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The T-Bird was an instant hit with fans, and it wasnt too shabby on track. In addition, cars have to be parked, and engines not covered so fans can interact with the racer and crews. Pro Stock Engines: What's The Secret To Those Big Power Numbers? might be interested in these Flow Numbers from. That same September, I bought a running UDRA/Chicago Pinto Pro Stock with a Gapp and Roush 366 Cleveland and Lenco. Bob Glidden's Undefeated 351C Powered Pro Stock Fairmont See all 8 photos Glidden improved his engine building and race craft and that helped . Early Pro Stock engines were primarily warmed up Super Stock engines, the bigger the better. They all run on gas and air. Information found on the website is presented as advance information for the auction lot. In Pro Stock, we learned by trying things, in the early days on the car, and later we had a dyno. Bob Gliddens Undefeated 1978 Fairmont Was Ugly, But A Perfect Transition, Ask ten-time world champion Bob Glidden what he remembers about the only known undefeated Pro Stock car in drag racing history and hell tell you it had an appearance that only a mother could love. The most impressive part of the car was not what was under the hood or in the chassis and not even who was driving, the key factor to this car was that he didnt have to spot the competition the traditional 300 pounds in weight breaks. Back in a Ford for 1980, Glidden was the man to beat. If it's warm enough, I play golf. The Ultimate Cleveland??? What is it. - Cleveland's Forever Glidden began his career in the late 1960s behind the wheel of a series of 427 Ford Fairlanes in the Stock and Super Stock ranks and later a 482 Cobra Jet, becoming one of the winningest competitors in the NHRAs Division 3. Glidden began his drag racing career in the 1960s in a Ford 427 Fairlane. 205 likes. Along the way, he acquired the nickname Mad Dog for his relentless work ethic and dedication to giving it all. BG] When I was a kid, a lot of adver-tisements on television were for Ed Martin Ford: "Home of the Fast Fords." After the Worlds Finals, I had to make a decision [to race full time], so I quit Ed Martin Ford and I bought equipment on timeyou know, I made paymentsand I started my own shop and that's how we continued on in Pro Stock. Maybe not for everyone else, but it did for me., It's Saturday, very little racing to do, so we've opened up our collection of old drag races - the 1978 NHRA World Finals from Ontario, Ca. Bob was [is] the hardest working guy in drag racing. HRM] Wow, that's a heck of a start to a career. Gildan Bob Glidden NHRA Fan Apparel and Souvenirs, Vintage Drag Racing Souvenir, Not Authenticated NHRA Original Autographed Items, John Force NHRA Original Autographed Items, We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Bob Glidden remains third on the NHRA all-time win list. Most of it I didn't have any control over. What was going through your head during that race? And so it goes, the constant Pro Stock quandary. Tomato enthusiasts have long debated the merits of determinate versus indeterminate varieties. Next stop on the tour, was National Trail Raceway, June 11, 1978, Bob lost to Richie Zul. BG] That was what they called the Shotgun (Boss 429), the uh, hemi engine. After fast start to season, DeJoria says, 'It's past time. [Bob] conceded that many of his competitors knew far more about the internal-combustion engine than he did, but none of them had his will to win. I had been a regional Sportsman bracket racer since 1969, raced Pro Stock from 1975-1989, then left in 1990 to become one of the original Pro Modified racers. Cylinder walls were honed to a mirror finish. https://www.tkmperformance.com Related Articles SMX Cylinder Head Gets New Valve Seats Part 2 1967 Nova with a 421 Small Block Chevy Engine, Content for engine professionals and enthusiasts, Speed Density vs Alpha-N Tuning Strategies, Solving Engine Bearing Fatigue Failures with Silver Based Materials, Gaige Herrera Dominates NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Four-Wide Nationals at Charlotte, 1993 Buick Roadmaster Hearse w/ Twin-Turbo 427 cid LS3 Engine, Engine Sealing: High Performance Head Gaskets, All-Billet Chrysler Hemi-Based NHRA Pro Mod Engine. I don't know if this is true or measurable of an old wives tail. BG] You know, I was pulling all year for Erica [Enders] to win the 2014 championship, which she did. So You Wanna Know About Bob Glidden's Ford 351 Cleveland, See - YouTube His streak ended after 50 rounds (14 races), when he uncharacteristically redlighted the second round at the Mile-High Nationals. Some say the short field problem is due to the cost to conform to the new 2016 mandated rules. At the same time as he was dominating in NHRA, Glidden was also racing in IHRA, with success, but also a lot of drama, both with Ford and the other racers. These wins brought him and the Undefeated . Its not so much the connecting rod length that matters as much as it is the correct piston pin height. No one really knew how quick that car was. BG] I didn't know I'd be runner-up. I hope you guys appreciate it, stay tuned MOre on the way. It was just a big old boxcar. In ihra the fastest about this time (87) was a 6xx ci (BOSS) engine. A Pinto. Within five runs at a private tire test, Glidden bettered the world record with the Mopar, a record the Fairmont held. . BG] Well, we bought up all the old junk 429 stuf we could fnd and that's what we raced with for the next, oh, 15 years I guess. They had run a points meet earlier that year in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and they blew the engine up. Glidden scored victories in 1983 at the NHRA Springnationals, Mile High Nationals, Northstar Nationals and at the U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis where he ran a track record of 7.68. In 2001, the NHRA honored him with the No. Falcon67. A self-taught mechanic, Glidden grew up in Whiteland, Indiana. Bob Glidden also had his 1970 Mustang built by Don Hardy and the 366 Cleveland Ford built by himself. Service Network for Medium Speed Engines (Marine/Industrial) In fact, he had the wherewithal to remove his fire jacket and place it over the carburetors and manifold to hide any secrets. Hajek's current engine came in a roundabout way after Bob Glidden sold off his Cleveland parts to John Healy when Glidden switched to Boss 