Very-excellent Tom! ... by the way, was this the (interior) footage of Charlie with a PASSENGER? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJb67ljCkws&feature=related I didn't think 4 speeds were allowed in 55s!
Picture of the king cobra http://public.fotki.com/mastermodel...g-cars-by-contri/bill-truby-coll/img1119.html
That was not Charlie. Jay Wheatley did the stunt driving in the movie. Of course Jay, Charlie Jr. and James Taylor all had long hair at the time and it might be difficult to tell them apart from behind. I though you might like the brief appearance by "Honest Pop" Buckles at US 13.
Jr Stock Reunion at York. I have been chatting with Darwin Doll this morning and he likes the idea of having the Jr Stock guys gather at the York Reunion in July. He said to let him know what we would like to do and he will include info in his flyers and web site. http://www.yorknostalgia.com/ Start making you travel plans!
Yea Don, 'back then,' the National Dragster was notorious for inaccuracies, typos and other spelling-related errors in their 'lists.' By the way, I've updated our LIST again, but rather than re-post it I've edited the last posting of it .... See--> 1466
Well, I'm certainly gonna make room in my busy schedule ... no naps for me THAT weekend! If Darwin wouldn't mind, perhaps one of our 'PhotoShop savvy' members could configure a *'NED' name badge that those of us that will be attending could wear (or tape on our walkers!) ... what do you think Tom?
Unbelievable is right! Great stuff! I think I saw Mousie Brown's "Wild Mouse" Nova in the pits. Verne
Another note from Darwin this afternoon suggesting that we "promote" this year and have a concentrated Jr. Stock show next year. He said he received an entry from John Troxell this afternoon. Scotty.. Better get working on Tokyo Rose!!!
I'll be there along with Ronnie Evans and 2 entries. The '61 Ol' Reliable tribute (chassis only) and Ronnie's Wildfire 409 '62. I hear we're back in the old building this time instead of the Toyota building. I don't know what any of you old farts look like, so I hope you stop by. It would be nice to meet you. Verne
I'll be wearing a shirt with my name on it. Other than that, just look for a real tall guy with white hair. (it's really brown, but I dyed it white 'cause I hear the middle aged hot women dig that).
Whats this about a Jr. Stock show!?!?! Everyone should get together and put one on, maybe at a drag strip to have some of these cars and drivers get together side by side for the first time since the '60s. The "In-Bomber" restoration should be completed by mid summer. I wish I had some progress pics but I dont have my camera with me. The body is all back together and all metal again, as are all the body mounts. Next up is the floor and the rear end is going back together. Engine and trans pieces are beng gathered. It's getting close for paint! -Dean
Since my 57 Delivery is a fairly correct Jr. Stock "recreation" more than an actual warrior would it still be able to attend or would this be only for the actual cars from the day only?? What do you guys think??
I can't seem to find any images (you've posted) of your car. What point in the 'recreation' process is it? I really doubt if any of the guys expect ....
question, with the valvetrain you guys had to run (stock valve springs,stock valves, stockrocker arms ) how did you keep everything together with the rear end gear ratios you were running? (5:13s and up) what was car taching through the lights?
It depended on the lobe style of the camshaft. The valvespring pressure was the limiting factor. That' s what saved the rocker arms too. Trap RPM would have been in the mid 6000 range . Again, the valvesprings dictated that. The valves would let you know when you were too high. Don't forget, the 270/283 hp 57's were solid lifters .
Yes, the 'square-ish' lobed 'rate of lift' cams were (particularly) tough on hydraulic lifter valve trains. My Pontiac's 317 Cu In engine used stamped rockers like its Chev 'cousin,' but differed it the way oil was delivered to the rocker pivot ball ... it was via the (hollow) rocker stud, not the pushrod. It was (to say the least) 'tricky' pinning those studs to prevent them from pulling out ... ('screw-in studs' were an NHRA no-no). PS: (RE: York) ... See-> http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3566460#post3566460
As I remember the 270/283 hp 57's were only allowed 56 lbs. seat pressure on the valve. I forget the valve stem height, but do remember going through a bunch of valve springs just to find a good set and they would fall off just after very few runs. Fresh valve springs were worth a tenth of a second easy.
It is a fully running,lopey Lunati cammed, dual quad Stahl headered A-1 glide 57 Delivery. I changed the colors fromt the original Hydrophobia so as not to claim it is the real mccoy since it is not. I can't figure how to post a picture of it but give me an E mail address and I will forward a few shots of it in action.Thanks
Its really easy ... just click the "QUOTE" button at the lower-right side this post. Then scroll down on that (new) screen where you'll see "Manage Attachments." Go ahead and click that button. Once that new (inserted) window opens you simply browse your hard drive and load the desired images.
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