The Flying Dutchman 2017 Thread

[bbbenny]

A Happy New year to all! We pulled the motor out in Nov. I took to my engine guy,Pete. Pete, did my first motor for the car. This motor has five years on it. And about 500 passes, on it. He;s putting it back together,should be ready in about 2 weeks.He;s doing a few small mods to the motor. Thiner head gaskets, oil rings set up for a vaccum pump, eight thousand off the heads. So it should be a little more faster? I;ll have a update, when we put the motor in. Maybe a few pics! Thanks The Dutchman <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[Salvatore]

I can see a new and very fast A/MP record coming to the LRC Group. You will be able to dabble in some pro Stock wars on Sunday afternoon at Englishtown. It pays more than Modified Eliminator does. GO BENNY GO!

[69 Post Sedan]

I look forward to all the updates with another fun racing season!!!!!!

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

Lets have that go pro camera in different places this year Benny! Maybe under car or from the rear looking back at the starting line...mix it up BBB.

Like Sammy says...I think you may be running my girl Erica on Sundays in Prostock for the Wally!! Go Benny Go!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

I heard he was thinking about a Jerico

[bbbenny]

Going to pick the motor up. On monday, we;ll be putting it in, at the end of the week. We;ll have some pics, if you guys want? The Dutchman

[COPO CARTEL]

Bring it on Benny. Let's see it come to life

[Salvatore]

Talking to Pete the other day. He said you are DIALED IN for
this season Professor! I can see a new A/MP record this year!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Sammy, how do I get in touch with Pete - Danny's 327 needs to be assessed this Spring....

[Salvatore]

Pete's Automotive. 610-326-8322. No answering machine just keep trying. Honest as the day is long!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Ok, thanks. Was going to use Jensen, but we'll keep it local....

[Salvatore]

You will get a discount if you tell him you know Benny.

[Schonyenko2]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You will get a discount if you tell him you know Benny. </div></div>

I heard if you mentioned Benny he charged double. :-)

[bbbenny]

Should be able to fire up the race car, on monday. Report later. The Dutchman

[COPO CARTEL]

Let's hear her talk Benny !!! I know you are ready to go fast <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[bbbenny]

Update, Got the oil pressure up to 60 lbs. Dropped the distributor in. Turned on the electic fuel pump. And lite the eight candles. A sound for sore ears! The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

I bet Professor. And yet even a few more HP from the boys at the LRC camp for the 2017 season. That B/MP record of 9.98 set in late 1973 is right there for that very sleek painted BBC powered nova. B-B-Benny and the Jets!

[bbbenny]

There will be two Big Block novas campaining out of the LRC shop this year.Plus there is a third car, I helped with, last year. A 70 Challenger A/S Hemi. Ray Barton car. We;re having the time of our lives! That most guys, wish they could DO!!The Dutchman <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Salvatore]

Its good to see how much LRC has grown in a few years. The B/MP record is going down this year and maybe the C/MP record also. Campaigned out of Lehighton, Pa.
Pete Suriano of Pete's Automotive (Pottstown, PA.) supplies the power plants for the 2 Modified Production novas.

Call LRC for your racing wants and needs, your Day-2 wants and needs or just to do some bench racing. Benny is always willing to help.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I don't know about all this record smashing stuff, I'm just waiting to see Benny get past the 3rd round! My kid Benjamin is going to take him down in a year or two <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-37-56803-hood_cutting_2.jpg

[WILMASBOYL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its good to see how much LRC has grown in a few years. The B/MP record is going down this year and maybe the C/MP record also. Campaigned out of Lehighton, Pa.
Pete Suriano of Pete's Automotive (Pottstown, PA.) supplies the power plants for the 2 Modified Production novas.

Call LRC for your racing wants and needs, your Day-2 wants and needs or just to do some bench racing. Benny is always willing to help.
</div></div>

<span style="font-size: 11pt">Sammy....you are a 'one man' promotional department...Benny is lucky to have you <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif </span>

[Salvatore]

Hey, its easy when it is true!

