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Labratt I'm calling you out!

Posted By: ZIPPY

Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/16/11 09:23 PM

Gotta love those street cars with open headers, slicks and 4.56 gears, that arrive everywhere on a trailer!

How long has it been driven on the "street" in that configuration? 4 miles at a cruise or something?

C'mon now

At least run it through the exhaust on DOT tires to claim it's a street car. And preferably, it should be driven to and from the track....

Not that it matters all that much, though.....next time we race, all you're gonna see is tailights with pitted potmetal

And you won't even be able to hear me whizz by, 'cause I have an exhaust on my "street car"
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/16/11 10:05 PM

What the He**??? You couldn't just answer my post..you had to start your own? My car is a "street car"! Just because I take the dumps off..which really doesn't matter on my time slips..running through Ultra-Flows,I just like to hear my motor! I am over 50,and half-deaf! Sure,I could drive it to Lapeer,because it's only 35 miles away...but Ubly..and Milan are hikes! Plus..even though the GTX has been VERY RELIABLE..you just never know! And who's keeping you from bringing a set of slicks,and throwing them on at the track? Nothin' but belly-achin' and whining! Didn't think you were that kind of a guy! I have to say..I'm a little disapointed in you!
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/16/11 10:35 PM

Are you sure you wanna go down that road?

You think I'm just gonna do whatever you want, whenever you want?

Any interest in MY terms, or am I just supposed to blindy agree to whatever you want, after you've been working on your car and nobody knows what you did?

C'mon, I wasn't born yesterday.
Posted By: MIKES_DUSTER

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/16/11 11:05 PM

Quote:


C'mon, I wasn't born yesterday.




The day before???
Posted By: roadhazard

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/16/11 11:16 PM

Quote:

Quote:


C'mon, I wasn't born yesterday.




The day before???







Good Ol Randy B sure is feeling his oats
Posted By: MIKES_DUSTER

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/16/11 11:24 PM

Hey Hazard.....Sounds like someone is scared.
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 12:04 AM

I've got him covered by two tenths, AND my car has no problem driving on the street for hours at a stretch.....

yep somebody is really scared

My terms will be forthcoming...
Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 12:50 AM

No way will you ever catch me driving to a race....anything can go wrong and then your SOL without a tow home

Rickster
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 12:55 AM

Quote:

No way will you ever catch me driving to a race....anything can go wrong and then your SOL without a tow home

Rickster




When I was a kid I drove to the track till I broke
a axle... I built a trailer that week and have never
drove to the track since
Posted By: 383man

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 01:18 AM

I drive to the track all the time. Closes track is 35 miles. But I always have a back-up plan in action. You know I have someone with a trailer in the area just in case. And my brother only lives 7 miles from Cecil County dragway. But I really like driving into the track and racing and then driving home. Ron
Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 02:08 AM

Quote:

Quote:

No way will you ever catch me driving to a race....anything can go wrong and then your SOL without a tow home

Rickster




When I was a kid I drove to the track till I broke
a axle... I built a trailer that week and have never
drove to the track since





and that's how I learned at 18 years old only I kicked a u-joint and oh yeah learned real quick about driveshaft loops also...lol

Rickster
Posted By: STEFF

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 03:05 AM

Street cars run without mufflers??
Posted By: Sledge_57

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 04:56 AM

Quote:

Quote:

No way will you ever catch me driving to a race....anything can go wrong and then your SOL without a tow home

Rickster




When I was a kid I drove to the track till I broke
a axle... I built a trailer that week and have never
drove to the track since





I broke an axle at Milan a couple years ago, drove it 50 miles home with it broken too, Mopars are tough
Posted By: astjp2

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 05:36 AM

This is getting good!
Posted By: HardcoreB

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 01:03 PM

I love both you guys so, I was gonna stay outta this. BUT, now it appears I have to choose a winner so I pick.....................................................................
Posted By: Super Scamp

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 01:03 PM

Quote:

This is getting good!




Let hear the terms of the grudge match!! I like heads up racing. But Racing on the street is not a good Idea.. Maybe back in the 70's it was but today....

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Posted By: HardcoreB

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 01:07 PM

RANDY
Posted By: HardcoreB

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 01:09 PM

Johnson, that is...

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Posted By: BB Dart 69

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 01:48 PM

Quote:

Street cars run without mufflers??




