RAIV and RAV more continuation....

[tjs44]

Brian and say say this with NO DISRESPECT,WHY do people save stuff and keep it out of the hands of people that could use the it now?I know of many people that have no intentions of using SD and RA V parts that are stored in their garage.I have had tons of SD and RA V parts go through my hands.If I have no intentions to use it or extras I do my best to move it to people that can use them now.I have NO intentions of putting them in the "box" with me when im gone.In fact a year or so ago I needed another RA V balancer for my other motor and could not pry one away from anyone,so I had them repoped and have put a couple extra in circulation.Tom

[warpath]

None taken Tom.

Actually I feel the same way now.

At one time around 92-93 my collection consisted of a 70 LS5 Chevelle, 70 W30, 71 W30, 70 W31, 2 black 69 Judges, 68 RA2 GTO, 70 RA4 T/A, and a 73 T/A. I had that he who dies with the most toys wins mentality!

At some point, between the storage fees and not driving them, I thought this is ridiculous. I sold every car except the 68 GTO and 1 of the Judges. (I still have them). Then again, I did buy a house with the money, so I guess it was not that bad.

As far as my father and V stuff. He never collected that stuff for bragging rights. He was playing with combinations constantly back then. I hate to say it, but I believe he even cut up a number of heads.

He really only has a set of heads left and what is on the 63. He sold most of that stuff over the last 15 years after the GP was gone. I do not see the Catalina going anywhere soon. I think he would get rid of us before getting rid of that car! As far as SD stuff, I know he does not have any parts except what belongs on the 63.
Brian

[Steve_Hoog]

Brian

Neat stuff, have you followed in your fathers footsteps on racing? And give the quick on the two cars you still have, please. Where did your dad get his stuff?

Also, I would love to get into contact with some one that knows the Akron area. I've tried a couple from GTOAA and POCI with no luck. Would like to investigate the possibility that one of the Magnums or Golden Sabres have survived, Akron would seem the logical place to start. I'm sure Mr. Glasgo has already done some research on the Magnum, but I have never heard anything official on either car. Could you help with that?

Steve

[Belair62]

For all of us who may be wondering how TJS44 and Brian (Warpath) have this kind of insight...let me take a second to show you where Tom and Brian come from.Looks like Brians Dad may have some seat time..Tom was actually there in 63! I will refrain from any Moses comments !!!

[Steve_Hoog]

***** **** Belair!!!!!!!!! Don't hold out on us like that again!!!!

[Belair62]

Photos courtesy of Pontiac Musclecar Performance 1955-1979 by Pete McCarthy...not sure if it's still available but the number I see on it is TX2 617 877 .This is a very informative Pontiac book.

[Mr70]

Who are you,Bob Gagliano....

[warpath]

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Brian

Neat stuff, have you followed in your fathers footsteps on racing? And give the quick on the two cars you still have, please. Where did your dad get his stuff?

Also, I would love to get into contact with some one that knows the Akron area. I've tried a couple from GTOAA and POCI with no luck. Would like to investigate the possibility that one of the Magnums or Golden Sabres have survived, Akron would seem the logical place to start. I'm sure Mr. Glasgo has already done some research on the Magnum, but I have never heard anything official on either car. Could you help with that?

Steve

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As far as being a car nut I followed, but I have probably only done 1 percent related to racing that he did. I kind of took a number life twists.

Turned wrenches for a few years for Sohio after graduation (BP for the younger guys) and put muscle cars together on the side for extra cash. By 88, my father went into semi-retirement as far as racing and got more involved with parts. We officially started Warpath Restoration that year. I ran the car restoration side and he ran the parts business side. Got an engineering degree in 94 and went to work for Dana’s Chassis division during steering and suspension design. Left them 2 years ago and went to work for a division of Parker Hannifin in their advanced materials unit. I do still stay involved with the
product reproduction side of Warpath.

Have never really stopped racing, just always done local bracket racing. The last few years have got involved with WKA racing (Never thought I’d enjoy turning but it is really fun!) See attachment.

For Belair, my father kind of missed the real early times. He was drafted into the Army in 62 and spent the next few years working for Uncle Sam. He does have some great stories of being in the Army during those times. He raced a Buick for a few years after getting out and then got the 63.

As far as where he got his V parts. Answer is everywhere. Funny thing is I think every person that seriously raced those parts kept in touch with everyone. As he heard of any parts or someone getting out, he would try and buy up what they had. (especially related to heads and intakes)

Sorry can’t help much with the Magnums. Aside from reading about them, don’t know much else. John probably is one of your best sources around that area.



Brian