1 fast z Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 My family has been into hot rods for generations. Z cars, were basicy my discovery, but all of my insperation has been from my Dad and Grandfather. Here is a Cadilac V-16 powered 23 dodge roadster on a 32 ford frame that my Grandfather has had since 1955. Here he is with the car about three years ago, about 6 months before he died. Here is me filling up the car in California. Here is some pictures of our 1934 ford roadster, with a J series Duesenburg engine in it, which dates 1929. For those that don't know what a duesy is, its a double over head cam, 4 valve per cylinder, (oh but thats new technology right??) Straight eight engine. This car shown was built by two brothers in the Chicago area, after they got out of ww2, Hal and Bill Hulrich. They started to build it in 1946, and finished in 1947. They bought this engine in a wrecked 29 J series duesy, from a car lot in 46. They purchased the 1934 roadster for ten dollars. They shortened the body in the deck lid area, behind the seat by ten inches. they lengthened the frame by ten inches also to accommodate the long straight eight engine. This car won the first nationally sanctioned drag race in 1947 which was held by the SCCA (NHRA hates this point, as they were NOT the first to have the first nationally sanctioned drag race, they were 6 months later). It was a half mile drag strip, in Indiana. This car was partially built in Andy Granatelli's shop with some of his speed equipment, as well as some engine work, in 1947. I will post up vintage 1940's photos soon, they are at the shop, and not accessible right now. My father, grandfather and I, as well as some friends put this car back together EXACTLY like the two brothers had built it in the forty's, in the early 1990's. We built this engine with 10.5 to one forged pistons, cams ground by crane, sbc TI valves, carillo rods, etc. Engine is 458 CI, with about 500 HP, and 525 FT LBS of Torque Here are some shots with Andy Granatelli with the car. Here is my dad fillin her up We also play with Hemi Powered Mopars. Here is one of our 1971 Hemi Cuda Hard top, factory Bill board car. Here are some shots of one of our 1970 Hemi Cuda Converts. Here is me driving the car over hoover dam. Here are some shots of our 1970 Hemi Challanger Convertable. Here are some pics of my first car, and the car I drove every day to collage and high school. 1936 Buick Century, sporting the original HIGHLY modified Buick Straight eight engine. One of our 1968 Factory Hemi Super stock Barracudas Linda Vaugn Posing next to our 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertable. Anyways, just thought I would share some of our collection, outside of Z cars. There is more, but Im tired, HA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Very cool. Thanks for sharing. I'm especially fond of the Hemi powered cars you've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 ^ Same here, love the Cudas and Challengers. Doesnt look like the hemi makes her very excited. (shes yawning) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Nice!! Just a few questions . . . What did that dusi powered Ford run in that half mile drag? What is a billboard Hemi? More info on that old daily driver! ETs, dyno, looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted June 2, 2008 Administrators Share Posted June 2, 2008 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 wow. too cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxjoeyxxeb Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Beautiful cars! Nice collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Holy crap, that's some major bucks there! Love the Cuda convertibles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Love'em..... LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 A billboard Hemi refers to the large "Hemi" and side stripe on the rear quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWRex Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I can imagine the smile the gas station owner has when you guys pull up with the V16 and those big Hemi's. cha-ching!lol!Awesome collection!Love the plum crazy purple cuda.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Wow, those are super, super nice!!! Really like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Awesome collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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