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**Ryan** · 08-26-2009, 10:10 AM

I was on my way home from the H.A.M.B. Drags and somewhere around Edmond, Oklahoma when my cell phone rang. I glanced at my iPhone to see the name "Mark Moriarity" flash across the screen. I answered and Mark got right to the point. "Hey man, what ...

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wingnutz · 08-26-2009, 10:19 AM

same intake as on this car or the one above?

**Mr48chev** · 08-26-2009, 10:20 AM

Great story and it is good to see that the manifold ended up with the car even if it isn't on the car.

Yuppers Wingnutz it's one of that batch of cars built for the race that year.

There is a bit of history on the cars in this pfd starting on page 39 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/wmh/...g02_gerber.pdf

**HOTRODSURFER** · 08-26-2009, 10:24 AM

that is unreal, what are the odds?

**model.A.keith** · 08-26-2009, 10:28 AM

Karma

seesko · 08-26-2009, 10:28 AM

Anything worth knowing is right here on the Oracle of Hot Rodding, the mighty HAMB.
This is a pretty remarkable website you've got yer self Ryan.
Thanks
One of my most favorite cars of all time, the Car Craft Dream Rod, was right in my backyard in Mark's possession being restored.

Evel · 08-26-2009, 10:55 AM

awesome story..

Labold · 08-26-2009, 11:01 AM

That was a cool read. Your guys collections are much cooler than mine...
What are the odds of finding that intake (un-useable to the normal guy), and actually owning the car it was built for? Too cool.

40 & 61 Fords · 08-26-2009, 11:01 AM

It's great that somebody that can actually USE the RARE manifold got it, and didn't have to pay a stupid amount of money to get it. I'd definately say it was Karma........

Ruiner · 08-26-2009, 11:07 AM

Unbelievable...how much would he be kicking himself had he NOT bought it?

Fenders · 08-26-2009, 11:12 AM

"The odd little intake was cheap, so Guffey bought it and promptly posted it on the H.A.M.B. hoping someone could identify it. "

Guffey buys it on a whim, doesn't know what it fits, BUT HE HAS THE CAR !!
THAT is the miracle !

Karma indeed !!

**Stevie G** · 08-26-2009, 11:21 AM

Serendipitous!

**solid** · 08-26-2009, 11:23 AM

I love it when a plan comes together.

Tinman · 08-26-2009, 11:44 AM

Mind-boggling...

belair · 08-26-2009, 11:50 AM

you got it, stevie g

Moriarity · 08-26-2009, 11:51 AM

Thanks for posting this Ryan, The title on the other thread was a little goofy so not many people saw it even though I kept pushing it back to the top making smart ass comments. Mike Guffey has an amazing collection of vintage/historic drag cars including the Golden commandos 65 ply altered wheelbase car, the 64 ramchargers car, 2 of big Als cars the Quad Al and the Big Al 3. also 2 miller indy cars an AJ Watson roadster....the list goes on and on. He is a great guy a true race historian and my best friend.....

Moriarity · 08-26-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seesko

Anything worth knowing is right here on the Oracle of Hot Rodding, the mighty HAMB.
This is a pretty remarkable website you've got yer self Ryan.
Thanks
One of my most favorite cars of all time, the Car Craft Dream Rod, was right in my backyard in Mark's possession being restored.

I think that since you live like 10 whole miles from me you should probably come over and see it....send me a PM

KIRK! · 08-26-2009, 11:53 AM

Better than being spooned by Moriarty I guess. Maybe not though.

**Jive-Bomber** · 08-26-2009, 11:53 AM

Taken at the Henry Ford Museum 1/ 01:

ryno · 08-26-2009, 11:54 AM

rad.
that guy should buy some lotto tickets asap.

08-26-2009, 10:10 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,687	Scooped By Moriarity I was on my way home from the H.A.M.B. Drags and somewhere around Edmond, Oklahoma when my cell phone rang. I glanced at my iPhone to see the name "Mark Moriarity" flash across the screen. I answered and Mark got right to the point. "Hey man, what ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

08-26-2009, 10:19 AM	#2
wingnutz Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In a Van down by the river (WisTexan) Posts: 6,050	Re: Scooped By Moriarity same intake as on this car or the one above? __________________ "ANNUIT COEPTIS NOVOS ORDO SECLORUM... AD MAJORUM DIA GLORIUM"

08-26-2009, 10:20 AM	#3
Mr48chev Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yakima Valley, WA Posts: 15,620	Re: Scooped By Moriarity Great story and it is good to see that the manifold ended up with the car even if it isn't on the car. Yuppers Wingnutz it's one of that batch of cars built for the race that year. There is a bit of history on the cars in this pfd starting on page 39 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/wmh/...g02_gerber.pdf __________________ Definition of a "work car". One you have to work on all weekend so you can drive it to work the next week. Last edited by Mr48chev; 08-26-2009 at 10:36 AM.

