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12-28-2020, 12:49 PM
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1962 Tempest having fun at the drag strip
It's been a long time since I posted anything on the Tempest. Her name is "Rita". Named after my late mother-in-law. A truly great woman.
Rita runs 8:60 at 157 mph on 5 lbs of boost as of the end of 2020. She is getting more boost for 2021. Shooting for low 8's.
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12-28-2020, 12:51 PM
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More photos
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12-28-2020, 01:05 PM
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And Arnie Beswick love her!! He said we did not miss a trick.
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12-28-2020, 01:37 PM
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Rick,
Nice Tempest and 8:6 to boot. Where did you run this year since Joliet was closed? Sure would like to see you run it sometime. Fyi, we both work at the same place.
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12-28-2020, 01:43 PM
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Clean.
Tasteful. Incredibly quick and fast! Beautiful factory styling on these early Tempests that’s all too often overlooked. Congrats on a perfectly executed race machine. Bart 
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12-28-2020, 01:56 PM
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I could have bought a red convertible but turned it down.
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12-28-2020, 03:04 PM
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The Tempest looks amazing!
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12-28-2020, 03:45 PM
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Does your car have the stock front end or is it done away with and a modern coil over modern type installed? I'm thinking a modern one but wanted to ask to be sure.
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12-28-2020, 03:57 PM
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Ya' know, 61's and 62's are not my cup 'o tea style-wise but I just love the looks and stance of this one. Very well done! Bravo sir.
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12-28-2020, 03:59 PM
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Ran mostly at Byron this year. It's a bit of a trip for one day but it was the only option. Joliet is only 20 minutes from me.
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12-28-2020, 04:02 PM
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Full chrome moly chassis car.
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12-28-2020, 04:47 PM
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Turbo photos
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12-28-2020, 05:59 PM
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Damn ! About 50 years ago I sent 2 '62 Tempest's to the junk yard. 1 was a Lemans. Maroon with Black buckets.
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 3 Generations of "Beach Boys Racing" ! Everybody knows somthin. Nobody knows everything ! 1st time on a dragstrip, 1964. Flagstart ! "Thanks for the entertainment." "Real Indians Don't Wear Bowties" |
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12-28-2020, 06:26 PM
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Had a big dent in the quarter panel but otherwise solid.
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12-28-2020, 06:51 PM
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COOL! 
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12-28-2020, 06:52 PM
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I’m kicking myself now!
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12-28-2020, 09:39 PM
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1971. I bought the 62 Lemans . The owner said reverse was not working.
I paid him 10 bucks and drove it home 65 miles. TRUE STORY !
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12-28-2020, 10:18 PM
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that is so AWESOME!!!!!
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12-28-2020, 10:30 PM
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I love the body lines on the 62. Very wicked looking!
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12-29-2020, 12:15 AM
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What a beautiful build!
There is a 62 wagon in Houston for sale cheap and it looks solid- your build makes me wish I didn’t have so many projects! |
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