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by bigfastjohn
Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: DLRA Members
Topic: Are we RACERS or Politicians
Replies: 32
Views: 50400

Re: Are we RACERS or Politicians

Common sense prevailed and the AGM was postponed ,whether this is legal or not I do not know,but I do know that I had NO NOTICE of the revised meeting time. I guess it is no longer of interest to me as after this years experience I very much doubt I will be attending again. I have been to most meeti...
by bigfastjohn
Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Records
Topic: Review of 1991
Replies: 6
Views: 16526

Re: Review of 1991

Greg Allan Wieland ran a 38/39 Chev sedan with a holden V8. I think Rad Hodfield had covers on his wheels on the Green Dragster to qualify as a streamliner.
by bigfastjohn
Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: Records
Topic: Norms roadster record.
Replies: 16
Views: 31030

Re: Norms roadster record.

I could almost guarentee that any flathead that can out run Norms " big Dollar,big block " as you claim, will owe the guy many many many thousands of dollars even if he built it himself. As for a 202 Holden beating any decent Flathead V8 Ill believe it when I see it . Speed costs money , h...
by bigfastjohn
Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: 2012 Speedeeek Rain Date and other stuff
Replies: 19
Views: 30103

Re: 2012 Speedeeek Rain Date and other stuff

You guys are going to have to do a new volinteer roster as I for one dont think I can make it on short notice John 301mph Lynch
by bigfastjohn
Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: DLRA Members
Topic: Speed Week Date Poll
Replies: 15
Views: 23759

Re: Speed Week Date Poll

Early Feb BFJ
by bigfastjohn
Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: Records
Topic: Records added to yearly speed trials pages
Replies: 7
Views: 20420

Re: Records added to yearly speed trials pages

Again I must ask When did Haddy run an unblowen lakester. We know he loves trophys but we must earn them. BFJ
by bigfastjohn
Sun May 08, 2011 12:07 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: a short film
Replies: 10
Views: 13994

Re: a short film

I reckon Andy Jenkins might have directed that which proves he is a much better Dunny man than film maker
by bigfastjohn
Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: FOR SALE
Topic: Quickchange
Replies: 0
Views: 4630

Quickchange

I have a large heavy duty i think Franklyn quickchange. Centre,Axle housings,bolt on floating hub spindles??? Ideal for Salt car. Easily narrowed if necessary $1500 Also have some BBC Valve covers and intakes Call John Lynch 03 54 72 4456 /bigfastjohn@hotmail.com
by bigfastjohn
Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: Records
Topic: Unblowen Lakester record
Replies: 0
Views: 7716

Unblowen Lakester record

I note with interest that Rod Hadfield holds an unblowen aa/fl I think, record . I dont recall him ever having an non supercharged engine in his Green Dragster So how is this possible. John Lynch
by bigfastjohn
Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:00 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Mickey Thompson Bonneville tyres (tires)
Replies: 1
Views: 5336

Mickey Thompson Bonneville tyres (tires)

:D :After a number of years of non availability M/T tires is about to do a run of highspeed tires, supposedly you need to pre order before end of April if you require them.also they ARE NOT cheap
by bigfastjohn
Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:17 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: DLRA Camp working bee
Replies: 23
Views: 31056

Working bee in October

What a dam site better time of the year to hold it,I hate welding trusses up in 42 Degree heat,tends to creat tooooo bigger thirst John Lynch
by bigfastjohn
Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:33 pm
Forum: WANTED
Topic: aircraft wheels & tyres wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 15918

Just be careful with those aircraft tyres Hadfield tried some when he was chasing 200mph and they flew to bits
by bigfastjohn
Sat Oct 15, 2005 11:47 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: 2005 video's
Replies: 28
Views: 43860

Howdy all just to kill any remaining hope re the 60 min film , after many calls and lots of promising I finally recieved "All the footage" it consisted of all? the footage of me only ,which was great for me but no good for anyone else. Sorry but I did try John
by bigfastjohn
Wed May 04, 2005 5:02 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: When does "Gas" become "Fuel"?
Replies: 17
Views: 24248

Regarding questions on fuel,in USA its easy you buy their gas and they seal your tank OR you supply your own fuel which you can also buy at the fuel tanker. Out here perhaps it needs to be discussed John Lynch
by bigfastjohn
Tue Apr 26, 2005 5:49 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: 2005 video's
Replies: 28
Views: 43860

For you guys looking for footage I have been promised all the footage taken by the film crew which would be excellent but I am yet to see it John Lynch