08-26-2009, 10:24 AM	#4
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08-26-2009, 10:28 AM	#5
model.A.keith Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st.uk in the middle Posts: 5,907	Re: Scooped By Moriarity Karma __________________ 28A Coupe 28AR Roadster If it ain't broke..................Don't fix it......! Give to Cancer Research.......save a life www.driveoutcancer.org .

08-26-2009, 10:28 AM	#6
seesko Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Western Twin Cities area. Minn Posts: 2,893	Re: Scooped By Moriarity Anything worth knowing is right here on the Oracle of Hot Rodding, the mighty HAMB. This is a pretty remarkable website you've got yer self Ryan. Thanks One of my most favorite cars of all time, the Car Craft Dream Rod, was right in my backyard in Mark's possession being restored. __________________ Ya gotta nip it! Nip it in the bud!!

08-26-2009, 10:55 AM	#7
Evel Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sucksville California Posts: 8,923	Re: Scooped By Moriarity awesome story.. __________________ www.madfabricators.com www.barriskustomcity.com

08-26-2009, 11:01 AM	#8
Labold Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,215	Re: Scooped By Moriarity That was a cool read. Your guys collections are much cooler than mine... What are the odds of finding that intake (un-useable to the normal guy), and actually owning the car it was built for? Too cool. __________________ Do me a favor and punch me in the face.

08-26-2009, 11:01 AM	#9
40 & 61 Fords Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: HAMB Lake, MN Posts: 1,858	Re: Scooped By Moriarity It's great that somebody that can actually USE the RARE manifold got it, and didn't have to pay a stupid amount of money to get it. I'd definately say it was Karma........ __________________ "You boy's better hold on cuz I'm gonna have to stand on it."

08-26-2009, 11:07 AM	#10
Ruiner Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2004 Location: G.F.Y -Minnesota- Posts: 4,089	Re: Scooped By Moriarity Unbelievable...how much would he be kicking himself had he NOT bought it? __________________ Detonators CC *G.F.Y* Fueled by hate, powered by Mopar WANTED: SW greenline guages

08-26-2009, 11:12 AM	#11
Fenders Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lake Boon, Mass. Posts: 3,358	Re: Scooped By Moriarity "The odd little intake was cheap, so Guffey bought it and promptly posted it on the H.A.M.B. hoping someone could identify it. " Guffey buys it on a whim, doesn't know what it fits, BUT HE HAS THE CAR !! THAT is the miracle ! Karma indeed !! __________________ . . information + intelligence = knowledge

08-26-2009, 11:21 AM	#12
Stevie G Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On the road to Bethlehem....no....really!! Posts: 5,145	Re: Scooped By Moriarity Serendipitous! __________________ Member ADHDC. Sure, I have a lot of cars but...Hey, that would look real cool with a...

08-26-2009, 11:23 AM	#13
solid Alliance Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: OHIO, EAST OF THE NATTY. Posts: 1,463	Re: Scooped By Moriarity I love it when a plan comes together.

08-26-2009, 11:44 AM	#14
Tinman Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 910	Re: Scooped By Moriarity Mind-boggling... __________________ "Accoutrements?!!!"

08-26-2009, 11:50 AM	#15
belair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brady TEXAS Posts: 4,284	Re: Scooped By Moriarity you got it, stevie g __________________ Every knee will bow H.A.M.B. Chapel 322 Naihead and complete stick set-up for sale

08-26-2009, 11:51 AM	#16
Moriarity Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mound, Mn USA Posts: 1,808	Re: Scooped By Moriarity Thanks for posting this Ryan, The title on the other thread was a little goofy so not many people saw it even though I kept pushing it back to the top making smart ass comments. Mike Guffey has an amazing collection of vintage/historic drag cars including the Golden commandos 65 ply altered wheelbase car, the 64 ramchargers car, 2 of big Als cars the Quad Al and the Big Al 3. also 2 miller indy cars an AJ Watson roadster....the list goes on and on. He is a great guy a true race historian and my best friend..... __________________ Big Mess Big Success

08-26-2009, 11:53 AM	#18
KIRK! Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: At your mom's house naked! Posts: 11,978	Re: Scooped By Moriarity Better than being spooned by Moriarty I guess. Maybe not though. __________________ Pics of your mom naked at killKIRK

08-26-2009, 11:53 AM	#19
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,427	Re: Scooped By Moriarity Taken at the Henry Ford Museum 1/ 01:

08-26-2009, 11:54 AM	#20
ryno Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: carl junction mo. Posts: 2,981	Re: Scooped By Moriarity rad. that guy should buy some lotto tickets asap.

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