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Von Esser tribute car back on track

Old 07-17-2013, 03:50 PM
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For those interested we will have our 54 Carrera car back on track this weekend at the HAWK vintage races. We took it to Sebring in March and fixed a few problems on it's second maiden voyage. Here are a few black and whites.
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On Saturday Bill Von Esser Jr. will be with us in the pits. I am sure he will answer questions about the original car. One thing I found out when building the car was the original did not throw a rod as rumor has it. They broke the valve train and ended finding another in a school bus but by then it was too late to continue so they drove it home.
If you are at RA this weekend stop by. #12 will also be in town for the Friday night car show.
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Old 07-18-2013, 09:53 AM
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I saw the car when it was at Sebring. I love the wire wheels.

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Old 07-18-2013, 04:12 PM
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what day will Juan Staab come down from the mountain to make an appearance in your pit space?
Old 07-20-2013, 10:00 AM
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I was there yesterday. Just not enough time to see everything in one day.
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The car looked great on track today.
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Originally Posted by redvetracr
what day will Juan Staab come down from the mountain to make an appearance in your pit space?
I guess he was waiting for the engraved invitation. Where were you?
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Originally Posted by Scooter70
The car looked great on track today.
Thanks. I think it went pretty well. Only got lapped by three current GT-1 cars and 2 or 3 big block vets. I hate racing in the mirrors.
Old 07-22-2013, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by wwpete
I guess he was waiting for the engraved invitation. Where were you?
Here in the AC like any other sane person. there was an arm band waiting for me at the gate but the only ride I had was for Friday which I knew was going to be way too hot, glad you had fun though!

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