[bbbenny]

Marlin, Just for the record. I have my time slips from the race. At Atco in Nov of 2016. I went to the fourth round. And others more if needed. The Dutchman

[wheelhop]

I found out how Benny is financing his racing &quot;habit&quot;, he owns a fancy steak house in Chicago, IL

[Postsedan]

Ha, if that were true.....he would be going much faster <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

The Dutchman - Gets It <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Salvatore]

If the Professor goes any faster Dan, he will be closer to his next birthday! LRC is going to have a good year. Benny says after this year people will be junking there camaros and buying novas up? YEAAA

[bbbenny]

Here;s a pic of the motor, freshinded up! The Dutchman http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-425-58745-p2240386.jpg

[Salvatore]

Looks ready to set the record Professor. Looks fast just sitting there.

[Schonyenko2]

IMPRESSIVE!!

[Plowman]

Your &quot;Race Car&quot; is &quot;Old School&quot; cool.

[bbbenny]

Here;s some of things I did to the motor. Total freshened up. New oil retention rings, took 18 thousandth off the heads. New set of 2 inch tubes. We;ll have to wait and see what happens? The Dutchman <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Salvatore]

Good things are going to happen Professor. keep those vintage old tubes. Would look great recoated white and on the green nova!

[bbbenny]

Getting ready, for next week. We rented a track, for a day of test and tune. If anyone in the eastern or central part of Pa. Would like to bring a car. We would like you to join in. The date is April 7th, at Beaver Springs Drag strip. The Dutchman

[ORIGLS6]

Have fun Benny, ...... and don't break anything !

(Some pics would be nice if you get a chance. )

[wheelhop]

Sounds like it will be a great day at the track, I'm jealous and wish I was closer.

[Salvatore]

Ed Hedrick going with you guys too Prof?

[bbbenny]

Ed Hedrick, won;t be a Beaver Springs. But he;s coming to Cecil County in june.

[Schonyenko2]

We need pictures!

[COPO CARTEL]

Sammy ...check your PM box ...I sent you a message

[bbbenny]

The weather is not looking good for this Fridays Test @ tune. We;ll keep the guys posted. Thanks, The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

and that is a long ride Professor!

[bbbenny]

This friday;s track rental is cancelled. But there is a test @ tune at Numedia on sunday. It will be the first time out with the freshened up motor. The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

Sunday should be much better. Hopefully the air is good so you can get a good reading in that altitude!

[wheelhop]

Dutchman, do you have an update on your weekend activities?

[bbbenny]

the weather was great on Sunday. But I have a big vibration in the car. I did one pass and the cars not right. Trying to figure out the problem? The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

you didn't change anything from last year did you Prof? Just freshened the motor?

[67 Nova Boy]

Tighten those ubolts right Benny?

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[bbbenny]

Did another test@tune. Yesterday. I think I got a trans issue? Will talk to my trans guy on monday. The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

Trail and error Prof. That A/MP record is going down once you get dialed in.

[bbbenny]

Hoping to do a Test @ Tune this saturday. To see if I got the issue fixed? Will post the info, over the weekend! The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

Go for it. You are on the right path.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Maple Grove??

[bbbenny]

No Marlin, Going to Numedia. I like the way you get treated at Numedia. Better people! The Dutchman

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Ok, :( We like Numidia a lot, it's just a tough pull compared to MGR. We'll catch up to you sometime this year.... Good luck!

[wheelhop]

Good luck Benny, I have confidence you will solve the problem.

When are the East Penn Plumbing '17 Race Team shirts coming out?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Saturday was a rain out at both tracks. Sunday was the first points event at Maple Grove, it went well :grin: This kid is coming for you Benny....

