Ducky was WRONG ! AKA, matter is settled.

[Bob Denman]

Of course there's my all-time favorite :

https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1586893013

[ducksface]

I think this is blastolene or a competitor.
If I ever find a Chevy v12 in the wild (I can buy one but I want to find one)
I'll build a monster like those.

I posted this pic so people could see the size of a blastolene.

This one was on the way to bigboy toys show in Havasu.

[ducksface]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Of course there's my all-time favorite :

https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1586893013

Your a time favorite is surprisingly inexpensive. They're in the high 20k range for driver, as low as 8k for turd that needs put back together.
I'm too tall to enjoy one.

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

That is the hand-built "Blastolene Special". It sold at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale a few years back...
GORGEOUS lines!

Thank you! And yes, yes it does..

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by ducksface

I think this is blastolene or a competitor.
If I ever find a Chevy v12 in the wild (I can buy one but I want to find one)
I'll build a monster like those.

I posted this pic so people could see the size of a blastolene.

This one was on the way to bigboy toys show in Havasu.

Salt Lake Speedster. Nice!

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by ducksface

Your a time favorite is surprisingly inexpensive. They're in the high 20k range for driver, as low as 8k for turd that needs put back together.
I'm too tall to enjoy one.

That's what happened to me (too tall). Went to see one. Half my head stuck above the windshield. Got in easy enough. Needed help getting out. I couldn't pull my legs back far enough.

Slid into the Pantera like a velvet glove. It was love at first grip of the wheel. On the down side, I went through 3 ignition switches before I learned to start the car when I actually intended to leave. It was mounted in the weirdest place under the steering column. A guy in Houston bought it from me and supposedly still has it. I traced its lineage from Amerisport in Ohio (Kirk Evans) to Wisconsin, then to Georgia where I bought it. I was the third owner at 14k mi. It had 15 on it when I sold it.

[ducksface]

Originally Posted by The_Breeze

Salt Lake Speedster. Nice!

A tank, found by me(I have a line on one at the Salton sea and two outside of moab. Did you see them along the road on your Utah trip? He won't sell them he's just teases with them, and they're a size too small) and I'd shit can some project to build a salt tanker.

I have two tractor builds going right now(they don't count in the one project rule.)
A 1970's John deere patio 140h3 being kept a stock and one being fitted with an Opposing Drone or a BMW opposing engine. The vw 2cylinders are too expensive to build.

I'll never compete with the pro modifiers on these little tractors or the collectors who are completely nuts but they are calming and fun and take up little room.

I also.have a dead stock and complete Gilson for zomeone who wants a subcompact tractor project. Gilson made the Montgomery Wards and the Ford tractors. This is a wards branded but It's Ford blue and white. I have a box, somewhere, with first Gen mustang gt.grill lights and guagepak and emblems for it. I thought it would be cute as a mustang gt tractor with a pony interior seat.
I'll trade for a steak dinner. You bring the chow and cook and I'll supply the BBQ spot a night at a full hook up spot and load the Gilson for you.

[Bob Denman]

Originally Posted by ducksface

Your a time favorite is surprisingly inexpensive. They're in the high 20k range for driver, as low as 8k for turd that needs put back together.
I'm too tall to enjoy one.

Not this one: it was Carroll Shelby's personal supercharged "Super Snake".

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by ducksface

A tank, found by me(I have a line on one at the Salton sea and two outside of moab. Did you see them along the road on your Utah trip? He won't sell them he's just teases with them, and they're a size too small) and I'd shit can some project to build a salt tanker.

I have two tractor builds going right now(they don't count in the one project rule.)
A 1970's John deere patio 140h3 being kept a stock and one being fitted with an Opposing Drone or a BMW opposing engine. The vw 2cylinders are too expensive to build.

I'll never compete with the pro modifiers on these little tractors or the collectors who are completely nuts but they are calming and fun and take up little room.

I also.have a dead stock and complete Gilson for zomeone who wants a subcompact tractor project. Gilson made the Montgomery Wards and the Ford tractors. This is a wards branded but It's Ford blue and white. I have a box, somewhere, with first Gen mustang gt.grill lights and guagepak and emblems for it. I thought it would be cute as a mustang gt tractor with a pony interior seat.
I'll trade for a steak dinner. You bring the chow and cook and I'll supply the BBQ spot a night at a full hook up spot and load the Gilson for you.

LMAO. Maybe I'll stop by on my way to Utah. We can throw the Gilson in the bed of my towed.

I'm kidding, though I may stop by...

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Not this one: it was Carroll Shelby's personal supercharged "Super Snake".

That would be the 6 figure version of the Cobra.
$$$$$$$$$$

[Bob Denman]

Amen...

[Mousemate]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Not this one: it was Carroll Shelby's personal supercharged "Super Snake".

Amazing car and story .
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake | AmcarGuide.com - American muscle car guide
Love that car

[Mousemate]

Another amazing car
The EPA Superbird
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Medi...son-las-vegas/
https://youtu.be/bzMhMKXJKMk

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by Mousemate

Another amazing car
The EPA Superbird
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Medi...son-las-vegas/
https://youtu.be/bzMhMKXJKMk

I was actually watching this thing run rings around Daytona. It's unfortunate NASCAR found it too competitive. I would have like to see where it might have gone. NASCAR was built on people who thought outside the box. Most forms of racing can make the same claim. When the Bird came out, it confined ingenuity to a box. While that has it's challenges, it's still a box.

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by The_Breeze

I was actually watching this thing run rings around Daytona. It's unfortunate NASCAR found it too competitive. I would have like to see where it might have gone. NASCAR was built on people who thought outside the box. Most forms of racing can make the same claim. When the Bird came out, it confined ingenuity to a box. While that has it's challenges, it's still a box.

You forget the The Ford Torino Talladega with the 427 SOHC engine was also outlawed. Bill France did allow Ford to race the Talladega with the Boss 429 but the Boss had about 150 less hp than the 427 SOHC.
<https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hrdp-0908-ford-427-cammer-build/>

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by Beau388

You forget the The Ford Torino Talladega with the 427 SOHC engine was also outlawed. Bill France did allow Ford to race the Talladega with the Boss 429 but the Boss had about 150 less hp than the 427 SOHC.
<https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hrdp-0908-ford-427-cammer-build/>

Have to admit. Completely forgot about it though Ford never actually got to use it. The Daytona saw some track time and the first to reach over 200. It's a shame Chrysler whined about it. Would have made for some heads up racing.

[Bob Denman]

Speaking of Daytona...
Has anyone ever tried to wring out an unrestricted car on that track in recent years. I'd be curious to know how fast they could REALLY go...

The last time I heard it was done: Rusty Wallace turned over 231 mph.

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Speaking of Daytona...
Has anyone ever tried to wring out an unrestricted car on that track in recent years. I'd be curious to know how fast they could REALLY go...

The last time I heard it was done: Rusty Wallace turned over 231 mph.

Are you strictly addressing speed? Not that I've heard in NASCAR but you have the salt flats and GT racing has a Sports Prototype class that is supposedly no bars held. It runs with the GT class at 24 Hours of Le Mans. I think the thing stopping them from 'wringing it out' is to keep from grenading the motor or putting her into the fence. You have to have a car at the end to have a shot at winning.

[Bob Denman]

NASCAR only...
I've always wondered how much faster an unrestricted car is; than than one that can't breathe properly.

[Bob Denman]

About speed...
These guys almost made it look too easy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOwPXY2Lj-Y