Mine does, who needs mufflers
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 01:50 PM

This oughta be a good one!! The mad science guy against Mr.Sneaky from MP...I won't pick a winner but watch out for him,Randy...He has a whole arsenal at his fingertips from Chrysler and may pull out all stops just to chalk up a win...Good luck to you both!!
Posted By: CompWedgeEngines

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 02:41 PM

I think one of these two guys should borrow Eddie Millers purple flamed driving suit...then this thing would start to really get good....be filled with all sorts of drama then...

by the way...I can tell you who's gonna win this thing........my " contacts" in Michigan have " seen" something....hmmmm....
Posted By: Super Scamp

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 02:50 PM

Quote:

I think one of these two guys should borrow Eddie Millers purple flamed driving suit...then this thing would start to really get good....be filled with all sorts of drama then...

by the way...I can tell you who's gonna win this thing........my " contacts" in Michigan have " seen" something....hmmmm....





Word on the Street of Woodward is Labratt has the Faster car!!!
Posted By: Evil Spirit

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 03:59 PM

In the movie, the parts of Zippy and Labratt will be played by Oldman and Doc Fiberglass...
Posted By: B3422W5

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 04:04 PM

Meanwhile, us smallblock guys sit on the sidelines with our integrity intact, listening to these big block guys cry and whine at each other

Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 04:05 PM

Regardless of the outcome at Ubly, here are my terms:

Mid-July.
In the spirit of Drag Week:

Street run from Pontiac to Norwalk.
Assume 3 hours one way, plus or minus.

Have someone follow you in a support vehicle, if needed for peace of mind. But you have to drive your car all the way to the track.

One fuel/food stop at the location of your choice.

One hour cooldown. Best 2 out of three, $800 per run.

Trailer it back home if needed, for either comfort, breakage, or any reason.

Do whatever you want to your car...if you want, you can run open headers the whole time since the engine is so great to listen to

But, that being the case, I can also do anything I want to my car. No better time to see what it will run on a
250 shot.
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 04:26 PM

You must be out of your freaking mind!!! Who the HE** is going to pay my astronomical gas bill??? My wife would put the "smack-down" on me with this HIGH ADVENTURE! And I do mean HIGH..as in drug-induced! $800.00 a run..250 shot of nitrous??? What planet are you living on?..Uranis? Come back with a plan that makes a little sense,and I might be willing to listen! Until then...don't pull any more ideas out of your colon!
Posted By: bigsbigelow

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 04:28 PM

I am sorry Zippy but you got called out. You can't just turn it around and start making demands. Labratt thinks he can take you out now after some changes. It isn't about who drives their car more or which is more reliable. Why can't it just be a show up and race deal?


On a side note, why does money always have to be involved? I thought racing was supposed to be fun?
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 04:32 PM

Wow, and I thought the Nova callout threads were interesting.....

Be careful! Like it was said earlier, Rich has the entire MP a-rsenal at his fingertips. He'll pull out a purpleshaft and....
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 04:55 PM

Mark..is it my imagination,or is [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] highlighted in arsenal on purpose? Good one!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 04:57 PM

Quote:

Mark..is it my imagination,or is [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] highlighted in arsenal on purpose? Good one!




Yeah, funny how the word a-r-s-e isn't allowed on Moparts!??
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 05:03 PM

Pretty silly,since anyone under the age of 30 doesn't even know what it means!
Posted By: RATPATROL

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 06:36 PM

ok, i'll try to help you guys out, racing for money usually causes hard feeling with friends how about aug. 6 or 7 at ubly mopars against the world race, both show up with a case of beer( the other drivers favorite) best 2 out of 3 race in time trials so you can still race the evenings program. after the race drink losers beer and have a good time. now since i helping out here raff and me will drink the winners beer. bob
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 06:44 PM

Orlo...I knew there'd be a good incentive at the end for you and Mikey! Kinda sounds like a plan! Not sure what Zipsters favorite beer is..but I can bet it's cheaper than my fav..Warsteiner Dunkel! Raffy took a liking to them last time I showed up at his shop with some!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 06:45 PM

Quote:

ok, i'll try to help you guys out, racing for money usually causes hard feeling with friends how about aug. 6 or 7 at ubly mopars against the world race, both show up with a case of beer( the other drivers favorite) best 2 out of 3 race in time trials so you can still race the evenings program. after the race drink losers beer and have a good time. now since i helping out here raff and me will drink the winners beer. bob




LOL... I wont stop at JUST the losers beer
but I agree as soon as money gets into the picture
its a problem
Posted By: Dartin

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 07:44 PM

Ok, Labratt and Zippy show up with a case of beer each and Orlo, Raff, and myself drink ALL the beer while Labratt and Zippy race. Problem solved!

Randy
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 07:59 PM

Quote:

Ok, Labratt and Zippy show up with a case of beer each and Orlo, Raff, and myself drink ALL the beer while Labratt and Zippy race. Problem solved!

