markviii
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Maybe Jamie meant "like" not "lick, and we don't have a "Like" button to click! We can only hope...
Chris
Chris
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Vernmotor
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See I told you we needed a like button LOL 
56vette461
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I must remind you all that they do not make an indestructible "LIKE" button. With all the great stories, photos and garages on GJ, That button would be destroyed in no time, even if it is just an icon on the screen
markviii
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Yep, we all know that. It's just another way to say people REALLY like something. Thanks, everyone.
Having fun in The Center of the Universe,
Chris
Having fun in The Center of the Universe,
Chris
I joined GJ, just to make a couple of comments in this wonderful thread.
What an incredible journey. I'm still back on page 290, but had to jump ahead to comment on the "six degrees of separation" theme that seems so prevalent throughout the story line.
On page 285 / Post 5685, there was a reference to a book called "BELTSVILLE SHELL: You Are What You Drive" by Cary Thomas. After a quick look at the authors website, I had to buy the book. I found out that I worked with one of the books characters in the early 90's at an electronics manufacturing co. Charlie Hopkins had told me about his Austin Healy with the Ford V-8 in it, but never mentioned the fact that he had been written about, in a book. I knew Charlie as a top-notch machinist at the company we both worked for and as an excellent Harley Davidson engine rebuilder, in the evenings.
Who would have ever guessed that a connection would be made to an old acquaintance by a forum thread based on the "Center Of The Universe" in the Garage Journal? The world is truly getting smaller.
Thomas,
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
Allan (who is so far behind in reading this thread, I may never catch up)
What an incredible journey. I'm still back on page 290, but had to jump ahead to comment on the "six degrees of separation" theme that seems so prevalent throughout the story line.
On page 285 / Post 5685, there was a reference to a book called "BELTSVILLE SHELL: You Are What You Drive" by Cary Thomas. After a quick look at the authors website, I had to buy the book. I found out that I worked with one of the books characters in the early 90's at an electronics manufacturing co. Charlie Hopkins had told me about his Austin Healy with the Ford V-8 in it, but never mentioned the fact that he had been written about, in a book. I knew Charlie as a top-notch machinist at the company we both worked for and as an excellent Harley Davidson engine rebuilder, in the evenings.
Who would have ever guessed that a connection would be made to an old acquaintance by a forum thread based on the "Center Of The Universe" in the Garage Journal? The world is truly getting smaller.
Thomas,
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
Allan (who is so far behind in reading this thread, I may never catch up)
Hi there Allen and welcome to the vortex! Your story about Beltsville Shell and Charlie Hopkins is terrific. There does seem to be a "six degrees of separation" theme with the old Restored Shop, things that happened out there and this thread, that I stopped trying to understand years ago. Now I just accept that there is indeed something very special about all this and I just go with it.
You might recall last spring Lou, Chris and I drove over to Cary Thomas' home to meet him.
As we drove up, this is what we saw so we knew we were at the right house.
Lou had brought some of his Bonneville pictures from the 1950's and was soon captivating the guys with his experiences there. In the background on the right, is Cary's latest project, an original 1967 Corvette big block (427) car he's lending some TLC to.
So here's the gang that are less than "six degrees of separation" apart because of one thing or another in the following manner. In the back on the left is Linda, who I used to fly with to Saó Paulo for many years. I told her for the longest time about this cool old shop I was restoring. She eventually asked for the shop web address so her husband Wayne, type47fan (standing next to her) could read about it. He spotted my reference to Beltsville Shell and told me he was a good friend of author Cary Thomas, in the back on the far right, and next time I was in Southern California he would arrange an introduction. Chris and I were in San Diego visiting our good friend Lou, saltracer, front right, who it turns out, lives only a few miles from Cary and Chris and I are showing off our splendid Garage Journal Tee shirts. So that's how we all ended up together.
Cary is pretty excited about a new group of folks being exposed to his book and is truly intrigued with the "traveling copy" (BS 1.0) that moving about the world at present.