[earntaz]

Marlin -- that is one sharp looking mini-digger ... TAZ :youguysrock:

[bbbenny]

Did a test @Tune on Sunday. Still have issues, have to keep looking. More checking tomorrow. Not a good start for the season! The Dutchman

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Benjamin won that tool box with some Snap-On tools in it as well, he plans to finish his Nova and give bbbenny a call out - Street Outlaw style! :grin:

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

No call out this week Benny, Benjamin went out first round on Saturday and third round on Sunday - from the top to the.....middle! :(

[bbbenny]

Marlin, Why don;t I call you out. Two nova;s going at it? You will get to leave first! The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

be nice Professor. You would scare that yellow Deuce.............. and maybe even the driver.

[wheelhop]

Time for Marlin to start his own thread

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

No Jr Dragster Dad has time for his own car, duh!!!! :grin:

[bbbenny]

Hoping to get out this sunday! The weather isn;t helping out. Plus still have a issue, that I can;t correct! The Dutchman

[bbbenny]

Going to a test @tune on saturday. To see if we can get the car, working! If not the motor has to come out. The Dutchman

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

where are you going??

[bbbenny]

Marlin, I;ll be at Numedia.

[VintageMusclecar]

Going to a test @tune on saturday. To see if we can get the car, working! If not the motor has to come out. The Dutchman

:(

Give me a call if there's anything I can help with.

[bbbenny]

Thanks Eric! BBBenny

[Salvatore]

BBBenny will be dialed in real soon. I know it!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Will you be at Numidia this weekend?

[bbbenny]

Marlin, still got car issues to straighten out yet. Plus it;s going to rain for sunday @monday. BBBenny

[Salvatore]

worse year I can remember for timely rain at the drag strip.

[bbbenny]

I;m going to try today. To see if the car works any better? Then it;s, pull the motor time! The Dutchman

[VintageMusclecar]

You find anything after our conversation?

[DW31S]

Hi Benny, I'll throw my 2cents in if I may; did you find the vibration? Is your car an automatic or a stick? If you need help with people pitching in on local track rentals, I know some people that might be interested. I do some nostalgia stuff and we're always testing; we run sticks, mostly Jericos. I'm not driving the race car yet due to a spinal fusion, but I still might be around a little. If you're planning to attend Cecil on June 10, the place will be on overload, not a good day to test. I've found that Wednesday evenings at Cecil are almost as good as a track rental. We are there in line when they open and by 9:00PM we are ready to pack it up with a good 5-6 runs and the best part is the price.... last year it was $15.00 at the gate!

[bbbenny]

My car is an automatic. Turbro 400. I;ve been talking with my engine guy, since the motor was put in. I;m pulling the motor out today. We think it;s the cam timing? Because we checked everything else, that might be the problem. But thanks for your interest, in my issue. Hoping to be back together over the weekend? The Dutchman

[67 Nova Boy]

Good luck BBB!!

Hope you find the problem and get back out there...

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[bbbenny]

Took the motor to my engine guy. The timing is on the money. So it;s not the engine. Something on the outside of the motor. Possible ignition? Who knows! The Dutchman

[VintageMusclecar]

Perfect time to dyno the engine while it's out--that way there are no if's/and's/but's when it goes back in.

Has the converter been serviced?

[bbbenny]

I took the motor to my engine guy. Pulled the timing cover off. Everything lines up. He;s quote, It;s on the outside of the motor. So it;s something with the igintion, We rebuilt the carb. And there where no issues. With the carb, when we took it apart. Thanks The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

So. how did it run in the HEAT today Prof?

[VintageMusclecar]

Any updates?

[bbbenny]

We;re going to try the car out tomorrow. Because rain today, again! Took the motor out. My engine guy checked it out. Everything was OK. He said it;s not on the inside, where the problem is. The Dutchman

[67 Nova Boy]

Less humid tomorrow...gonna run strong Benny! Good luck..

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

Go Professor go

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Was just at The Engine Guy last Friday, we're building Danny's small block to run with ya!!! :grin:

[bbbenny]

Still trying to figure out, what is the problem? The season is going by fast. Thanks The Dutchman

[VintageMusclecar]

Haven't found anything amiss yet??? :hmmm:

Did you have the trans & converter checked out?

