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Comment on The Dennett Brothers B/G Chevelle Psycho by Fred Dennett

Fred Dennett — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:44:36 +0000

Our car, back in the day… nice

Comment on The Prussian, Steffey and Rupp Top Fuel Dragster by Tom Bonner

Tom Bonner — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:14:21 +0000

That is an amazing story. Could you send me a photo?

Comment on The Prussian, Steffey and Rupp Top Fuel Dragster by Kevin L. Wood

Kevin L. Wood — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:43:20 +0000

I just found the 1965 Bristol Tennessee Hot Rod Association top fuel winners trophy of Maynard Rupp. I was doing a clean-out of an old property and it was in pieces in an old garage. I put it back together and it looks great. I cannot believe that someone would leave behind a piece of history as such.

Comment on Wayne Gapp and the Super Cat Ultra-Stock Cougar by Vintage Nitro site and the Super Cat Cougar | Gapp Online

Vintage Nitro site and the Super Cat Cougar | Gapp Online — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:08:05 +0000

[...] See the full article on the Vintage Nitro site here. [...]

Comment on Ced’s Muffler Bubble Top Nova Funny Car by Joe Mesnard

Joe Mesnard — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:17:48 +0000

The Old Ceds Muffler Is Still There But Not Like It Was In It’s Hayday. Run Down To The Max The “Old Man” As Phil Was Refereed To Would Never Let In Get So Bad

Comment on Ced’s Muffler Bubble Top Nova Funny Car by Joe Mesnard

Joe Mesnard — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:01:19 +0000

Hi Phil Maybe You Knew My Dad Marv Mesnard I Did Work For Phil For Ten Years.I Remember Seeing Pictures Of The Nova But Not The Camaro. Maybe You Have Some To Post? If Not It Was Cool That You Were One Of The Drivers!!!!!

Comment on The Saga of the Competition + Mustang Funny Car by Ron Gross

Ron Gross — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:23:42 +0000

Can you tell me how you determined the Brannan/Platt/Coleman Mustang was steel?

Comment on Bill Shirey “The Professor” funny car | Detroit Dragway by Tom Bonner

Tom Bonner — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:58:41 +0000

Derrick, thanks for the info. Another lingering question laid to rest!

–Tom

Comment on Bill Shirey “The Professor” funny car | Detroit Dragway by Derrick (Rick)George

Derrick (Rick)George — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:25:06 +0000

The name “Professor” came from the dealership’s name that Bill Shirey worked at as Used Car Mgr. (University Plymouth on Livernois in Detroit)

I worked there as well and I drove the “Student” Barracuda

Comment on Jack Thorton and the Southern Style Dodge Funny Car by terry downs jr

terry downs jr — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:17:51 +0000

his name was jack pierson he own thornton auto parts in canton mich.my dad terry downs’ own downs sinclair gas station and was the driver for all of jack drag cars. starting with 1964 ford galaxie 427 high riser one of ten set up by ford AA stock class. next jack bought 65 427 galaxie mid year jack bought Dick Housley 1965 Hemi plymouth .end of 65 my dad talk Jack into having a 66 dodge charger built using the hemi from the plymouth adding hilborn injector I dont know the name of the guy that built it but he was working on doug nash bronco at the same time .the front was ext 14 in an was stri ght axle the rear was leaf spring and also move up 14 in. the engine was set back 12 in. jack was a good guy but not a driver.I have no picture of any of jack cars .but love to find some. . Iknow paul hatton did all paint and letters on jack cars