I had him personalize BS 1.0, so look for that when you folks finally get to read BS 1.0.
And for Mike Oberst who started the whole idea of a traveling BS 1.0...
...here's Cary personalizing a note to you in the copy we sent you.
So I firmly believe there is something to this "six degrees" and now Allen, you'er snagged up in it also. I'll mention to Cary you worked with Charlie and how you found out about BS from this thread. I'm sure he will find it quite interesting and amusing.
As for an update on BS 1.0, John in Michigan, checked in with me and is finally about done with it and will soon be sending it to redcar so stand by. John, BTW, mentioned he thinks Beltsville Shell would make a great movie and I don't disagree. I'll have his people met with Cary's people and we'll do lunch!
Hummmmm, I wonder how I can score a cameo role. Maybe do a dead stick landing with an out of fuel B767 on a drag strip where Cary's racing his Corvette......nah, that's already been done. Thanks everyone for your patience.
Thomas
Lyndon
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"As for an update on BS 1.0, John in Michigan, checked in with me and is finally about done with it and will soon be sending it to redcar so stand by. John, BTW, mentioned he thinks Beltsville Shell would make a great movie and I don't disagree. I'll have his people met with Cary's people and we'll do lunch! Hummmmm, I wonder how I can score a cameo role. Maybe do a dead stick landing with an out of fuel B767 on a drag strip where Cary's racing his Corvette......nah, that's already been done.
Thanks everyone for your patience.
Thomas"
Well Thomas you could always ask Jack Olsen (12 gauge garage) to write the screen play - it's one of his that he's working on at the moment:
]http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55006&page=195[/URL]
Lyndon
Sunny and warm Down Under.
Thanks everyone for your patience.
Thomas"
Well Thomas you could always ask Jack Olsen (12 gauge garage) to write the screen play - it's one of his that he's working on at the moment:
]http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55006&page=195[/URL]
Lyndon
Sunny and warm Down Under.
And for Mike Oberst who started the whole idea of a traveling BS 1.0...
...here's Cary personalizing a note to you in the copy we sent you.
Nice!
I'll print this out and slip it into the book for posterity.
This is better than a anvil made of gold bricks!
Homebody
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Looking forward to seeing your car at MCACN this weekend Thomas! 
Oh - and you too possibly!
Oh - and you too possibly!
"... John, BTW, mentioned he thinks Beltsville Shell would make a great movie and I don't disagree. I'll have his people met with Cary's people and we'll do lunch! Hummmmm, I wonder how I can score a cameo role. Maybe do a dead stick landing with an out of fuel B767 on a drag strip where Cary's racing his Corvette......nah, that's already been done.
......."
Well Thomas you could always ask Jack Olsen (12 gauge garage) to write the screen play - it's one of his that he's working on at the moment:
Lyndon
Sunny and warm Down Under.
Lyndon, what an inspired idea! He'd be a cracker jack fellow to write the screen play. Jack is also a fellow alumni of the University of Illinois, as are Chris and myself so that should help our cause. Casting Cary's part will be the most critical since he's the gang leader and the central character in the story. Have to give that some thought.
BTW, tonight it's forecast to be 9º F (-13º C) here in the frozen Center Of The Universe.
You got an extra bedroom Chris and I might talk you out of for the next 3 months? Thomas
Looking forward to seeing your car at MCACN this weekend Thomas!
Oh - and you too possibly!
The Chevy II is already loaded on the trailer, I've looked the weather forecast over, (not bad at all!) and I've started to pack. Really looking forward to a fun weekend surrounded by some amazing machines. If I failed to mention it, I'll be with the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race, PSMCDR display. They requested we not clean our cars up, rather leave them just as they left the track last September so I've got a bit of rubber...
... sticking to the bottom of the rear quarters.
I'll leave contact information at the car if I'm not around it so you can run me down.Be there or be square!!!!!!!!!!
Thomas
I am happy to report that I made a successful trip to The Center of the Universe!
