (Eagle Field is a non profit orginization listed as the Central California Historical Military Museum) will go towards purchasing our own barriers eliminating the 5 volunteer drivers and donated trucks that took 30 hours each to move the barriers we were so LUCKY to use. The pavement will still be marginal as it was in October BUT we're sure the GOOD TIMES will continue! RJ our MAD MAN Flag Starter has promised to return, the PA system will be improved, more restrooms are going to be ordered, and a dust control product will be sprayed in front of the spectators. Spectators are still advised to bring chairs and easy ups, there is talk of some portable bleachers but we'll have to wait and see if they materialize. There will be handicapped parking nearby but only '73 and earlier vehicles will be allowed near the track.
Stormy Byrd has vowed to return and I'm working on a match race between Elmer Snyder and his 50's Dragster against a well known Jimmy 6 Dragster a magazine guy owns. If they both accept my invitation it will be a great show.
With the thought of this event being '73 and earlier it occurred to me that is the Veitnam era and altough Eagle Field is primarily a WWII Museum they recognize and honor all service men and have a Helicopter that screams the era to me...................... introducing the "Iron Butterfly"
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The plan is to use the 'Butterfly as a backdrop for racer registration, consessions or maybe for the DJ. With all this in mind all servicemen get in FREE.
We are also looking for honored guest to attend (Blackie Gejian and others) and join fans for breakfast. This is our plan and with the holidays, other events and hot weather around the corner the date is looking like May 22nd,
So were on another mission at Eagle Field and your input is welcomed and important to us. Let us know your thoughts! Rocky

[Katuna]

What would the HAMBster count look like by then? Might have a pretty decent sized field!

[Toymaker]

What would the HAMBster count look like by then? Might have a pretty decent sized field!
I would hope at least 8 by all the input I have. See ya there Charlie:D

[Toymaker]

I found out over the weekend there is another build here in the valley well under way, A GMC 6 middie. The field is GROWING guys, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Rocky

[ThingyM]

Well,,, If the $$$$$$$$ hold out, I'll be there for sure with my Lil' POS...With it's new intake and exhaust set up..

[Toymaker]

It's official, the 2010 Eagle Field Fresno Dragway Reunion will be held on May 22nd, the Hot Rod Gathering will be Oct 9th, see ya there! Rocky
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[buddym]

Hey Rocky,

It was great catching up with you the other day. Looks like Christmas is coming in May this year! Can't wait. Thanks again for all of your hard work to make this possible. Please let me know if there is anything I can help with.

All the best,
Buddy Meddock
http://buddym-hotrods.com/

[Toymaker]

Buddy here's a Flyer I think you'll like!
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr84/Toymaker1/2010BuddyFLYER.jpg
Can't wait It's gonna be FUN!

[ThingyM]

Hey Rocky.. Are any of these "NEW HA/GRs" cars going to be at ANRA races in April..
BTW. Tell Mark to get ready, We're just about ready to get with the program...

[OBFB HA/GR]

Hey Dick , how is the new intake and exhaust set up coming along. Let me know if you need a " tune up guy". Ha Ha . Hope all is going well buddy.

[ThingyM]

Nigel.. I've been working on my Fiat Altered trying to get it back together for this year.Lots of work to be done.. SOOOOOOO, The new intake has been put on hold for a tad. But the old one worked "OK" for time being. Will get back on it after the new motor for the altered is finished..You can be my tuner on the HA/GR anytime you want to be...Dick..(Sitting home hurting from my eye surgery today...)

[Toymaker]

Hey Rocky.. Are any of these "NEW HA/GRs" cars going to be at ANRA races in April..
BTW. Tell Mark to get ready, We're just about ready to get with the program...
I don't know if any new cars will be there but with you that makes 4:D

[ThingyM]

Rocky.. Whats this I hear, The Dragfest is a "Might not be" race..Seems finances are in the way..Heard anything.???? .Dick M..

[greasel]

Hey Rocky.. Are any of these "NEW HA/GRs" cars going to be at ANRA races in April..
BTW. Tell Mark to get ready, We're just about ready to get with the program...

Ours won't be, we're trying pretty hard to make it run by May 22.

[ThingyM]

Get'er done Grease..We'll wait for ya.. Would love to see it there...Dick M.

