The Jalopy Journal

applekrate · 10-19-2009, 11:01 PM

From the same batch of pics, here is Don Garlilts prior to a pass in his wedge gas burner, also at Indy '62.

Steve

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**tomjac** · 10-19-2009, 11:34 PM

Thanks for sharing these great pics and the Garlits one as well. I'm 62 and never owned a streetrod until 5 years ago ('30 ford, now a 37 Pont coupe). I am still trying to figure out why the fascination with Altereds, diggers etc. I sometimes think of the quote by the late Indian Larry; "I like the mechanical-ness...."...and I think that is it. The old stuff is simplicity and raw and they all had character.

abefromen · 10-20-2009, 12:20 AM

Hi all,
Long time lurker first time poster.

Here are links to threads at another forum with pics my dad shot at the '62 NHRA Nats and the '59 & '61 Daytona 500.

I recently discovered these pics that were hidden in my mom's closet for decades.

I hope to post more soon as time allows..........enjoy.

http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=614067

http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=613665

WCD · 10-20-2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ts3x65mph

Afew Diggers

The black modified fuel roadster depicted in the lower right quadrant
belonged to a local speed shop not far from my home town. Ed Taylor, owner of ET Auto Parts of Pomona owned the Olds powered fuel burner. Car was very quick in that it was able to qualify in a few local top fuel shows too. He won the roadster title at 66 Smokers Meet

isettajohn · 10-20-2009, 08:11 AM

Being this is a drag cars in "motion" thread, here is a clip I put on YouTube recently of us "kids" just out of high school in the 70's doing a spur of the moment street race. We stopped traffic on RT 21 in NJ - (a long time favorite local drag stretch of road by "Rutts Hut" until Hot Rod magazine had a story on it) and filmed it on a very early portable backpack video system. Quality isn't the best but it is viewable. I had a 66 Ford Custom with a 427 sideoiler 14:1 motor & detroit locker with 4:88 rear. My friend Jack had the 68 Roadrunner with a 1966 Cast iron 440 from an Imperial in it, an old AVS, single valve springs and point distributor and a 8 3/4 rear w/ 3.23 gears. I won by a nose at the overpass when I finally put it into 4th! Kick myself every day for 35 years for selling mine. Its just a 30 sec, clip. Enjoy the show....John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7HV8AGypDw

Dog427435 · 10-20-2009, 11:38 AM

very cool!!

englishhemi32 · 10-20-2009, 01:57 PM

best video on youtube!

Eracer · 10-20-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olympic2

Van Cleve always had nice machines, his Fairlanes graced the SS scene here in the NW for quite awhile. Never knew what happened after that, thanks for the enlightenment!

Your welcome, Yes he had some awesome Fords back when. I would really appericate some pictures of those.

Troublemaker427 · 10-20-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioRoyce

Given the sponsorship on the car, I would say this was the brief period of time when Frank Iaconio was driving a Ford.

That is Jim VanCleve's "Bud Super Team" comp eliminator Mustang. He is from up near Seattle and owns a Ford Dealership today. Smallblock/stick lots of rpm's!!!

oops, didn't see the previous reply....

HKH · 10-20-2009, 09:59 PM

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R Frederick · 10-21-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abefromen

Hi all,
Long time lurker first time poster.

Here are links to threads at another forum with pics my dad shot at the '62 NHRA Nats and the '59 & '61 Daytona 500.

I recently discovered these pics that were hidden in my mom's closet for decades.

I hope to post more soon as time allows..........enjoy.

http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=614067

http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=613665

Wow, you erased all your photos before they lasted one day?

HenryJGuy · 10-21-2009, 12:27 PM

Taken at Paradise Drag Strip in Calhoun, GA.

olympic2 · 10-21-2009, 03:08 PM

Sweet! Henry J's ROCK

Gasser1961 · 10-21-2009, 03:25 PM

Vic Miller CHRR 09 8.06 @165

Better then Ken Veney ran in the same car

capsgs · 10-21-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HenryJGuy

Taken at Paradise Drag Strip in Calhoun, GA.

Man if I ever find a J this is just what it will look like when I'm done with it!!! Very cool!!!

Cap

abefromen · 10-22-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked50Coupe

Wow, you erased all your photos before they lasted one day?