My son and I had the privilege of stopping in to see this wonderful property. It was a little strange, walking into a place I'd never been, yet knowing where things were, and the history of them. Thomas and Chris could not have been nicer. It was just a great experience. Thanks to both of you!
My son and I had the privilege of stopping in to see this wonderful property. It was a little strange, walking into a place I'd never been, yet knowing where things were, and the history of them. Thomas and Chris could not have been nicer. It was just a great experience. Thanks to both of you!
9C1
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The Chevy II is already loaded on the trailer, I've looked the weather forecast over, (not bad at all!) and I've started to pack. Really looking forward to a fun weekend surrounded by some amazing machines. If I failed to mention it, I'll be with the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race, PSMCDR display. They requested we not clean our cars up, rather leave them just as they left the track last September so I've got a bit of rubber...
... sticking to the bottom of the rear quarters.
Be there or be square!!!!!!!!!!
Thomas
Thomas,
I am glad to hear that you and the Duce will be at MCACN. I will try to get to visit with you a bit Saturday, the only day I am likely to be there. I do have some responsibilities there, but let's get together somehow. I think we both have respective cell numbers.
Terry
bulletpruf
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Scott, welcome to the growing family and enjoy the read. I hope it helps pass time while you're away from home. Let us know if you ever get caught up.
Thomas
Thomas, I'm still plugging away. Up to page 208.
Love your Deuce, by the way. I just sold my Pure Stock Drags car - 1970 GTO. It's featured in the current Muscle Car Review - December issue.
Anyway, love the thread; helps with my garage and car "fix" while I'm here in Korea. Headed back to the states in June; might end up not too far from you.
Thanks,
Scott
I'm sort of bummed. 144 photos, and no Thomas, or Thomas-mobile.
http://www.hotrod.com/events/coverage/1411-2014-muscle-car-and-corvette-nationals/
How was it?
http://www.hotrod.com/events/coverage/1411-2014-muscle-car-and-corvette-nationals/
How was it?
gasgas17
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"Maybe do a dead stick landing with an out of fuel B767 on a drag strip where Cary's racing his Corvette......nah, that's already been done. "
The Gimli Glider
The Gimli Glider
markviii
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Thanks for the link DynoDave. We were definitely there with the Chevy II at this 'invite only' display with another 11 PSMCDR (Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race) cars! I think the car is on the left (out of view) of the blue car at the left in the picture of the Stude Tomato. But, never fear, Tom will post some of his photos of the event. They may already be up on another forum. We got lots of little kids in the car for photo ops, with Tom's helmet if they wanted. Lots of fun! And we had videos playing of the races and a "Christmas Tree" set up so people could check their reaction time for launching. The little kids had a fun time competing against their parents or grandparents - the kids won most of the time. This was especially fun to watch when their dads were drag racers. A good time was had by all.
Also, Thanksgiving was definitely a time to reflect on how lucky we are to be near family and friends. We spent a wonderful time with my mom and 5 of us 7 girls, our respective husbands and a couple grandkids tossed in to increase the fun. And the weather was good for the 2 hour drive to and from!
Chris
Also, Thanksgiving was definitely a time to reflect on how lucky we are to be near family and friends. We spent a wonderful time with my mom and 5 of us 7 girls, our respective husbands and a couple grandkids tossed in to increase the fun. And the weather was good for the 2 hour drive to and from!
Chris
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I am happy to report that I made a successful trip to The Center of the Universe!
My son and I had the privilege of stopping in to see this wonderful property. It was a little strange, walking into a place I'd never been, yet knowing where things were, and the history of them. Thomas and Chris could not have been nicer. It was just a great experience. Thanks to both of you!
Dave, I appreciate that you and your son made the effort to drive over for a shop visit last week. I find it interesting when people who do visit say how odd it is to see something there're familiar with but how it's different seeing it in person.
It was a terrific experience on many levels.
We were there with other cars at the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race (PSMCDR) display. These are all friends and acquaintances from all my years of drag racing. Because of that of racing, we all share a very cool camaraderie which is quite unique, so essentially, I got to spend the weekend with a bunch of friends and their cool cars. I also got to meet several Garage Journal folks who stopped by to say hello which is always fun.