[Old6rodder]

Rocky.. Whats this I hear, The Dragfest is a "Might not be" race..Seems finances are in the way..Heard anything.???? .Dick M..

I called their offices and it's on.

Also, even though the FH and HR/B classes don't show on the 2010 registration form they're still included in the site's class listings.
HA/GR will run in the FH class (open wheel flathead & 6 cyl), same as last year.

[zombie]

Rocky.. Whats this I hear, The Dragfest is a "Might not be" race..Seems finances are in the way..Heard anything.???? .Dick M..

1st i've heard of this...

zombie

[ThingyM]

Zombie.. Glad your here.. You know how stories go.. But what was said was, Fuel guys asking mucho bucks.And BLAH BLAH and so on...

[zombie]

Zombie.. Glad your here.. You know how stories go.. But what was said was, Fuel guys asking mucho bucks.And BLAH BLAH and so on...

yes, i do know how the stories go. ha ha. there were a few reasons for not having the top fuel class this year. one being the heritage series race at firebird raceway is the same weekend.

[Toymaker]

OK Guys I'm working on the layout and this is what I came up with. I want to keep you guys together so you can decide when to come up and run together.
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[Katuna]

Cool! Thanks for putting the RV parking up front. Guess I need to get my charging system fixed in my trailer. Had some "issues" last Oct. C/GD and HA/GR with there own pits. That's too cool.

[Toymaker]

I can't wait any longer! Zombie knocked this out for us (this is just a draft) and it is FANTASTIC!
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr84/Toymaker1/eaglefield201002small.jpg
Bow to the MASTER:D

[Toymaker]

A quick update.........We had some events happen on Monday that will keep me from attending DragFest:( We really were looking forward to this event and supporting Zombie but life gets in the way sometimes. Anyways, I will be working weekends at Eagle Field getting things ready starting May 1st. If you would like to join the FUN:D let met know. Rocky

[greasel]

A quick update.........We had some events happen on Monday that will keep me from attending DragFest:( We really were looking forward to this event and supporting Zombie but life gets in the way sometimes. Anyways, I will be working weekends at Eagle Field getting things ready starting May 1st. If you would like to join the FUN:D let met know. Rocky


WHAT?! Man, sorry to hear this. Well, rail or not we'll be there, we're really trying to get this thing done for May.

[64 DODGE 440]

A quick update.........We had some events happen on Monday that will keep me from attending DragFest:( We really were looking forward to this event and supporting Zombie but life gets in the way sometimes. Anyways, I will be working weekends at Eagle Field getting things ready starting May 1st. If you would like to join the FUN:D let met know. Rocky


We know about that "life" thing Rocky. If it wasn't so dang far we would come up and help.

We'll be there in the afternoon on the 21st if we can help then.

[Old6rodder]

It looks like we won't be making Dragfest this year either. Too much damage from the blown clutch to get'er back together in the few days I have available. :mad:

Sucks, but at least we're still on schedule for the aerie at Eagle.

[zombie]

dragfest is back on for may 1-2. the decision was made about an hour ago. the weather looks good, and the track only had 2 other dates available, july 9 (100 degree weather), and the weekend before hotrod reunion.

zombie

[Toymaker]

20 Days until the BIGGEST HA/GR race on the WEST Coast! Field includes Old6's Slant 6 Middie, Joe Roseberry's Chevy 6 powered "Streamliner", "Gorilla" Racing's flathead Pontiac 6 powered entry, ThingyM's Chevy six powered rail driven by Royal Shifter, the team of greasel-kustomdlux & Saubo Nasty and our Falcon 6 powered HA/GR. Gonna be a "SHOOTOUT":D
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[greasel]

Is anyone else fired up for this weekend? I'm pretty excited, I guess :D

Richard from Brown's Diesel in Riverdale is bringing out his '32, a guy from Morgan & Slates is bringing out his '30-something truck. We'll be trailering our almost-but-not-really complete HA/GR Rail.

[Old6rodder]

Yeah, fired up. Well, not quite just yet, maybe later this afternoon she'll fire up. :D

Still hammering away, I'll have the engine back in today. Talk about "up to the wire".

Greasel, it's always been that way for me. Hell, it still is. :D
Don't know how much of that is due to just drag racing and how much is HA/GR but I think it's gonna take a long time to decide. ;)

I still recall our first tow-up to the "Sandbox". Didn't even have a cage on the rails or a steering wheel. Wasn't 'til our first "Grove" showing that she fired and wasn't 'til the following year we finally got to race'er.

