1972 remlinger olds

[vistacruiser67]

Thanks for solving that mystery Dan. I wish I could win the lottery that easily. I was fascinated to see the nose of that big Olds. Feel free to share the story either here or private message me. By the way, Is this green car Ron Gareys Old 71 blue Cutlass repainted? Thanks.



Seven Corners Shell. Ron Gareys old car?

Originally Posted by Dan Lattimore

Cruiser, 1972 Olds Delta 88 2r. Royale 455 C.I. SS/RA 4700 plus lbs., tubbed , Dana 60 with 5.57 and Firestone 14/32 on Cragar super tricks. 1975 NHRA record holder 1/4 and 1/8. We built this car in late 74 and raced it in 75. This was the first year of two that we raced off the index with the first car to the stripe the winner without any breakout. There is a long story about this car involving Dale Smith, Oldsmobile and fellow racers. Some of it interesting some unpleasant but all fact. I don't want to go into the unpleasant part at this time but will be happy to share the rest with you. I'll see if I can dig up some photos. This car was dismantled and crushed in 1977.

[Dan Lattimore]

Originally Posted by vistacruiser67

Thanks for solving that mystery Dan. I wish I could win the lottery that easily. I was fascinated to see the nose of that big Olds. Feel free to share the story either here or private message me. By the way, Is this green car Ron Gareys Old 71 blue Cutlass repainted? Thanks.



Seven Corners Shell. Ron Gareys old car?

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Cruiser-----The second photo ( actually blue ) was the way I remember Jim getting it from Ron then it was painted on as in the first photo. Next it was painted in a beautiful multicolor scheme as it is today. Jim has the car in N.C. sitting in his garage after getting it back from Glen Myers who owned and raced it about 6 years back. Jim got it back when Glen had some health issues. When I talked to Glen recently he said he was doing better and negotiating with Jim to race the car again.

[vistacruiser67]

Dan
You mentioned your black car was a SX. Do you know if the Ron Garey Supreme was an SX? I dont see the emblems. This car was a 455 car right? Funny how alot of 71 Supremes and convertibles that raced had the wrong grilles in them. These 71 Supremes are supposed to have metal grilles. Maybe they changed them out to the S grilles for weight saving.

Originally Posted by Dan Lattimore

Cruiser-----The second photo ( actually blue ) was the way I remember Jim getting it from Ron then it was painted on as in the first photo. Next it was painted in a beautiful multicolor scheme as it is today. Jim has the car in N.C. sitting in his garage after getting it back from Glen Myers who owned and raced it about 6 years back. Jim got it back when Glen had some health issues. When I talked to Glen recently he said he was doing better and negotiating with Jim to race the car again.

[vistacruiser67]

LATTIMORE, DODSON, AND GROSS FROM SUPER STOCK MAGAZINE JANUARY 1980

Originally Posted by Dan Lattimore

Cruiser, 1972 Olds Delta 88 2r. Royale 455 C.I. SS/RA 4700 plus lbs., tubbed , Dana 60 with 5.57 and Firestone 14/32 on Cragar super tricks. 1975 NHRA record holder 1/4 and 1/8. We built this car in late 74 and raced it in 75. This was the first year of two that we raced off the index with the first car to the stripe the winner without any breakout. There is a long story about this car involving Dale Smith, Oldsmobile and fellow racers. Some of it interesting some unpleasant but all fact. I don't want to go into the unpleasant part at this time but will be happy to share the rest with you. I'll see if I can dig up some photos. This car was dismantled and crushed in 1977.

[sammy pizzolato]

that was at the gator nationals final round. gary long in the other lane was the winner and dover jr was the runner up.

[vistacruiser67]

JAN 1980 SUPER STOCK MAGAZINE

Originally Posted by sammy pizzolato

that was at the gator nationals final round. gary long in the other lane was the winner and dover jr was the runner up.