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TomT/Williamsburg · 08-13-2018, 06:47 PM

We are ready to make another attempt tomorrow - we've made sone changes and we are feeling pretty good about things right now. If she stays together and all the starts align, we hope to post good news .....

VeryTangled · 08-13-2018, 07:28 PM

Some of us are really tuned in for more info! Thanks TomT! Good posts on the HAMB too.

Straightpipes · 08-13-2018, 11:00 PM

A well done race truck. I visited their pit today. Very impressed with the efforts to fight off the first time out gremlins. Good luck guys..
Butch Howe..Rolling Bones race team.

VeryTangled · 08-14-2018, 08:34 AM

This is from this morning, photo by winduptoy on HAMB.

I really love the name they have for the truck, Virginia HAMB Special, ya know, like Virginia Ham, something they are sorta proud about!

Tim Ayers · 08-14-2018, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg

We are ready to make another attempt tomorrow - we've made sone changes and we are feeling pretty good about things right now. If she stays together and all the starts align, we hope to post good news .....

Best of luck Tom! Let us know how you do.

1931flathead · 08-16-2018, 01:42 PM

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They are done something happened to the the motor

BUBBAS IGNITION · 08-16-2018, 01:51 PM

116 yesterday, said smoke from cylinder #4 this morning . Done for the week. great adventure guys !! Thanks for sharing , i looked forward to the story more each day.......

Tim Ayers · 08-16-2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BUBBAS IGNITION

116 yesterday, said smoke from cylinder #4 this morning . Done for the week. great adventure guys !! Thanks for sharing , i looked forward to the story more each day.......

Ugh. Sorry to hear that.

TomT/Williamsburg · 08-16-2018, 10:41 PM

Thanks for all your support guys - we fought it right up until the #4 cylinder smoked and that closed the book on us for this year. ...

zzlegend · 08-17-2018, 07:57 AM

A very valiant try Tom and team. Always a learning curve when trying to go fast. But 5 stream liners going over 400 MPH is a new high. Today should be interesting, since it is the last day. I will be listening to the live broadcast. Thanks for the updates Tom. Mark.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-17-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg

Thanks for all your support guys - we fought it right up until the #4 cylinder smoked and that closed the book on us for this year. ...

Thanks Tom! Safe trip back.

Pat/Ohio · 08-17-2018, 08:55 AM

Tom, I enjoyed following this adventure! Be safe on your return trip home. Pat

drolston · 08-17-2018, 04:02 PM

Got interested in this adventure while Jimmy's Engine and John were building my flathead, and followed the thread on the HAMB. Took about a year of tinkering to get it tuned just right, - so by that standard, you are off to a promising start.

If you take another run at it in the next year or so, I will sponsor a major engine component. All you have to do is put a decal from my daughter's store on the truck! I am sure many or your fans would rush in to Williamsburg Market Square to buy a pair of high fashion shoes.

john mullen · 08-25-2018, 07:42 PM

lol, I'LL TAKE YOU UP ON THAT Dave.. Planning is in the works as we speek

08-13-2018, 06:47 PM	#21
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! We are ready to make another attempt tomorrow - we've made sone changes and we are feeling pretty good about things right now. If she stays together and all the starts align, we hope to post good news ..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

08-13-2018, 07:28 PM	#22
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! Some of us are really tuned in for more info! Thanks TomT! Good posts on the HAMB too. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

08-13-2018, 11:00 PM	#23
Straightpipes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 789	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! A well done race truck. I visited their pit today. Very impressed with the efforts to fight off the first time out gremlins. Good luck guys.. Butch Howe..Rolling Bones race team.

08-16-2018, 01:42 PM	#26
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) They are done something happened to the the motor

08-16-2018, 01:51 PM	#27
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! 116 yesterday, said smoke from cylinder #4 this morning . Done for the week. great adventure guys !! Thanks for sharing , i looked forward to the story more each day....... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

08-16-2018, 10:41 PM	#29
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! Thanks for all your support guys - we fought it right up until the #4 cylinder smoked and that closed the book on us for this year. ... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

08-17-2018, 07:57 AM	#30
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! A very valiant try Tom and team. Always a learning curve when trying to go fast. But 5 stream liners going over 400 MPH is a new high. Today should be interesting, since it is the last day. I will be listening to the live broadcast. Thanks for the updates Tom. Mark.

08-17-2018, 08:55 AM	#32
Pat/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, OH/Lakeland, FL Posts: 951	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! Tom, I enjoyed following this adventure! Be safe on your return trip home. Pat

08-17-2018, 04:02 PM	#33
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,627	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! Got interested in this adventure while Jimmy's Engine and John were building my flathead, and followed the thread on the HAMB. Took about a year of tinkering to get it tuned just right, - so by that standard, you are off to a promising start. If you take another run at it in the next year or so, I will sponsor a major engine component. All you have to do is put a decal from my daughter's store on the truck! I am sure many or your fans would rush in to Williamsburg Market Square to buy a pair of high fashion shoes.

08-25-2018, 07:42 PM	#34
john mullen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lanexa Va Posts: 254	Re: The XO/PP VA HAMB Special is off to Bonneville! lol, I'LL TAKE YOU UP ON THAT Dave.. Planning is in the works as we speek