[OBFB HA/GR]

I wish I could be there guy's , but you all know I'm there in thought , good racing everyone.

[64 DODGE 440]

I wish I could be there guy's , but you all know I'm there in thought , good racing everyone.

We'll raise a pint to ya Nigel!:D

[Toymaker]

Barriers are all set!

[64 DODGE 440]

We're getting packed and ready to load up and head out in the morning.:p

[greasel]

Two...more...days...

[Old6rodder]

5/20/10, 1438 hrs.
Flamed the Barn Job. :D

Did a quick timing check & adjust, drove'er up the driveway, checked the new cam & clutch out on the street, and backed'er up to the trailer ramps.

Measured the new rear track & adjusted the ramps for it, and left'er to cool off a bit before I load'er up.

Eyeballed the street test and both stripes are exactly the same length. ;)

Eagle Field beckons ........
:cool:


Edit: 1812 hrs. Drove'er up on the trailer, tied'er down and hooked the trailer up to Russ' truck. We be ready.

[OBFB HA/GR]

Don't forget the pic's , I'll do you a deal , I'll post some pic's from Sydney if you post from Eagle Field.OK.

[Old6rodder]

Don't forget the pic's , I'll do you a deal , I'll post some pic's from Sydney if you post from Eagle Field.OK.

Sheesh, gotta bribe'em for down under pics now ......... :rolleyes:
:D

No sweat, well take some and see to it they show up here. :cool:


Hey Thingy, don't forget to bring HAMBie along.

[Toymaker]

Be lookin for ya soon Dick! Rocky

[64 DODGE 440]

ARE WE THERE YET...ARE WE THERE YET...ARE WE THERE YET.:p

[ThingyM]

I won't be there.. Sorry.. Family issues..I have a wife with some health problems. And a daughter that is having a 50th birthday..I sure will miss it..But will be at "THE NEXT ONE".....

[Katuna]

Gettin' closer to 7:00AM every minute!

Sorry to hear you're not coming Dick. Hope your wife's feeling better soon. And Happy B-Day to your daughter!

[Drewfus]

c'mon.....hurry up, it's saturday night here and we've done our racing......:rolleyes:;):D

Pics and storys please,

Drewfus:)

[Katuna]

Pics coming. Stories, there's got to be thousands. The hotrodding hoard decended upon Eagle Field on Sat! Thousands of people, hundreds of cars racing. I said it before, it was pandamonium! Rocky couldn't have imagined what occured. Racing started at 12:00 and they were still pouring in the gate. Everyone thought the first E.F. Gathering was a hugh success. Children playing in the sandbox compaired to what transpired on Sat. From the most humble of HAMBsters to A/Gas and T/F exibitions it was ALL there. And it wasn't just the same guys racing each other over and over again. There were even fresh rides late in the day. Maybe 11th hour racers getting a call from their buddy's telling them to drag their cars out there?

Rocky has a monster on his hands. As long as "The Man" doesn't try to quelch the dragracing inferno that has roared back to life in Fresno Co., he has a bonafide success for years to come. If you consider the first Gathering in '09 the rebirth of Central Cal. dragracing then this was definately the "teething" phase. More staff, more organization and, fingers crossed, portable bleachers. Rocky and his crew had no idea of the tsunami of people that would wash into Dos Palos on May 22nd 2010 and they made a valiant effort to control it. It wasn't easy and they they all did yeomans work to keep it under control. Hat off to all.

Rocky, you may not have started out this little endevour seeking fame and forture (well fame anyway) but you are a certified dragracing promoter now and from everyone that raced, exibited and spectated, kudos and a huge Thank You for giving life back to a sport long missed and gratefully resuscitated in this area. One last, and hugely deserved thank you to Joe Davis without whos support and generosity this event wouldn't have had an EZ Ups chance in a duststorm of ever happening in Fresno Co. Hats off to all!

[Maniac Mike]

It's like a trip back in time for me. Not being around drag racing since the 60's. Now its right here in my backyard. This was my second E.F. Drag event. I wouldn't miss it. To stand next to the track watching grass roots racing yesterday was absolutely awesome. Too bad about the wind & dust this time. To the guy in the chevelle that didn't hit anything despite his situation, what a great job ! ! !

