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Old 03-14-2011, 10:19 PM
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I have a little more info on the bitchin blown 4 with all the M/T parts. It is located in Tacoma, WA at Bucky Austins shop. www.Buckyaustinracing.com look through here real good to see some cool old rails, and speed parts.
The story I got from Jim Green was that the engine was bought out of a storage, and donated to Bucky to add to his museum. He has stuff that just makes you drool. Bucky plans to restore a dragmaster chassis, and install the 4 banger. Most of his cars are in running condition and used at various cackle-fests. I hope he gets this little thing running so we all can hear this piece of history run. It is not known at this point if there is any relationship to Mickey Thompson and the engine. I am going to try to contact Bucky and get him to display the engine and chassis at the GTOAA in Portland. This will be a long shot, but maybe possible???
Here are a few pics of Buckys toys, and a more couple odd ones. Maybe you have seen these before? If not look close at the center exhaust ports. That is said to be Sir Jack Brabham in the sweater. Enjoy!
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