67 Year old Canadian drag racer

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  1. Bill Arps

    Bill Arps Member

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    Won points in Stock division points at NHRA drag strip called Windsor Drag way ,and just traded my 64 Galaxie for a 71 Maverick drag car putting on the street in summer of 2015 i hope . In fact going to try and trade the current hood with scoop all fibreglass lift off for a grabber with hinges . Thanks for allowing me to joint
     

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    Hello Bill,

    If you are 67 years young and hang around Windsor, you gotta know one of my all time heroes, Barrie Poole.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Yes in fact my 69 Cougar came from the deal ship he raced out of and he was at my garage looking for pulleys a few years back
     
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    This was my 428 SCJ 4 speed he Barrie built
     

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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Welcome from London.
     
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    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Welcome from Northern California!:chirp:
     
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    Hey Bill,
    Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I was (am) a huge fan of the old border bandits race team. My only regret is that Barrie gave up on Pro Stock when the 351 Cleveland was just starting to dominate the class. No doubt, his FE's were as good as was available from anyone.

    You are only 4 hours or so from our Geneva-on-the-Lake Mini (or not so Mini) Meet in August. Try to cross the border and come down and celebrate with us next year.

    P.S.: Bring Poole with you:)
     
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    :Welcome: from New Brunswick!! Nice looking car!!
     
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    Barrie is still building motors in Chatham on...not sure if he still races
     
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    What are you running for power in the Maverick??
     
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    Maverickmike73 Certified Wire Tie Tech

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    Welcome from Pittsburgh Pa Beautiful Car :chirp::Welcome:
     
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