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front engine dragster restoration

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by icetoe, Nov 20, 2011.

  1. Russco
    Joined: Nov 27, 2005
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    Russco
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    from Central IL

    I'm pretty sure its not a Dawson car unless he changed a lot of things for this car. My dad had 2 Dawson cars around that time they were quite a bit different. Especially the front axle set up.
     
  2. moto609
    Joined: Mar 27, 2014
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    Does anyone know how I can get in touch with Icetoe?? I've sent a couple of PM's and no response. BTW...I know the story about running this FED on the street.
     
  3. Gremlin
    Joined: Mar 18, 2008
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    Sure, I'll send a SMS to him so he han check this out and contact you.
     
  4. moto609
    Joined: Mar 27, 2014
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    Thanks for connecting me with Icetoe!

    I found a few pictures of Charlie Crowe and a few of his cars from way back in the day before the FED. Unfortunately none of them are of the FED. I'll post as soon as I get a chance. I've located some of his family but nobody has responded yet. Hopefully I can get some old pictures of the FED.
    Dave
     
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  5. moto609
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    A couple of pictures as promised.
    Dave
     

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  6. icetoe
    Joined: Nov 19, 2011
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    from finland

    got a new engine for my dragster. sold sbc after I found this...
    hemi.PNG
     
  7. icetoe
    Joined: Nov 19, 2011
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    from finland

    also got two pictures of Charlies FED. Will put them here if its ok for person that i got them from.
     
  8. Join Frontenginedragsters.org
     
  9. icetoe
    Joined: Nov 19, 2011
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    icetoe
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    from finland

    I got two super cool pictures of Charlies dragster from PARIS DRG STRIP, PARIS, TEXAS and year is 1978.
    Here is propably the latest version of Charlies FED. Engine is smallblock Chevy with Leo Lyons hemi heads Joe Hunt magneto and Hilborn injection. On the other picture is Charlie with his pitman (who?).
    Thanks Ralph for the pictures!!! charlie1.PNG charlie1.PNG charlie4.PNG
     
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  10. fenderless
    Joined: Mar 31, 2006
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    from Norway

    Timo, is the FED ready for the strip?? ;)
     
  11. moto609
    Joined: Mar 27, 2014
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    Any Update???
     
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  13. I am Charlie Crowe's youngest daughter..I live in Texas my email is [email protected]
     
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    West coast guy here and not familiar with that car but I have always wanted to do a restoration of a FED
    Good luck! Half the fun will be the people and the stories you will hear
     
  15. Dorothy Crowe
    Joined: Dec 22, 2020
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    Dorothy Crowe

    I am Charlie Crowes daughter. Thank you for posting the photos of the rail.. It was like seeing a ghost. Dad has been gone over 30 years. Would love to keep up with your project. I have loads of pictures..
     
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  16. Dorothy Crowe
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    Dorothy Crowe

    I enjoyed your post.. Thanks for clearing up what happened to my dad's rail..
     
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  17. Dorothy Crowe
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    Dorothy Crowe

    Everyone I ever knew to be a part of the pit crew has passed..
     

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    Dorothy Crowe

     
  19. Dorothy Crowe
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    Dorothy Crowe

    dad- rail.jpg dad and gary pemberton.JPG
     

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