[Katuna]

To the guy in the chevelle that didn't hit anything despite his situation, what a great job ! ! !

I'll second that! I think they both needed a change of shorts after that.

[GooseNZ]

I took some pics here,
http://www.hotrodrevue.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=215
Make up your own stories.

[97]

I took some pics here,
http://www.hotrodrevue.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=215
Make up your own stories.

Jeez Goose that 'aint the Maverick way! You are supposed to tell a fantastic story for all us sad bastards sitting at home , 10,000 miles away living vicariously through your travels.

[JeffB2]

Thanks for the great Pics! I used to live in Lodi,sure makes me want to get back for the "Back to Kingdon" event.

[Old6rodder]

Oh, he has "tales", 97, there were some. Perhaps holding'em for personal presentation? :D

He should be hitting the tarmac in about an hour. :cool:

[Katuna]

OK Dick, so what's the story on your timing set. Saw the remains on your wooden trunk when we first cruised in and you were MIA. Saw you make one pass. Did you make more? You've been the hard luck story of the season so far. I think I saw Joe push back too.

Oops, never mind. Just read the Barn Job thread. Questions answered. Some guys have all the luck.

[97]

Oh, he has "tales", 97, there were some. Perhaps holding'em for personal presentation? :D

He should be hitting the tarmac in about an hour. :cool:

Yep the young Maverick is home safe and sound, I cannot thank you enough ( You and Kay and Russ) for looking after him so well.
Rocky too for making Ben a guest....... if any of you guys ever come this way for a visit you'll have a guaranteed good time ......
Yep, Ben has real hot rodding stories to tell now, and he has been infected, he is already planning sheds, welders, and hot rods....... in a one week business trip he has been and seen the birthplace and roots of rodding thanks to a bunch of friendly HAMB ers....... something he could never have done without your help.
cheers
97

[Old6rodder]

It was fully our pleasure, thanks for the opportunity.
Ben, you're a gentleman, and those're getting harder to find. :cool:

[64 DODGE 440]

It was fully our pleasure, thanks for the opportunity.
Ben, you're a gentleman, and those're getting harder to find. :cool:

What he said...it was great hanging out with you Ben.

[GooseNZ]

Hey guys, thanks for having me, it really was a blast, meeting you (Dick) and Kay, Russ, 440 and Rocky, who have been so deep in "Proper" hotrodding for so long was such a blast, and saved me from wandering aimlessly for the weekend. Without you, I dont think i would have had the courage to venture so far from 'home'. my thanks to everyone I met/hung out with, for making it such an awesome trip, and definately to 97 for putting me in contact with such an awesome bunch of people. Craig, i definately owe you a few bourbons, and Dick/Kay/Russ, some dr peppers!

Get in touch if you end up here for sure!

[HAMBsterLady]

Ben, you are most welcome. It was a pleasure to meet you and I am so glad we were able to get you to Eagle Field. Be sure to let us know when your job sends you this way again and we will be sure to find some interesting weekend sojourns. Take care. Kay

[OBFB HA/GR]

Hey Ben , I know what you're saying , they are very special people and make you feel part of the team don't you think.Nigel.

[Drewfus]

props to all involved, from the coverage I've seen, that despite the hectic element due to the sheer numbers who attended it looked like a great day with alot of passionate people, a credit to all involved.

Cheers,

Drewfus:)

[GooseNZ]

Hey Ben , I know what you're saying , they are very special people and make you feel part of the team don't you think.Nigel.

yeah, absolutely!

i alo met so many people there, its hard to know who is who i=on here, seems to be a lot more on here that knew who i was (one of the very few NZ'ers there) and now recognise who i am on the HAMB... and i have no idea who is who haha.

all good.

[DanCook]

You nailed it, Katuna. What a spectacle the Fresno Dragways Reunion was! Best I remember, the dust flew in Raisin City when the wind blew. Hats off to everyone involved in putting the race on and to all the racers and fans!

[Toymaker]

And the HAMB Dragster winner is................ Gorilla Trap Racing, driven by Sam Evans!
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[Toymaker]

Check out a good friends photo site! http://ginamibellipictures.shutterfly.com/

[riceman]

Check out a good friends photo site! http://ginamibellipictures.shutterfly.com/
Great pictures Gina ! Who dragster is in P5213032 ? Nice !

