Into the sevens...

Chris O'Neill
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Into the sevens... Oct 18, 2011 14:40:11 GMT -4

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Post by Chris O'Neill on Oct 18, 2011 14:40:11 GMT -4

I went down to Virginia with an old friend to bring back a turnkey Cressman four link car two weeks ago. We didn't really know what to expect, buying turnkey and all. Sometimes it doesn't work in your favour. The owner had been building the car over the last two years and had never run it. It had a ton of new parts on it, including a fresh 489 big block Chev. It was 99% complete so we finished a few things up and decided to take it to Miramichi this past Saturday. After two shakedown runs where it seemed to be all over the track on new slicks, the third proved to be the charm as it hooked up with a 1.13 sixty and I ran it through to a 7.91 at 170 mph on the car's first full pass. The car still has some left in it, as it hit the rev limiter well before the stripe.

I would just like to say a big thank you to Todd Chase for trusting me to break in his new ride!!! And before anyone asks, NO, I am not upgrading to a big block in my dragster...haha. The best part about this whole story is Todd bought this car for the price of the motor alone, still not sure why someone hadn't snagged this car before!! Here is a short video of the run...

Chris O'Neill

Todd Chase Senior Member Posts: 290	Into the sevens... Oct 24, 2011 20:45:46 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Todd Chase on Oct 24, 2011 20:45:46 GMT -4 Hey, thanks for taking the time to break it in. At least you know what you're missing now. You know you want one....
	Last Edit: Oct 24, 2011 20:46:38 GMT -4 by Todd Chase "All your money won't another minute buy"

bbvette New Member Posts: 2	Into the sevens... Oct 25, 2011 18:32:54 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bbvette on Oct 25, 2011 18:32:54 GMT -4 Looks like Curtis Bogg's former dragster, correct ?

Todd Chase Senior Member Posts: 290	Into the sevens... Oct 25, 2011 18:47:51 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Todd Chase on Oct 25, 2011 18:47:51 GMT -4 Yes it is.
	"All your money won't another minute buy"

bbvette
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Into the sevens... Oct 25, 2011 19:03:39 GMT -4

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Post by bbvette on Oct 25, 2011 19:03:39 GMT -4

Nice, nice car, I knew he was selling it as he was relocating his shop. Great engine as well (of course). I recently purchased a set of his RFD Pro's and can attest to his worksmanship.

Glad to hear it landed in the Maritimes.

Brad Rowter
Liverpool

Last Edit: Oct 25, 2011 19:04:47 GMT -4 by bbvette

dustergirl2011 New Member Posts: 1	Into the sevens... Oct 30, 2011 17:09:16 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dustergirl2011 on Oct 30, 2011 17:09:16 GMT -4 Wow what a nice ride. Would you consider selling the car, or do you know of any other dragster for sale in the maritimes? Thanks Tracey.

Chris O'Neill Founding Member Posts: 664	Into the sevens... Oct 30, 2011 18:24:19 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris O'Neill on Oct 30, 2011 18:24:19 GMT -4 Tracey, there is a very nice, clean 228" Dan Page dragster for sale in the Race Car Mart section of this website. Check it out!!! Chris

Indynut Global Moderator Indynut Posts: 1,761	Into the sevens... Oct 30, 2011 19:06:06 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Indynut on Oct 30, 2011 19:06:06 GMT -4 ... and it looks like this.
	Gerard

Don @ Maritime Drag Racing Administrator Racing below the poverty line 1997 Ranger Super/Pro Class #1890 Posts: 3,263	Into the sevens... Oct 30, 2011 19:13:59 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Don @ Maritime Drag Racing on Oct 30, 2011 19:13:59 GMT -4 And here's a link to the page: dragsite.tripod.com/id15.htm
	www.maritimedragracing.com Atlantic Canada’s Source for Drag Racing News, Race Results, Schedules and Track Information.

Chris O'Neill
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Into the sevens... Nov 10, 2011 18:23:36 GMT -4

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Post by Chris O'Neill on Nov 10, 2011 18:23:36 GMT -4

Well, Arsenaults checked the motor over, made a couple of small changes and took it to the dyno today. It made 875 hp and 704 ft pounds of torque. Can't wait to see it back at the track. Needless to say, Todd was quite happy with those numbers!! Bring on spring....

Chris

racecam1983: WOW !! 900 Monday Night Pics well do Gerard I never miss your Monday Night pics and really enjoyed this special one with a lot of older photos that we seem to forget about unless mentions them .. Thank you agin and Happy New Year and the best in 202 Jan 2, 2023 18:10:22 GMT -4

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