Thunderbolt whereabouts? - Page 2

Rory McNeil · 01-22-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Kilduff

Were the Thunderbolts available as automatics, or just as manual transmission cars?

Yes,you could get a Thunderbolt with either a 4 speed or automatic trans.

Notch1320 · 01-22-2009, 03:14 AM

There is one in Clovis NM. Paul Teel ownes it... It had Humpin Henry painted in the side. Originally maroon in color, but was white when I saw it last in 98.

Maybe these guys can help? I was searching for info myself on Humping Henry, and came upon this site.

http://www.angelfire.com/hi/427fairl...mpinhenry.html

http://www.angelfire.com/hi/427fairlane/index.html

X-TECH MAN · 01-22-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Notch1320

Originally maroon in color, but was white when I saw it last.

Interesting as the first TEN built were all Maroon and were the factory sponsored cars (Bill Lawton aka Tasca Ford, Butch Leal, Phil Bonner, Gas Ronda, etc.). The rest (90) were all white and the racers and/or dealers had to pay for them. I wonder whose car it was originally??

rx dealer · 01-22-2009, 09:23 AM

I remember the T-BOLT that MPR was working on, it was done the same time my car was done. What a bad mother of a T-BOLT and it was maroon...Luke Awdish

Geerhead55 · 01-23-2009, 01:11 AM

Bill,,,I'm not sure about the Morrison cover,,,guess I missed that one,,but I do know the gang from the TV show My Classic Car paid a visit a couple years ago, and Gary gave Dennis Gage a ride around 5 Mile Drive in Pt. Deffiance Park in his black 62 406 Tri-Powered 4spd. Galaxie. The show featured some of his 427 cars like his 66 Fairlane. I know he had a 66 Hemi Satellite, not sure if its still around, and at least one Chevy, a 55 Bel-Air sedan. In years past the annual Good Guys event included Gary's collection on its' Friday poker run. Some of Gary's cars have been shown at the Mild to Wild Tacoma Dome show and also the Seattle Roadster Show,, usually his street rods.
Danny Durham

troublemaker427 · 03-14-2009, 02:31 PM

In conjunction with the FCA National Meet:

Thunderbolt Owners Association
45th Anniversary Thunderbolt Reunion
Hyatt Regency - Dearborn, MI
June 26 - 27 2009

If you like these cars, spread the word!!!

treessavoy · 03-14-2009, 08:03 PM

As I understand it these great cars are now legal for stock eliminator.

Getting it to hook might be a problem.

I'm a Mopar guy but always loved these cars.

TOM KASCH · 03-14-2009, 08:21 PM

http://www.thunderboltowners.com/

the link i found on dearborn flashback

troublemaker427 · 03-17-2009, 06:27 AM

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...t=troublemaker

Here is a good T-bolt thread on another site.

X-TECH MAN · 03-17-2009, 06:56 AM

[QUOTE=treessavoy;110026]As I understand it these great cars are now legal for stock eliminator.

Getting it to hook might be a problem.

The T-Bolt has been legal in AA/S and AA/SA for years at 7.00 lbs per HP and IHRA allows a 10.5 (non "W") tire so they should hook.

01-22-2009, 03:14 AM	#12
Notch1320 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thunderbolt whereabouts? There is one in Clovis NM. Paul Teel ownes it... It had Humpin Henry painted in the side. Originally maroon in color, but was white when I saw it last in 98. Maybe these guys can help? I was searching for info myself on Humping Henry, and came upon this site. http://www.angelfire.com/hi/427fairl...mpinhenry.html http://www.angelfire.com/hi/427fairlane/index.html __________________ Shawn Allsup K/S 718 Last edited by Notch1320; 01-22-2009 at 03:34 AM.

01-22-2009, 09:23 AM	#14
rx dealer Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 336 Likes: 9 Liked 53 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Thunderbolt whereabouts? I remember the T-BOLT that MPR was working on, it was done the same time my car was done. What a bad mother of a T-BOLT and it was maroon...Luke Awdish

01-23-2009, 01:11 AM	#15
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Thunderbolt whereabouts? Bill,,,I'm not sure about the Morrison cover,,,guess I missed that one,,but I do know the gang from the TV show My Classic Car paid a visit a couple years ago, and Gary gave Dennis Gage a ride around 5 Mile Drive in Pt. Deffiance Park in his black 62 406 Tri-Powered 4spd. Galaxie. The show featured some of his 427 cars like his 66 Fairlane. I know he had a 66 Hemi Satellite, not sure if its still around, and at least one Chevy, a 55 Bel-Air sedan. In years past the annual Good Guys event included Gary's collection on its' Friday poker run. Some of Gary's cars have been shown at the Mild to Wild Tacoma Dome show and also the Seattle Roadster Show,, usually his street rods. Danny Durham

03-14-2009, 02:31 PM	#16
troublemaker427 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampstead, MD. Posts: 426 Likes: 287 Liked 65 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Thunderbolt whereabouts? In conjunction with the FCA National Meet: Thunderbolt Owners Association 45th Anniversary Thunderbolt Reunion Hyatt Regency - Dearborn, MI June 26 - 27 2009 If you like these cars, spread the word!!! Attached Thumbnails

03-14-2009, 08:03 PM	#17
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Thunderbolt whereabouts? As I understand it these great cars are now legal for stock eliminator. Getting it to hook might be a problem. I'm a Mopar guy but always loved these cars.

03-14-2009, 08:21 PM	#18
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Thunderbolt whereabouts? http://www.thunderboltowners.com/ the link i found on dearborn flashback

03-17-2009, 06:27 AM	#19
troublemaker427 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampstead, MD. Posts: 426 Likes: 287 Liked 65 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Thunderbolt whereabouts? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...t=troublemaker Here is a good T-bolt thread on another site.

03-17-2009, 06:56 AM	#20
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,207 Likes: 1,049 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Thunderbolt whereabouts? [QUOTE=treessavoy;110026]As I understand it these great cars are now legal for stock eliminator. Getting it to hook might be a problem. The T-Bolt has been legal in AA/S and AA/SA for years at 7.00 lbs per HP and IHRA allows a 10.5 (non "W") tire so they should hook.