The Jalopy Journal
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Jim called the other day and gave me a box with some old Hot Rod Magazines in it. In one I found a 4x5 negative of the truck at Richmond Dragway....
Did you ever make the video of 2007?
Very unfortunate. I had the pleasure of having a car inside in 07 and 21 and we were already making plans to go back for 23. We always liked going...
Well as soon as it gets above freezing !!!! LOL!!
Wow! How did I miss this thread? So COOL!
Thanks, I have a high res copy of it. Jim's brother Doug gave it to me to scan. This is in their back yard. This is Jim and his brother Doug. The...
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Yeah I saw the digger but wasn't sure if that was yours or not. Didn't recognize anyone. I see you guys have Petie's old hauler. That's a cool...
His brother said they once went into the 10's at about 140 also. This is the only time slip I have. 11.07 in Richmond. (news article) [ATTACH]...
Took it back to Waynesboro, Jim's home track. This truck was built less than a mile from there. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Who says I can't fit in there? :) My wife said if it caught on fire i should just shoot myself. I'd never get out alive anyway! LOL! (it takes a...
A couple before and afters [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
He's the Sega guy right? I'm try it. Still no luck. Runs like shit! The truck will be display only tomorrow. I'm out of time and patience. I'm...
Well, I got it fire up again last night! New pump and nozzles. Didn't run as good as it did with the old set up. I think I might have to play...
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Thanks for sharing. We had a great time!
Yep, Nailed it!
How about a laughing smile?! [ATTACH]
That is his smile lol. I think he wanted to look serious just because he's so proud of what he did with that truck. Sent from my motorola razr...
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This pretty much says it all!! Had a great visit by Jim and his freind Hilton Showalter who helped Jim build the truck in 1963. He was also...
Jim Morris called me the other night and wants to come by tonight and see the truck. His wife had back surgery and is having a rough time right...
Well.....No i do not fit in it. BUT.... I can push the clutch in! :) However if I gain as much as another two pounds, I'm out! I literally have...
Looks like I am once again going backwards,! I have been unable to get this thing to run since the day I made the video. I have changed nozzles to...
NICE! I wasn't able to get the original but my friend was able to make a copy of it and I'll pick up that copy tomorrow hoefully , Then I'll scan...
Yeah I should have. Maybe later Sent from my motorola razr (2020) using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I'll run that by the wife and see what she says! LOL!! This is the track I am taking the truck to in a couple weeks.
A freind just sent me this!!!!! How cool is that!?!?!? [ATTACH]
Eastside next month! (hopefully)
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