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SCOTI · 07-27-2003, 04:47 AM

The 'Flores Performance' guys were out again. 4 swb 81-87's, all tubbed to varying degrees w/big blocks + 2 67-72's w/similar set-ups as well. All pretty decent looking trucks & all had big slicks or M/T's & the big blue bottle.

TIMSPEED · 07-27-2003, 05:23 AM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
The 'Flores Performance' guys were out again. 4 swb 81-87's, all tubbed to varying degrees w/big blocks + 2 67-72's w/similar set-ups as well. All pretty decent looking trucks & all had big slicks or M/T's & the big blue bottle.

IMHO, tubbing is just for looks. There's guy's running in the 8's on a 10" tire!

SCOTI · 07-27-2003, 11:22 AM

Running 8's (or 9's for that matter) is a lot harder than it looks w/a vehicle that does double duty. I've had several friends that ran 454+ cubic inches w/N2o & still didn't break out of the 10's & they had 'tubbed' trucks w/slicks.

I'm pretty sure one of these guys would be willing to put a pink slip up for grabs if you feel like coming to Dallas & think your truck has what it takes to get it....

These trucks don't look like 'show queens'. They look more along the lines of 'Sat night specials'. They are 'work' trucks (as in their sole purpose is to generate $$). Also, since there's more than just one truck in the stable, I would guess they have progressively improved w/each, having learned from their mistakes. I'll ask next time I see them what their avg track times are.

gldevall · 07-27-2003, 11:55 AM

No pics??

kevhill85 · 07-27-2003, 01:32 PM

what track where u at . i haven;t seen them in a while . when red line open they went there for a while

kevhill85 · 07-27-2003, 01:33 PM

i'm tubing mine this week

BigRed · 07-27-2003, 11:31 PM

Man, it's been too long since I've been out to Keller's.

Maybe soon I'll get out there again. I've never really seen many 73-87s out there, other than us Southern Bowties guys.

SCOTI · 07-27-2003, 11:43 PM

Last night was the first time in the last 6 weeks that I've been able to go. The last couple of times the 'Flores Performance' group wasn't there in force, just one or two of them.

ItsNotABlazer · 07-28-2003, 12:47 AM

Once it cools off some I might take the top off the Jimmy and drive down some weekend. Lets see.....cooling off in Texas = mid november?

Brad

BigRed · 07-28-2003, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by ItsNotABlazer
Once it cools off some I might take the top off the Jimmy and drive down some weekend. Lets see.....cooling off in Texas = mid november?

Brad

October and November are the best months to go out there. It seems like theres always a bunch of nice trucks out there. The weather is perfect for it!

ItsNotABlazer · 07-28-2003, 09:50 AM

Any of you regulars who go to Kellers know a guy named Scott Swanson in a new Lightning? I think he is there EVERY weekend. He used to hang out up here in Paris. A lot of them call him Nitrous Boy I think lol.

Just wondering.

Brad

79BIG10 · 07-28-2003, 01:51 PM

I haven't seen him. It's been awhile for me to head out there as well. I need a good #5 and a few brews too.

low 84 · 07-28-2003, 04:02 PM

we should go out there in a couple weeks

SCOTI · 07-28-2003, 06:43 PM

I'm in.

kevhill85 · 07-28-2003, 08:02 PM

i'm there let me know

low 84 · 07-28-2003, 11:25 PM

whats the best night to go?

bagged81 · 07-29-2003, 07:27 AM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
There's guy's running in the 8's on a 10" tire!

Are you talking 1/4 mile here?

SCOTI · 07-29-2003, 09:12 AM

All I know is it's easier to say . . ..... than it is to do....

BigRed · 07-29-2003, 09:29 AM

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Originally posted by low 84
whats the best night to go?