[Toymaker]

Here is a taste of some of Larry Lunas raw video. He has much more and is making an event DVD of the "Reunion" for us to be released soon. I'll let everyone know when they are available, Rocky

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7326672 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7326672)
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7326879 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7326879)

[Joe Hamby]

Is anyone going to tell us about that one with the flathead straight 8?

[Toymaker]

Joe I've tried to get the guys on here to no avail. What I know about the car is it's a stock Pontiac Straight 8 that now has a 3 speed trans and only recently recieved this treatment.............
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr84/Toymaker1/GorillaTrap.jpg

No times yet as they have only participated at Eagle Field.

[Joe Hamby]

Thanks Rocky, now it looks like the first GTO motor. I really like to see different motors like this. It looks like maybe, an Early/Gas Rail. Has anyone ran accross the 00 Okie Outlaw, it was a flathead sdra car from Tulsa, that was sold to someone in California, a couple of years ago. That car at it's best would run 11.80's. Joe

[Toymaker]

I posted this on another thread and thought this would be a good place to offer it completely. Rocky
THIS ONLY APPLIES TO EAGLE FIELD PARTICIPANTS

Skip, I say build it with what you have and and join the fun and yes there is a place for your build at Eagle Field. I offered this rely in another thread and insted of retyping I'll cut and paste it. Rocky


I am speaking only as a decision maker for Eagle Field and this reply only applies to Eagle Field. With that said the 3rd generation Chevy six will not be considered a HAMB Dragster powerplant, I'm in an uncomfortable position but the decision had to be made. HAMB "STYLE" Dragsters withe these style engines are welcomed, encouraged, begged, pleaded and wanted to join the fun at Eagle Field but the Eagle Field HA/GR (insert award) will go to a Rule complying (as I see it) car. Dick Mosely is a good friend and the only car this applies to at the moment, he is welcome to run with us but the HA/GR final round (again at Eagle Field) will not have a 3rd Generation Chevy 6 in it.
Skip has asked me in another thread about his build and I encourage him to build with what he has and come join the fun, the 3rd gen chevy's can run in C/GD (bring your 9" slicks if you like:D) and then I'm open to a TOP Eliminator award.
The small Ford six has changed very little over the years and "ANY" 144 to 200 will be allowed to participate at Eagle Field in the HA/GR Category, NO 250's! http://classicinlines.com/history.asp[/URL ([URL]http://classicinlines.com/history.asp)] Our 170 has a dual bolt pattern and is a '68 with Ford choosing to change the bolt pattern one more time in later years.
I can't speak for ANRA but we are welcomed to run the "Open Wheel" category (although a 12.50 et limit has been talked about) and I'll leave any special HA/GR awards to my friend "OLD6".
I'll finish with these words...........BUILD BABY BUILD:D Rocky

THIS ONLY APPLIES TO EAGLE FIELD PARTICIPANTS
I want to clearify my post without changing it because I'm not backpedaling on it! QUOTE "HAMB "STYLE" Dragsters withe these style engines (3rd generation) are welcomed, encouraged, begged, pleaded and wanted to join the fun at Eagle Field but the Eagle Field HA/GR (insert "AWARD") will go to a Rule complying (as I see it) car. Dick Mosely is a good friend and the only car this applies to at the moment, he is welcome to run with us but the HA/GR final round (again at Eagle Field) will not have a 3rd Generation Chevy 6 in it." ALL cars built in the "Spirit of the Bug", HAMB Style Dragsters are welcome to Come and Race with the HA/GR's at Eagle Field, HOWEVER the Trophy Round will not have a 3rd generation Chevy in it. This still leaves plenty of room for those who just want to come out and "Run for Fun" and allows those who followed the rules to compete for their chance at a prize. The event at Eagle Field is a "Grudge" style format and racers are allowed to come back and race round after round.
The C/GD dragster offer was to Racers with 3rd generation or non-complying engines who may want to compete for a throphy.
QUOTE "Skip has asked me in another thread about his build and I encourage him to build with what he has and come join the fun, the 3rd gen chevy's can run in C/GD (bring your 9" slicks if you like:D) and then I'm open to a TOP Eliminator award."

