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Getting gated https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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As I recall, the Oswego rest rooms were not much cleaner when the place was operational https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

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3/03 mr70 and I pay a visit. At starting line looking down track.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...swegostrip.jpg

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Same 69 Z a year later, after several hundred hours of body work & paint. Lookin' much better and now running 11.90's https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Steve,

Can't see the starting line picture and now the rest room picture (which was previously visible) went away, too https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

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Yeah what the heck!? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Where was that photo taken of the Z?

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Phillips Park in Aurora.

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I am liking where this thread has been going. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Same 69 Z a year later, after several hundred hours of body work & paint. Lookin' much better and now running 11.90's https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Cool day 2 look, but I liked it better in its original frost green https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif Mine had a black vinyl top btw. No idea where it ever went.. sold it the day this happened... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif another story in itself!

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Same 69 Z a year later, after several hundred hours of body work & paint. Lookin' much better and now running 11.90's https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Cool day 2 look, but I liked it better in its original frost green https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif Mine had a black vinyl top btw. No idea where it ever went.. sold it the day this happened... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif another story in itself!

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What happened? Everyone OK?

Nice pictures by the way guys!

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Anyone want to go saw-cut the AHRA ashpalt from US 30 and help mi install it in my yard https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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What makes you think that's still there Bob... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
Here is the Oswego Outhouse 3/03.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...swego20001.jpg

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Lookin back at Oswego starting Line 3/03.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Oswego0001.jpg

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Return Road 3/03.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...swego30001.jpg

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More
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...swego30001.jpg

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Not much room left.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...swego40001.jpg

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Almost the same spot as the earlier Draggin Deuce picture.
Oswego July 1978,right Steve?
Rick Moorehouse Code 45 Green Mist LS6.
See right Background Green Nova..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../mist10001.jpg

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You can smell the rubber.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../mist20001.jpg

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Have a Coke & A Smile. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../mist30001.jpg

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Steve,

Can't see the starting line picture and now the rest room picture (which was previously visible) went away, too https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

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I don't know what happened. Maybe the pictures were too large ?

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Rick,

Had to be before July 78, as Rick M. sold the car to Classic Motors in 76 or 77. But thanks for posting those pics https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif If that leavin' the line picture was just a bit clearer, you might see a bit of daylight under that left front tire https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif Undoubtedly on its way to another 11.60 run https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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--------Cool pics of the LS6. I almost feel bad taking it back to stock back then. Dont think I would if faced with the decision today. Do you guys remember the 396 emblems? Bet everyone couldnt believe how well that "396" ran!..........Bill S

--------Bill P,,,Was that primer on the front fender of the Z self inflicted????????

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I think it should be summer 1976.
I talked to the new owner of the 4000 mile Moorehouse LS6,& he said he is pulling the engine out to freshen it up,& the compartment too.

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Do you guys remember the 396 emblems? Bet everyone couldnt believe how well that "396" ran!..........Bill S

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Bill,

Yeah, the 396 emblems https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif had people fooled....for a while. After that, only someone from out of town got duped.

I inflicted no harm on the Z - it had been thru the mill before I got it. I bought it in January of 73 for $300, minus engine, trans, hood, and grille. No extra charge for the tons of bondo already in the doors and quarters https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif It did have the Deluxe interior, AM-FM Blue Light stereo (sold it for $10), bumper guards, and a 4.10 posi.


Rick,

Summer of 76 time frame is very believable.

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Check out this lineup. Mr. Barnhardt to the staging area! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...llo/top203.jpg

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That is Sa-WEET! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Wow, Darren, where the heck did you get that poster? I bet the guy making the "History of Oswego, Part II" might like to have an image of that. I am printing it out and will show it to him on Saturday, if that's OK.

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Here are the rest of them. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

http://hometown.aol.com/nlocke7458/fliers1.html

http://hometown.aol.com/nlocke7458/fliers2.html

http://hometown.aol.com/nlocke7458/fliers3.html

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COol to see some of those names still around the racing scene...Brannon, Schubeck, etc... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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OK, here's the scoop....

The guy who produced the program (Jay Thompson) visited my house the other day and my wife bought all he had with him - 3 DVD's of the program. He sells them for $15, and I think he also has VHS tapes for $10. He can be contacted at [email protected] , and his phone number is 630.532.3770.

The program also has some vintage footage of the short-lived Seneca IL drag strip around 1957. There are also brief
interviews with 'Broadway Bob' Metzler from Great Lakes Dragway in Union Grove WI, and Chris Karamesines.

He is currently in the process of interviewing more people for a second episode, due to the overwhelming response he has had from the first one. He is looking for contact information for people who might have pictures, home movies, or significant information regarding racing action at Oswego, to be included in the upcoming episode.

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I'm dialing the Phone right now.
Thanks Bill. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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WOW! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif Some Very https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif old track pictures on Norb Locke's web site. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
http://hometown.aol.com/nlocke7458/i...e&rich.jpg

...Back in the day BEFORE the day...
http://hometown.aol.com/nlocke7458/images/landys.jpg

Pretty blown Vette.
http://hometown.aol.com/nlocke7458/images/vette.jpg

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I would like to Welcome new member,Jay Thompson, to the sYc website. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif photos Sam--I remember seeing the movie on this first photo--Ben Hur--- https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif------

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif--Jay...... https://www.yenko.net/attachments/130894-me%26rich.jpg

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What did you do, twist his arm Rick?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif
I assume you got your video from Jay???