Junior Thompson funny car found

This that body a "Mini" Satellite?

 

Sure brings back some great memories of another great racer.

How and where did you find the car?

So much history that should live on for others to enjoy.

Cool project and best of luck with it. Jimbo

 

I found the car in Rock Springs WY The car was listed for sale I sent a pic to a friend he sent the pic to another friend That friend is the guru of vintage funny cars and nailed it. I was verry aware of Junior Thompson from the gasser era but not in the funny car era as soon as I was told who's car it was I was all over it!

 

I started taking the rebellion off searching for any sign of Junior Thompson under it, I started with wet sanding with not much luck I could get a faint lay out but that was it, I hit it with a razor and wow!!! I think between both sides I can get a template to work with!! I started tracing it with a sharpie as it was coming through.

 

You got to love race car archaeology.

 

Still looking for the original chassis with no luck if anyone has any good pics of a early 70's Ken Cox chassis would be cool!!!