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It was a wonderful time. That car didn't deserve to die that way. It was no doubt the 1st hemi Road runner ever and would be worth a fortune at Barrett Jackson. It is a shame that I only have one picture left of the car from a Kodak Instamatic. Others got wet in storage and were ruined. I...

Memike, you are always doing this for us! Thank you so much! I really liked the Comet and the AWB Mopar! Rock on! Thanks, Dude! Pat

Guys, I just got my copy in the mail! It has a great article on Jake King and it is right on! I'm going to by a chance on that Indy hemi too to benefit the Ronnie Sox Foundation. Check out the magazine! Pat Get your prostate checked! I'm having trouble and I hope it has been caught in time...

Hi ramcharger! It looks like you had some fun too. Did you go to Bandemere when Garlits was out there debuting the new hemi challenger and he match raced Judy Lily? I have a picture of that car with Don if you would like it. I'll need an email address. We never forget your need for a good...

I liked what demonseed had to say and really, the rest of you as well. I like Stacy David on Gears...but I wonder sometimes what he is on. Have you ever noticed that he is always laughing even when there is NOTHING to laugh about? Have you ever noticed how he throws still useful parts (to...

It's Saturday morning and I have a few moments so I can tell you what happened next. When we got there, the place was already full of cars and transporters and we got there at 8:30 am! We had hoped to pit near S&M but couldn't. His group had a very nice designated area close to the restrooms...

Hi fishbreath! Wayne and Jack were the real hot dogs in Pro Stock with the Cleveland Fords. Jon Kaase joined up with Nicholson and he was a genius; he put Don at the top of the heap and then along came Bob Glidden and that bad Fairmont. I visited Bob's shop in Whiteland Indiana and observed...

Thank you, hotmopr. Is that your Cuda getting air? I'm sure it is. I just love pictures like that! I am amazed how people appreciate my memories even when things weren't exactly rosie. I have been really blessed to have been born at just the right time and I feel those were the best of...

Hello dorian, northern friend! You just keep on going with that pedal car Cuda. There was a time when you barely saw an automatic and when you did, it was a torqueflite! I'm glad you got to meet Big Daddy. He has been everywhere, including a lot of Europe. He is a serious Mopar man and he...

Mshred my man, there is always someone out there that can beat you on a given day! I never felt disgraced by being beaten by a small block Camaro. Even after that it was about impossible to get a race. Guys wanted me to spot them a bunch of cars but I truly felt it was too dangerous to race...

Ramcharger, no he didn't take Granny to church in it! It had only one seat in it at that. You have really been on my heart for a good job. Ellie Bear and I are remembering you in our prayers asking that you get even better than what you had. Pat

Waggin, Great picture of me and my brother, Rick, and his '57 Ford wagon. Rick has always been a Ford man (but I still love him!). It is a really great car with a Jack Roush killer crate engine and 5-speed. He loves pedal cars just like me! I used to be into Fords as well - remember, I...

Waggin, my Dawg, I didn't know you even had those pictures! Thanks! And to all my other friends, thanks for your kind words. I wish I could meet every one of you in person. Now....back to the Hemi adventures! That 11.72 at Mountain Park Dragway in Clay City, KY, was the first time I had...

Thanks, heim! I like that ride you have pictured too. What wheels are on that car? Pat

Jim, demon416, Thanks. I guess I have bored some people! You and ramcharger seem to be the only readers. I'll have the next installment of the Hemi adventure soon. Ramcharger, if you read this, I hope your job search is fruitful. Pat

Thanks for those details, ramcharger. At over 13-to-1 compression, it required the very best of fuel. I was smart to have bought the lower compression pistons from Jake for the Hemi because it was my daily driver. I kept the Sunoco station in business!! The 383 engine is one of the most...

Hi ramcharger, That 383 RR was one quick bird! The Hemi was on a tear on that second run and was easily a low 11 or high 10 second pass until the clutch gave up. You'll find what it did when I have time to write the next chapter. Pat

I have my Pro Street Demon insured with Grundy for agreed value. Your form is the standard one. You are NOT covered if you use your car for any of those things listed. I can see that you are wanting to be honest with them and that's really the only way to be. No insurance coverage applies...

Hi all you Mopar addicts! I hope you all had a good weekend. Here is the next chapter on getting the Maysville Hemi back in action. I got a call from Dick about my cylinder heads and it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The heads were not busted in any way, but he said my stock valves would...

Richard Petty is another class act. It is amazing that he has survived NASCAR for so long. I visited him at his home in Randalman (I don't know if I spelled that right), a really nice ranch style home. Me and my friend Chad went there to see about getting some parts for his hemi. Richard had...

66340sedan, you have a fine collection of cars. I have always liked those early A-bodies. My buddy waggin is big time into them. We have another friend, Jim Slater who is finishing a 2-door sedan like yours. I'll bet that thing will eat rustangs and camereos with that 340 in it. Pat

You know, I never imagined I'd be doing this or that any one would really care. You guys have added quality to my life and helped me relive some irreplaceable moments. There is no doubt I could be friends with every one of you. I have a regret though. I was always the one taking the pictures...

Fishbreath, I remember that picture of Jenkins! Made me want to barf! Anytime I was ever around him, he had no sense of humor at all. He was a lot like Garlits....Mr. Intensity. The only time I ever saw him lighten up was once when he beat Ronnie and the other time was when Linda Vaughn...

I loaded up the wounded short block in my dad's truck and headed south to the Sox & Martin shop. From there Jake directed me to a place where he was storing all kinds of parts. We put my engine on a stand and then we began pulling the rods and pistons. He told me it was a miracle it didn't...

fstfish66.....Good heavens what an animal that Barracuda seems to be! I would be honored to be parked next to that! Pat

Ramcharger, Rob and fishbreath, greetings. I'm really sad to hear you got laid off. That can be scary. It has happened to me before but instead of being unemployed, I became self employed. I lucked out. I hate the stress it brings on. Is your wife still working? Rob, if I passed away...

Jake King told me that if I could get my short block to him down in Burlington, he would examine it and prepare me something good to take back in about a week. As I suspected, the rods were badly out of round causing the bearing parting line to "pinch" in thereby leaving no clearance for an oil...

Great picture, Fishbreath! To be honest with you, I really don't recognize anyone but Shirley. I was never around her much at all. The tall one doesn't look like her son (I forget his name) although I was familiar with him when he crewed a short time for Big Daddy. The reason I remember the...

The Maysville Hemi, as the enemy camps called it, wasn't always kind to me. Even though it never smoked, I had to keep a close eye on the oil level. While it was still under warranty, it ate the 3, 5 and 8 rod bearings for no apparent reason. Carpenter Motors and Chrysler put a new crank in...

Hello GTS340 Thanks for looking and having a sharp eye. My original plan - which I followed through on - was to build a streetable replica of an early '70s Pro Stocker. I could not afford a hemi engine these days. All my hemi stuff went to Marvin Schwarts and Garlits back before prices went...