It is true the Slant Six can be a killer along with the big early Chevy and GMC six's, but I didn't write the rules and those who have built cars understood the options (me included) when we started. It just isn't fair to those who have built or started builds under the current rules to start allowing newer Chevy six's to race for a "Title". Those who are building with what they have are welcomed at Eagle Field as there is plenty of room to race for fun! I don't think anyone was afraid of Thingy's 194, it's the oppurtunity others see to build a 250 or even a 292 HA/GR. Rocky

[6ck Pony]

[QUOTE=Toymaker;5394544]Joe I've tried to get the guys on here to no avail. What I know about the car is it's a stock Pontiac Straight 8 that now has a 3 speed trans and only recently recieved this treatment.............
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr84/Toymaker1/GorillaTrap.jpg

Wow... is that an edmunds intake? or a homemade? Also if you know, what 3 speed are they running and how did they adapt it? I would like to hear what it runs if you ever find out. So the stock straight 8 beat out the slant and the ford six? or am I misunderstanding? That thing is looking great!!

[Toymaker]

[QUOTE=Toymaker;5394544]Joe I've tried to get the guys on here to no avail. What I know about the car is it's a stock Pontiac Straight 8 that now has a 3 speed trans and only recently recieved this treatment.............
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr84/Toymaker1/GorillaTrap.jpg

Wow... is that an edmunds intake? or a homemade? Also if you know, what 3 speed are they running and how did they adapt it? I would like to hear what it runs if you ever find out. So the stock straight 8 beat out the slant and the ford six? or am I misunderstanding? That thing is looking great!!
I believe the intake is homemade, they only recently made the modification. The 3 speed was done with OE parts and yes they won the last Eagle Field "Clash". Rocky

[sam evans]

Hey all, the Gorilla Trap intake and exhaust is all one home made piece.
It seems to be working out well so far. It's a work in progress and doing changes as time allows. If you look real close you can see the center carb is a dummy.

[64 DODGE 440]

Hey all, the Gorilla Trap intake and exhaust is all one home made piece.
It seems to be working out well so far. It's a work in progress and doing changes as time allows. If you look real close you can see the center carb is a dummy.

Welcome to the board, Sam. You guys need to do a build thread so we can all see how that beast is made.

[348chevy]

Just got my new Hot Rod Magazine and Rocky has a nice feature piece in there about the Eagle Field Drags. This guy is the next Mickey Thompson.:DRoy

[Katuna]

Just got my new Hot Rod Magazine and Rocky has a nice feature piece in there about the Eagle Field Drags. This guy is the next Mickey Thompson.:DRoy

Don't say that, you know what happened to Mickey don't you:eek:!

[Four Banger]

Katuna, sick minds think alike. That was my very first thought concerning 348's remark. Whatever his promotional successes may be, I know we all wish Rocky a LONG healthy happy life!!!

[Toymaker]

Thanks guy's, I watching my back over the Chevy 6 debate:D Just Kidding, Rocky

[64 DODGE 440]

Thanks guy's, I watching my back over the Chevy 6 debate:D Just Kidding, Rocky

Easy for you...you run a Ford!:p

[Toymaker]

"o" here we go! :D

[64 DODGE 440]

Sorry...I didn't mean to use the "F" word.:D

Got our room reserved for October...looking forward to seeing you guys again.

[HAMBsterLady]

Got our room reserved also. Ready to leave right now, what do you mean it is still September?

[Old6rodder]

Yeah, and we've turned the ol' Barn Job into a fire breathin', asphalt scorchin', eardrum rupturin', competitor violator. :p

OK, OK, so we just put together a cooling system that seems to be working and finally got the valves to stop kissing the pistons. :o

At least she'll finish a race again. :cool:

[97]

Yeah, and we've turned the ol' Barn Job into a fire breathin', asphalt scorchin', eardrum rupturin', competitor violator. :p

OK, OK, so we just put together a cooling system that seems to be working and finally got the valves to stop kissing the pistons. :o

At least she'll finish a race again. :cool:

Good NOW let's start another controversy.

E85 is pump gas in California , right ?
So E85 with its greater energy potential and cooler burning would be an, advantage . as well as help with cooling , right?
Great so if you were re tune to run E85 ,will you get 85% of the power advantage of running straight Ethanol (E100) which in turn has slightly more energy available than normal race alcohol....Methanol.

Alky has a broader viable mixture range and much wider torque/power band, the same should apply to E85, more torque for longer time. On the dragstrip hopefully the power spread will lower ETs without overcoming the limitations of the 6" tire .