As Chris mentioned we were letting kids sit in my car so their parents could get some neat pictures...
...of them "driving and shifting the car" with my helmet on. This young man looks like a natural to me. This is the next generation of car enthusiast and we need to encourage them all that we can. Cars are fun and in fact can be "touched!"
As for no pictures of the Chevy II in HotRods coverage of the event, here's where an ugly truth about the Chevy II, 2 door post body style...
...comes out in the open. It's not glamourous or **** like almost every other car that was there. Secretaries or librarians might be drawn to it but ******* Bunnies.......not even a little bit! You might say it doesn't get much respect......except on the race track. It's the girl I brought to the dance and in my eyes, she's exceptional. (Chris completely understands, no worries!)
Thanks again Dave for taking the time and effort to visit the shop. It was great to meet you and your son. Maybe see you next year at the 10 year anniversary open house we're planning on?
Thomas
Thanks Scott for keeping at it and checking in with us. I understand a few who are serving our country such as yourself have found this thread helpful while serving overseas. When you get back if you're in the neighborhood stop on by will you?
Thomas
gasgas17 I wondered who might catch that. All of us B767 pilots are fully aware of that incident and it's proof positive of the old aviation saying, "if it can happen, it will happen". It's an amazing story, one that I'm happy to read about and not have to experience 1st hand.
Thomas
Thank you charlief1 for the good wishes. I don't know how next year could possibly be better than this year has been, but I'm willing to see.
Thomas
Thomas,
Good to see the photos from the show. I'll add them in to my rotating desktop background photos. Glad you had such a great time with friends.
If we can make the date work, that would be awesome. Sounds like a good excuse to get the T/A out for some exercise.
Good to see the photos from the show. I'll add them in to my rotating desktop background photos. Glad you had such a great time with friends.
If we can make the date work, that would be awesome. Sounds like a good excuse to get the T/A out for some exercise.
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bulletpruf
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As for no pictures of the Chevy II in HotRods coverage of the event, here's where an ugly truth about the Chevy II, 2 door post body style...
...comes out in the open. It's not glamourous or **** like almost every other car that was there. Secretaries or librarians might be drawn to it but ******* Bunnies.......not even a little bit! You might say it doesn't get much respect......except on the race track. It's the girl I brought to the dance and in my eyes, she's exceptional. (Chris completely understands, no worries!)
Thomas
Thomas -
Much like the 66-67 Fairlanes - the hardtops are one of my favorite musclecars - love the lines. However, the 2 dr post...not so much. Proportions and lines are just plain wrong, in my opinion.
Of course the 2 dr post cars are preferred by the drag racing crowd because they should be just a tad lighter. Do you know the difference in weight between the 2 dr post and 2 dr hardtop 66 Chevy II? Also, I saw that you had mentioned the weight of your car compared to another 66 L79 Nova (within a few lbs of each other), but I don't recall seeing the actual weight listed. Curious to hear what it is -- IIRC it's a radio and heater delete (and rubber floor mat, too?) car, so should be about the lightest L79 '66 out there.
Thanks,
Scott
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I have no idea how I've never seen this thread before, but I sure am glad I stumbled on to it! Absolutely amazing transition! I haven't read through the entire thread yet, but I've got it marked now and will eventually get through all of it.
Having lived in Illinois for over twenty years now, I can fully appreciate this type of structure, because there's so many of them, just like what yours used to look like! Seems like there's at least one in every little town, on every little state road. I always drive past them and can't help but wonder what buzz of activity they used to be.
I'd love to schedule a visit for your shop, the next time I'm down your way - it's about a two hour drive from my place.
Hat's off to your restoration - it's amazing!
Having lived in Illinois for over twenty years now, I can fully appreciate this type of structure, because there's so many of them, just like what yours used to look like! Seems like there's at least one in every little town, on every little state road. I always drive past them and can't help but wonder what buzz of activity they used to be.