Bandwith issues with photobucket..........I'm working on reposts at PY

WCD · 10-22-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gasser1961

Vic Miller CHRR 09 8.06 @165

Better then Ken Veney ran in the same car

Very nice. The injected floppers provided excellent close racing abck then. It was not uncommon to find 20 of them contest for an slot in the 8 car show

**Royalshifter** · 10-24-2009, 10:20 AM

Dog427435 · 10-24-2009, 12:08 PM

Dog427435 · 10-24-2009, 12:09 PM

10-19-2009, 11:01 PM	#14701
applekrate Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maricopa & St Johns, Arizona Posts: 1,467	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. From the same batch of pics, here is Don Garlilts prior to a pass in his wedge gas burner, also at Indy '62. Steve Hosting- Pontiac/Buick/Olds FALL FEST Sat Nov 28, 2009 Phoenix www.pbofallfest.org 12th annual Pontiac Heaven April 8-11, 2010 Phoenix www.pontiacheaven.org 8th annual Nostalgic Show & Go! April 11, 2010 Phoenix www.nostalgicshowandgo.org Attached Thumbnails __________________ Hosting- Pontiac Heaven & Nostalgic Show & GO! June 14-5 www.nostalgicshowandgo.org John 14:15

10-19-2009, 11:34 PM	#14702
tomjac Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albert Lea, Minnesota Posts: 93	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. Thanks for sharing these great pics and the Garlits one as well. I'm 62 and never owned a streetrod until 5 years ago ('30 ford, now a 37 Pont coupe). I am still trying to figure out why the fascination with Altereds, diggers etc. I sometimes think of the quote by the late Indian Larry; "I like the mechanical-ness...."...and I think that is it. The old stuff is simplicity and raw and they all had character.

10-20-2009, 12:20 AM	#14703
abefromen FNG Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: suburban chicago Posts: 29	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. Hi all, Long time lurker first time poster. Here are links to threads at another forum with pics my dad shot at the '62 NHRA Nats and the '59 & '61 Daytona 500. I recently discovered these pics that were hidden in my mom's closet for decades. I hope to post more soon as time allows..........enjoy. http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=614067 http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=613665

10-20-2009, 08:11 AM	#14705
isettajohn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Jersey & Catskill Mtns, NY Posts: 1,101	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. Being this is a drag cars in "motion" thread, here is a clip I put on YouTube recently of us "kids" just out of high school in the 70's doing a spur of the moment street race. We stopped traffic on RT 21 in NJ - (a long time favorite local drag stretch of road by "Rutts Hut" until Hot Rod magazine had a story on it) and filmed it on a very early portable backpack video system. Quality isn't the best but it is viewable. I had a 66 Ford Custom with a 427 sideoiler 14:1 motor & detroit locker with 4:88 rear. My friend Jack had the 68 Roadrunner with a 1966 Cast iron 440 from an Imperial in it, an old AVS, single valve springs and point distributor and a 8 3/4 rear w/ 3.23 gears. I won by a nose at the overpass when I finally put it into 4th! Kick myself every day for 35 years for selling mine. Its just a 30 sec, clip. Enjoy the show....John http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7HV8AGypDw

10-20-2009, 11:38 AM	#14706
Dog427435 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 9,136	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. very cool!!

10-20-2009, 01:57 PM	#14707
englishhemi32 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bristol, england Posts: 76	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. best video on youtube! __________________ FoMoCoMoFo..................best name ever!

10-20-2009, 09:59 PM	#14710
HKH Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 143	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. Chrr 09

10-21-2009, 12:27 PM	#14712
HenryJGuy Grenade Inspector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dayton, TN Posts: 189	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. Taken at Paradise Drag Strip in Calhoun, GA.

10-21-2009, 03:08 PM	#14713
olympic2 FNG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Western WA Posts: 38	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. Sweet! Henry J's ROCK

10-21-2009, 03:25 PM	#14714
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10-24-2009, 10:20 AM	#14718
Royalshifter Alliance Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: California Posts: 15,576	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread. __________________ "I LIKE KUSTOMS"

10-24-2009, 12:08 PM	#14719
Dog427435 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 9,136	Re: Drag cars in motion.......picture thread.

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