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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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As many already know, I was in an unfortunate accident 3mos ago. The rear end took a direct hit to the wall that completely destroyed both rear frame rails. So the next logical step was to just take the plunge and go 10.5! With an already potent Billy Briggs LS power plant it only made sense to give a call to one of the nations best race car builders... Skinny Kid Race Cars. Keith took on the job of not only rebuilding a wrecked drag radial chassis but finishing a complete roller.







Then it was off to Reiter Metalcraft for the body work and to put it in prime.




And finally back to Billy Briggs Racing Engines to put it all back together again.






Special thanks to all my Crew and their Families for supporting the late nights putting everything back together again. Joe (Stenod), Kevin, Dan, Billy. Even Keith came by to help on a Holiday weekend!

I put my daughter Lauren to work too.



Thanks again to all my Sponsors and friends who helped make this rebuild possible in such a short period of time:

Lafontaine Automotive Group
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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What class(es) will you be running in Tom?
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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I will run in 10.5
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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4 link?
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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awesome to see this car repaired!
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 06:55 AM
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Man that looks killer Tom. What paint color is that? Satin black?
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Wow I am loving the stance! Looks mean!
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Yes on the 4 link and it is satin black primer. I want to shake it down befor the winter gets here and then save up for some paint. Not finalized on the color but I am thinking about a flat metallic silver.
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have any more pictures of the car finished? Would like to know what hood and where you got thw trunk lid/wing?
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Man...that white looked good but as my sig shows....I'm a fan of black... so I'd be fine if you left it as is But anyways, the new rear end and cage work looks awesome Tom, good luck in 10.5.

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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Back in the saddle! Looking good Tom. The black looks good. I'd leave it like that, but I'm biased. Looking forward to seeing you run again.
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Thats wicked!
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Jaw-dropping finish. I love the satin black.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Thanks Dragzine!
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 03:06 AM
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More pics please!
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 04:27 AM
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so useful.hehe.thanks for your share.

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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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What do you mean, your always legal for RADIAL VS THE WORLD!!!
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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A few more pics:






I could still run radial at some events still but I am gonna play with this for a bit and see how it goes.

Thanks!

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I'm a little confused about the 4 runners coming out each side. Usually that screams N/A. How is your DP/exhaust set up?
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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I'm a little confused about the 4 runners coming out each side. Usually that screams N/A. How is your DP/exhaust set up?
His downpipe splits into zoomie-looking pipes, as he hates "bull horns"
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