429s. That was the first major event it ran. Select the pin () to see company information. "We really didn't have any sort of an engine to use. In 78, IHRA went to unlimited CI with a set weight. Gliddens success on track led him to resign his position at Ed Martin Ford. BG] Oh, diferent deal, you know, after I quit racing, my hat was of to him because for years and years he stayed competitive. After the development of Pacaloy springs I never broke another valve spring in 20 more years of drag racing. The paint now, if it is the same car, is Killer Candy Red. Cleveland dimensions? "We only had to give up 150 pounds and back then that meant a whole lot to us," Glidden added. Only a few dragstrips hosted a local level Pro Stock program and logistically, I was in decent shape. I dont think I intimidated them I think they intimidated themselves. Community for the 351 Cleveland Ford engine enthusiasts world wide. Glidden was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994 and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2005. That car won, probably, 30, or 31 races over a two- to three-year period. Glidden set world records that stood for over 10 years mainly because he bought up all the stock of those special Shogun 429 heads he used and nobody else could get them.. he probably learned something from those heads. Rings were top: .043 moly, second ring 1/16 ductile and 1/8 low tension oil ring. Glidden ran Ford engines displacing as few as 332 inches and as large as 340. Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Tuner Jimmy Prock on analyzing mistakes made with Robert Hight's Funny Car, Two-decade journey leads Nate VanWassenhove to the KB Titan braintrust, Weekend Rewind: 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, J.R. Todd: 'If you knew a weekend like this was coming, youd rather stay home', Fans love the all new In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, 4/29: Its Boss 429 dayCelebrate Ford's big-bore semi-hemi engine. Encore: Glidden'S Fairmont - Nothing Like Undefeated And of course, all was neutral balanced or even overbalanced. 4 ranking on its Top 50 drivers of the sanctioning bodys first 50 years, noting in its ode to the quiet Hooser that, Bob Glidden did not have any special training or a degree in mechanical engineering. Bob Glidden won every one of those 5 consecutive races. The story of Blair's Speed Shop is excerpted from Bob McClurg's latest book The American Speed Shop published by . by Guest Sat Feb 05, 2005 2:44 pm, Post Check out Februarys shop tips and tricks. Home of world class custom built blueprint engines for street, racing, and pleasure. BG] Well, we tried to be organized. Glidden had a handle on the longer-wheelbase Thunderbird, and the 500-inch Shotgun engine and that allowed him dominate the 1985 season. Most of the penalties were directed at me. If they did that, even if they still maintained the chassis like today, a lot more people would get involved. On the Buick forums, there are guys who blame you for protesting Buddy Ingersoll's turbo car, although he has said in interviews that it was Rickie Smith who got him banned. What was that experience like? Even I had to recruit help from the stands on a couple of occasions. Bob Glidden is inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in April, 2005. Warren was one, Johnson. Those early 1970-75 local and regional level Pro Stock rules were very liberal. By 1983, the small block Pro Stock era was over. But that is why I got many well-paid match exhibition bookings and my critics did not. The Chicagoland Pro Stock rules allowed racers to race at US 30 in Gary, Oswego and even the UDRA circuit. And despite the slow start, he hoisted the Wally at the final seven events to claim his seventh Winston NHRA Drag Racing title. Vintage Drag Car Garage - This Guy's Garage - MotorTrend NHRA. (9/24/78), and The World Finals, at Ontario Motor Speedway( 10/8/1978). Gliddens career spanned over 25 years and in addition to running Pro Stock, Glidden made a few appearances at World Ford Challenge events behind the wheel of his son Billys popular Fox-Body Mustang. Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Mecum Auction does not verify, warrant or guarantee this information. Glidden was back for 1986, but things didnt go as planned. EFI systems can employ numerous sensors to perform many tasks, including data acquisition, but this article will concentrate on only the required sensors. Some racers used Mallory Magnetos. Boss 351 CI Cleveland V-8 engine Finished in Stars and Stripes Red, White and Blue livery by Bob Allen Rigid chromoly tub frame Roll cage Glidden-modified oiling system, pistons, rods, crank, valve train, heads, fuel, ignition system and manifold Hooker headers Fiberglass dashboard Dash-mounted Moroso tachometer Simpson safety belts That was one I did not walk away from, but I healed quickly. HRM] Are there any racers you think are underrated? Brent. I was a farmer. That car got a little bit of a weight break. Falcon67. The Boss 429 engine featured a semi-hemispherical combustion chamber head fit over a massive 4.900-inch bore-spacing block that allowed for huge pistons and plenty of room for valves. But it was just a real short wheelbase, and it just wasn't built for the big engine. Here are my 3 off the top of my head -. We had a lot of luck. The Boss 429 was also the engine that Ohio George Montgomery fit with twin turbocharges and reportedly made more than 1,000 hp. He was humble with the fans, and feared by his opponents. by BRENT FAY Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:24 pm, Post Bob Glidden won every one of those 5 consecutive races. Our rst Pro Stock race was at Ontario Motor Speedway, and we lost to [Grumpy] Bill Jenkins [in the nals]. The exhaust side of the heads had been cut off and a about 11/2" plate attached to the side and level with valve cover rail. On the first hard run, the Detroit Locker locked in Detroit, but not at Oswego, IL. I have heard that they are going to get Pro Stock back to more stock parts, and if they do that, that could help. They put weight on me and took weight of the Chevrolets. NHRA Classic 1988 Bob Glidden Motorcraft #1 Ford Probe P/S Drag - eBay Whatever our best-running engine was would be our base engine, and we wouldn't change anything on it until we found something better.

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