SO all you need to do now Dick is increase compression ...AGAIN...and retune the SUs to suit...right?:D:D:D:D:eek:

[64 DODGE 440]

Good NOW let's start another controversy.

E85 is pump gas in California , right ?
So E85 with its greater energy potential and cooler burning would be an, advantage . as well as help with cooling , right?
Great so if you were re tune to run E85 ,will you get 85% of the power advantage of running straight Ethanol (E100) which in turn has slightly less energy available than normal race alcohol....Methanol.

Alky has a broader vialble mixture range and much wider torque/power band, maybe E85 will give more torque for longer time, on the dragstrip, hopefully the power spread will lower ETs without overcoming the limitations of the 6" tire .

SO all you need to do now Dick is increase compression ...AGAIN...and retune the SUs to suit...right?:D:D:D:D:eek:

Lets just bypass all that crap and go to HA/FR......."Nitro burning relics of days gone by".......could be a lot of fun.:D

[Old6rodder]

SO all you need to do now Dick is increase compression ...AGAIN...and retune the SUs to suit...right?:D:D:D:D:eek:

Aaaaaaaarrrrrgghh!!!!! :eek:

...... and renotch the slugs again to clear the valves in the remilled head. :rolleyes:

:D

[64 DODGE 440]

Aaaaaaaarrrrrgghh!!!!! :eek:

...... and renotch the slugs again to clear the valves in the remilled head. :rolleyes:

:D

They are never done!!:p

[97]

Lets just bypass all that crap and go to HA/FR......."Nitro burning relics of days gone by".......could be a lot of fun.:D

I already have one of those in my portfolio, it is a money pit.

[64 DODGE 440]

I already have one of those in my portfolio, it is a money pit.

Looks like more of a "daily driver".:D

[97]

Looks like more of a "daily driver".:D


Yeah yeah , that would be a fun "week" to bankruptcy :rolleyes: .........Nitro costs $4000 for a 55 gallon drum in this part of the world.....in fact everything is about 4 x US prices, by time you pay freight, tax, and exchange ( US$ to NZ$ ) plus a myriad of "fees" at every stroke of the pen. All is good, it's the real thing and we get to run it a couple of times a year.... There is no race meets for these here, only about 4 Nitro cars in the country that actually run...we are exhibition only.

[64 DODGE 440]

Yeah yeah , that would be a fun "week" to bankruptcy :rolleyes: .........Nitro costs $4000 for a 55 gallon drum in this part of the world.....in fact everything is about 4 x US prices, by time you pay freight, tax, and exchange ( US$ to NZ$ ) plus a myriad of "fees" at every stroke of the pen. All is good, it's the real thing and we get to run it a couple of times a year.... There is no race meets for these here, only about 4 Nitro cars in the country that actually run...we are exhibition only.

It takes devoted folks like you to show the fans what it is all about. Something special about the sound and smell that only those who have experienced it can appreciate.:D Keep up the good work!

[Farm Truck]

Well, I'm happy to anounce I have sent in my prereg paperwork and I got the new bullet in the truck.. Just need to put bolts in the verter, put the crank pulley on and fire her up :) 71 extra cubic inches, better set of cyl heads and little bigger cam.. All this should make for a fun truck..

[Farm Truck]

Ahhh, the sound of the 418... http://73-ls1.com/63truck/fire_up_exsmall.wmv (http://73-ls1.com/63truck/fire_up_exsmall.wmv)

[Toymaker]

Ahhh, the sound of the 418... http://73-ls1.com/63truck/fire_up_exsmall.wmv (http://73-ls1.com/63truck/fire_up_exsmall.wmv)
Damn, That sounds good!

[97]

Idling a bit slow for running a new cam isn't it? :D:D

[Farm Truck]

Roller cam :) doesn't need the break in a flat tappet does..

[Katuna]

Rocky-Conrats on the Hot Rod coverage. My father in law was stoked to see his pic in there standing in front of the announcers truck taking pictures (which I think I still need to send you). He said he spoke with the HRM photog for quite some time and he was really impressed with your show.

[Toymaker]

Thanks Charlie. looking forward to this weekend, weather looking GREAT!

[Toymaker]

Should of added this "Trailer" of DVD that will be available at the next event
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