[Jack Gifford]

Here are the photos from Hot Rod Magazine of Wangers at the '60 Nationals. I believe he won both S/S and Stock Eliminator. Two 1960 Pontiacs in the final run for Stock Eliminator- how's that grab ya', Troy?

[60man]

Originally Posted by pontiac jack

Here are the photos from Hot Rod Magazine of Wangers at the '60 Nationals. I believe he won both S/S and Stock Eliminator. Two 1960 Pontiacs in the final run for Stock Eliminator- how's that grab ya', Troy?

Yeah....I have several articles & pictures of Wanger's SS victories..I have to chuckle when I check out the winning ET's back then..but it was fast back then..

[A.W.Dille]

Troy I looked at an original 389 tri-power automatic 60 Ventura at the Spring AutoFair in Charlotte. I didn't have enough money to even begin to deal for it. I used to know of a 60 Cat in a local yard I'm going back to see about. One day I plan to build a replica of a Stock Eliminator car as meeting you and seeing your car at VMP in 07 inspired me. I am really tickled that you got that big black car running where it is. And for those that haven't met Troy in person he is a class act and one of the best people you will ever meet. Alan

[Jerry H.]

Hey Troy did you catch this car over on the HAMB?

[pontiacpark]

There is a 1960 all steel pontiac car drag racing in Australia. 472 cubic inch, (i think) I had a magazine around somewhere with details of this car but i cant seem to find it. Too many magazines i guess and no filing system. i will keep looking...

[60man]

Originally Posted by A.W.Dille

Troy I looked at an original 389 tri-power automatic 60 Ventura at the Spring AutoFair in Charlotte. I didn't have enough money to even begin to deal for it. I used to know of a 60 Cat in a local yard I'm going back to see about. One day I plan to build a replica of a Stock Eliminator car as meeting you and seeing your car at VMP in 07 inspired me. I am really tickled that you got that big black car running where it is. And for those that haven't met Troy in person he is a class act and one of the best people you will ever meet. Alan

Thanks for all the kind words Allen. I appreciate them..One thing for sure...not to many 60's around on the track...Dropping that boat into the low ten's put a grin on my face... Thank's Mr. Gaydosh for the bullet.

[60man]

Jerry H....yeah...I've seen that car before...Union Park...not sure it's Ramsey though..??

pontiacpark.. Are you talking about Gas455's 60 ?? He posts on here at times.


I'll check out the HAMB site...

[A.W.Dille]

Troy your welcome. I love seeing you put that 60 down the track. I can't wait till I get the opportunity to see it again.

[pontiacpark]

No, i didnt think it was a gasser. It was a dark blue car and im still looking for the magazine. I have also seen the car featured in a hotrod magazine

[70Steve]

Originally Posted by pontiacpark

No, i didnt think it was a gasser. It was a dark blue car and im still looking for the magazine. I have also seen the car featured in a hotrod magazine

Sounds like a car I've seen a few times. IIRC the owner is from Wollongong N.S.W. I think he's mates with GAS455?
It started life as a four door Laurentian, but the owner made it into a two door sedan. It actually looks very good. It is Dark Blue, tubbed and last time I saw it sported a BBC, maybe 396? You're not counting BBC power are you Troy?

I'll try to dig up some pics.

[pontiacpark]

yes, that sounds like the car. I know that it has had a roof chop and that it stared life as a sedan.

[cowfarmer]

friend of mine still building his '60 Bonneville , 677hp 496bbc/T400 original diff with spool ,hoping to get in the 10's

[60man]

Originally Posted by 70Steve

Sounds like a car I've seen a few times. IIRC the owner is from Wollongong N.S.W. I think he's mates with GAS455?
It started life as a four door Laurentian, but the owner made it into a two door sedan. It actually looks very good. It is Dark Blue, tubbed and last time I saw it sported a BBC, maybe 396? You're not counting BBC power are you Troy?

I'll try to dig up some pics.

Was talking about Poncho power but hey....just like to see some 60's !!
You are right about the sedan being a 4 door conversion & being Greg's (Gas455) mate.....I had a web domain Greg sent me for it but I guess it expired...won't load..

[Old Goat Racer]

60 Man, you're just lucky I don't still have my red 59' Cat. Heck it ran high 15 sec with a 2-barrell back in 64'. Just think how fast it would be today?
Oh wait, you're still faster than me.
I got to meet you next year. OGR

[60man]

Originally Posted by old goat racer

60 Man, you're just lucky I don't still have my red 59' Cat. Heck it ran high 15 sec with a 2-barrell back in 64'. Just think how fast it would be today?
Oh wait, you're still faster than me.
I got to meet you next year. OGR

I hear ya.....my first pass with this slug was like 15 something...
It's only time & $$$$$

[A.W.Dille]

OGR the first time I met Troy he was pushing that ol' Ventura down the quarter in the high tens and talk about a car that launches and runs straight, Troy's does. Even though I don't drink anymore I look forward to opportunity to sit and drink a beer with him.

[mviker]

Slug? I've had the pleasure of seeing your car go down the track also. If it's a slug, then you put roller slates on it and strapped a rocket to it's back. Greased Lightning, I tells ya.

[Old Goat Racer]

I saw "60 man" some 10 years ago at Norwalk. His car was in the stageing lanes with the hood up. Was surprised to see 3x2s. He seems to be as fast in the pits as well as on the track.

[Old Goat Racer]

Originally Posted by A.W.Dille

OGR the first time I met Troy he was pushing that ol' Ventura down the quarter in the high tens and talk about a car that launches and runs straight, Troy's does. Even though I don't drink anymore I look forward to opportunity to sit and drink a beer with him.

Sign me up for that one.

[A.W.Dille]

OGR will do. I plan on being in Virginia next year when the Pontiac Nationals roll back around.