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Re: Modified Eliminator Wars in the 70's

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Originally Posted by Rick Leininger Jr. (Post 509073)

Dick, what track in Missouri is currently running the Modified class you mentioned? Any Mopars competing? Is there a website for rules/results info?

Thanks

Bethany Missouri. They opened last weekend just to see the interest. They just had a fun run, and over 1,000 spectators, and 80 cars showed up to show their support. I went also. They said the turnout was great, and they have a racers meeting this winter, and hash out the rules. Since 67 this track has ran no breakout racing. Will keep Dick posted. Sent him a PM but he hasn't responded yet.

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randy,post updates about the track thunder valley raceway in bethany,mo.,theres no facebook,and very little on you tube,i know the track open in 67,im intrested

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Originally Posted by hemiman4262003 (Post 516406)

randy,post updates about the track thunder valley raceway in bethany,mo.,theres no facebook,and very little on you tube,i know the track open in 67,im intrested

Facebook- the speed shop. Do a search. I think it will come up with pictures of the crowd last weekend, and some cars. I know news will be posted there.

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Tom, do you have any pictures of the "Wilcox & Noonan" '61 Chevy G/MP car? They (mostly) ran out of Milan... loved that car!!!

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I'll check ,but not loaded on computer.

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randy,the only the speed shop on facebook just sells parts,can you look that up again for me

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Originally Posted by hemiman4262003 (Post 516541)

randy,the only the speed shop on facebook just sells parts,can you look that up again for me

The Speed Shop , Hwy 136 Bethany, MO on Facebook . It says they are paint and body shop but the owner also owns the dragstrip and posts on the site.
Strip

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Also, I talked to Chris Padgitt at Comp, and they're gonna put a small sponsorship for it soon. Also, I think I will eventually get an article in Drag Illustrated once the rules come out. At least I was promised that when Wyatt Halden was involved, and I still think they would do it.

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Randy,
next time you talk to Chris tell him I said "Hello"

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Originally Posted by TOM KASCH (Post 516570)

Randy,
next time you talk to Chris tell him I said "Hello"

Will do.

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Leal B/MP Duster back in bare metal. The missing core support and front inner fenders have
been replaced. Extraneous roll cage pieces have been removed and the beat up front half of
the floor and the firewall have been replaced. The cut up spare tire well was replaced also.

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They haven't came up with any rules yet. They have some wanting to just bring whatever and runnit heads up. It won't work, and eventually they will come to their senses. Will keep you informed.

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One reason the California Flash B/MP 1975 Duster is so special to us is that this was our car in 1975.
It was a roller cammed 383 4-speed with a 5.57 Dana 60 and a leaf-link suspension. That Leal car was
on the cover of the Direct Connection catalog the entire time of our build. Sure wish I had better pictures.

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Perseverance Pays Off

Finally found all of the wheels and tires we needed. N.O.S. front Cragar Super Tricks and some
very nice rears. Also located and purchased brand new never mounted 14 x 32 Firestone Drag
500 slicks with the liners and the stickers still on them. Have new Moroso DS-2's for the front.

During the search and not to take a chance on missing anything, also purchased some 98% front
Tricks (pictured with tire mounted) and some 90% 15 x 14 rears. These, along with the original wheels
from the car (that had been polished) will be available if anyone has the need (send a PM).

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WOW!
Love those wheels :D

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Well, more problems getting this thing rolling. The "brand new never mounted 14 x 32 Firestone Drag 500 slicks with the liners and the stickers still on them" showed up. Yes, they are brand new and beautiful but are not "Drag 500's" which is not a deal breaker but they are W's which we had specifically been told they were not. Two inches too wide for what we have to have. If anybody has a use for them, let me know.

In the meantime I am still looking for regular 14 x 32 (non W) Firestone Drag 500 slicks. I could also use the newer non Drag 500 blackwall versions. The newer the better. Any help finding a pair will be much appreciated!

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Thanks for sharing the pics..........looking good.
I always liked the Duster / Demon better than the Challenger / Cuda's.

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Flash UPDATE:

Motor under construction at Steve Atwell's. Since we aren't racing and won't likely be P&G'd on the show
field we opted for an aluminum headed 572 (it will all be painted).

Other details held close to the vest at this time but suffice it to say that it will look and sound the part.

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Does anyone have a color picture of a 75+ Leal 16-plug Hemi that shows the color of the spark plug wires?
The only pictures I have (from the Peterson archives) are B+W. I didn't ask if anyone remembers what color
they were because, well, you know......

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Last pics (as far as I know) for final test fitting of dummy motor, trans, headers and clutch linkage
before disassembly for finish painting. Everything fits great with proper clearances; clutch linkage
works like butter.

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Re: Modified Eliminator Wars in the 70's

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Originally Posted by Ghost Missle (Post 531732)

They appear to be red in this picture:

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Thanks Charlie. I've got that picture but that is a different car.

His '73 Pro Stock Duster. Mine is the '75 B/MP Duster (picture below).

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93...pslxv0pbe0.jpg

I did just buy a set of doors off of the tribute car for the '73 Pro Stocker (for wall hangers).

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As heavily researched as I know your car is. I was guessing you had that picture already. Most of what I found from that era , and I am sure you have also, either had red or gray wires.