41chevy Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Anybody recognize this car? Know what engine and trans it an? Ran at ATCO, E Town and a few smaller strips from 1950's to late 1970's by the Performance Plus Car Club. 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Paul,i don't know this car,but will do some checking,i do know Pappas & Wolf is a law firm still around in South Jersey Haddon Heights IIRC?................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/#findComment-277200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Paul,i don't know this car,but will do some checking,i do know Pappas & Wolf is a law firm still around in South Jersey Haddon Heights IIRC?................................MarkThanks Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/#findComment-277220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The good old days when a law firm would sponsor a drag car.Priceless! 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/#findComment-277224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 The good old days when a law firm would sponsor a drag car.Priceless! My Alchol Funnycar in 1972 was sponsored by Marino's Italian Ices, times sure have changed. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/#findComment-277266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 All I know is Milt Pappas pitched for the Orioles and the big bad wolf wanted to eat little red riding hood...probably no connection to the car. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/#findComment-277706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 All I know is Milt Pappas pitched for the Orioles and the big bad wolf wanted to eat little red riding hood...probably no connection to the car. Nor are the Mamma's and the Papas sadly. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/#findComment-277740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 like the car man,,,going to sonoma dragstrip for funnycar nationals this year,,,got tickets in advance,,,cant wait,,,ya baby...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/#findComment-277741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I took this picture and sent it to a couple clients of mine who were drag racers back in the day and were fixtures at eTown, Atco and island. Ill see if they recognize it and let you know. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/#findComment-279195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 I took this picture and sent it to a couple clients of mine who were drag racers back in the day and were fixtures at eTown, Atco and island. Ill see if they recognize it and let you know.Thank you very much!!The car was also called RIGHTEOUS 1 and later with a tilt nose THE GLASS GHOSTPaul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38721-jersey-drag-racers-from-the-70s/#findComment-279197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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