1967 Buick Funny Car....

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by wheelz, Feb 11, 2020.

  1. wheelz

    wheelz 'B' is for Buick.

    "The 1967 Buick chassis was built by Logghe stamping and the interior by Al Bergler
    An interesting side bar story is if you look at the rear quarter panel you will see the name Don Schumacher co-driver. When we first started Fiber Glass Ltd. I was looking for any sheet metal to build molds.
    This young kid comes into the shop with fenders, hood and doors from a new 442 Olds that he wants to race. We got very busy and I had no time to make the molds for the Oldsmobile parts and I delayed him with unkept promises.
    Finally I talked him into getting a complete car built by R & B Automotive. It was, of course, Don Schumacher.
    Don rented a part of my shop for his race car operation. I had become friends with his dad, Al Schumacher, and more or less kept an eye on Don for him.
    Don was fearless and had some close encounters of the wrong kind. He wanted to go from injectors to a supercharger and I was concerned for his well-being. I hoped that by offering him a ride in my car he would gain more experience with the injected car.
    There was no holding back this kid and he turned out to be an NHRA Champion and father of Tony Schumacher today's NHRA World Champion." upload_2020-2-11_2-54-56.png
     
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  2. wheelz

    wheelz 'B' is for Buick.

    I believe... I OWNED the fiberglass front clip for this car. . . Bought it from an older guy living in Clermont FL, from Ohio whom had it for a long long time in his garage. I sold it a few years ago to a V8 member. . .

    Wheelz, Tampa Bay
     

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  3. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    Too cool!!
     

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