Daddy's Thing '58 Bel Air
 

Seen @ Oswego Dragstrip Days yesterday.
Photo credit to Tim McFeely.
More.. http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...el-air-gasser/

Re: Daddy's Thing '58 Bel Air
 

That is Ted Beach's Gasser. It's an official NicKey Sponsored car. It runs at Da Grove with Midwest Gasser Assn.

Re: Daddy's Thing '58 Bel Air
 

Yes, and that's Ted's &quot;Uncle Sam&quot; 37 Chevy in front of it in the first picture. Both cars were fixtures at Oswego Drag Strip back in the day. Ted went to great lengths to restore the 58, as it was pretty far gone when found [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

Re: Daddy's Thing '58 Bel Air
 

That car is so BAD. I love the Nickey Gassers.

Re: Daddy's Thing '58 Bel Air
 

Autographed old picture taken @ Oswego Il. Dragway back then,courtesy of Cal Samstag.
Ray Brown standing in smoke behind car.

...followed by Motor Sport Research details from 1973 for those who remember. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: Daddy's Thing '58 Bel Air
 

Very cool picture and specs, Rick. I wonder if Ted has a copy of those?

Re: Daddy's Thing '58 Bel Air
 

Yes,his son Joe has a copy of both now.

Re: Daddy's Thing '58 Bel Air
 

Very Cool!