Randy




... bring it on guys... we'll even stand at
the fence and watch... as we drink the beers
Posted By: MIKES_DUSTER

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 08:00 PM

This ISNT Drag Week,Its a CALL-OUT!!!!! I dont mind racing for money but as long as its something like $50.00 for gas money.

Zippy,Why all the demands???? Race him,IF he beats you,race him again in a month for revenge....Its NO BIGGIE,just a race!!!!
Posted By: 540DUSTER

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 08:52 PM

TALKING LOUD AND AIN'T SAYING NOTHING,LIKE A DULL KNIFE JUST AIN'T CUTTING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 09:06 PM

????????????
Posted By: Dartin

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/17/11 11:49 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Ok, Labratt and Zippy show up with a case of beer each and Orlo, Raff, and myself drink ALL the beer while Labratt and Zippy race. Problem solved!

Randy




... bring it on guys... we'll even stand at
the fence and watch... as we drink the beers





Loser has to drive us home!
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/18/11 12:11 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Ok, Labratt and Zippy show up with a case of beer each and Orlo, Raff, and myself drink ALL the beer while Labratt and Zippy race. Problem solved!

Randy




... bring it on guys... we'll even stand at
the fence and watch... as we drink the beers





Loser has to drive us home!




I was thinking the same thing... we will need a DD
for us
Posted By: pro6pakRR

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/18/11 08:31 AM

Can I race the winner
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/20/11 02:14 PM

I case anyone didn't already figure it out, this was all a bunch of hooey......I couldn't justify 50 cents per run, much less hundreds!

Randy and I thought the callouts on here had become kinda ridiculous, and we conspired to call each other out on the same day at the same time just for entertainment purposes. Only I got busy, and ended being a few minutes late

Guys on here make it sound like it's no big deal, but it's pretty damn difficult to build a 10 or 11 second street car.

Making our kind of car, on our kind of budget, is fraught with comprimises....

Randy's comprimises are a big gear, "real" slick and open pipes....and yes, a trailer...because it isn't real enjoyable to drive 70mph for hours with 4.56s. It could be done, but what would be the point? Common sense.

My comprimises are less gear, DOT slicks, full exhaust, but slightly more money put into the motor.....but I don't have a trailer yet, so applying another kind of common sense
I tried like heck to build my car not to ever need one!
But things happen. I'm going to get a trailer someday but until then, if anything happens...step 1, call friends who have trailers. If nobody is available, then it's gonna be AAA. I did finally get myself a 3/4 ton truck, so I'm more than halfway there. I really don't mean to give him crap for the trailer and so on, but he knew it was coming and was ready for it

Either approach can work! There is no right or wrong!

In my "challenge" I put the long street drive in there to make a point....I build my car best as I could, to do what I am doing with it...but that's all I will continue being proud of the no trailer aspect of it, right up until I get one...then I'll stop

Randy and I, and our cars, are more similar than different.
We both race to improve our machines, for the good times, and the great people. Unfortunately we're both lucky to get to the track 3 times a year (and that's during a
VERY GOOD year). Randy's health takes up alot of his time....my work and current garage/shop project are very consuming.

Kudos to those who have already been where Randy and I are trying to go (streetable 10s).....and double kudos to those who have helped him and I over the years.

Hope you found this as entertaining as we did.
Thanks for playing

Group hug????

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/20/11 02:21 PM

Come on Zippy... I cant drink the beer and watch....
I'm bummin
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/20/11 02:31 PM

Rich and Randy...I heard this guy was coming to line em up!!

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Posted By: MIKES_DUSTER

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/20/11 06:13 PM

Still would LOVE to see you guys run,think it would be a GREAT race!!!!!
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/20/11 08:37 PM

We did, last year.....

There's video of it too....
Posted By: MIKES_DUSTER

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/20/11 11:27 PM

Quote:

We did, last year.....

There's video of it too....




Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/21/11 03:50 AM

Mike,I do have a couple videos of Rich and I....one doing our burn outs...and the other is leaving off the line,after the burn outs. Unfortunately,it's not letting me post either one! Rich's explanation says it all...thank you all for contributing to this thread,and for helping us out through the years,with advice on improving our cars!

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Posted By: pro6pakRR

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/21/11 06:03 AM

I remember you two running.
Posted By: Sport440

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/21/11 06:18 AM

Quote:

Rich's explanation says it all...thank you all for contributing to this thread,and for helping us out through the years,with advice on improving our cars!







