Features Ford Thunderbolts Photos Wanted

The fellow sitting down "supervising" is Bob sr. He has been a hot rodder his whole life and always seems to know how to build a cool car. He is responsible for the Buchanan Ford addiction. I think he was making sure we didn't harm that all aluminum F.E. on the cradle.

 

Some T-Bolts from 50th Anniversary

 

Great shots!

 

Len - I was told the same story. Whoever bought it from Donati, eventually it was purchased by Jack Croteau, of Colonial Beach, VA and became the "Beachcomber".

 

Dennis -
I knew Skip. I used to go to Hanover Airpark and talked to him a lot in the 80's. He was a great source and knew quite a bit about these cars. I remember his lightweight Galaxie. Monty Cline new about these cars also. He is still around to my knowledge.

 

To all, does anyone have any information on the 64/65 Comet raced on the east coast, hailed from south Richmond, Va sponsored by Manchester Mercury in Richmond? I was told by Lloyd Talley, who drove it for part of a season, that it was also somehow connected to Dan Weis, of Richmond Dragway fame. Any info or pics of this car would be appreciated.

 

Did you post on the 64/65 Comet thread? A lot of info over there.

 

Nice pics from Dearborn!! More is better!

 

Thanks Tommy. Will do.

 

Tap,tap.tap.....please! we're dying here! anyone have some Dearborn photos?

 

Found a bunch here.I don't think Bill will mind me posting his link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/

 

Thanks!

 

Joe Brown car turned out nice Tommy! Congrats to all involved for getting it to the show..

 

Here's some http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/ec164/library/

 

Thanks for the photos.. The 65 I painted was on your page 2..

 

When I was an active street-dragstrip racer(61-67), Monte Cline wrenched 0n my cars at his Dad and Mom's service station in Chester, Virginia on the corner of Old Chester Road & Rte. 10. The Rebel Rouser T-Bolt was there quite often, along with all the local hot Fords. Monte did a lot of rear traction work on the T-Bolt. The rear of the T-Bolt would actually lift off the track each shift and loose traction. Not good for winning.!!!! Maybe that explains yblockva. seeing the T-bolt rearend assembly in Balderson's garage when he lived in Richmond.?

 

Calling on all the NSS guys and Stock Eliminator Guys. On a Caltrac system Thunderbolt what is the best Size wheel Tire Combo For the T-Bolt. To Mini tub or not to Mini Tub. Is the 9x30 Stock Eliminator Tire enough. I have seen the 10.5 x 29.5 Nss tire on a 8 inch rim but will a 10 inch rim fit without cutting into the frame to far? It looks like moving the axle back one inch would solve a lot of problems but does that effect weight transfer too much.Helping a friend out, havent starting cutting yet, didnt want to get too carried away.

 

I saw this pic in another thread on here.Could this be a lost T-bolt?

 

Looks like a metal hood from a 67 Mustang with a fiberglass Thunderbolt-type bubble molded onto it.

 

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How about this one ... based on other pics in this photographer's group I'm guessing early 1970-2
http://jameshandyphotography.zenfolio.com/p11003528/e670eace

Joel

 

Found this sacrilege in this thread:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-shows-swap-fri-sun-8-15-17-2014-pics.938887/

 

At least it's a Ford motor.

 

That is true but the "thunderbolt" on the rear fender should be removed.

 

I would have went with "ThunderBoss". Neat car!

 

Dennis? How about this one?

 

Back on page 52 of this amazing forum, there is a bit of information on a Thunderbolt called 'Baby Dump Rat'. This was my grandfathers car that he raced in Michigan. He also had a 63 1/2 Galaxie 500 427 R-Code that he also raced as well. I think it was called 'Dump Rat'. These were just 2 of the many cars he had. Anyways, I'm just looking for more pictures and information about it. I attached a picture that I have. It says Rayford Keith, but his last name was actually Keeth.

 

Sorry no pictures buy Ray Paguet wins SS/A at Indy with an 8.58 ET, he has his original T-Bolt haulin after 44 yrs of ownership!!......Al

 

Farnham Ford Thunderbolt in the trophy run of A/FX class at Richmond Dragway in Nov 1964. Driver Bob Balderson turned 11.22 seconds at 119.64 mph to win the class.

 

You are correct the Thunderbolt does not belong on the rear fender but it sure looks like a beast.