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buickfunnycar.com · #21 10-24-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BRIAN

The detail for a race car is incredible. Did all funny cars of that era have the correct proportions it just looks like a stock body.

That is going to be some moment when you fire that thing up. Great find and story!!!

Most were stretched or had altered wheelbases,if you look at the picture of it running Malcom Durham's '67 Camaro,you can see the stretch in that car.

Like I mentioned,this body mold was taken directly off of a stock production '67 Skylark that was sitting on a showroom so exact proportions.

E.rodz · #22 10-24-2009, 09:00 AM

how frickin cool is that !can't wait to see more on this one having a part of drag racing history that was built with family thats awsome.

buickfunnycar.com · #23 10-24-2009, 09:57 AM

Many have asked to see it in it's current condition so here's some resto shots:

Note how accurate the body mold is,owner says you can read the guide numbers & date in the lenses

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It is amazing in just this short time how many people have stepped forward with info and stories about the car,it really has quite the following being a buick and rare as hens teeth.

ironworks · #24 10-24-2009, 10:04 AM

Cool stuff, Vintage race cars are awesome.

buickfunnycar.com · #25 10-24-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ironworks

Cool stuff, Vintage race cars are awesome.

Got that right Roger,I could just stare at nostalgic stuff all day long.
Dad & I went out your way for the reunion last year,we'll certainly get out there with the F/C hopefully in '11 if all goes well.

**DFRESH** · #26 10-24-2009, 04:32 PM

Very cool John---looking forward to more--what a great story you have going here!

Doug

nvr2fst · #27 10-24-2009, 07:07 PM

Way to bring it back John.
My first car was a 67 red skylark. At 16 back then, it only lasted a month... long story.
Very impressive photo/article memorabilia that you saved. Also I cant recall if I ever seen on non stretch funny car, pretty impressive and the resto looks great from the photos.
Dave

buickfunnycar.com · #28 10-25-2009, 05:21 AM

Thanks guys...

I got an email late last night,the chairman of BPG (Buick Performance Group) had extended an invitation for my dad & I to bring the car to their annual meet in Columbus,OH next year to display it in the main ballroom,they even offered to help defray transportation costs and pay for our room,board & event tickets...I told them I'd see what I can do.

I will say these Buick guys are very loyal to the marque and a really nice group of guys...

**GregWeld** · #29 10-25-2009, 07:23 AM

Love the Buick and the story behind it!

I just have one this to say - and perhaps I've misread the offer from the Buick Performance Group -- you said they INVITED you -- and then offered to "defray" some of the transportation costs.

I'd say if they asked you to bring the car to THEIR event - they should pay 100% of all your costs. Fuel - room - food...

Just my .01 worth.

BRIAN · #30 10-25-2009, 05:24 PM

You probably know this but on the HAMB there are 2 200 page threads about early Super Stock and race cars. If it was run on I guarantee someone will have info and pics for you. It is amazing what info they have on those 2 threads. Maybe some early shots for you.

Brian