1. REVISED THREAD : 1957 red corvette car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

[William K.]

Anyone remember the name of owner or have picture of the all red with hardtop 1957 Corvette modified production drag car that ran at Ohio drag strips in the period before 1978 (i.e. sold to Canadian George Pascoe from Ohio around 1978).-mag wheels all around (i.e. American Torque trust mags with gold painted centers mounted on BFG ta's)-I Beam lifted front end by six inches-9 inch Morosso hood scoop-327 cu in engine -hard hardtop - GRILL WAS MISSING Contact William KeoghFort Erie Ontarioe mail: wllmkeogh@yahoo.comtel : 905-8712341

[Dan H.]

Re: 1957 red corvette modified production car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

I'm from Columbus and remember a 57 Corvette with the I beam front end stiffner on it. About 1965, raced at local strips and street. Name was Robin Janton, not sure of spelling. He owned a gun shop back then. He lived on the West side, Upper Arlington or close by, He was the local legend! Regards,
Dan

[Steven B.]

Re: 1957 red corvette modified production car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

There was a '57 as you described at Tom's Gulf Station in Montpelier in the mid to late 60's (the last time I was in the area) except it was yellow. Had a straight axle, 327, Americans IIRC, black interior, Sun tach, and ran slicks on the street. Steve

[William K.]

Re: 1957 red corvette modified production car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

Thank you Steve but that would be a different car from your description Bill Keogh

[William K.]

Re: 1957 red corvette modified production car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

Thank you very much for information DanBill Keogh

[William K.]

Correction: re red 57 Corvette former Ohio drag race car

Correction: re red 57 Corvette former Ohio drag race car Revised proper description :Anyone remember the name of owner or have picture of the all red with hardtop 1957 Corvette that ran at Ohio drag strips in the period before 1978 (i.e. sold to Canadian George Pascoe from Ohio around 1978).-mag wheels all around (i.e. American Torque trust mags with mag finish mounted on BFG ta's)-It was repainted solid red (like Rally red, not original venetian red)- front was raised by spring spacers not I beam -large Moroso tach on left side of dash-9 inch Morosso hood scoop- huge rear tires overhanging wheel wells by couple of inches-327 cu in engine -hard hardtop - GRILL WAS MISSING - had headers with collectors- no radio and my photos show no rear antenna- 4:11 gears- No FI signs in coves but on rear deck lid there were - bracketry from side frame rails and rear crossmemberContact William KeoghFort Erie Ontarioe mail: wllmkeogh@yahoo.comtel : 905-8712341

[Don H.]

Re: Correction: re red 57 Corvette former Ohio drag race car

Merged your two threads into one. This way all info will be together.
DonH

no problem Bill,
suggest you simply add new info right here in a post within this thread. Maybe someone's memory will be jogged.
good luck

[William K.]

Re: Correction: re red 57 Corvette former Ohio drag race car

DonThank you . I am going to add two more important facts to the post would you be so kind as to do one more merge after I do this . Sorry for inconvenience Bill Keogh

[William K.]

1. REVISED THREAD : 1957 red corvette car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

Anyone remember (i) name of owner or (ii) have picture or (iii) know drag strip name that a repainted rally red with hardtop and fuel injection logos only on trunk not on side 1957 Corvette drag car ran at Ohio drag strips in the period before 1978 (i.e. sold to Canadian George Pascoe from Ohio around 1978).Car had-mag wheels all around (i.e. American Torque Thrust), front spring spacers , 9 inch Morosso hood scoop, 327 cu in engine , 4 speed , grill teeth and front bumpers missing, 4:11 rear end, large Moroso tach drivers side, exhaust header/collector, possibly traction bars . The car was when new a heater delete 3 speed fuel injected car. Contact William Keogh Fort Erie Ontario E-mail: E-wllmkeogh@yahoo.com , tel : 905-8712341

[Bruce B.]

Re: 1. REVISED THREAD : 1957 red corvette car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

Here is a link to over 600 pictures of drag race cars at Edgewater Dragstrip in Cleves Ohio from the sixties and later.

http://dragnut.smugmug.com/gallery/4257101_8N7LQ#!i=259287685&k=Zcs37kC&lb=1&s=A

Hopefully you can find the car there.

[William C.]

Re: 1. REVISED THREAD : 1957 red corvette car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

In addition to Edgewater, National Trails was around Columbus if Memory serves, and Kil-Care was in the Cincinatti area I believe, I raced in the Noetheast part of Ohio, so probably missed a few in the southern half of the state...As I recall, at least the NHRA tracks were listed in either National Dragster or the NHRA Rulebook, both of which appear on the Ebay venue occasionally.

[William K.]

Re: 1. REVISED THREAD : 1957 red corvette car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

thank you Bill Bill Keogh

[William K.]

Re: 1. REVISED THREAD : 1957 red corvette car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

Bruce thank you ever so much that is greatBill Keogh

[Steven B.]

Re: 1. REVISED THREAD : 1957 red corvette car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

Here is a link to over 600 pictures of drag race cars at Edgewater Dragstrip in Cleves Ohio from the sixties and later.

http://dragnut.smugmug.com/gallery/4257101_8N7LQ#!i=259287685&k=Zcs37kC&lb=1&s=A

Hopefully you can find the car there.

Thanks Bruce! Saw some cars I haven't seen since hanging around the bad paths decades ago in OH and IN such as Cha Cha's, Ramchargers, Ault James, Apricot Brandy, and others. Time for more pics of yours! Steve

[William K.]

Re: 1. REVISED THREAD : 1957 red corvette car drag raced in Ohio prior to 1978

Bruce thank you so very much for the informationBill Keogh