[bbbenny]

Eric, i sent the converter to Coan transmissions. They went over it. The trans is OK. I ran the car, after the converter was done. No differnce in working. Times where the same. Still runs flat, no power!!! BBBenny

[Salvatore]

How about the carb Benny?

[67 Nova Boy]

Benny,

Seriously, what did you change from last time it ran well Benny? Something was changed that is making it run flat...think BBB what is different?? Does Sam have to break out the Craftsman tool box and head up????

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[bbbenny]

Motor is out and it;s going to a engine dyno! This should tell me what is going on! BBBenny

[VintageMusclecar]

Any updates?

[bbbenny]

Eric, I talked with a dyno guy. The other day, i have to call him back, the end of the next week. It;s busy time, for this guys. Info, when I have something to tell! Thanks The Dutchman

[wheelhop]

BBenny,
any news?
Maybe your motor needs an exorcism?

[bbbenny]

Jim, The dyno will tell the tale! About the motor. Good or Bad! The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

correct Benny!

[bbbenny]

Took the motor from the Red car to a dyno guy. HP was 698.2 torque was 649.0 I think we got the motor setup know. Will be putting it in the car soon. The Dutchman

[VintageMusclecar]

Excellent! Did you find any issues with it while it was on the dyno?

[bbbenny]

Eric. We played with the carb, a little. And that was it. The Dutchman

[wheelhop]

when is the first test run?

[bbbenny]

Jim, i;m not sure when i can get the motor in. Soon I hope? But No test run. You get two time shots at most races, that will be my test runs. The dutchman

[Salvatore]

when is the first test run?

LRC has a test strip on the top of the mountain in Lehighton. The Professor is as good or better than the OKC Boys so the "seat of the pants test run" will be a good indicator of how fast that foot brake nova will go.

Stay tuned for more news from the Thunder Valley in the Pocono Mts. of Pa.

[bbbenny]

The Red car is loaded in the trailer. Going to race it this weekend. The Dutchman

[earntaz]

The Red car is loaded in the trailer. Going to race it this weekend. The Dutchman

Good LUCK!!!

[bbbenny]

We got one time shot. Time shot was a 10;27. First round loss. Bought back, won the first round. Ran a 10;22. lost second round, tire spin! But the Red car is rocking! The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

Only a matter of time till the demons were cast out Professor. Now LRC can get back to going rounds and setting records. I see some 9 second shots down the road Prof.

[SS MIKE 55]

Sam I think that could have happened Sunday ,but they canceled the race at Cecil.

[Salvatore]

I believe you are right Mike. A very "on and off" year for drag racing weather wise around here it seems.

[Schonyenko2]

That Nova is flyin!!

[wheelhop]

Good job Professor! Will you be going to SEMA to sign autographs and kiss babies?

[Salvatore]

Good job Professor! Will you be going to SEMA to sign autographs and kiss babies?

Not sure about this year for the SEMA Show Wheelhop. LRC is going to do some testing for Chevrolet on the new COPO coming out and I believe the Professor will be in on that. He will be testing at that thin air race track not far from his Shop hoping to get some better insight/info for Chevrolet Racing for the the thin air drag strips around the Country.

Benny was also hoping to set the B/MP record in the nines this year but little aches and pains with the red car and mostly weather issues played a big part in that.
Stay tuned for LRC updates on this Site.

[SS MIKE 55]

heading to Cecil County Dragway with BBBenny today that nova shpuld be flying good number from yesterday 10.17

[Tig65gs]

Gets some pics and video if you can,would love to see it. Thanks!

