I went back down to the shop and took some pics, but don't see how to load them on this forum. Is there another part of Draglist that I should post them to? In any case, reassembly is planned to put this racer back in service. Just trying to keep a dream alive............

Car still needs to be assembled and is in the process. Thanks again....[/b]

The racer is actually a 74 Vega with a Pro Stock class record set in 76. Drivers name was Bill Cukla. It was built and sponsored by Kaplan engineering in Chicago. Bored 427 with an Olds rear. White hatchback with patriotic flag work on the rear quarters. Great American Dream Machine running nose to ...

Thanks for the support. The current owner and a friend are going to have it at the Lead Sled East event in Maryland next weekend June 12 thru 14th. Main event is the nostalgic drags planned all weekend. Not everybody's thing I know, but I sure am looking forward to it. You'll get the information ahe...

Not a hardcore strip burner, but I crave anything to do with fuel rubber oil and power. Certainly won't fault anyone for being dedicated to one type of racing, but hope to find a place here to enjoy sharing and learning. Doncha just hate a day when you didn't learn something new? Before I'm asked, t...

This is the first place I've posted trying to find out more about this race car. Figured it would also be the best source of information. It's dismantled right now or I'd send pics. I barely remember seeing the car in it's day. Caught my eye because as you can imagine, the name took up the whole sid...

A friend of mine located a 1976 Vega pro stock record holder called "the Great American Dream" It was built in Chicago by Kaplan Engineering. The current owner was going to part it out, but I'm hoping to preserve it in one piece. Any history or photo's anyone can offer may help keep it who...