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Update 3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

good thing I live out in the country......firing blown big block at 10:30 in town would have drawed a crowd.....sounds real good......sure likes the fuel......down to the short list on things to do......

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I think the best story is what happened to the ceiling of your shop when it briefly hit while inside...[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img].

Which reminds me...ordered those ear plugs yet?!

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huh....what did you say.....can't hear you....the noise that engine makes is unbelivable....with head phone type protection it still makes more noise than a stock big block with open headers.....and it sure puts on a pretty fire show at night

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There was a bright glow and rumble on the N.Y. horizon the other day---maybe you should start it up in an underground bunker---------sounds like fun---I SAID IT SOUNDS LIKE FUN---CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW!!!!------- [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Did a once over on the FC, including checking starter, ignition, trans/shifter, timing, throttle, etc. Everything checked out OK. Then it was time to wet down the concrete in front of the shop and see if/how it would launch. WOW.
Unbelievable!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] Thanks Mo [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img]

Posted by a witness to the spectacle...
 

Words escape me...[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

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One Word..........Awesome

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So where is a Pic of the Burnout ??????? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

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Tom,
Don't mean to throw a wet blanket on your fun but PLEASE tell me you're wearing a firesuit when you're out there playing! OH, and that you're strapped in!

I know this is recreation (and therapy in some cases) but many of us would really hate to see you become one of your own clients!!! Have fun but take extra care my friend. (Watch him, Rob!)

Dennis

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Well there is a sad story that goes with the pictures.....had my son filming and the battery went dead just as Tom was starting to do the burnout.....but batteries are charged and we won't miss the next one....

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Let me see.....blue jeans.....long sleeve flannel shirt....(its still under 100 degrees here)....safety head phones....a very big smile...... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

checking to see how much it will cost to extend my shop driveway for a 1/4 mile............. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

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moparts,
You better figure in the cost$$---- to put a big rubber-band across the end of your new 1/4 mi. shop driveway.-- [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]-----JoeG

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Hadn't thought about that big rubber band instead of a return road........just have to get a big catchers mit for the shop door...... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]....We were just going to let Tom make 1/8 mile passes.....it's less hard on the seat covers....if you know what I mean. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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moparts,
There have been a few times ,in the past, running cars --where a pair of High-Performance pampers would have given me a sense of being prepared. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] -----What liquid diet is that car on????-----JoeG--

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Alcohol.....and none of that light beer stuff.....High Performance Pampers [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] I like that [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

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It's done............didn't think I would ever be able to say that........check timing, change oil, check trans. fluid and rear end fluid and Tom is ready to to to York.

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Will have the FC at the upcoming US 30/York show, July 11-12, part of the Supercar Registry display. Should arrive Friday AM. Then in 2 weeks, July 25-26, will make a special appearance at the Funnycar Reunion in Englishtown. Here the car will be united with Dick's daughter Valerie. And, if all goes as planned, will do a burnout or two, and maybe even stage and make a short pass. After that , we hope to have the car at the Gibb show, and of course, at SCR6. At SCR6, we hope to make a short exhibion pass, or at least do a burnout. Heck, if nothing else, fire it up behind the Gateway Center, as that seems to be a very popular place to "air the cars out".

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Heck, if nothing else, fire it up behind the Gateway Center, as that seems to be a very popular place to "air the cars out".

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Anxiously awaiting a little side-by-side action with "Little Hoss"! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

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moparts,
What was the solution,with the exhaust from the headers affecting the paint???----Hope you didn,t re-route the headers under Tom's seat--That would give the expression--" BEING IN THE HOT SEAT"---a whole new meaning,at least for Tom---Congrats on finishing the car in time--- [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img][ not light]--------JoeG
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Well like always I opened my big mouth too soon.....the M&H slicks we were waiting for came in a few min. ago....so looks like we will have to mount them.....and don't everyone jump on us at once but we cut about 3 inches off the headers and fixed the problem.....they exit straight out now instead of turning up.....don't tell Tom but I have a wire coming from the mag to his seat.....kicks in at about 4k.......wonder if there will be anyone at York to help Tom fire the car since I won't be able to make it....... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

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Video camera is loaded and waiting.....

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...don't tell Tom but I have a wire coming from the mag to his seat.....kicks in at about 4k.......wonder if there will be anyone at York to help Tom fire the car since I won't be able to make it....... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

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moparts,
That would be worst than missing your honeymoon night-------OH,----- Of course not dear ,I was talking about moparts honeymoon not ours -do you really think I would choose a HARRELL FC over you??--be real!!----
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] --------5k would be better---JoeG [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Since the car doesn't have a rev. limiter.....and knowing how Tom likes to hear big blocks rev......I figure 4 grand to be enough.....he will probally like the shock for about a grand....then start letting off after that...... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

honeymoon.....o yea.....thats where the fun climaxed and started its downward spiral......my wife doesn't visit this site........yes dear I'll be right there....o nothing just talking with the guys............. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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I'll be glad to help fire the car, I don't have any alcohol or fuel experience..but I follow directions well! I will be in York all day Friday and Saturday, you can call me at 206-399-9415 or the Comfort Inn 717-699-1919
-Sam

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I think Tom will have all the help he needs [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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Well Tom is on his way.....they hit the road heading east...... after dark last night......I think they were going to stop around the St Louis area for the night.........should be up in the York area late tonight.....depending on how many stops they have to make on the way...........

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here is a picture of Tom C driving the FC on to the trailer [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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No ramps needed!

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That did kind of look like him leaving the diveway to my shop.......is the guy behind him coming down or still on his way up?........that kind of looks like me and rob trying to get out of his way....... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

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That did kind of look like him leaving the diveway to my shop............. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

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HOUSTON---WE HAVE LIFT OFF!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif[/img]

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Tom just called from York......sounds like car is a big hit....fired it up fresh out of the trailer just to clean the rocks off the parking lot...... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Tom just called from York......sounds like car is a big hit....fired it up fresh out of the trailer just to clean the rocks off the parking lot......

or part the clouds................. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

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Hello Rob: Thanks for the great pictures of the DH funny car. Maybe Jon Asher has some old shots of the car if he is still around?

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Tom,

How did last weekend turn out? Did Dale get to have some fun?

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Ken, this past weekend, at the York US30 show, was just a warm up for Dale, as we were not at a track, thus the car was fired only, no burnouts. Dale and Valerie Harrell will be with the car at Englishtown (Raceway Park) next weekend, July 27th. Val will have on display memorabilia related to the car, as well as selling some really neat DH t-shirts. In addition, Dave Libby, who wrenched on the car in '68, is schedule to be at Etown. If all goes as planned, we could have Dale driving, Dave helping fire the car and Val directing it on the track. WOW!!!

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Tom.
That is a true statement I will be there with Craig who
is the owner of Dick's 67 car (promise it will appear next year). If a "tow car" is needed we will have a new suburban
there for duty
Dave [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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Excellent!! Ought to be a great time. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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How did the weekend go? Any pics?

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there are some here
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show...o=&fpart=1

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it was great to see all the old funny cars there,and the ZL-1 towing the dick harrell funny car was cool to see.after standing next to that ZL-1 while it was running i kinda wish i had bought one instead of my 02 ss 35th perf edition car.BUT i dont think it would have passed N.J. inspection.awsome car though. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

Ron C
69RSZ
02 SS 35th perf edition #11
71 SS LS5