Coolest or Oddest Combo..... - Page 13

John Mason · 01-29-2009, 03:21 PM

In the late 60's I remember running against a T/S Volvo in Jersey. I believe it was called "Tom Thumb". I don't remember the driver/owner or anything else. It seems it wasn't around long.

mtkawboy · 01-29-2009, 04:49 PM

At Miami Dragway in the mid 60s there was a 3 cylinder 2 stroke late 50s or early 60s Saab that they let run jr stock. We finally nailed him running a Gran Prix optional 3 carbs in a class claiming the 1 carb HP. Do not ask how or why they let it run, I have no clue. You guys are going to have to work to top that for oddest combo

Wade_Owens · 01-29-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mtkawboy

At Miami Dragway in the mid 60s there was a 3 cylinder 2 stroke late 50s or early 60s Saab that they let run jr stock. We finally nailed him running a Gran Prix optional 3 carbs in a class claiming the 1 carb HP. Do not ask how or why they let it run, I have no clue. You guys are going to have to work to top that for oddest combo

I agree! That will be tough to beat........

Wade O

scorpa · 01-30-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by doug schriener

Mark-If you want to recall something odd,how about Ted Harbit and his Studebaker?

Ted Harbit ChickenHawkArticle
http://www.atatrials.com/pdfs/ChickenHawkArticle.pdf

mtkawboy · 01-30-2009, 02:40 PM

The 1958-59 Sports version of the 93B had 48-50 hp in base version and 57 hp in super version. This model had triple carburetors. This is the combo the Saab ran, not much power but the lowest class at the time. He ran the 57 hp combo but claimed the 50 hp. My partner actually went down to his shop where he bragged about the A-holes he beat every week and explained how. My buddy introduced himself as one of the A-holes. The Saab was never seen again at the drags.

bill dedman · 01-30-2009, 02:47 PM

Now, THAT's funny; I don't care WHO you are!!!! LOL!!!

Bill

doug schriener · 01-30-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Love

I raced a 60 Chevy in SS/X in 1973 and the key was to take the plug out of the
back of the carb.Wouldn't idle at all but sure picked up the car ! The next year
NHRA came out with clarification that all vacuum lines and plugs must be tight.

I was wondering if Jim Kronenbitter is still around?He was a good guy and used to
live in Zanesville,Ohio. Does anyone know if Pat Kronenbitter of PK Racecars is related?

Kevin- I think Jim moved on to a S/S small block Camaro- It was mentioned in passing by a guy on here quite a while back.Seems to me it ran real good too.

Mark Yacavone · 01-30-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by doug schriener

Kevin- I think Jim moved on to a S/S small block Camaro- It was mentioned in passing by a guy on here quite a while back.Seems to me it ran real good too.

I believe Jim moved on to a 283 Chevy II .

Paul Dilcher · 01-30-2009, 08:47 PM

MARK, you are right. Jim won class at Indy in 1973 with a Chevy II 283.

Bill Rolik · 01-31-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by John Mason

In the late 60's I remember running against a T/S Volvo in Jersey. I believe it was called "Tom Thumb". I don't remember the driver/owner or anything else. It seems it wasn't around long.

John,

By any chance, is this your H/SA Catalina? I shot this at Island a couple of years before I started racing myself. The name on the quarter panel is "Tomahawk".

Bill Rolik

SS 1514

01-29-2009, 03:21 PM	#121
John Mason Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Coolest or Oddest Combo..... In the late 60's I remember running against a T/S Volvo in Jersey. I believe it was called "Tom Thumb". I don't remember the driver/owner or anything else. It seems it wasn't around long. __________________ John Mason 7743 SS

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mtkawboy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 281 Likes: 182 Liked 54 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Coolest or Oddest Combo..... At Miami Dragway in the mid 60s there was a 3 cylinder 2 stroke late 50s or early 60s Saab that they let run jr stock. We finally nailed him running a Gran Prix optional 3 carbs in a class claiming the 1 carb HP. Do not ask how or why they let it run, I have no clue. You guys are going to have to work to top that for oddest combo

01-30-2009, 02:40 PM	#125
mtkawboy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 281 Likes: 182 Liked 54 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Coolest or Oddest Combo..... The 1958-59 Sports version of the 93B had 48-50 hp in base version and 57 hp in super version. This model had triple carburetors. This is the combo the Saab ran, not much power but the lowest class at the time. He ran the 57 hp combo but claimed the 50 hp. My partner actually went down to his shop where he bragged about the A-holes he beat every week and explained how. My buddy introduced himself as one of the A-holes. The Saab was never seen again at the drags.

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bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Coolest or Oddest Combo..... Now, THAT's funny; I don't care WHO you are!!!! LOL!!! Bill __________________ Bill

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Paul Dilcher Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brockport newyork Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Coolest or Oddest Combo..... MARK, you are right. Jim won class at Indy in 1973 with a Chevy II 283. __________________ Paul Dilcher 1037 STK