Don Garlits - TV Shoot - Thursday, January 12th at Autogeek.net

[Mike Phillips]

Don Garlits - TV Shoot - Thursday, January 12th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44579-don-garlits-tv-shoot-thursday-january-12th-autogeek-net.html)


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On Thursday, January 12th from 8:00am to approximately 5:00pm Autogeek.net will welcome legendary racing legend Big Daddy Don Garlits to Autogeek's TV Studio to film two episodes of What's in the Garage.

Tentatively, here is our current line-up of special interest cars for these two episodes...


Tom's 1936 Packard with a Hemi Engine
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Hemi Engine
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Don's 1934 Ford with a Blown 426 Hemi Engine

Blown 1934 Ford Pick-up - Show Car Makeover (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/43007-blown-1934-ford-pick-up-show-car-makeover-modeled-kristin.html)

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Tommy's 1970 1/2 RS SS Split Front Bumper Camaro with a 468 Big Block Chevy Engine

1970 1/2 Camaro - Show Car Finish by Pinnacle (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/42076-1970-1-2-camaro-show-car-finish-pinnacle-modeled-amy.html)

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Richard's 1970 Dodge Challenger with a 440 Six Pack

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Steve's 1969 Camaro Indy Pace Car

1969 Camaro Pace Car - Show Car Makeover (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/43165-1969-camaro-pace-car-show-car-makeover-modeled-michelle.html)

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Carlos's 1963 Plymouth Fury - Former Drag Car with original 440 Wedge Engine and Dual Quad Carbs

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Al's 1959 El Camino

1959 Chevrolet El Camino - Extreme Makeover (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/44228-1959-chevrolet-el-camino-extreme-makeover-modeled-christina.html)

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[C. Charles Hahn]

That's a lot of cars for two episodes.... I'm looking forward to seeing the new format for the show!

Any chance you guys will be filming in HD this time around?

[Mike Phillips]

That's a lot of cars for two episodes.... I'm looking forward to seeing the new format for the show!

Any chance you guys will be filming in HD this time around?


Don is also shipping to Autogeek one of his personal cars and since he's a Hemi Expert I've scheduled two Hemi cars for his episodes.

Yes to the High Definition cameras and also new lighting and microphones.


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[BobbyG]

Back in the day Big Daddy Don Garlits was the pioneer of Top Fuel dragster. I remember when he pulled up to the starting line with a "rear mounted engine" vs the more traditional dragster where the driver sat behind the engine.

I believe he pioneered the slipper clutch and invented the two stage clutch, both launched the sport into the next generation of Top Fuel racing...

Anyone remember SwampRat??.....

[Flash Gordon]

I've had the pleasure to meet Mr Garlits on several occasions. I have a picture of me having dinner with Mr & Mrs Garlits :coolgleam:

Very good people! Look forward to this episode!

[bulldog shine]

I remember swamp Rat. I also remember him doing a wheelie at I think it was Maple Grove or Englishtown. He flipped over backwards. Afterwards he said, "I knew I was in trouble when I saw trees and nothing else." or something to that effect.

[vet]

Yes, I remember Swamp Rat.

I think I went to his museum in Florida many moons ago.

[DLB]

Awesome! Big is a legend in drag racing and I have been privileged enough to see him at the races a few times.

I am also glad to have gotten to see him drive a fueler before permanently retiring.

DLB

[Mike Phillips]

I've never met him before so kind of a thrill getting to work with him for two episodes...

Working with all the other guys is going to be just as fun...

Sam Memmolo - TV Shoot - Monday, January 9th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44581-sam-memmolo-tv-shoot-monday-january-9th-autogeek-net.html)

Dave Bowman - TV Shoot - Tuesday, January 10th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44586-dave-bowman-tv-shoot-tuesday-january-10th-autogeek-net.html)

Ted Jones - TV Shoot - Tuesday, January 10th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44587-ted-jones-tv-shoot-tuesday-january-10th-autogeek-net.html)

Bill Stephens - TV Shoot - Wednesday, January 11th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44588-bill-stephens-tv-shoot-wednesday-january-11th-autogeek-net.html)

Tommy Johnson Jr. - TV Shoot - Wednesday, January 11th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44589-tommy-johnson-jr-tv-shoot-wednesday-january-11th-autogeek-net.html)

Don Garlits - TV Shoot - Thursday, January 12th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44579-don-garlits-tv-shoot-thursday-january-12th-autogeek-net.html)

Bruno Massel - TV Shoot - Friday, January 13th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44590-bruno-massel-tv-shoot-friday-january-13th-autogeek-net.html)

Matt Steele - TV Shoot - Saturday, January 14th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44597-matt-steele-tv-shoot-saturday-january-14th-autogeek-net.html)


Lots of work behind the scenes to put it altogether though...


:)

[Flash Gordon]

I remember swamp Rat. I also remember him doing a wheelie at I think it was Maple Grove or Englishtown. He flipped over backwards. Afterwards he said, "I knew I was in trouble when I saw trees and nothing else." or something to that effect.



Good Memory ;)



Big Daddy Don Garlits Blowover - YouTube

[DLB]

Tommy Johnson Jr. - TV Shoot - Wednesday, January 11th at Autogeek.net (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/what-s-garage/44589-tommy-johnson-jr-tv-shoot-wednesday-january-11th-autogeek-net.html)

TJ is a super nice guy. I remember meeting him in Atlanta in around 2001 or 2002. Hated to see him lose his ride. Some cool guys on your list Mike.

DLB

[BobbyG]

Good Memory ;)


Big Daddy Don Garlits Blowover - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0KmGfBCJtQ)


That was spectacular, thanks for video!! :props:

[GiggitySS]

Definitely is the biggest idol of mine and a huge pioneer in NHRA Championship Drag Racing. Ive been racing since I was 8 years old running Jr Dragters and have won many track and national championships and hope to one day get somewhere close to his level.

[Mike Phillips]

Definitely is the biggest idol of mine and a huge pioneer in NHRA Championship Drag Racing. Ive been racing since I was 8 years old running Jr Dragters and have won many track and national championships and hope to one day get somewhere close to his level.

From your sig line...

1971 'Cuda - Pride and Joy....1969 Dodge Dart - Race Car

Please start a thread and post some pictures of these two cars...


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[ZimRandy]

From your sig line...

1971 'Cuda - Pride and Joy....1969 Dodge Dart - Race Car

Please start a thread and post some pictures of these two cars...


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Randy