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Post by Eric on Apr 10, 2006 16:52:38 GMT -5
Yup that's me....I'm looking forward to getting back in Midnight Madness with a few more ponies and see if I can still keep it straight . Short wheel base is my choice by the way - that steering wheel gets lonely in those long front end cars
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Post by Mr. Jean on Apr 10, 2006 17:04:14 GMT -5
Yup that's me....I'm looking forward to getting back in Midnight Madness with a few more ponies and see if I can still keep it straight . Short wheel base is my choice by the way - that steering wheel gets lonely in those long front end cars Yup, I'm an Altered fan myself. Don't know if you know who I am, but I have had a few short cars (Bantams) myself back in the old days. ;D Hope to come see you guys run one of these days. I'm sure you'll do fine, enjoy the ride.  |
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Post by Mr. Jean on Apr 10, 2006 22:06:51 GMT -5
Cant you make a ALT in to a funny or am i misinformed. The short answer is, yes you can with the right wheel base chassis. In the match racing circles, they ran cars as Fuel Altereds and Funny Cars by just switching bodies. |
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Post by dickmoseley on Apr 11, 2006 0:01:12 GMT -5
Yep 125" That be the number.. Jean: Larry said if you don't come to Pomona and visit him a bit He is going to %$*!$# %$#)(& #$@!^%.. So there you are. And I'd be a bit dissapointed too. SEE,, I'm good at getting people in trouble. he he he.
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Post by Mr. Jean on Apr 11, 2006 7:12:40 GMT -5
Yep 125" That be the number.. Jean: Larry said if you don't come to Pomona and visit him a bit He is going to %$*!$# %$#)(& #$@!^%.. So there you are. And I'd be a bit dissapointed too. SEE,, I'm good at getting people in trouble. he he he. Oh fine. There you go stirring the pot.  Tell him hello for me. I see Gino on here once and awhile, last time I saw him, he was riding in our tow car with my son, back in 1977. Man, how the time goes by. You better get that car together, sounds like Erics got the itch....... ;D |
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Post by dickmoseley on Apr 11, 2006 9:32:41 GMT -5
Gino doesn't ride in the tow car anymore, He just throws it on his back and carries it to the finish line.. Larry got all excited when I told him who i've been talking to on this contrapsion, That is when he wanted to know if you could make Pomona..He said he hasn't heard from you since 77, Now its time for a visit. Larry has all the parts,So now its up to him as how fast it will be back..Ol' Eric still has the farm truck to race so he's OK.. Its me who has his nails chewed off to the wrist. Looks like I'm going to have to be a two car owner. One as a spare. Chau.
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Post by jrvanosten on Apr 12, 2006 18:16:16 GMT -5
Altereds:
Mitch
JR
Joe
Dick/Eric
Skip & Crew
Dale "Daddy" Dow
Bob & Steve O.
The House of Mouse
.....and list just goes on and on.....
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Post by racerb on Apr 12, 2006 18:48:28 GMT -5
JR you can add Josh to that list by the time we go get that Altered and get it running he will be old enough to drive it, on the other hand the Woody maybe done  by then so I will have to get in one of the cars myself. Team Spence will not be the only 2 car team out there ;D ;D ;DI have had a couple of offers for drivers all ready.
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Post by glofria on Apr 12, 2006 20:50:24 GMT -5
Yes, I'm here.
Mr. Jean in regards to Pomona, I don't think that it would be any problem for you to stay at the Ol' Mans cave (house) if you so choose to come down for the race. There is plenty of room and I know that he would love to have you come visit all of us.
We are looking for an excuse to get up your way with the racecar and check out the Fallon track. Butch knows how we feel.
On the subject of getting an engine built I just want to say that anytime that you invest in something that expensive, know who you are dealing with and you should feel comfortable about ask any and all questions. I know that for some people it is easier to explain what they want and then to write a check. One must also consider the ease of follow up after the completion for the engine too.
Valley Head Service has been in business for 41 years next month. Over the years they have worked with most major auto manufactures in their engine development projects as well as many of the top name racers of all different styles of racing. Recently, they have been mostly building drag racing engines and classic auto restorations that require special tooling and jigs to make replacement parts. Whooops, sorry I didn't mean to make this into an advertisement.
Gino
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Post by racerb on Apr 13, 2006 0:40:33 GMT -5
Gino maybe we can put together a ANRA trip up there with some of the guys make it a North / South shoot out there best against our best. Just something to think about. Maybe a start to something big.
Butch
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Post by Mr. Jean on Apr 13, 2006 8:00:01 GMT -5
Hi Gino. I'm afraid that I can't make it down for Pomona this time, to much Business stuff going on.  Thanks for the generous offer though, would be great to see everyone again. If you guys do get together and come up to Top Gun, I'm sure I'll be out there to see you guys run. Good luck this season, say hi to the Ol' man for me. ;D When you see Moseley, give him a kick in the butt for me. He needs it. |
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Post by dickmoseley on Apr 13, 2006 10:24:58 GMT -5
Oh Thanks Jean !!!!, You talk about me sturring the pot. Now you want me to get beat up. he he he If Gino kicked me in the butt on the starting line, They could pick me up at the 1000' mark..
OK Butch put me down for the first one to go to Fallon.))))))))))
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Post by racerb on Apr 13, 2006 11:26:48 GMT -5
How about it Gino we now have A/G and NE II or III car to start with. I think it would be a great trip, maybe we can get some more interest then I will contact them to see if we can work something out.
Butch
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Post by racerb on Apr 13, 2006 13:49:01 GMT -5
Gino lets go to Fallon I need to go to Boise to pick up the new Altered ;D Maybe I can stop by and talk to them Man I am thinking that would be fun to do something with them. Butch |
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Post by glofria on Apr 13, 2006 16:40:32 GMT -5
Butch, you know you got an in with my cousin Donnie who is one of the track announcers up there. He keeps telling me that Top Gun would love to have a nostalgia race up there, but they can't get any organization to commit to them. It is my understanding that after that other large organization canceled their race at Sears Point, Top Gun contacted them about changing the venue to Fallon. To which they said no thank you.
There are many nostalgia guys up in that area and not to mention that Sac. is about 3 hrs away. I think that it would be very successful. Just have to pick a weekend that is far enough off that people can plan on going and would not conflict with other grassroots organizations.
As a matter of fact, why not start a poll to see who would be interested in going up there. And hey, if we can't get Mr. Jean to come to us than why not take it to him.
Gino
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Tell him hello for me. I see Gino on here once and awhile, last time I saw him, he was riding in our tow car with my son, back in 1977. 
Thanks for the generous offer though, would be great to see everyone again. If you guys do get together and come up to Top Gun, I'm sure I'll be out there to see you guys run. Good luck this season, say hi to the Ol' man for me. ;D When you see Moseley, give him a kick in the butt for me. He needs it.