I'd love to schedule a visit for your shop, the next time I'm down your way - it's about a two hour drive from my place.
Hat's off to your restoration - it's amazing!
hemifalcon
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I saw your Chevy II at the MCACN Show--I drooled over it for a bit as I pointed out the upsides to cars like yours and the others in the PSMCD display. I didn't have a car there this year--but I enjoy the casual walk around on a Saturday night when the crowd thins out. Its like walking around in a art museum before closing time as there are just whispers and casual conversations abound about the cars..
Also--I take note of your comments about "the girl you took to the dance" being that she may not be the "sexiest"--although she definitely takes your breath away... Very sharp car--great detail.. Definitely my type of understatement on wheels.
Also--I take note of your comments about "the girl you took to the dance" being that she may not be the "sexiest"--although she definitely takes your breath away... Very sharp car--great detail.. Definitely my type of understatement on wheels.
gasgas17
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Us Canadians are famous for dead stick landings. We do it in Airbus's too.
Air transat flight 236 lands in the Azores with no fuel.
Scott, the post cars are 150 lbs (68 kg) lighter than hardtops and much stiffer too. My Chevy II's empty weight is approximately 2,850 lbs (1,293 kg) and is by far usually the lightest car at the strip. With me in the car, 1/4 to 1/2 tank of fuel, race ready I usually weigh in at 3050-80 lbs (1,383-97 kg). Interesting but rubber floor mats are heavier than carpet so I have the optional carpet. Conventional thinking is every 100 lbs (45 kg) is worth .1 sec off elapsed time, so if I run against a 4,000 lbs (with driver and fuel) (1,814 kg) big block car, they're giving me nearly a 1 second advantage based on weight alone. That's why L-79 Chevy II's are so competitive on the track. Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins figured that out when L-79's were first offered in 1966. He had much success running against Hemi engined cars in NHRA Super Stocks.
Thomas
Wanna Ride, how true that many little towns all over the Mid-west had/have similar structures. If you ever go weekend cruising on the back roads it'd be fun to stop in and see what's behind those closed doors. I suspect many folks driving by my shop wonder what's going on inside, especially when on occasion you see this going on out there...
Always a wide range of activity going on!
Let us know when you're coming and we'll set it up.Thomas
Ah-ha, hemifalcon you get it! It is truly understatement on wheels for sure!
Thomas
OK, now I wasn't going to bring it up or anything but since you did gasgas17 and you live in Canada yes, there does seem to be a certain trend going on there. As part of our ongoing training we annually looked at preventable accidents/incidents world wide and try to learn from others mistakes. Believe me, I was paranoid flying over the Brazilian jungle at night making sure something like that never happen to me!
Give credit where credit is due, you guys have successfully flown more minutes in fuel exhaustion large transport category aircraft than anybody else I think.
Thomas
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I'm so envious. Such a cool garage!
jbmatth
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I was the lucky recipient of a couple of pieces of equipment from The Restored 1930's Auto Shop. I made the trip up to visit Tomas and his shop last week when I was a mere 300 miles away visiting family. It was an absolute blast and an everlasting memory. I wasn't able to stay as long as I'd have liked but we were able to get the Keller Saw and the old cabinet makers bench loaded into my truck for the long drive home. We made it safe and sound and I'll be beginning the restoration on them in the near future and will of course keep ya'll updated. Thank you again Thomas for taking the time out of your day to show me around and letting me adopt those two pieces of Restored 1930's Auto Shop history.
Beltsville Shell update.......
John in Michigan has finished with BS 1.0 and it is now on its way to redcar in South Carolina. When he's done reading it, I asked him to mail it back to me. I want to construct a slip cover for it to help it endure the rigors of European travel before I ship it across the pond, starting with Laro13 in the Netherlands. If there are others on the continent that would like to read it before it goes to the UK, please send a message either to me or Laro13. For those of you in the UK, I'll update the UK list and post it so you'll have some idea where you are on the list.
