I used the GMC Van for a start because I car pooled with an electrician for 10 years and it was a wonderful time. The electrician is the brother of Max Simson of tractor pulling fame. His whole family are geniuses and every time I sit in the seat I will remember all the good times and technical discussion we had.
Why am I doing this?
1. I love engines, The bigger the better.
2. I want to be the guy that anyone who sees this car at a show will never forget.
3. As a retired pipefitter who very seldom got to use his talents and abilities at work, I get to use them now.
4. After riding in a B17 bomber and when they started the first engine a smile started on my face that did not leave for over a week.
5. How much fun it will be to give people rides. 6 Because
I think I can.
6. 1 % for all those folks who said “ It will never work” “you will never succeed” “ why don't you sell that junk before it is not worth anything” ect. Know anyone like that?
The next project will be the t-53 lycoming turbine engine. I am thinking of a T-Bucket, but that may change. (not much body work). After that I have 3 more Allison engines and am considering building a replica of one of E J Potter’s drag cars, but who knows. When I get this all done I am sure I will dream up something else to do. P. S. If you had a chance to drive caddzille or my car witch would you choose?
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