[455firebird1969]

I bumped into Joel here on the boards, then at Famoso, during the ET Finals in 2004, and I went to Reading once...

I think he was in the mid 11's, I do have a timeslip from the trip to Reading, we were paired up, but the slip is back in GA and I am in NC...

Next time I go home to GA I'll see what he was running...

It was a 428 with a Torker spreadbore manifold and a Holley square carb...

Nice car, for sure...

[TIN TIGR]

sounds correct bird..his son said he had a 10.34 timeslip marked with nitrous.i think the engine can do better.

it is a neat little beastie for sure..needs a lot of suspension rework..but it will run on pinks first..

funny the ad said torker also..but its a spread bore nash intake(warrior copy)

[TIN TIGR]

update..weds aug 27th, 1pm....

front tires have become allergic to pavement..part throttle, new tires, no burnout,on the street..about 3 inches of air..the patient is responding to medication

can ya help me keep them on the ground so i can steer the car?..no, i cant put a chevy motor in it..

nyah nyah nyah...wait til its really fixed, then im hunting...

[wrench]

I say BS without video!

[TIN TIGR]

say what ya like..i wouldnt have believed it myself, except i was driving..my pals and neighbors were quite impressed..cant wait to truly tune this doodle in..the motor will make more power than what the previous owner got out of it, and the suspension can be adjusted for better bite as shown already..brand new slicks help a lot too..

due to lifes worrys, i havent been able to play with a car like this for almost 10 years..other peoples cars, yes..but not mine..i am hoping for low 11's for pinks, but im sure within weeks at our local grudge wars it will be a single digit ride with just a tickle of nitrous..i will surely post some pics from the pinks deal..my ss nova left today to get a new blown bbc heart..it should be a really fun deal, even if we dont get picked to race..

we have a guy that videos at the track on grudge nites, but who knows..somebody might catch me match racing on a country road soon..

[Goat-Racer]

Maybee we'll get lucky and get to pair up at Sonoma next weekend! Hopefully the Pontiacs get some "lense time"!!

[INJUNTOM]

I'mma have to get over the hill and check your stuff out...

[TIN TIGR]

hope so goat racer..the track called me and did a small interview..i use to be a track sponsor at sears point during the 80's..bought the vht for the weekly bracket program..i am sure we will all have fun at pinks..its all show biz...and injun tom, just about anytime after pinks..

[Wareagle]

Originally Posted by TIN TIGR

had to replace the mezierre water pump..it died and engine hit 250 degrees fast..i had a csi pump new , sitting so we put it on..have not checked timing, but motor sluggish..hope it didnt stick pistons..i know if it was a chevy with this cam timing and head flow, it would rev like crazy..its only a 4 in stroke too..this thing is the slowest revving yak i have ever seen..

im bummed right now, cuz the parts "look" like a ez 10 sec ride in a gutted 63..feels like a 12.60 ride..oh well, 2 more weeks til pinks..

Hit 260 in the Nevada heat with AC on 76 455 4 spd T/A--faulty thermostat.

[INJUNTOM]

Originally Posted by TIN TIGR

hope so goat racer..the track called me and did a small interview..i use to be a track sponsor at sears point during the 80's..bought the vht for the weekly bracket program..i am sure we will all have fun at pinks..its all show biz...and injun tom, just about anytime after pinks..

It'll be awhile before I can get over. In a mad rush to get my LeMans on the road before the POCI convention.

Anybody else going? End of next month at Bass lake in yosemite.

[ponchospidel]

TIN NIGR,
if you have such a problem w/me and my spelling(ooopps- might have spelled you user name wrong), or my input, well then i guess i must not have any info that might be of use to you. you pm seamed kind of cowardly to me!

[TIN TIGR]

oh ignorant one..i just left u a pm..trying to be nice..but your spelling is ridiculous..and no, i do not need your help..we had single 4 barrel cars going mid 8's back in the 80's..

your car has county jail game, not real prison game..lol..getting caught doing dumb**** crimes isnt something to brag about in pms, and scares nobody

please use spell check..now go away..figure out your fuel curves..

[Wareagle]

Originally Posted by Wareagle

Hit 260 in the Nevada heat with AC on 76 455 4 spd T/A--faulty thermostat.

I know this is the race section but just to add to to my post-I had a
new Thermostat installed - went back down to 180 degrees.

Every thing was fine and I was on my way to California.

[TIN TIGR]

yes eagle..i like to replace thermostat with a restrictor on my racers, and some streeters if needed..losing a stat always come at the worst time, doesnt it

[68birdfreak]

Wassup cowboy? Your just not happy unless you are stirring the soup! God I love you! I think your name should be Betty Crocker with all this Soup you stir HAHA...hope all is well!

[TIN TIGR]

gonna make it out to pinks?..whats up with the ported heads..i may need them..i am building multiple pontiacs at one time..besides, the cv-1s need you to adore them..bring some frankincense, or myrhh..

[68birdfreak]

You wont believe this but I ended up moving back to Minnesota to take a Consulting gig. I will pm you with my number so we can get together for the Nationals in Brainerd...I get the fabulous of the fabulous when it comes to tickets and bud corners. We will hang out with Bernstien and Schumacher! You buy the plane ticket for next August and I will provide the room and board!

[ponchospidel]

GOOD LUCK AT PINKS!

[TIN TIGR]

wow you didnt stay in cali long..too bad..and thanks ponchospidel

[uneasyrider]

Anyone ever go fishing on here?