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Lawrie 06-02-2026 06:04 PM

dragster out of hibernation
 

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Our dragster came out of hibernation this morning, It had been in the trailer since my wife Carol passed 5 yrs ago,
I have passed it onto my son, he drove the last few years it was in constant use.
Its getting a freshen up with new paint scheme , tyres and belts etc, engine is good to go,
trailer gets a reskin and corporate paint job,( son is professional a photograher)
So the dragster should be back in use in the next few months.
Lawrie

petehoovie 06-02-2026 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawrie (Post 2454062)
Our dragster came out of hibernation this morning, It had been in the trailer since my wife Carol passed 5 yrs ago,
I have passed it onto my son, he drove the last few years it was in constant use.
Its getting a freshen up with new paint scheme , tyres and belts etc, engine is good to go,
trailer gets a reskin and corporate paint job,( son is professional a photograher)
So the dragster should be back in use in the next few months.
Lawrie

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...4&d=1780441358

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...5&d=1780441437

Brian 06-02-2026 11:26 PM

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Great news!

Lawrie 06-03-2026 12:00 AM

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brains , it is good news, I wouldn't have had the time to fix up the trailer etc, as I have too much traveling planned,
My boys company will spend the $$ on fixing the trailer and getting the dragster up to speed again.
Will keep you posted.
How things.
All good here, Just making some jigs and stuff for my press to see if I can reclaim some 17 inch wheels for the 34.
Lawrie

Brian 06-03-2026 03:00 AM

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I’ve seen this rail running all those years ago when you brought it over to NZ. It goes real good eh? I for one am happy to hear it’s come out of hibernation.

TomT/Williamsburg 06-03-2026 06:51 AM

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Lookin good!

KiWinUS 06-03-2026 07:13 AM

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Fantastic Lawrie.

flatford8 06-03-2026 09:16 AM

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Great news!…..,,,Mark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoiJUxbqWbU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esasQBrBBY

RalphM 06-03-2026 10:45 AM

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I love dragsters! Especially Flathead powered!
First video worked, the other was gone.
Love to see some more of that. Thank you!

flatford8 06-03-2026 12:16 PM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9siZXr_KcAE

corvette8n 06-03-2026 02:48 PM

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Glad it’s staying in the family.

danliveshere 06-04-2026 04:53 AM

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I’ve seen Lawrie race this on his home strip. It sure sounds great, especially right behind it on the burnout strip!


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