[MattyMX]

Here are a couple shots I took of Tom McEwin's Funny Car basking in the Famaso sun.

[ronbuhg]

Originally Posted by MattyMX

Here are a couple shots I took of Tom McEwin's Funny Car basking in the Famaso sun.

thanks for posting the pics, brings back some good memories for me,as I used to follow the Mongoose/Snake rivalry.always liked the Mongoose paint scheme better, but rooted for the Snake, I have been told I wasnt right in the head !!LOL

[Job~Rated]

Great pics of a great car. Thanks.

[MattyMX]

Thanks for the kind words! When I was a about 10 I lived in Burbank just a couple blocks from Tom McEwin. Some days after school I would ride my bike by his house and see his trailer with the fueler in it. I would just stare at if for an hour.

[ronbuhg]

Originally Posted by MattyMX

Thanks for the kind words! When I was a about 10 I lived in Burbank just a couple blocks from Tom McEwin. Some days after school I would ride my bike by his house and see his trailer with the fueler in it. I would just stare at if for an hour.

did you ever get to talk to him? that would have been something to remember !

[MattyMX]

Originally Posted by ronbuhg

did you ever get to talk to him? that would have been something to remember !

I never talked to him when I was young, but I did tell him that story mentioned above when I was shooting the car. He got a kick out of it. What a neat guy!

[ronbuhg]

Originally Posted by MattyMX

I never talked to him when I was young, but I did tell him that story mentioned above when I was shooting the car. He got a kick out of it. What a neat guy!

thats great, Id read somewhere he was a very down to earth and would talk with anyone

[dinger]

Was this from last weekend? I wanted to go but after working out of town for the previous month I figured I'd spend a little time with the wife....I got home Friday night, a few buddies went but I didn't want to be the horses butt for going so soon. I try to make Famoso 3-4 times a year, Badrat and I will be there this fall for the reunion.

[MattyMX]

Originally Posted by dinger

Was this from last weekend? I wanted to go but after working out of town for the previous month I figured I'd spend a little time with the wife....I got home Friday night, a few buddies went but I didn't want to be the horses butt for going so soon. I try to make Famoso 3-4 times a year, Badrat and I will be there this fall for the reunion.

I was out there at Famoso about 3 weeks ago when we were filming the movie at the drag strip.

[against all odds]

Would you happen to know who built the chassis and what is the exact size of the rear tires?

[ronbuhg]

Originally Posted by against all odds

Would you happen to know who built the chassis and what is the exact size of the rear tires?

not sure if your asking me or someone else,but no I dont know myself.if your not asking me, sorry I need to butt out ! LOL hope someone can help you soon

[against all odds]

Oh, i'm asking anybody who might know.

i think these cars were setup just right; The bodies were still recognizable---yet racy.

[ronbuhg]

Originally Posted by against all odds

Oh, i'm asking anybody who might know.

i think these cars were setup just right; The bodies were still recognizable---yet racy.

I agree with you,they do look 'bad to the bone' ! aahhh, the bad ole days,huh?? great memories for me.....

[against all odds]

Could i borrow the bottom photo(or at least link to it) so i can show someone who might know about the chassis and rear tire size?

[ronbuhg]

Originally Posted by against all odds

Could i borrow the bottom photo(or at least link to it) so i can show someone who might know about the chassis and rear tire size?

not sure that I can or should,sorry, this request should go up hill to webmaster ??but I cant imagine why there would be a problem,its still wise to ask though.can someone help him with this request ?? hey MATTYMX, what do you think ?? can he do this ??