Tommy Ivo's bucket T, on tv and in the movies... on the strip too, where it was a consistant 11 second 1/4 miler

Above: the same issue had this photo of Norm and his Kookie T, Norm was telling Charles Coburn about the particulars of the T He even built the early 322-cubic-inch Buick nailhead V-8 engine, thanks to inside tips from the late Max Balchowsky, a man known for building some of the most potent Buick V-8 engines in the world. Among Balchowsky's stable of Buick-powered cars were the infamous Ol'

Car Craft April 1957, Kookie T and Norm Grabowski

For the gallery of the LIFE photos: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/12/norms-kookie-t-photos-from-1957-life.htmlFor a gallery of the recreated Kookie T:http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/11/replica-of-norms-kookie-t-i-doubt.htmlFor more about Norm: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/11/norman.htmlRead more: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/12/norms-kookie-t-photos-from-1957-life.html

Norm's Kookie T photos from 1957 Life photographers

Go FULL size on this and the first photo to check out the kids seat... world of difference from the ones you'll see today racing at Santa Ana, and below, the far lane is Tommy Ivo These photos found at: http://theselvedgeyard.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/the-great-1950s-t-bucket-rod-rivalry/For a gallery of the recreated Kookie T:http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/11/

1128 cu inches of triple trouble... crazy!

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Amusing stuff

Wow, how did this get past the beancounters who have to have it proved that the idea will make money? I love that, I wish I could give a bunch of these away to old hot rodders No way a woman would get talked into going for a ride on this and enjoy it That incredible madman, EJ Potter 120 HP Lycoming 6 cylinder aircraft engine1957 BMW Isetta bodyvia: http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/

it's the Holey Terror! Now in color!

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1951 Henry J of Chuck Beanes at SEMA, the 35th quickest supercharged gasser of 2002

Stat from http://www.draglist.com/lists/GAS-ET.TXT quarter mile 7.817 seconds 174.00 mph

Don Prudhomme's funny car hauler, 1967 Dodge C-700

Don was hooking up the batteries in order to turn on the radio... So he could show some people how things worked inside, and then asked my girlfriend http://justakargal.blogspot.com/ to hop up inside and was showing her the radio, a/c and stuff... To explain why Don bought a 67 truck in 69, I need to tell you that before Don bought it used, it was the hauler for Sox and Martin, and you can see

Iconic dragsters and slingshots displayed at SEMA, the Swamp Rat, the Hawaiian, the Bud King, the Freight Train, the Snake 'Cuda funny car

The seahorse is the trademark of Tony Nancy, incredible drag racer and upholstery adept More of Tony Nancy's work

On the track at the King of Clubs drag racing annual event at Barona 1/8th mile track

Above: no idea why these new cars were on the track during the vintage drags Above: no idea why these new cars were on the track during the vintage drags

Motorcycles at the King of Clubs drag racing annual event at Barona 1/8th mile track

Vented front brakes... cool! This guy must be new at drag racing with a tree.. he's not looking at it. He's staged, and not looking at the tree. This, of course, followed about a minute of waiting for him to stage. I'm only picking on him just a little. Not too much.

Art, pinstriping, 'n cool stuff at the King of Clubs drag racing annual event at Barona 1/8th mile track

In the pit area of the King of Clubs drag racing annual event at Barona 1/8th mile track

Consider the terrific people and truly unique characters you'll run into at the races

Only htis one tire was not sporting the beauty ring and baby moon... love the wing on the back of the Brain Freeze van This was one of several Sheps in the pits (Pits, literally. Hey, stupid people! Leave the fur coat crowd at home in the air conditioned homes! It's FREAKING 100 DEGREES on the lake! When the dogs lay down, their balls and stomachs are in direct contact with over 100 degree

did you know Stone Woods and Cook had raced a Mustang?

Vintage drag racing photos

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