The inside front cover is now filled after everyone signed off so we'll be starting with the inside of the back cover. If and when that gets filled up I'll have Chris Hohn...
...(remember him...
...the book maker), install additional pages for future use. We might even install a hard cover on it making it the only copy in the world with a hard cover!
A note for Andrew aka Craptain; it might be best for you to wait for it to come back to the States rather than ship it to your UK home. I'll check with you before it comes back here.
So far not a single negative review of Cary's book. It's been two thumbs way up!!
Thanks again everyone.
Thomas
John in Michigan has finished with BS 1.0 and it is now on its way to redcar in South Carolina. When he's done reading it, I asked him to mail it back to me. I want to construct a slip cover for it to help it endure the rigors of European travel before I ship it across the pond, starting with Laro13 in the Netherlands. If there are others on the continent that would like to read it before it goes to the UK, please send a message either to me or Laro13. For those of you in the UK, I'll update the UK list and post it so you'll have some idea where you are on the list.
The inside front cover is now filled after everyone signed off so we'll be starting with the inside of the back cover. If and when that gets filled up I'll have Chris Hohn...
...(remember him...
...the book maker), install additional pages for future use. We might even install a hard cover on it making it the only copy in the world with a hard cover!
A note for Andrew aka Craptain; it might be best for you to wait for it to come back to the States rather than ship it to your UK home. I'll check with you before it comes back here.
So far not a single negative review of Cary's book. It's been two thumbs way up!!
Thanks again everyone.
Thomas
Hi Chris & Thomas,
Just caught up with the thread and still loving it.
I was in the US back in September on honeymoon, sadly no where close enough to stop in for a visit. We drove from Vegas to San Francisco with a stop over in LA before flying to New York (Of all our flights United was by far the best).
Once BS 1.0 makes it to the UK I'd like to add Scotland to the locations of its readers, I'll PM you my details.
Keep up the good work, looking forward to see what you get up to next.
Alan
Just caught up with the thread and still loving it.
I was in the US back in September on honeymoon, sadly no where close enough to stop in for a visit. We drove from Vegas to San Francisco with a stop over in LA before flying to New York (Of all our flights United was by far the best).
Once BS 1.0 makes it to the UK I'd like to add Scotland to the locations of its readers, I'll PM you my details.
Keep up the good work, looking forward to see what you get up to next.
Alan
Laro13
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JB drove a total of 600 miles (965 km) to the shop last week to retrieve the bench and old Keller reciprocating saw. First we went on a shop tour...
...and that was his reaction as he saw that goofy, crooked switch plate seen just above his head. Perplexed and dumbfounded comes to mind. What can I say.......I know it looks easy enough to install it straight but, well..............He did remark at least the screws were clocked.........
After we stopped laughing, we put the forks on the John Deere...
...which made loading everything too easy.
That bench just barely cleared the tailgate when it closed.
The saw nested very nicely...
... alongside the bench.
It really was in good condition and complete. We both agree it will be a fun, rewarding project to restore and should be quite useful when done. JB's a mechanical engineer so I'm confident it's in good hands.
Here they were a few years ago when I first saw them...
...the saw in the center - buried, just to the right of the anvil. And the bench...
... which of course turned out to be the home of...
...the "Gold Bar"!
After lunch at the renowned Philo Tavern, JB was off on the return half of his journey. These are now the latest items to find a new home and begin a more useful life. I'm sure Mr Johnson would approve.
Thomas
utahdog2003
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awesome.
gasgas17
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I have Keller saw envy! Good luck with the restoration and send us some pictures along the way.
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Here's something that will be of interest to those of you who have been following the shop saga for a while. Remember Jacob Bagnell ...
...the fellow who I gave the Al Jeruald "Y" manifold to a few years ago? He was Al's stepson and that manifold inspired him to compete on the Bonneville salt flats just as Al had done years before. First he got to drive...
...this vintage Lakster at Bonneville but failed to set a record. A couple of years later with the help of his son, Jake Jr and friend Randy Chenowth, he built this...
