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Topic: Cougar Funny Car Restoration
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 37258
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-16-2003 12:04 PM
   
Stuart {ccode67} sent this in:  Also thought you may like to see a couple of pictures of the Cougar funny car that my cousin is restoring, he hopes to be finished in time for the Hot Rod reunion at Bowling Green this summer. The car was originally Ed
Schartman's and then was Joel Kimmelmans, after that the history is pretty sketchy, Chris bought this car in 1989 and has been slowly gathering parts. It will be powered by a Boss 429, blown and on nitro.  ------------------
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1876
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-16-2003 12:16 PM
Thanks Steve.If anyone can help with some more history on this car or pictures, it would be greatly appreciated. The car is being restored to the '68 Ed Schartman look, it was called the Air Lift Rattler.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5248
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-16-2003 12:17 PM
I cant wait to see the car in person. 
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maxmerc
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: McDonough,GA USA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-16-2003 12:29 PM
I was at an airshow where the Jungle Jim car had demo. The owner had a lot of pics and info on period funny cars. I will see if I can find him and put you in touch. I am in the Atlanta and would love to see your car.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1876
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-16-2003 04:09 PM
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Originally posted by maxmerc:
I was at an airshow where the Jungle Jim car had demo. The owner had a lot of pics and info on period funny cars. I will see if I can find him and put you in touch. I am in the Atlanta and would love to see your car.
Thanks, the car belongs to my cousin, he is still in the stone ages (no computer) but he would welcome any info.
Welcome to M&M also. ------------------
Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 4320
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-16-2003 04:16 PM
stuart, is he from around warner robbins? there was a jungle jim car that ran in albany a few weeks ago from there.------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 5025
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-16-2003 10:24 PM
Stuart VERY COOL! Nice to see another Ford (OK Merc) funny car being done. There were many shots of that car in old Super Stock magazines. I believe it was in Car Craft or Hot Rod too in 68.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1876
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-17-2003 07:18 AM
Chris lives in Dallas Ga. He is still a long ways from having this car on the track, bare chassis has nothing bolted to it yet, I think the front axle and steering componets are out being chromed now, the body is in Tennesee being repaired from some previous "modifications" and the rear axle and brakes are assembled. All the engine parts are ready for machine work, then assembly (2 blown Boss 429 motors) Lots of work to do and little time until Bowling Green. He's also freshening up the suspension, brakes and 428PI in his Mustang for the Power Tour.
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Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 14201
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-17-2003 06:50 PM
Very I'll look at my old car mags.If I come up with any info or pictures I'll let you know.------------------
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 4320
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-17-2003 07:52 PM
i read somewhere about jungle jim's widow sueing someone about running a car that was supposed to be the original jungle jim car but she says it is a fake. ------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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HIGH-RISER
Journeyman Posts: 31
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Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-18-2003 12:47 PM
Steve, if you want to talk to an original crew member from Schartmans days, e-mail me.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1876
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-21-2003 07:48 AM
quote:
Originally posted by HIGH-RISER:
Steve, if you want to talk to an original crew member from Schartmans days, e-mail me.
You don't have an email addy on your profile.
Email me, [email protected]
I'll pass your phone # on to Chris. ------------------
Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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Fstln69
Gearhead Posts: 355
From: Westmont,il
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-13-2003 09:26 PM
i have some pictures of ed's car from US30 i sent you in an email hope it helps.
Dennis------------------
69 fairlane 351w
always in search of more HP and faster ET'S
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1876
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 11:24 AM
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Originally posted by Fstln69:
i have some pictures of ed's car from US30 i sent you in an email hope it helps.
Dennis
Thanks, they'll be a great help. 
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Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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