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  1. vanrah

    Ole' Bob's old cars.

    Well my cousin asked about my car, didn’t specify witch one? So it took a bit to dig into the past ET & weight slips. I’ll start with my first car, the 55 Chev @ 3245 Lbs. with Jahn’s 11: 1 compression pistons, 301” solid lifter Isky cam. I built it during my jr & senior years of high school, 60...
  2. vanrah

    Holley's for sale

    Greetings Guys: Between myself & my buddy we have some Holley carbs & parts for sale. Plus I can mix, match or buy other parts to make you a carb to suite your needs. First up is a Ultra 650 Double Pump I took in on trade. I haven't opened it up, AS IS or you can request of me to open it (No...
  3. vanrah

    GM rides on FB

    Greetings Guys : Check this out. It's a burnt out W-30. Looks re build-able to me?? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157734420365833&set=gm.3127560343938447&type=3&theater&ifg=1
  4. vanrah

    A GuTOo from Down Under

    Greetings; With the 40+ years of The "Bronze Brick" nearly wound down it's time I post in the Non -G-Body related area. I've met so many new friends here that have become like brothers. And quite a few of us have met, broke bread & drank together, what a wonderful experience G-Body forum is! So...
  5. vanrah

    :SLAY The DRAGON" Bucket trip Oct 18-19

    Greetings Guys: First I would like to Thank everyone for the friend ship you all have extended. I'll be taking one of my last few Bucket trips soon. I'm headed to Robbinsville, North Carolina Hy way 129. I plan to be in the Bowling Green area the evening of the 16th if any of ya want to bench...
  6. vanrah

    Lsxtravaganza July 3rd -7th 2019

    Greetings Guys; Check this event out: https://lsxtravaganza.com/events/ In & around Chicago including Black Hawk Farms road course for the best rate I've ever seen. And car show of course (& I think all makes are welcome?) & open road tour. Then on to the drag strip at GLDW Sunday. And...
  7. vanrah

    UNGN's 2+2 crash???

    I've been off the computer for a few days, but when I opened my fb account this morning UNGN's 2+2 looks to be totaled. the text that was with the pictures said the driver & passenger were OK. A fella named Dave posted the pictures. I sure hope that our G body brother is OK. If I had more tech...
  8. vanrah

    Byron July 9th LS day

    Greetings Guys; LS day at Byron drag way July 9th. I'm ready & plan to attend with one exception. If the weather forecast is for temps to reach over 90* I then become a maybe. I'll have to have one of my talks with Mother Nature & see if I can get us an 80* day with some clouds! Of course I...
  9. vanrah

    Thank You Veterans

    Greetings all; I just want to Thank my fellow veterans for you service. As it's that time to have a moment of thought for the many friends we have lost & the ones that came back missing body parts. For you guys that didn't have to serve count yourself lucky. And buy a vet a beer, Ole' Bob.
  10. vanrah

    Stuff you Buick guys might need or want

    Greetings Guys; I got some things that you Brick guys may be interested in. Back in 86 my good buddy's wife purchased a new T/TYPE. So sometime in the 90's he went to the dealership & purchased two new radiator hoses including clamps. I remember him telling me that they were over $50 bucks. Did...
  11. vanrah

    Car Craft Nat's

    Greetings Guys; Well to my surprise Car Craft Nat's is going to be in Bowling Green Ky this summer. I was under the impression that they (Car Craft) had a 3 years deal with the Milwaukee Mile? Being that my brain is getting old & hard maybe it was here 3 years, but it only seemed like 2 years to...
  12. vanrah

    We lost a G car guy

    Dwight Pfeiffer, Car guy finished his race of life, made 71 laps. I met Dwight in the summer of 1970, after I got back from the war. I challenged him to a race as he was driving a brand new Boss 429 & he wouldn't run me? I found out he worked for my cousins at their gas station. Lived at home...
  13. vanrah

    Car Craft Nat's, July 15th - 17th at the Milwaukee Mile.

    Greetings Guys; It seemed like a good idea to start a thread for this event. This will be July 15th - 17th at the Milwaukee Mile with a long fast Auto-X & mid night drags at Great Lakes Drag Way. I plan to run the Auto-X and if I have enough energy & can stay awake long attend the drags. Note...
  14. vanrah

    Merry Christmas & a faster G car

    Best wishes to all you guys; It seemed like a good time to warn some of the newer & younger entering this area! Many of us here are infected with the affliction (Can't leave it stock), & it may be contagious? I know of No drugs that can cure it. I only know that more speed parts makes it better...
  15. vanrah

    CAR CRAFT Nat's: July 17 - 19th 2015 Milwaukee, Wi

    Greetings Guys; I guess I'll be the one that starts the thread, Who's going? I just signed up $55 bucks. And plan to run the Bronze Brick in the Fast - Long auto cross. I'm under the impression that the course will take us out onto the Milwaukee Mile?? I sure would like to see some of you guys...
  16. vanrah

    The Bronze Brick a Very Unusual 9C1

    Greetings Guys; Well I sure enjoy corresponding with you guys a bunch & my for sale post wasn't keeping that path open any longer as it doesn't show on the home page any more. So in my quest to just jaw bone in general about my car or yours requires a new type of thread. Or if I can help with a...
  17. vanrah

    Byron drag way Sept 13th??

    Greetings Guys; I'm trying to get a group together for a drag day at Byron drag way, Byron Ill. Anyone interested? If things go as planed I'll be taking the Bronze Brick (formally known as the Brown Brick). Come on out and blow my doors off. My goal is to turn something quicker than the 12.5's...
  18. vanrah

    Free Pig roast & SWeet Corn boil car show Orfordville, Wisc

    Greetings Guys & Gals; Knute's Bar & Grill is having their annual charity Free Pig roast & Sweet Corn boil Automobile show on August 23rd and everyone is invited. Please be aware that many donate $5.00 or more, every time I go back for seconds or thirds I drop $5.00 the pot. And you have to pay...
  19. vanrah

    Seasons Greetings

    Merry Christmas Guys & Gals; Many of us have more torque or more traction on our Christmas lists. Hope Santa doesn't confuse who gets what! Thank you to all that have looked at my for sale post, it went over 6000 views yesterday. Wishing everyone a New Year with a couple of tenths off your ET...

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