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09-09-2005 12:35 PM #1
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Hairy history of exhibition racing.
Geezers should remember, and the youngin's might never have known about the Hurst Hairy Oldsmobile. Of course one of these days we'll have to just explain what an Oldsmobile was.
Take a look at this picture and you'll see something interesting.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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09-09-2005 12:37 PM #2
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Now, why is all that smoke coming out of the FRONT wheelwells? Here's some, he he he, insight.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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09-09-2005 12:39 PM #3
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And one more look at the beast in action.
If you want to learn more, go here; http://www.oldsmobility.com/hursthairy.htmYour Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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09-09-2005 02:28 PM #4
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Thanks for the nostalgia, Bob. I never did get to see the monster run, the 4 wheel burnouts must have been awesome to see in person !!! I don't remember what times the thing ran, just that it was fairly quick for a sled that size.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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09-09-2005 05:19 PM #5
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Four wheel burnouts
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09-09-2005 05:56 PM #6
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That wasn't the first car to do 4 wheel burnouts. TV Tommy Ivo was doing them 5 or 6 years before the Hairy Hauler.---Tom
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09-09-2005 07:37 PM #7
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Don't know that I ever saw any e.t. on the beast. I suspect it's main purposes in life were to make black stripes and smoke, and put butts in the seats.
Speaking of butts in the seats, notice in the frame shot that there's a headrest on the passenger side, though no seat for the pic.
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09-10-2005 02:58 AM #8
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Probably would have been a fun ride as a passenger, too!!!!
TV Tom's 4 engine 4 wheel drive monster was quite a marvel of engineering for it's day, too.
Other than the jet cars, you just don't hear about the exhibition cars anymore. Suppose NHRA would frown on the wheelstanders and stuff nowadays???Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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