Supertanker Full Weight Stage 2 Electra vs SRT 1320 Challenger

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by AlaskaBuick, Feb 9, 2020.

  1. johnriv67

    johnriv67 Well-Known Member

    Not to hijack, but you’re my idol when it comes to big cars and big power. No mincing of words, I saw that initial “Grandpas Electra” video and knew I had to throw my Riviera down the track like that. It’s a process. Expecting low 13s by the end of the fall. I'm gonna make a parody video of that one day.

     
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  2. wildcat4

    wildcat4 Well-Known Member

    Wow that’s really impressive!
    Why cut up a really nice car, I agree leave it complete and enjoy watching peoples mouths drop open when they see it run.
     
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  3. AlaskaBuick

    AlaskaBuick Well-Known Member

    No problem! I also seen a car years ago at nationals, like in 03. It was like a mid 70's white 4 door Electra running 12's at Bowling green. That is what gave me the motivation to build this car. Im sure someone on the board here knows that car.
     
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  4. Luxus

    Luxus Gold Level Contributor

    I totally remember that car! I'd be surprised if that guy is not a member here. (or at least was)
     
  5. Andrew Sury

    Andrew Sury Well-Known Member

    That was AWESOME!
     
  6. 69GS400s

    69GS400s ...my own amusement ride!

    Awesome car .. Someone needs to make sure Scotty see's this
     
  7. 1969RIVI

    1969RIVI Well-Known Member

    John took the words right out of my mouth! This is the stuff that gives me the inspiration to keep pushing on with my engine build. I want to see my big boat go like that and watch everybody gasp in awe:D. You don't have to hack the car up permanently to loose some weight, pull the back seat, drain 3/4 the fuel, loose the fender skirts and pull out the ac system and that should shed enough to gain a few points? Maybe if possible pull off the front inner wheel wells??
     
  8. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    Is it possible to see a pic of the time slip?
     
  9. AlaskaBuick

    AlaskaBuick Well-Known Member

    Ill have to go by the shop and find them
     
  10. D STAGE 2 455

    D STAGE 2 455 Well-Known Member

    There's probably a tenth or two in figuring out the suspension. 118 mph suggests 11 teens if not 11 ohs if the car dead hooks.
     
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  11. 69GS400s

    69GS400s ...my own amusement ride!

    .. we will all need to set our clocks back due to the Earth slowing momentarily
     
  12. AlaskaBuick

    AlaskaBuick Well-Known Member

    Well I’m counting on a tail wind and the new Curb Feeler’s I just ordered from JC Whitney ought to be worth a 10th.
     
  13. AlaskaBuick

    AlaskaBuick Well-Known Member

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  14. Luxus

    Luxus Gold Level Contributor

    Didn't you say you won that race?
     
  15. AlaskaBuick

    AlaskaBuick Well-Known Member

    Oh, let me explain if it is confusing.
    I did win posted race, by like 5 lengths, clearly seen in vid. The time slip posted was from my Best Run that day! Not from that race. That race posted in vid was a 11.52. I was posting my best time slip as I thought that is what most would like to see.
     
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  16. Fox's Den

    Fox's Den 355Xrs

    Either way you look at it that Boat Was Rockin. I was wondering what that 13.20 Challenger did though.

    You even had that car in the timeslip beat in the 1/8, still a darn good job Definitely makes me think about ripping out this 350 and having that engine built. I wonder if Gary Paine is still doing the 455's I do live close to him.
     
  17. AlaskaBuick

    AlaskaBuick Well-Known Member

    Challenger is quick, I think he had a best of 11.7.
    Has some mods, real nice fellow
     
  18. AlaskaBuick

    AlaskaBuick Well-Known Member

    Yep, car in the posted time slip was a Challenger Hellcat with drag radials and some mods.
     
  19. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    That is one awesome ride!
     
  20. bobc455

    bobc455 Well-Known Member

    ElectraJim. He was my 4-door nemesis. Great guy!

    -Bob C.
     
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