[bbbenny]

Raced Sunday, at cecil County, the car went a 10;13 at 133 MPH. I went to the third round. Won a few bucks. But the car is working, fine. Hoping to get some pics up, soon! Thanks The Dutchman

[SS MIKE 55]

Let's not forget to mention John with the the former flyin dutchmen motor in his Nova 11.22 and a trip to the semi finals ! LRC on a roll

[Salvatore]

Yes LRC is making a big dent in the competition. Under Benny's watchful eye and guidance and Pete Suriano's engine building abilities, this Lehighton Team is on a roll. FAST, FAST, FAST is the norm in that little village on top of the mountain.

For new or old set ups give the Professor a call.

[mockingbird812]

Benny has some photos for youse guys......😜

[Salvatore]

That is the Professor in his office! Taking care of business a quarter mile at a time.

[bbbenny]

Got rained out last weekend. Going to try this sunday. We;ll be at Atco, if anyone wants come out. The Dutchman

[bbbenny]

Drove two hrs to the track. Get there and my battery, deciceded to take a crap! One last chance this sunday? Watching the weather? The dutchman

[bbbenny]

Went Atco yesterday day. Good mine shaft air, got there at 9;30 temp was 36. The car went a 10;04 at a 135 MPH. Went to the third round. So not to bad of a day! I;m done racing for this year. The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

Well it looks like the NHRA B/MP record fell yesterday and so did the MPH at Atco. LRC's has done it again in the Modified Eliminator ranks. Great job Professor. With the minor struggles and the uncooperative weather your camp had this year, its refreshing to see you will end the year on a high note and be ready for the 2018 season in a few months.

Bring your racecar wants and needs to Lehighton. The Professor and crew at LRC will make it happen.

[SS MIKE 55]

Great job Benny out on a high note!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Benny...

Good job at the track, sounds like the car really runs well....and your 'marketing department' is doing a good job, too. :smirk:

[VintageMusclecar]

135 MPH is good for 9.70's--there's still more to be had! :naughty: :biggthumpup:

[Salvatore]

135 MPH is good for 9.70's--there's still more to be had! :naughty: :biggthumpup:


Would love to see the Professor put a Jerico in that red car! If he wants to take a "Sunday" drive he can race the new COPO that weekend.

YEAAA!

[bbbenny]

Maybe I can get Sam, to come out of retirement. And drive the red car, next year? Then I can drive the COPO car! Just a thought. The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

me drive???? LRC's red car will be in the 9's. YEAAAAA

[WILMASBOYL78]

Does he need a "senior operators liicense"..:hmmm:

[bbbenny]

We;ll see if sammy, comes out of retirement. For the 2018 season? If not i;ll have to run both cars, myself. Like I did this race season. You never get too much of Drag racing!!! The Dutchman

[Xplantdad]

Benny...go Benny~~:laugh:

[wheelhop]

I'm sure if Sammy were to come out of retirement he'd have to spend some time on a simulator before he got behind the wheel of one of The Flying Dutchman's Powerplants!

[Salvatore]

your right Hop, The LRC stable is full of HP that only experience can handle. I know how much HP those "powerplants" make cause I know the engine builder.

It would be hard for anybody to step into the Boss's shoes in that record setting B/MP nova.

[SS MIKE 55]

Benny I guess if Sammy isn't coming out of retirement I will have to get a trailer and bring the red car and give it a shot. Lot's of time to get the tree ready for test runs!

[Salvatore]

:>)

[Xplantdad]

Go Benny go!


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[bbbenny]

Two weeks ago, I went to the Semi;s, won some money. Last weekend I went three rounds. The Dutchman

[wheelhop]

Great to see that the Professor is back in action!

[67 Nova Boy]

Two weeks ago, I went to the Semi;s, won some money. Last weekend I went three rounds. The Dutchman

What did you race...the copo or the Nova? Go Benny go!!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[bbbenny]

Dave. there is a video a couple posts back. I raced the Nova, last weekend. At Beaver springs. BBBenny

[bbbenny]

We;ll be at Cecil county both days this weekend. Come out and watch some Good racing. The Dutchman

[Salvatore]

Go get em Prof. That nova is honkin!