Last Pass for our ’57?

In July 2018 we injured the motor in our ’57. The future of our old car will be a family decision. Here’s a video recapping the 46-year history of our racing the shoebox:

Update:

Pam and I have decided to move forward on a new engine for 2019 working with Dale Green. We’ll provide all the details as the build progresses here. – Roger

 

 

Robert Fedyk of Reaction Time Media put this awesome video together at the B.C. Super Shifters race on Saturday, June 13th 2015 at Pacific Raceways. Ride along with us in our old buggy! Thanks Robert for the OUTSTANDING job and it was an honor having you feature us! – Roger

About Roger

Driver of our '57 Chev from 1972-2019, Vietnam veteran (A Troop, 3/17th Air Cavalry Scout helicopter Line Chief and later Cobra Periodic Inspection team leader), retired ASE rated automotive mechanic. Roger became involved in drag racing during his high school days and after his stint in the Army ran E & F/MP [Modified Production] here in Division 6 before switching to bracket racing when the '57 became obsolete for class racing. He often raced at Puyallup, Kent-Pacific Raceways, Bremerton, Portland & the original Mission, B.C. track.
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3 Responses to Last Pass for our ’57?

  1. Christopher Young says:

    Hope we get her back together. She is a fickle bitch, but when you and her are one its magic to watch.

  2. Don & Kay McClure says:

    My guess is that the 57′ like its driver…are not ready for retirement just yet. Gotta tell ya…that 331 you used to run sound absolutely beautiful. I am sure you and family can create another such engine. Good Luck…C U at the track..

    • Roger says:

      The 331 was VERY reliable and took a LOT of punishment. The old short block is still together but the piston to wall clearance is excessive and we can no longer get the .031 pressure back rings, plus the old crankshaft is older than dirt! 🙂

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