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Steve_Hoog 10-18-2005 08:29 PM

Big Willie....... LA
 
Anyone in here ever actually race this guy?

http://www.empgmc.com/race/bigwillie.jpg

55chevy 10-18-2005 09:19 PM

Re: Big Willie....... LA
 
In the opening scene of Two Lane Blacktop you can see Big Willie running his '69 Daytona in a street race right before the star '55 runs against a '70 AAR Cuda (later said to have a Hemi w/a Torqueflite)

kwhizz 10-18-2005 09:24 PM

Re: Big Willie....... LA
 
His wife has the "FRO" in the pic and her name is Tomika......

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

I can remember useless info like that , but can't remember any of the kids birthdays.....go figure

njsteve 10-18-2005 09:34 PM

Re: Big Willie....... LA
 
A lotta people have always wondered what happened to that hemi Daytona. The rumor I heard was that the body shell was acid dipped a little too long and caved in on itself in the acid dip tank and was scrapped. Anyone else have any info?

Steve_Hoog 10-18-2005 09:36 PM

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Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Guess I'm watching Two Lane again tonight.

I'm just saying that guy looks scary; even if I had a car that would beat him, would I do it?

Supercar_Kid 10-18-2005 09:46 PM

Re: Big Willie....... LA
 
While we're on the topic of legendary street racers and their rides, how about "Brookyln Heavy" and his Motion Camaro? Anyone got some vintage pics?

JChlupsa 10-18-2005 10:15 PM

Re: Big Willie....... LA
 
I know the Motion Ribbon Car was street raced a few times here in Hawaii https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

markjohnson 10-18-2005 10:27 PM

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Big Willie is a living legend among street racers. That is him in the opening minutes of Two-Lane Blacktop flagging the cars off with hand-held lights. One of his Daytonas is still around in rough, unrestored condition and is still displayed with one of the original street racing brotherhood jackets. Quite a thrill to see in person. I'll try to find photos.

markjohnson 10-18-2005 10:34 PM

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Steve_Hoog 10-18-2005 10:42 PM

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That is seriously cool.


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