... land speed bike to do some Bonneville record setting. They were rained out this year but here's what he's been up to since then. You'll recognize Jake, his son and this bike in the following film clip, turn your speakers up:
https://www.poweredwithdreams.com/
That's a promo trailer for a new Bonneville film, "Bonneville: Sons of Salt" that's coming to theaters next Jan- Feb and will be available as a DVD. It should be a real motivational documentary for kids of all ages. A star is born!!
Full disclosure, I have no connection with the film in any way, shape or fashion. I'm just a friend and big supporter of the Bagnell, Baggo, Chenowth Racing Team.
Is this a form of the "Butterfly Effect" in action? I buy an abandoned shop in the Mid-West, find an old, discarded speed part, give same part to a deserving soul on the West Coast who then proceeds to run land speed events in the desert of Utah and eventually goes on to become a Hollywood film star?
You decide.
Thomas
...the fellow who I gave the Al Jeruald "Y" manifold to a few years ago? He was Al's stepson and that manifold inspired him to compete on the Bonneville salt flats just as Al had done years before. First he got to drive...
...this vintage Lakster at Bonneville but failed to set a record. A couple of years later with the help of his son, Jake Jr and friend Randy Chenowth, he built this...
... land speed bike to do some Bonneville record setting. They were rained out this year but here's what he's been up to since then. You'll recognize Jake, his son and this bike in the following film clip, turn your speakers up:
https://www.poweredwithdreams.com/
That's a promo trailer for a new Bonneville film, "Bonneville: Sons of Salt" that's coming to theaters next Jan- Feb and will be available as a DVD. It should be a real motivational documentary for kids of all ages. A star is born!!
Full disclosure, I have no connection with the film in any way, shape or fashion. I'm just a friend and big supporter of the Bagnell, Baggo, Chenowth Racing Team.
Is this a form of the "Butterfly Effect" in action? I buy an abandoned shop in the Mid-West, find an old, discarded speed part, give same part to a deserving soul on the West Coast who then proceeds to run land speed events in the desert of Utah and eventually goes on to become a Hollywood film star?
You decide.
Thomas
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Amitygravel
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Hello Thomas ! Hi Chris !
Coincedence ? .................
I think Not !
The universe just keeps getting smaller Thomas !
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!
Craig.
Coincedence ? .................
I think Not !
The universe just keeps getting smaller Thomas !
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!
Craig.
MG David
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I do like those old aircraft fuel tank salt racers. We don't have anything like that over here.
I had read about them before I ever went to Bonneville, but it's not until you see them in person for the first time you start to wonder...
...what made a man think he could take an surplus aircraft fuel drop tank...
...build a chassis then stick some wheels and tires (tyres) on it...
...maybe add a windscreen on top...
...or if you stretched it out a bit...
...you would have to put the windscreen waaaaay out in front...
...give it a racy, **** name...
...and install all the latest in technological racing gear for the driver to control the beast...
...make sure it's skinny to cheat the wind...
...squeeze in an engine with gobs of power...
...perch a pretty ******* top of it for...ummm, well, ahhhh, hummm, well you perch a pretty ******* of it just because and then...
...make a video of it all. Only then do you really appreciate them. Yeah, I can see why you like Belly Tankers MG David.
Does the UK have a place any more to do any serious high speed runs, or is that a thing of the past?
Thomas
MG David
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Great videos
Our record breakers have to go to Bonnevile or Black Rock or somewhere in South Africa.
We have a few drag strips at old airfields but the best known straight line speed event is the Brighton Speed Trials along the prom at Brighton.
The longest straight track I can think of here is Bruntingthorp at 2 miles. Its available for testing but I don't know of any speed meets there.
Our record breakers have to go to Bonnevile or Black Rock or somewhere in South Africa.
We have a few drag strips at old airfields but the best known straight line speed event is the Brighton Speed Trials along the prom at Brighton.
The longest straight track I can think of here is Bruntingthorp at 2 miles. Its available for testing but I don't know of any speed meets there.