Id still like to see you guys race again

Win or lose you, Guys are both Winners IMO on this web site.
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/21/11 05:36 PM

Mike,thanks for the kind words! Between Dwayne,Ron Wilson,and yourself...I couldn't have gotten better cam advice anywhere! You guys are the BEST!!!
Posted By: mopartony

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/21/11 06:29 PM

I might regret this.

Rich, I have a trailer you can borrow if you have a tow vehicle, or if you cover the fuel I will bring "the bus" you car will fit, I hope...lol

To the drinkers, if Rich uses the bus we will get you home, maybe even pick you up if you are somewhat on the way to what ever track. that can get figured out.

I want to see this go down.
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/21/11 06:31 PM

Agreed, what a nice statement, thank you

I have Randy's vids (including the one where we raced last year) saved in my photobucket acct. Can't get in there at the moment, will try to remember to post a link when I take a break from hangin' insulation tonight.
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/21/11 06:36 PM

Quote:

I might regret this.

Rich, I have a trailer you can borrow if you have a tow vehicle, or if you cover the fuel I will bring "the bus" you car will fit, I hope...lol

To the drinkers, if Rich uses the bus we will get you home, maybe even pick you up if you are somewhat on the way to what ever track. that can get figured out.

I want to see this go down.






Thanks for the kind offer Tony, unfortunately the whole thing is not for real...

We were just having fun playing
chest-thumper for awhile there....read upwards a little and I admitted the whole thing is a joke a few posts ago.

We'll race again like last year....and soon...promise...and there won't be any money involved. Just the normal "how can I pick up two tenths for 50 cents or less" thought process....
Posted By: bigsbigelow

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/21/11 08:39 PM

Good, every one is friends, I feel warm and fuzzy again.
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 03:44 AM

Ryan..glad you feel warm and fuzzy! Right from the start,EVERYONE should have known this was all a BIG HOAX! I would NEVER put down ANYONE'S ride,especially a friend's! Just not my personality! I truly respect ALL you guys for the work you do to make your cars look good..and run as good as they look! No one's car is perfect,even though I can think of a couple that come awful close! It's a great hobby,with a lot of friendly,and helpful people I've gotten to know over the years! I consider myself very lucky to call more than a few as good friends! You guys know who you are...Thanks for all you've done for me over the years! Randy B.
Posted By: Dartin

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 10:46 AM

Gotta say, you guys had me! I did think it was a little uncharicteristic of you both when the heavy smack was going on. Can't wait to get a track day with you guys and anyone else that wants to go.

Randy
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 02:29 PM


Seems like we got Tony also

Just having fun
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 02:38 PM

Quote:


Seems like we got Tony also

Just having fun




I knew you guys were BSing but still wanted to watch
and drink YOUR beer remember I was there last year
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 02:53 PM

Would Molson Canadian suffice for next time? Eh???

From prior comments on here I know Keystone is out of the question
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 03:02 PM

Quote:

Would Molson Canadian suffice for next time? Eh???

From prior comments on here I know Keystone is out of the question




Yeah the Molson will work IF I have a DD
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 03:39 PM

Zippy..who says Keystone is out of the question? I've still got 1 can reserved for Mike,next time he comes for a visit! (Keith Stone smooth!)

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Posted By: firefighter3931

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 04:03 PM

How about some Alexander Keith's and Sleemans at Norwalk ?

I'll bring the "refreshments"

Hope to see all of you guys there



Ron

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Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 04:17 PM

Who can argue with that? Ron..YOU ARE THE MAN! See you in Cornwall in a few weeks,buddy! Should be an absolute BLAST!
Posted By: mopartony

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 04:40 PM

You got me a bit, I was hoping it would go down again. don't care about the $$ between you 2 but if you needed a trailer I was all over it...lol (best attempt to safe face...lol)

Mike, if Z uses the bus and it is at Lejunk I mean Lepeer or Ubly I will be your DD. heck if we just want to roll up and watch the shinnanigans I will drive. But no laughing at my import I am driving.
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 06:54 PM

Quote:

if you needed a trailer I was all over it





Aha

With that, may I add you to the "oops I blew it up and/or burned it to the ground, help help!" call list? Cell number still starts with 24 and ends with 64?





Honey Brown is great stuff
Posted By: mopartony

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 07:11 PM

yes. you cover the gas I will get you.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 07:24 PM

Were you guys talking the 25th... if so I cant make
it... got a wedding to go to that day
Posted By: Labratt

Re: Labratt I'm calling you out! - 06/22/11 10:07 PM

Fella's..I'm going to check out Ubly and Lapeer's schedules for Saturday,July 2nd. Maybe we could go have some fun that day! I'll check on the 3rd as well!
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