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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-17-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,818
Posted By Jim Dillon

Seeing the picture of Rats Nest kind of makes me...

Seeing the picture of Rats Nest kind of makes me think the history of Rats Nest cars is a rats nest. I have corresponded and spoke to a couple of guys that should know the history and I am still not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-17-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,818
Posted By Jim Dillon

Not many photos of how the car looked in the late...

Not many photos of how the car looked in the late 60s when it was black and called The Stinger. Really successful car throughout its career.I tried to pay tribute to Jimmy Elliott in my book on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-24-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 717
Posted By Jim Dillon

I would love to own the 62 that is featured in...

I would love to own the 62 that is featured in this thread. I also agree with Dan that the old drag cars helped make the Corvette as a true performance car. I have been helping Jan Hyde with the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-27-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jim Dillon

George, I did contact Rick but it never went...

George, I did contact Rick but it never went anywhere. I had other pictures of Moroso's 61 that I thought in the end I would secure permission for but no such luck. When I was working with publishers...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-26-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jim Dillon

You really have me thinking on what car he had at...

You really have me thinking on what car he had at Indy in 66. I looked in my 66 binder of events and the coverage by Hot Rod magazine, Car Craft Magazine and Super Stock magazine all have Moroso...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-26-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jim Dillon

GCD 1962. Thanks for the reply-all good stuff....

GCD 1962. Thanks for the reply-all good stuff. Since you were an active participant of course what you say means a great deal-more than the press reports or magazine articles. When I first started my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-22-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jim Dillon

F/G was a popular class once the midyears were...

F/G was a popular class once the midyears were not allowed to run MP. Most had been running small inch small blocks so some ended up in F/G. They still held their own but the rules for gas were a bit...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-22-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jim Dillon

You would know Vic better than I of course. I...

You would know Vic better than I of course. I have his last name as Vuilsteke but I bet it was the same guy. The picture above I believe is 1978. I have that he went with the small block after the 76...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-22-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jim Dillon

Dan, Buckshot would be a nice car to have in...

Dan, Buckshot would be a nice car to have in one's stable I imagine. Glad it survived. In response to Dad's 66 427, I touch on Tom Turner's 65, a car he had pretty good success with, not only in the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-21-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jim Dillon

I tried to go over the rule changes every year...

I tried to go over the rule changes every year but had to restrain myself so I did not put the reader to sleep with too much minutia. I did include the funny cars as they fit into the story. As you...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-21-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jim Dillon

I have to thank Dan for the kind words and the...

I have to thank Dan for the kind words and the book has been a real pain to get it published but I am at the point where I can say it is done. I am not sure I want to bore everyone with the sordid...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,070
Posted By Jim Dillon

Although I am not sure what engine you are...

Although I am not sure what engine you are running, you could try Tubular Automotive (781) 878-9875. They have been making custom headers since the sixties for Corvette drag cars. They are works of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,061
Posted By Jim Dillon

Brian, you did a great job. What you started with...

Brian, you did a great job. What you started with was headed nowhere anyways and now you have something to remind guys of another part of the heritage of the early Vettes.

I saw better pics of the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-07-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,509
Posted By Jim Dillon

Rick, if you need a place to work on the car I am...

Rick, if you need a place to work on the car I am on the way to Frankenmuth, right off of US 23 and M-59. I have a homeshop with whatever you need and parts stores nearby just in case. Of course if...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-29-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,186
Posted By Jim Dillon

I have not specifically researched Clayton...

I have not specifically researched Clayton Chassis dynos but I would not be surprised if they have more than one model. Although I have read numerous references to Nicholson and his chassis dyno and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-29-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,186
Posted By Jim Dillon

We were mentioning the Clayton dyno that...

We were mentioning the Clayton dyno that Nicholson used in the recent thread. Here is a pic regarding his dyno tuning-Jim

http://i43.tinypic.com/nfinac.jpg
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,182
Posted By Jim Dillon

Bert it is a bit of a shame of the hundreds of...

Bert it is a bit of a shame of the hundreds of early Vette drag cars that only a relatively few of the cars survived in race trim. I was just curious if you were aware of any other of the West Coast...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,186
Posted By Jim Dillon

Some great pics. I have so many favorites but I...

Some great pics. I have so many favorites but I happen to like these at the moment-Jim

http://i41.tinypic.com/8zk9ll.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2qcgktw.jpg
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,541
Posted By Jim Dillon

John another great addition to your collection....

John another great addition to your collection. Really like the bodywork on the early rails-Jim
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,182
Posted By Jim Dillon

Bunch of great information Bert and really like...

Bunch of great information Bert and really like the story on how you bought the car.

As a follow up on the Z-11 engines etc in 1962 I looked up what Larry Davis says about it in his Super Stock...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-27-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,182
Posted By Jim Dillon

Bert Now that sub006 mentions the 6 tail lights I...

Bert Now that sub006 mentions the 6 tail lights I looked closer at this picture (below) which I have labeled (mislabeled?)1961. There is a black 62 just behind Mazmanians car with 6 tail lights. In...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-27-2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,182
Posted By Jim Dillon

Bert thanks for the reply, I had seen that...

Bert thanks for the reply, I had seen that picture of Wade at the 62 Winternats and figured that must be his car. Here is another picture I have of Wade (allegedly) driving a 62, is this the Mike...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-26-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,182
Posted By Jim Dillon

I believe the car in the far lane is Mazmanians...

I believe the car in the far lane is Mazmanians car as it ran in both CM/SP and BM/SP although most of the pics you will see will have BM/SP. The car in the near lane is Dick Taylor's Fuel injected...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-16-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,316
Posted By Jim Dillon

Dan, I have not found a video of 1967 but will...

Dan, I have not found a video of 1967 but will keep my eyes open. As much as I liked 1968 I liked the 67 Nats better. It may be my imagination but I thought there were more early Vettes in 67.

I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-15-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,316
Posted By Jim Dillon

Dan, here is a you tube video with Buckshot...

Dan, here is a you tube video with Buckshot winning Top Stock eliminator at Indy in 1968. Buckshot may have been my favorite "stocker" but Gianino's 57 injected small block Corvette (the...
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