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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Lucky Burton, Aug 13, 2019.

  1. Lucky Burton
    Joined: Dec 31, 2004
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    Lucky Burton
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    Well while I don’t post often I wanted to share as some of you may remember my race car I started 15 years ago. In the last year I got back on it and in the last four monthsi thrashed hard to get it to Bonneville this year. I did it!
    Whilst my brain is still recuperating I knew there was a handful of things I needed to do on the salt before tech inspection but as we rolled into town a big storm had rolled thru and left the salt wet as can be. Racing delayed I too delayed myself to stop and enjoy the car being on the salt for the first time and a long awaited relief came over me. With speed week delayed for days I was in no hurry to do much. Turns out it was time to get my guys home and we left for home on Monday afternoon. I have zero regrets about not going thru tech or not running my car. I made it to the salt and my car has hopefully a long life and future of racing ahead. I am truly thankful IMG_2891.JPG IMG_2893.JPG IMG_2957.JPG


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  2. Damn fine car,glad you made it.Next year!!!!!
     
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  3. swifty
    Joined: Dec 25, 2005
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    I remember that car sitting in your yard in Burbank when Eddie and I visited you with Piero in 2015. It did look very forlorn and unloved at the timeLOL Looks a million dollars now sitting there on the salt. Congratulations Lucky.
     
  4. Looks really great on the salt! I saw it once in person when you were still at Old Crow in probably 2011? It had a long way to go, haha! Congrats on getting it to Bonneville! Please post a video of it running when you have a chance?
     
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  5. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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    Congrats, it's badass!
     
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  6. Cyclone Kevin
    Joined: Apr 15, 2002
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    Lucky,
    You did a fantastic build there!!!!! Congrats on getting it built and there. That’s a damn fine looking car!!!!
     
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  7. Rehpotsirhcj
    Joined: May 7, 2006
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    Beautiful!
    Congratulations on crossing the finish line.


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  8. Stogy
    Joined: Feb 10, 2007
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    Last edited: Aug 13, 2019
  9. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
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    fantastic build - you were not the only one not able to hang around to run.
     
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  10. WC Durant
    Joined: Apr 10, 2017
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    For those of us who didn't see it come together, do you have any pictures or details of the build you can share?
     
  11. Stogy
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    Last edited: Aug 14, 2019
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  12. Aaron D.
    Joined: Oct 27, 2015
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    Congratulations on finishing your Coupe. Badass is the perfect description for that car.
     
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  13. Lucky Burton
    Joined: Dec 31, 2004
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    Just do a search here there is old threads


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  14. Stogy
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    I posted them a couple of posts up from this...;)...your quite the Craftsman Lucky...it must get the adrenaline going driving such an unusual Hotrod. Some of these land speed Racers were pretty tight in the cabin...keep us up on the evolving adventure.
     
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  15. grdra1
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    Awesome, more detailed pics please. Glen
     
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  16. chrisp
    Joined: Jan 27, 2007
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    Cool I remember when you started it at Bobby's place. Turned absolutely stunning. Congrats.
     
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  17. Doc.
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    Looks awesome Lucky.
     
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  18. It's been to Bonneville. Now, on to El Mirage. Have safe, be fun.
     
  19. 34toddster
    Joined: Mar 28, 2006
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    from Missouri

    Timeless, Beautiful!
     
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  20. Eric1967
    Joined: Sep 21, 2015
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    from Union, Mo

    Congrats on getting the car together. There is something about being on the salt.

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  21. 421-6Speed
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    Very nice accomplishment...
     
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  22. alfin32
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    from Essex, Ma.

  23. A Boner
    Joined: Dec 25, 2004
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    A Boner
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    We need more pics!
     
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  24. guitarguy
    Joined: May 26, 2008
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    That car just like the original are so timeless. You should be very proud. That is a great looking car.
     
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  25. A Boner
    Joined: Dec 25, 2004
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    image.png Found another pic.....but still need more detail shots.
     
  26. edcodesign
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    Nice job !!!!
     
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  27. primed34
    Joined: Feb 3, 2007
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    That's one slick piece.
     
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  28. Lucky Burton's Chrisman Coupe on the Salt - Bonneville Speed Week - August 2019.jpg
    image from @Lucky Burton's August 16th post on the The Land Speed Racer Facebook group page
     
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  29. I really liked how it turned out Lucky.
     
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  30. ENUF 41
    Joined: Dec 24, 2016
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    Thumbs up!!!!
     
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