National Impala Convention July 27th-Aug1st

[Verne_Frantz]

Here's a vid of Tom Payne's L-79 drag car that he's just completed. He's fallen in love with it and plans to sell the '64. I've tried to talk him out of it, but this car runs low 13s already and it's not near dialed in yet. This was taken at his restored 1930s shop back in ILL after the convention.
Verne

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That's original paint and interior on that puppy!

Oh, and I didn't mention the 1930 restored center post floor lift to go with it.



He enjoys his hobby.............and is one of the greatest guys on earth.

[Mr70]

Where in Illinois is his shop located?

[Dog427435]

[b] Cool shots Verne!! My first love was the big cars!


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[Verne_Frantz]

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Where in Illinois is his shop located?

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Champaign, or thereabouts.

Glenn, Thanks a lot for posting all the shots. You sure have a knack for it!

[olredalert]

------I think two cars pictured were at Meadowbrook on Sunday in the concours. Ronnies old racer and that beautiful black 61. Both were a sight to behold. Did that 64 you were driving have a silver gut??? One of my favorite combos! And did you mention it might be for sale??? Thanks for the pics. It looks like you guys had a bunch of fun..........Bill S

[Verne_Frantz]

Bill, Both of his silver '64 Super Sports have the silver interiors. Pretty rare and really beautiful. He also has another '64 SS that was originally silver on black, but it's been repainted black. That one is slated for sale as well. These are all "future plans", as none are for sale now, but if you're interested in contacting him, I'll give you the info privately.

Yes, we had a ton of fun. Jody arranged for some terrific prizes for the drags. The eliminator win got me Pit Pal's new 25th anniv alum trailor door rack (which I gave to Tom because I don't have a trailor OR room on my shop wall), the best reaction time got me a certificate for a billit Pertronics distributor and for the most runs I received the "Z-11 of creepers" from Jegs.
Tom's silver '64 "driver" received a 2nd place People's choice. That's the car I drove back & forth to the convention from his place and it's as sweet as they come. Full of options and cold A/C.
The photos above of the 2 cars together were when they were arranged for a photo session for a feature article on the pair in the NIA magazine.

Verne

[olredalert]

-----Geez,,,Verne!!! Good job. Did you leave any booty for anyone else???.........Bill S