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Yes, Larry Moore I believe drove for Don the longest, but I do know that there were other drivers, I just don't know their names. Todd said that...
Don's #27.
Sponsor Don Thompson #27. Driver unknown. #88 is Todd Thompson's car who is Don's son. Taken at Dayton Speedway, which Don owned.
I believe that Ford did make a few hipo 289 4 door 4 speed Fairlanes in '64. In fact, there was one on eBAY recently. At least it claimed to be a...
I have just discovered that one of the drivers for Don after Larry Moore was John Vallo. Thanks!
I know this is an old post, but do you still have the Mr Gasket vertigate shifters?
Welcome aboard!!
Thanks Tricknology for the pictures. It does bring back some memories. Do you have any more? Thanks again!
I think that Don was drunk more than he was sober, but he really loved racing. But he was aslo a very generous person. He helped out a lot of...
Yes, Larry Moore was indeed his most noteable driver. Tom Bowsher was also one of his drivers for a short time. The cars were orange with yellow...
Great thread!! I love all the old pictures. Does anybody have any pictures of any of the Don Thompson Excavating #27 race cars? Don was my...
I'm very interested in your '64 Fairlane project as I'm starting one of my own. You mention the Crites headers. Did you use the Crites shock tower...
I know it's not a TBolt, but if anyone collects diecast cars, Johnny Lightning has just released Dick Brannan's '63 Lightweight in 1/64 scale. I...
Here are some pics that Dick Brannan signed and gave to me just after the Ford show at Summit Motorsport Park. I hope everyone enjoys them.
Here's a TBolt pic I found on the Double H Dragstrip site. Track was also known as Lost Mountain Dragstrip. I know that is the home track to the...
I really have enjoyed looking at all of the TBolt pictures on this thread. It is great! While cruising the Internet for "ghost tracks", I...
A big Thank You at everyone welcoming me. It is appreciated. I didn't mention it above, but I was born in West Central Ohio. My dad would take me...
I love traditional hot rods, drag cars, circle track cars, just about everything!! My dad started taking me to the local drag races when I was 4...
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