Event Coverage The Official 2014 Meltdown Drags #5 thread, vintage drag meet, July 18,19&20 Byron IL

So, a semi off topic question, how many people dress the part? That is beyond any costume contest.

 

I wondered the same thing warrant.

 

I don't dress the part I live it you will see when I roll into the meltdown in the Willys with the dragster in tow if you don't believe me ask Kerry I believe in white crappy t-shirts blue jeans with the cuff rolled up and a greasy pompadour just think John Milner and you pretty much have it that's what I am on a daily basis


Chrome don't get ya home

 

I have some slots in my garage, i think they are 15x6 tho, i will check tomorrow.

 

Eric & Paul (maybe others on the Meltdown crew) looked the part in their white shirts, pants... very 60's. ...there may have been others, just remember these guys.

The pin-up girls dressed nice, here's last years winner with HER 55 Chevy. (don't know the guy)

 

I know of some more people planning to dress the part this year...why not....

Check this out if you have not already.............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgLgyajK45U

 

I'm going to add "Byron or Bust" to my Evil Twin Shirts that I'm printing in July.
Supporters interested in helping me make the trip to BYRON IL. for the Meltdown Drags in July can help by buying an Evil Twin Shirt, $15 for adult Small to XXL and $20 for 3XL & 4xl ea. Shirts will be printed in July and delivered to the ev...ent. For $5 supporters who are not local or going to the event can have their shirt shipped at the end of July. If for some reason I fail to make it to Byron I will ship your shirt and pay the shipping out of pocket. PayPal payments can be made to [email protected] or send to Rocky Phillips 1879 E Adams Ave. Fresno Ca. 93725. Rocky

 

Room booked at the Red Roof Inn $165. Gene Cromer donation $25. 2 Evil Twin t-shirts $30. 5+ hour drive to the 2014 Meltdown Drags as a 1st time spectator.................priceless.


Rocky - plan on handing me the shirts, not shipping them to me. You can do it!

 

Thank you Plumbid! I'm truly excited about the trip and joining like minded Drag Racing fanatics! I'm committed.....or should be!

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Rocky,
Money for shirt "to help the cause" is in your paypal account
Any thoughts of "adding the body" on the next run of shirts?
And while I'm on the body subject...about how much is it going to weigh/add to the car?
Again, looking forward to meeting ya.....cool ride

 

Thank you Skotz! Thought about new art but the cost may prohibited it.....Paul did send me the Meltdown logo which will be added. Not sure about the weight but it is adding up

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Just measured them, they are 15x6

 

DAMN IT ! Thanks anyway Uncledirty ! I am still on he search. If you find somebody with something, let me know.

 

...just bolt some 8" rallys on the rear...

 

There ya go!

 

Very Cool !!
Can't wait to meet the current version...

 

I see there's a few guys wondering if it's worth the long haul to go to the Meltdown. I live near Wichita, KS, and towing 3 hours to Mokan or Tulsa to race seemed like a long ways to me. So when we made the 11 hour tow to Byron I felt like we were going to fall off the edge of the earth before we got there! But man , did we have a blast. Going back again this July. There are some Meltdown racers who make my towing distance seem like a short little drive. If you're into true vintage drag racing, you need to go to this event. It will change your life for the better, believe me!

 

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With permission the Meltdown Logo will be added to the Evil Twin Shirts being printed in July, GET your order in when you can, they'll go to print the first of July and few extras will be made! Thank You Paul Z & the entire Meltdown Crew, and supporters who are helping in my 4000 mile round trip to the Meltdowns!

 

I didn't want to because it just isn't different but I will if I don't find something. I know a local Corvette/Camaro shop and I got a good deal on 4 Aluminum Corvette Rallyes from him.

 

You can always just do stock steel wheels on the back....5 spoke American mags on the front with steel on the back....looks awesome!!! And period.

 

I am just drilling my draglites and putting on moon covers. I would like to find some more correct wheels but if I spend money its going to be on things that make me go faster. Oh and rebuild the brake system so I can stop this big pig.

 

I'll find something. I kinda like my M/T Raders on the front. I think they are kinda rare. 15 x 6 with a 5 1/2 bolt pattern. Used thin wheel adapters to mount on my stock front hubs. Came of a friends Dad's 34 Ford Gasser he ran in the mid 60's. They were a good score, FREE !

 

So did everyone here the BIG NEWS on who will be our special guests this year???????

 

Jay Leno?

 

Big Daddy?

 

Some clown in California who keeps sending me pics of paradise while I sit through yet another snow storm ??

Here's a pic of the current status... expected to keep coming down for most of the evening

 

Dave:
I feel your pain Brother....here's a shot out my back window.
And yes,it's as cold as it looks.
On a lighter note,going to look at a better prospect for my A/FX project when I get home.

Scott


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So,
Aside from Rocky and Gene and Quain.....How much more "Special" can the guests get...?

Scott

Ps,on the other side of the mountains in the photo I just posted is the Arctic Circle.
Brrrr......


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Nope...there are two guests, and both had huge parts in early drag racing.

MELTDOWN DRAGS
JULY 18-20 2014

 

Chris Karamesines and Tommy Ivo