Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

That good! Was that one big block Olds powered?

It had the olds 400 Auto box———one of tha all time great boxes——- never gave any problems——- big and agricultural
Motor in mine was a 427 —— Holley carb—-with Holman headers—— sounded the BIZ ,

[FMP]

Bit odd the 400 in it, big block 400 ended in cars after 68. The motor homes later also received the small block 403. All front drive toronado drive setups.

Ahh , now I get what you're saying, must be your accent.

400 auto, I thought these were all front drive 425 transaxels, then smaller with the 403.

Yes 427 piped has a good humm.

[jackiewilson]

Bit odd the 400 in it, big block 400 ended in cars after 68. The motor homes later also received the small block 403. All front drive toronado drive setups.

Ahh , now I get what you're saying, must be your accent.

400 auto, I thought these were all front drive 425 transaxels, then smaller with the 403.

Yes 427 piped has a good humm.

It was a front wheel drive—- tad too much throttle when it was wet and you just stayed still with the front wheels spinning——— seem to remember it was the Toranado set up —— but with a tweaked bigger lump .
Once bought a very dented Olds Toranado—— just so I had a spare box——- never did have to use it !
Sold it to a guy who used to deal in American RV’s.

[FMP]

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[GENE LANHAM]

Gene——— did you really NECK Hennessy CRU straight out of the bottle ???! Cos if you did———- that’s obscene .
No no no ——- where the hell did you get that fine upright wholesome clean living malarkey from——- Theres a whole lots of loving going on in my life
Think I’m past gold and into platinum————-

Jackie--the Hennessy pic is nearly 50 years old---Karin thinks the picture is obscene--'you raced with a dirty T-shirt??' Today my little Westie wears a Louis Vutton collar--

Offshore has gone downhill every since Hennessy pulled out--Coincidence??

Jackie--we have all lived a safe, clean and healthy life--these are our 'Golden Years'

Malarkey?

For sure Jackie--as we approach our 'Platinum' years--we both realize how many bullets we have dodged in the past 80+ years (sometimes real bullets--during the 'Civil Turmoil' of the 80's--we returned to the Station with a bullet hole in Engine 1)

[jackiewilson]

Jackie--the Hennessy pic is nearly 50 years old---Karin thinks the picture is obscene--'you raced with a dirty T-shirt??' Today my little Westie wears a Louis Vutton collar--

Offshore has gone downhill every since Hennessy pulled out--Coincidence??

Jackie--we have all lived a safe, clean and healthy life--these are our 'Golden Years'

Malarkey?

For sure Jackie--as we approach our 'Platinum' years--we both realize how many bullets we have dodged in the past 80+ years (sometimes real bullets--during the 'Civil Turmoil' of the 80's--we returned to the Station with a bullet hole in Engine 1)

Gene, difference between is —-you served in the public sector——- and of all things, everybody’s dream———— a firefighter! That’s to be admired.
Afraid I never reached such lofty heights——- a baker and confectioner hardly competes with a firefighter.
I did have a wife—- five kids and a dog named Pruett (he never had a Louis Vuitton collar that’s for sure, leather, or a length of rope would do) a garage —- a Mercury dealership and ambition.
Still having a great life —— keeping in better Nick now than I have for years—— who would have ever thought we would reach this ridiculous age ?
Without a doubt we were around at the best time to be a racer—— I suppose it was the birth of offshore———- history is so full of “CHARACTERS”———- look at any offshore race picture—- I’ll guarantee you’ll see at least one !
SPONSORS———- now that’s a whole new book—- not just a chapter——- Hennessy was, and still is, one of the sports most revered names !

[jackiewilson]

Caldwell told us they were actually racing in Abu Dhabi——- playing with the big boys——- head to head so to speak.
Well, we know they were talking horsepower way above the present motors—— so if they did run, they had to be right up there in the midst of ! Only silence——- not a word was heard—— no rumours—— no results——- no reports.
In fact —— not even a mention !
Now, I cannot believe that an outfit like Caldwell went to the Middle East blind and unprepared, that would not happen.
Maybe the UIM got a bit heavy handed and wielded the big hammer!
But with F1 teams looking for a reliable high horsepower engine for the future——- I would have thought Caldwell would have been welcomed with open arms——— so—— anyone know what went Wrong?

[Bob V]

Clean Healthy Living From the Lanham Files

Jackie--we have all lived a safe, clean and healthy life--these are our 'Golden Years'

[jackiewilson]

Tell you what Bob—— Gene beats me hands down——— I have never had that many piccies in the whole of my life !

[jackiewilson]

My favourite picture of all is Gene and Kiekhaefer 111

[Bob V]

My favourite picture of all is Gene and Kiekhaefer 111

That must be this one where he is "air drying" the bottom of the hull and checking to see if those rev-limiters are really working...

[Bob V]

Whenever I see this one it reminds me of three men on a mission...

[jackiewilson]

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Whenever I see this one it reminds me of three men on a mission...

[/QUOTE. The ultimate iconic ]“OFFSHORE” boat——- All Modern powerboats seem to stem from this one ( Now I just stirred the pot big time)
That’s the one Scotty Beckovitch asked me to make for him——- did have a chunk of hardwood, but I’ve used it making the new America’s Cup boat ?
Its getting harder to find a decent chunk of hardwood——- next one up is definitely The Cave Mans!