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Our new Willys race car finally sees the light of day

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ardyboy, Sep 12, 2011.

  1. Offset
    Joined: Nov 9, 2010
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    Offset
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    Great looking race car. 33 Willys my all time favorite Hot Rod. Hope to get out to one of your series races this year. I need a drag strip fix.
     
  2. ardyboy
    Joined: Mar 5, 2008
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    ardyboy

    Thanks Steve--We're Jonzin
     
  3. onelowc10
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    Hey John remember if you ever get down to englishtown for any gasser stuff my offer still stands, look me up. Dave
     
  4. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

    Definitely Dave. Thank you.
     
  5. 33 fuel
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    33 fuel
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    the plumber looks like a hansome guy lmao.

    John you get any closer for the firewall /throttle shaft hook up?
     
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  6. ironandsteele
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  7. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

    Hi Aaron. We have the throttle shaft and pedal mounted. Hopefully find time to get it up this week and finish the feed and return lines. Body man is in the house tomorrow to figure the trunk lid.
     
  8. ME.GASSER
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    Sure would love to see this car at Beaver Springs in P.A. Are you going to do a video of it starting??
    Gasser Girl
     
  9. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

    GG--not sure about a video--the guys around here just think that starting it up would be a good reason for a party. We are aiming for Beaver Springs in June.
     
  10. ME.GASSER
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    Great. We will see you at the Beaver. Look forward to seeing the car in person.
     
  11. ME.GASSER
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    Have you gotten a room yet. If you haven't you need to soon. I can give you a number if you need one.
     
  12. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

    We'll be staying at the track with a few ONDR guys and some of the Gasser Racing Series crew
     
  13. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

    Started mocking up the old school wheelie bars today. I got the plans from Dave Cobb, the owner of the Finders Keepers AA/G 33 Willys. He was a big help. He opened up his trailer in the dead of winter and squeezed in to take pictures of his car. He sent me the measurements and what I would need for material.
     

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  14. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

  15. That sound totally freaking awesome John ! Congrats man
     
  16. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

    Thanks Phil--we're really close now
     
  17. hybred355
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    That's awesome JR I can smell the fuel from my screen. See you have some high priced help there to. Larry
     
  18. novabbc
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    BEEEEEUTIFUL.....great job John!
     
  19. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

    thanks guys------we're pumped
     
  20. violet springs
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    Sounds Good, are you going to Thompson?
     
  21. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

    We might be there on Sat. to spectate. We're planning for Beaver Springs and then heading down to Bowling Green so we can't afford to close the shop for the Thursday and Friday of that week too. I wish they would go back to the Sat/Sun race.
     
  22. ardyboy
    Joined: Mar 5, 2008
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    ardyboy

    First day at the track. Car ran a 9.99 and a 9.95 both a 133mph. Now we'll start tweakin
     

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  23. ME.GASSER
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    Ardyboy,
    Can't wait to see your car at Beaver. Both my husband and i just love it.
    Gasser Girl
     
  24. micky69
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  25. Ha ha, I almost called back after I left to ask what it ran. I wish I wasn't late for therapy as it was, I'd stayed longer and shot the shit with you guys.
     
  26. ardyboy
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    ardyboy

    Phil --ya gotta take care of the main frame--good to see you again but you have to stop telling those woeful tales about drag racing a Henry J
     
  27. BCCHOPIT
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  28. Ha ha, no kidding, it was suggested I take up stamp collecting. Can't wait to see/hear your car run in person and it must be pretty damn exciting for you guys !
     
  29. ardyboy
    Joined: Mar 5, 2008
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    ardyboy

    We are excited Phil. This was our vision of a gasser and it came to life. The best part for me is being able to make this cool journey with my son. I really dig having him involved in this hobby.
     
  30. Davyj
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    John, great to see it done, sounds like it will sort out real quick. Enjoy the moment.......................Dave J
     

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