Indy SS/B just got even better

[Superfan1]

Dallas Kelly has entered SS/B at Indy:

3253 - SS/B - Dallas Kelly - Cleves OH - '64 Ford - Ford 427 - N/A

Now there are 3 Thunderbolts in SS/B.

[Andrew Hill]

Mr. Kelly's Thunderbolt is one of the nicest and coolest cars I've ever seen. It's obvious everyone involved building the car spent a TON of time and money getting every single thing perfect. If he does not win best engineered and/or best appearing at Indy, I will be shocked. Also, someone told me that it's a real Thunderbolt that he bought new, which makes it 10x more awesome.

[troublemaker427]

Dallas' car was sold new at Al Means Ford in Decatur, GA. in 1964 to David Harrell. It was called the Crop Duster and run out of the "Horsepower Sales" shop. You may have heard of the guy who ran that shop, Phil Bonner....

Yes, it's a real DST built Thunderbolt.

Dallas' car has been used for what it was designed for from day one, a race car!! He just completed a six year redo of the car and it is awesome.

[Hemi Moose]

Here's a shot of the Wrecking Crew '64 Thunderbolt...

[Dick Butler]

In my opinion, this has been a big dream for Dallas. He has completed a beautiful upgrade of his Thunderbolt to todays level of SS car. I believe he deserves Best Engineered at Indy. A true labor of love. Good Luck Dallas. This is just the start for this car. He will make the improvements in an orderly fashion and he will be in the mix at the top of this class with time.

[troublemaker427]

Here is shot of Dallas' T-bolt from back in the day. My how it has changed... It was a great car then as it is now. Best Engineered at Indy would be appropriate for sure!!

[Stephen & Horace Johnson]

Originally Posted by troublemaker427

Here is shot of Dallas' T-bolt from back in the day. My how it has changed... It was a great car then as it is now. Best Engineered at Indy would be appropriate for sure!!

it is a very very beautiful piece of machinery. Dad and I enjoyed sitting around with him and Jeff Colvert over the weekend talking about the car... he got best engineered at BG. i have many pics of the car, and a video of his 9.05 pass...

[SuperStocks@LionsDragStrip]

This class just gives me nostalgic goose bumps. Love 'em!!!!




SuperStocks@LionsDrag Strip

[Geerhead55]

A video of his 9.05 pass?? Stephen,, wheres the link??
Danny Durham

[DRAKE VISCOME]

Hey...for sure the SS/B class eliminations are gonna' be "special"...some awesome cars...it's only day 1...but ol' Ray Pacquet-T-Bolt...has best numbers @ 8.93 after 2 qualifying sessions...Ray is one very smart "cookie"...quiet guy...no "talk"-"bravado"...'eh...just goes about his "business"...a real "class" dude...in all ways...he may...or may not...win class...but...he's been there/done that...many...many times before...and well knows the way to the finish line...wishing all well...in my heart of hearts though... just sayin'...rootin' for Ray... Drake...p.s. with all due respect...for sure each of these "players" @ Indy in SS/B...deserve lots of respect/regard...Ray has worked longer/harder "hisself"... continously/progressively...(no race/year interuptions)...with the 427 HiRiser-T-Bolt car...than anybody...but hey...ya' all knew that!