Been away for along time. Few days ago got a call from BC, Canada. Current owner of my '69 (actually the 3rd owner since I sold it right around this time 9 years ago), searched me out and wanted some info on the car. In pics looks the same. Lot has changed in past few years with the tracks that were open around here. Looking around this site, I see some of the same names from years back. Ironically, looks like similar discussions. Good to see there's still interest.
9 Years since made last run down the 1/4 mile
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welcome back
i finally made a few runs down the track myself this year after extended away time
i finally made a few runs down the track myself this year after extended away time
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Yes, things on the site has changed, but information is still basically the same. Vince (69-CHVL) is still active and helping others just like he used to. My car has been mostly behaving, finally...
Feeling better? Are you ready to get back into the game?
Feeling better? Are you ready to get back into the game?
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Glad to see you both back...and well!!
Health has been excellent for years now. As for getting back into car hobby, probably not. Other interests now.
My son showed some interest in buying back my old car, financially, it's won't be a good purchase, he's more into modern cars anyway with all the bells and whistles.
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Welcome back Joe! 
Tell me "still on jack stands" is a joke?? Happens though.Still here, and still on jack stands, good to hear your healthy
Good to hear from you Joe 👍
Last time I ran the 1/4 mile was 2001. I had a 67 Chevelle conv with an LS1, 4L60e and an open 10 bolt.
My right rear tire went up in smoke and I got beat (pretty badly) by a lady in an Astro Van that had 3 kiddie car seats in it. My friends (and I use that term loosely) laughed at me for years.
I’m afraid to go back because I’ll probably get paired up to a school bus or motor home and loose again. My ego can only take so much.
My right rear tire went up in smoke and I got beat (pretty badly) by a lady in an Astro Van that had 3 kiddie car seats in it. My friends (and I use that term loosely) laughed at me for years.
I’m afraid to go back because I’ll probably get paired up to a school bus or motor home and loose again. My ego can only take so much.
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Oh Jack stand racing, been there done that.
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My 67 is still on the wood block stands, but I've been graining a few parts and getting ready to get her back in the road too. I need to for my sanity... Glad to see you are back!
Modern paints are very forgiving. Get yourself a decent HVLP, set up a make shift paint booth and go at it. Unless you're doing some exotic paint color (ie. heavy metal flake), hard to mess up.
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