A990 Super Stockers

[Greg Barsamian]

Originally Posted by flintstonecharger

Seems not that long ago you contacted me about Dodge when I ran wanted ad,that was 1996! I recently sold Dodge to new caretaker in Chicago area,kind of neat that all 3 of uncle Gene's race cars have survived,Dart and funnycar still around.

Can't believe you sold Uncle Gene's SS car!
Sg

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Greg Barsamian

Can't believe you sold Uncle Gene's SS car!
Sg

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liteweight

[DMann0825]

damn steve ---my favorite car!---happy holidays to you and maura---dave

[ThunderII]

I was doing a search & came across our car so I thought I would post some pics from this past summer.
The car was known as Thunder II until June of 67 & originally campaigned by Jim Almeter of Attica, New York than was sold to Jerry Vaneck in Toronto, painted red & called the 1/4 Mile Hustler.
Its more famous as that car than it ever was any other name during it's racing days. Hap Gooder has owned it since 1973, he raced it a short time but ended up putting it in the garage & forgetting about it until he got the bug again! It was a 16 year restoration which included rear frame rails, 1 door skin & etc, etc, car was finished July 2008 just in time for the All Hemi Reunion in Salem Ohio. We love going to the strip & shows to tell the stories the car has accumulated thru it's history. The pics show the original Ramchargers posing with the car as well as Diane Sox & Buddy Martin who gave us their award at the All Chrysler Nationals. We also displayed the car during the Ramchargers Clinic this past summer.
I don't need to say what an honor it is to be associated with such an historical car & terrific crew, thanks to Hap Gooder, Jason Albano, & Al Murphy, Brothers Always!
Cheers & Merry Xmas
Don Miller
Crew Chief
Thunder II

[Hemi Moose]

Originally Posted by ThunderII

I was doing a search & came across our car so I thought I would post some pics from this past summer.
The car was known as Thunder II until June of 67 & originally campaigned by Jim Almeter of Attica, New York than was sold to Jerry Vaneck in Toronto, painted red & called the 1/4 Mile Hustler.
Its more famous as that car than it ever was any other name during it's racing days. Hap Gooder has owned it since 1973, he raced it a short time but ended up putting it in the garage & forgetting about it until he got the bug again! It was a 16 year restoration which included rear frame rails, 1 door skin & etc, etc, car was finished July 2008 just in time for the All Hemi Reunion in Salem Ohio. We love going to the strip & shows to tell the stories the car has accumulated thru it's history. The pics show the original Ramchargers posing with the car as well as Diane Sox & Buddy Martin who gave us their award at the All Chrysler Nationals. We also displayed the car during the Ramchargers Clinic this past summer.
I don't need to say what an honor it is to be associated with such an historical car & terrific crew, thanks to Hap Gooder, Jason Albano, & Al Murphy, Brothers Always!
Cheers & Merry Xmas
Don Miller
Crew Chief
Thunder II

Welcome to the forums Thunder II...if you have anymore old or new pics of the car please ad them to thread.

[flintstonecharger]

Originally Posted by DMann0825

damn steve ---my favorite car!---happy holidays to you and maura---dave

Still my favorite A990,just got nervous babysitting it,Got worn out with the trailering fiasco.I must be getting old/ worn out,if I can't drive it I do not want to own it.Not building any more full-size model cars.Thanks for all the help with project,could not have done it without you,was fun project,think I did OK saving car for the next guy,Hope all well in sunny Az. We had crappy-snowy-slushy mess today! Later, SteveO/Dummy

[flintstonecharger]

Originally Posted by Liteweight

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liteweight

Remember I sold you Landy Dart in 96 when I bought my A990 car? Cannot believe I had that car in my garage! Once a dummy-always a dummy,later, SteveO/Dummy

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by flintstonecharger

Remember I sold you Landy Dart in 96 when I bought my A990 car? Cannot believe I had that car in my garage! Once a dummy-always a dummy,later, SteveO/Dummy

Hard to forget that one Steve. Many people missed that connection. I would have too, if I hadn't done some carefull sanding. It went through alot of owners, & bounced from one side of the nation over to the otherside. Wish I would have seen that car to completion, but......., it's in good hands now
I know what you mean bout the baby sitting. As tough of a background most these old racers had, they are pretty delicate, & damage reeeeaal easy.


Hey Steve, how's bout sharing some pix of your uncle Gene's car both current & before restoration. I kinda liked the old school "Canadian" paint scheme it had last I saw it.
liteweight

[flintstonecharger]

Originally Posted by Greg Barsamian

Can't believe you sold Uncle Gene's SS car!
Sg

Loved the car-hated the babysitting,every time I brought car somewhere it was a pain in the ***,I'm sure new owner will take good care of it,can't keep em all,Later, SteveO/Dummy