Survivor Thunderbolts - Page 2

Hemi Moose · 01-11-2013, 06:10 PM

Here's a link to the Don Snyder collection...

http://www.snyderspecialtycars.com/#!

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jackarnew · 01-30-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DRAKE VISCOME

Hey Grape..."first" bumper in photo on car (maroon) was fiberglass...second bumper in photo was aluminum (orange) hence "seams"...the first 11 cars produced by Andy Hotten/Dearborn Steel Tubing for Ford Motor Company were maroon (and given to their "chosen" racers)...the rest were all white...Gas always had a trailer to carry...not sure why the "change" in bumper along with paint (although orange color with/lettering style was Russ Davis "colors" with Gas through the AFX Mustang & later series of funny cars as well...Drake...p.s....not sure if my "re-call" is correct...but Plaza Fiberglass (Ontario,Canada) made fiberglass components for FoMoCo T-Bolts,Falcon,AFX Mustang... very early stuff was kind of heavy...they did make some lighter stuff later on...also possibly "re-call" (memory?) that front of car was damaged in towing/trailer accident...not terrible "damage"...hence bumper replacement though

..."our"(originally was Bill Rick Ford/Centraila,Illinois-pictured elsewhere on this thread under our Carmel Ford banner in mid/late 70's "form")) T-Bolt (original white) had aluminum front bumper being like # in the seventies (production wise of 111 produced)...NHRA does "accept" both...at least...now

If memory is correct. seems to me NHRA outlawed the fiberglass front bumper. So to run the class it was sawed off the front end and replaced with metal one. Watched Bud Schlenberger/ King Ford's TBolt saw his off.

Travis Miller · 02-18-2013, 11:02 PM

1964 Thunderbolts racing today in NHRA Stock and Super Stock are allowed an aluminum or steel front bumper but NOT fiberglass. The fiberglass front bumper that came on a few of the early production cars was only allowed in AFX. That ruling made by NHRA in 1964 is still in affect today.

Of the original 100 Thunderbolts produced, most had the front bumper mounted up against the grille. That was accomplished by tabs welded to the stock bumper brackets that raised the bumper.

Alex Polewik · 02-19-2013, 06:58 PM

Somewhat "Thunderbolt" related. Just having some "vindicater" fun. Ignore the other brand x sticker. Being from Iowa it's always fun having people around here ask me where Carmel Ford is..

DRAKE VISCOME · 02-20-2013, 08:26 AM

Hey Alex...way cool "hoss"...as a longtime time genuine friend...of the guy on the right decal (Tim Richards) one special "cat" for sure...I assume you know where he is???!!!***

(he- originally of Dunmore,Pa.)...am honored...you kept both decals around all these years!!! hope all is well...'er very well...for you & family...

Drake...p.s. "fun" is what we all need a lil' more of...everyday...'eh...being on the same "boxtop"/toolbox or anywhere else along-side the "General"...feels/looks pretty good!

01-11-2013, 06:10 PM	#1
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Survivor Thunderbolts Here's a link to the Don Snyder collection... http://www.snyderspecialtycars.com/#! . Last edited by Hemi Moose; 01-11-2013 at 06:32 PM.

02-18-2013, 11:02 PM	#3
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Survivor Thunderbolts 1964 Thunderbolts racing today in NHRA Stock and Super Stock are allowed an aluminum or steel front bumper but NOT fiberglass. The fiberglass front bumper that came on a few of the early production cars was only allowed in AFX. That ruling made by NHRA in 1964 is still in affect today. Of the original 100 Thunderbolts produced, most had the front bumper mounted up against the grille. That was accomplished by tabs welded to the stock bumper brackets that raised the bumper.

02-19-2013, 06:58 PM	#4
Alex Polewik Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Huxley, IA Posts: 141 Likes: 24 Liked 101 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Survivor Thunderbolts Somewhat "Thunderbolt" related. Just having some "vindicater" fun. Ignore the other brand x sticker. Being from Iowa it's always fun having people around here ask me where Carmel Ford is..

02-20-2013, 08:26 AM	#5
DRAKE VISCOME Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 280 Likes: 208 Liked 93 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Survivor Thunderbolts Hey Alex...way cool "hoss"...as a longtime time genuine friend...of the guy on the right decal (Tim Richards) one special "cat" for sure...I assume you know where he is???!!!*** (he- originally of Dunmore,Pa.)...am honored...you kept both decals around all these years!!! hope all is well...'er very well...for you & family... Drake...p.s. "fun" is what we all need a lil' more of...everyday...'eh...being on the same "boxtop"/toolbox or anywhere else along-side the "General"...feels/looks pretty good! Last edited by DRAKE VISCOME; 02-21-2013 at 08:19 AM.