I've only been on Friday nights. From what I have heard, it's much more tame around there on Fridays. I guess it gets overrun fast on Saturdays.

kevhill85 · 07-29-2003, 07:22 PM

i go on sat . with some buddy when we go . i have not been since i've my trucks dnow . or being rebuild

SCOTI · 07-29-2003, 07:27 PM

Sat nights are better if you want to see more vehicles & don't mind paying the $5 cover charge. Beers are $1.65, so if you bring a truck w/1 friend/spouse it's still $5 & your money has gone 2x as far. I drank a beer once so I know $1.65 is a good price

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kevhill85 · 07-29-2003, 07:29 PM

lol

79BIG10 · 07-30-2003, 12:45 PM

Yeah you can't beat the $1.65 beer for sure.

kevhill85 · 07-30-2003, 08:50 PM

was that draft or bottle

Jonboy · 07-30-2003, 09:37 PM

so what Saturday night are we going?!?!?

07-27-2003, 04:47 AM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,994	DFW guys & Kellers.... The 'Flores Performance' guys were out again. 4 swb 81-87's, all tubbed to varying degrees w/big blocks + 2 67-72's w/similar set-ups as well. All pretty decent looking trucks & all had big slicks or M/T's & the big blue bottle. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-27-2003, 11:22 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,994	Running 8's (or 9's for that matter) is a lot harder than it looks w/a vehicle that does double duty. I've had several friends that ran 454+ cubic inches w/N2o & still didn't break out of the 10's & they had 'tubbed' trucks w/slicks. I'm pretty sure one of these guys would be willing to put a pink slip up for grabs if you feel like coming to Dallas & think your truck has what it takes to get it.... These trucks don't look like 'show queens'. They look more along the lines of 'Sat night specials'. They are 'work' trucks (as in their sole purpose is to generate $$). Also, since there's more than just one truck in the stable, I would guess they have progressively improved w/each, having learned from their mistakes. I'll ask next time I see them what their avg track times are. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-27-2003, 11:55 AM	#4
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07-27-2003, 01:33 PM	#6
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	i'm tubing mine this week __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

07-27-2003, 11:31 PM	#7
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Man, it's been too long since I've been out to Keller's. Maybe soon I'll get out there again. I've never really seen many 73-87s out there, other than us Southern Bowties guys. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

07-27-2003, 01:32 PM	#5
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	what track where u at . i haven;t seen them in a while . when red line open they went there for a while __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

07-27-2003, 11:43 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,994	Last night was the first time in the last 6 weeks that I've been able to go. The last couple of times the 'Flores Performance' group wasn't there in force, just one or two of them. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-28-2003, 12:47 AM	#9
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Once it cools off some I might take the top off the Jimmy and drive down some weekend. Lets see.....cooling off in Texas = mid november? Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

07-28-2003, 09:50 AM	#11
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Any of you regulars who go to Kellers know a guy named Scott Swanson in a new Lightning? I think he is there EVERY weekend. He used to hang out up here in Paris. A lot of them call him Nitrous Boy I think lol. Just wondering. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

07-28-2003, 01:51 PM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I haven't seen him. It's been awhile for me to head out there as well. I need a good #5 and a few brews too. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

07-28-2003, 04:02 PM	#13
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	we should go out there in a couple weeks __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

07-28-2003, 06:43 PM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,994	I'm in. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-28-2003, 08:02 PM	#15
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	i'm there let me know __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

07-28-2003, 11:25 PM	#16
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	whats the best night to go? __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

07-29-2003, 09:12 AM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,994	All I know is it's easier to say . . ..... than it is to do.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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07-29-2003, 07:22 PM	#20
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	i go on sat . with some buddy when we go . i have not been since i've my trucks dnow . or being rebuild __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

07-29-2003, 07:27 PM	#21
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,994	Sat nights are better if you want to see more vehicles & don't mind paying the $5 cover charge. Beers are $1.65, so if you bring a truck w/1 friend/spouse it's still $5 & your money has gone 2x as far. I drank a beer once so I know $1.65 is a good price . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-29-2003, 07:29 PM	#22
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	lol __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

07-30-2003, 12:45 PM	#23
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Yeah you can't beat the $1.65 beer for sure. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

07-30-2003, 08:50 PM	#24
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	was that draft or bottle __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

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