Author Topic: Looking For My Father's Digger - Seen at BG - Lives In Carolinas?  (Read 3714 times)

Offline Calkins

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The photos below are from the last known seller, Dwain Ehlinger, from the Chicago area.  The car was sold around 2004 as a roller.  Dwain's Father believed the buyer was from the Carolinas.  The car was last seen running at Bowling Green several years ago, with a little B&M style blower.  Any information or photos would be much appreciated.
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Re: Looking For My Father's Digger - Seen at BG - Lives In Carolinas?
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2019, 03:54:45 AM »
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Re: Looking For My Father's Digger - Seen at BG - Lives In Carolinas?
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2019, 04:24:47 PM »
Sorry I can't help locate the car but couldn't help noticing that the 4th photo appears to be from Mid America Raceway near Wentzville MO. It brings back memories from my youth listening to their ads on AM 63 KXOK radio out of St Louis. MO    "SUNDAY.....SUNDAY  MAR...Where the big one's are!!!" (said loudly and with enthusiasm in a deep radio voice!)  :)

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Re: Looking For My Father's Digger - Seen at BG - Lives In Carolinas?
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2020, 10:40:22 AM »
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Justin Calkins - Iowa Falls, Iowa  USA

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Re: Looking For My Father's Digger - Seen at BG - Lives In Carolinas?
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2021, 08:25:02 AM »
Getting a little more serious about finding Dad's digger.  I even paid money for some ads on Racing Junk!   ::)

https://www.racingjunk.com/Drag-Racing/184204026/Front-Engine-Dragster.html
Justin Calkins - Iowa Falls, Iowa  USA

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Re: Looking For My Father's Digger - Seen at BG - Lives In Carolinas?
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2021, 10:47:42 AM »
Hey is there reward? LOL I live in NC and not a lot of FED's around. Few I have heard of are either on this site or recently built.Now I know there are quite a few hanging around in lofts or shop walls. I come across anything close I will let you know.
Relecting obama is like shooting right foot because it did not hurt enough when you shot left foot

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Re: Looking For My Father's Digger - Seen at BG - Lives In Carolinas?
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2021, 10:52:25 AM »
Reward?  I'll buy you a hot dog at the track!   ;D
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Re: Looking For My Father's Digger - Seen at BG - Lives In Carolinas?
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2021, 01:16:12 PM »
Might need a beer to wash it down if at track. Other than Nrwalk never had track food worth space in good trash can.LOL
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Re: Looking For My Father's Digger - Seen at BG - Lives In Carolinas?
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2021, 01:18:47 PM »
I'll buy you two of each!
Justin Calkins - Iowa Falls, Iowa  USA

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