History 64/65 Comets old drag cars lets see pictures

What time? I might be able to make it.

 

I try to be in line by 3:30 or so,they open at 4,racing starts at 5,runs until 10 I believe.I need to test out a couple of changes plus the Comet has not been out since March! ROY.

 

Roy- I will give you a call ,and set something up. Will grab those good pizzas and some drinks and show up at the track.....

 

Today I heard Earl Wade has passed away. Very sad news to all those who knew him.

 

One of the most Fun Guys to hang out with. Another Legend Lost.I'm going to miss him . Earl was always over at the Trailer tyring to help us go faster, Run Smarter. Just talked to him last week, cant believe hes gone.

Earl Thank You

 

Another Classic Shot of Earl Wade . This is a Police Station Holding Room in L.A. back in the Fifties. These Six Hooligans were picked up for Street Racing. All of them are 16 - 17 years old. Thats Earl Laughing in the Corner. I asked him Why, In a Sly Laugh he replied that what the other guys didnt know he was Dating the Judges Daughter and knew he would be Fine. Earl Was the Greatest






Earl With Dyno Don With one of the First 66 Mercury Funny Cars.

 

Not only Was Earl one hell of a Wrench he was also one hell of a Driver.

Earl in a S/S Mopar Racing 4 wide. How cool is that

1964 Bakersville

Thanks Mutley for the photo

 

Earl racing Gas Ronda's Thunderbolt

 

What a terrible loss.
Earl was an amazind mind, and wrench, both.
Great stories, and always a kind guy.
Earl, thanks for being a class act,

Eric

 

Damn sad our "Head Wrench" is gone

"Fast Eddie"





Classic Earl Wade, RIP

 

anyone know where i can get a set of pedals for a 65 comet? Trying to put a stick in my comet thanks, mike

 

Long time no see! I hope everyone has been well. I'm still on the lookout for this Comet!

 

I saw this 64 at Seattle a couple weeks ago at Friday qualifying for the Northwest Nationals. I was never able to catch the owner so I don't know anything about the car. It was an FE with an auto trans. Maybe someone here knows the car? Brian

 

They show up on ebay quite a bit.

 

Hey Guys,
There is going to be a Celebration service in Tezas, for Earl, this Sat, from 12 to 3.
You can find the excact info on Stacy's facebook page, which is [email protected]
Stacy is the gent who Earl was working with in Texas, and where Earl was staying.
Ken and I will be there, so pay our respects.
Eric

 

Eric/Ken:

Say a prayer from me, I won't be able to go with you guys. Give everyone my best

"Fast Eddie"

Never forget the Great Times we had with ole Earl

 

Sol Stewart just sent me some Fred Simmons photos of Earl Wade at the 2007 Old Drag Racers Reunion in Panama City, FL. I hope he doesn't mind if I post them here. RIP Earl.

 

Eddie, I will make sure of your well wishes.
FalconRed, thanks for those pictures.
I am really going to miss Earl... What a friend, and all around great man.
Eric

 

I believe it has a 429 engine.I think it was at last years CHRR and parked with the Comet Gang.

 

Well I was really tired after a long day in the hot sun but if I mixed up an FE and a 385 series engine I should just shoot myself?

I still wish I could have talked to the owner a bit.

Brian

 

It's a 385. Neat car, and cool guys that owned it. Hope their back this year,
Eric

 

Anyone know the manuf of the front wheels/rims?

 

My guess is they are by Rocket wheel.
Myron_

http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/rocket-launcher-series/c31

 

Here is a better picture of the wheels. I still need a bullet. Brian

 

They were either Rocket's or ET's. They both look incredibly close. Last year, Rocket set me a couple set's to play with at the drags, but I've had very little time at the track since I broke the motor. This'll change real soon!!!

 

Brian;I believe their last name is Hilliard[spelling?].It had a 30 over 429 in it[for now] at the CHRR last year.Great group,they had issues but never quit having a good time,said they would be back this year!I hope to be at Irwindale this coming Thursday,looks like Dale will have the 'Rocket' ready to go.I missed last night as my truck blew a rear axle seal [what a mess]!!! ROY.

 

Howdy! Just got home from NMCA at Milan. They also had Cobra Jet shoot out, in 3rd round Tascas car went 8.18@170 Skilmans car went 8.23 during 1st round. The COPO Camaros have some catching up to do!!! Al

 

YeeHaw!!! Back in the saddle again! I'm now scratching my head, how much lighter the new steel crank was over the old cast unit. The car 'seems' to have a snappier rev!

By the way, Roy. My bad, not next Thursday, but the following, on the 6th. Will call you! Back in action! Yeah!!!

 

Dale;I will be on the road to Canada and Mega Ford Weekend!!! I'm headed to Irwindale this coming Thursday,need a test session before MFW!!!!! ROY.

 

Dale

How long before you have to put The Rocket in the box for Moon? Are you going to CHRR?.....Mike