1967 Buick Dealers Group GS funny car....

[Big Al]

Hello to all. I am currently working with the owner of the Buick Dealers Group 1967 GS funny car, trying to restore it! We have a few pictures, and an article on the car when it was new, but we could really use some more info. ANYTHING. The car is a complete roller, and we have a correct date 430 that we will put in it and we do have the original blower manifold and blower, but that is all. If anyone here has any information on the car or knows someone who may have owned the car from the years of 1972 through 1999, please contact me.
The last time we have found out of the car being run was in 1972. Then it was supposedly driven and owned by Casey Powell. Casey is Cristen Powells father, but that is all we know. Does anyone here know how to contact Casey? I'd love to be able to ask him about the car, and if he knows who it went to after he had it. We also would like to find out information on a Bruce Bohen, he had run the car in 1969 but that is all we know of his use of it. He supposedly did run the car with the Buick 430 in it.
If there is any chance that someone here knows of any of the original buick engine parts, please contact us. We found that there was 2 engines built for the car, and the front covers we cast just for them. This piece would be a HUGE find. The company that supposedly helped in the casting of the covers was Tech Alloy in NJ. Any information on this company or anyone associated with it would be helpful as well.
We also had a picture sent to us showing the trunk lid area of the car, and on it was "engine by Sir John automotive". We do not know the date of the picture or any details, so we are also looking for any information on this company or person. This is a very serious attempt at saving a unique piece of racing history as well as a big part in Buick performances history. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated. You can reply to me here, or email me at w_o_t_speedshop@yahoo.com THANKS IN ADVANCE. Al Larsen

[draglist]

Hi Al. Welcome to the board and good luck with your search. bp

[Lippy]

Al, I've seen pictures of the car back in the day and always thought it was a cool and very unique car. Do you know what percentage was run in the car? It would be nice to find the timing cover I agree. Did this car have an automatic or a clutch? Could you please post pics of it when you get a chance? Have you been on the Classicfunnycarboard.com with your parts request? Interesting car for sure. Lippy

[SLICK VIC]

Yes what LIPPY said ...

[Big Al]

Al, I've seen pictures of the car back in the day and always thought it was a cool and very unique car. Do you know what percentage was run in the car? It would be nice to find the timing cover I agree. Did this car have an automatic or a clutch? Could you please post pics of it when you get a chance? Have you been on the Classicfunnycarboard.com with your parts request? Interesting car for sure. Lippy

Lippy, the car was ALL buick when it was originally built...430 blown fuel motor, 400 turbo trans, and buick rear. We have to original rear and a 430-400 setup mocked in the car now, but really hope to find enough original parts to get it back to what it was meant to be. We have to original blower and intake and that is all for the motor. From the articles and people we've talked to, it was run on 70 to 80%. There were a couple guys who swapped in chrysler hemi after the first couple years of running the buick powerplant. We will keep everyone posted, and post pics when car is done. I have not been on the funnycar board, but I'm going there when I'm done with this!!! Thanks for your info and questions. Al.

[Dennis Doubleday]

Lippy and Vic,this is what I've sent to Big Al,you might be interested in it.The car debuted at Englishtown 5-21-67.Ralph Landolfi owned/drove it,Casey Powell also drove.The car was built by Brooklyn Speed Machine,had a Fiberglass LTD body,just like Pellegrini had on his Buick.Initially it had a 430" Buick before going to a 392".In 1969,the car was run Bruce Bohen.Best stats I could find by Bohen were a 8.53 at E-Town,166.36 at Great Meadows,these are 1969.The fourth shot is by Brian Beattie,the fifth and sixth shots are by Big Bob Snyder. Dennis Doubleday



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[jim sanders]

Great post Dennis !!!