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03-13-2008, 03:43 PM
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Re: Thoughts on Nostalgia FCs
There was a new one complete for sale in ND a few issues back. Seems like they were asking 115K for it turn key. No transporter or spare parts.
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03-13-2008, 03:52 PM
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Re: Thoughts on Nostalgia FCs
The crowds LOVE the N/FC's.
Trust me on that.
I had hoped the spending would remain under control, but that stopped a couple years ago.
The local team I know started putting a '79 Monza together 4 years ago.
It's coming together, but very slowly. Back then, there was still a chance of running 60%, not setting the motor on "kill", being in the show, and having fun. We were counting on that. Oh well.
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03-13-2008, 04:26 PM
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Re: Thoughts on Nostalgia FCs
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I was at Fomosa the weekend before the Meet testing with Jack Beckman, as he also tested this car. We were pitted next door to this sweet Vega. This is an absolutely gorgeous machine. Not sure anyone can call a $125k car a "bargain", but it is really clean, and you know it can run the numbers.
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03-13-2008, 04:57 PM
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Re: Thoughts on Nostalgia FCs
I'll bet anyone that's knowledgeable on the subject will tell you it's not so much the cost of the car, it's the cost of racing it. It's approximately 100k a weekend to run a big show car for the season, give or take. A lot of people can foot the bill for a $100+ race car, and buy/lease support equipment. However, not so many can afford to burn through 2.5-3.0 Million per year to run it. I would say you could piece together a nice nostalgia FC for a lot less than you would think. Of course there are many variables, such as new vs. old equipment and so on. And as I mentioned, while some guys like John Powers may be able to show up with a killer transporter, it isn't necessary, while in the big show, it is.
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03-13-2008, 05:35 PM
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Z'anybody know what ever happened to the sundance monza?
Last I saw it was June 2004 at Pomona GG nitro nats.
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03-13-2008, 06:14 PM
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Kevin:
No wonder you aren't answering your phone. Get back to work!
RG
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03-13-2008, 06:47 PM
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RG
Never stopped.
I'm really struggling today, I had to wear long pants to a meeting. That leaves my wearing shorts to work streak at "only" 718 days in a row. Not quite a record.
BTW, what are YOU doing reading a thread about nostalgia stuff? 
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03-13-2008, 06:59 PM
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RG
Never stopped.
I'm really struggling today, I had to wear long pants to a meeting. That leaves my wearing shorts to work streak at "only" 718 days in a row. Not quite a record.
BTW, what are YOU doing reading a thread about nostalgia stuff? |
Coming to his senses? Always wondered what Randy could do with some nitro. Come over to the dark side Randy. We're waiting for you!
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"The cost of racing hasn't increased in 30 years. Back then, it took everything you had. And it still does."
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03-13-2008, 07:22 PM
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Re: Thoughts on Nostalgia FCs
Darryl,
That white refrigerator of his would look awful good in black w/pop in the tank. A 1971 Monte Carlo would be a real cool sleeper for N/FC.
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03-13-2008, 09:24 PM
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The Sundance is one of my favorite cars of all time then and now. It was the replica that opened my eyes to the nostalgia funny cars.
Sadly I think the replica crashed. The good news is that Twig Ziegler emailed last night and said his new Pizza Haven is going to be done in 60 days!
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03-14-2008, 10:42 AM
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Rich, that is exciting news, I always liked Twig's cars growing up. As far as you guys teasing Randy, I predict as this deal gains momentum, more alky guys will follow Bucky's lead and go nostalgia nitro racing. I love the alky cars, but having been involved with a top tier team in the past, I know what kind of budgets it takes to be a hitter in TAFC & TAD.
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03-14-2008, 06:19 PM
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Re: Thoughts on Nostalgia FCs
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Darryl,
That white refrigerator of his would look awful good in black w/pop in the tank. A 1971 Monte Carlo would be a real cool sleeper for N/FC.
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Are you kidding me? Those nostalgia FC's are getting to be like belly buttons. Everybody's got one or two (my pal Plueger).
Reminds me of the lyrics from a Jackson Brown song: "And the Veteran's dream of the fight, fast asleep at the traffic light..."
Here comes the real flames: 
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03-14-2008, 06:28 PM
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Re: Thoughts on Nostalgia FCs
My old FC just about qualifies as a nostaligia FC. By the way, what is that grafitti on the hood. *Snith* Printing?
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