Big Thanks to Patterson Race Cars and Howe Motorsports

[Buick C Type]

I had scheduled to have the new car finished by Patterson Race Cars and my engine builder hit a snag and the project stalled while the motor plates are designed and the step headers are being built. Plan was to take the new car to Pinks All Out in May, but slim chance of getting it ready. I decided to try to get the Do Do Brown Buick Regal ready instead. Charlie Patterson said to bring it on down and they began work on it instead of the new car I had scheduled. Work needed to be done to be NHRA legal for tech at Atlanta Dragway were to install an 8 point cage, driveshaft loop, and a few other smaller issues that sprung up. Charlie and Andy worked very hard at getting all the work completed plus some things that came up as well. I had some major rust in the floor pan on the driver side and they cut it out and patched it up. I also had to have a badly installed anti roll bar cut out that was hitting the upper control arms. Charlie also fixed a problem with the crank pully hitting the electric fan. I'm now on my 3rd fan and have a ton of clearance. The driveshaft loop was a very difficult install due to an offset motor swap to get the Big Block Cadillac where it need to be in the engine bay. Everything was shifted to the passenger side for clearance and thus the driveshaft was slightly offset. Very inovative thinking and some cussing and it is in and all is well. The cage was done very well and Charlies welds are top notch. Can't say egnough about the quality of work these guys do.

Jim Howe had his car in the shop at Pattersons Race Cars as well getting some upgrades. Jim has always been a pleasure to talk to and when I mentioned that I had a Nitrous Express Twin Gemini system that i was thinking about using, he asked me to bring it down so he could check it out. I brought it down one evening and he offered to hook it up for me. I'm not a huge Nitrous fan, but I got a good deal on this system and thought I might want to try it someday. Between working on his own car, Jim started on the NX install on my car. Jim finished most of the work late thursday night and I only have to finish the fuel line from the fuel cell to have it opperational. I need to do a few small things to the car to try out the new NX system and see how the improvements effect the car NA and with the juice. I have to admit that I have some butterflies buzzing around my gut, but am excited about picking up some speed and lowering the ET.

These guys are top notch in my book and I can't say thanks egnough. I guess the thanks will be in the big ole shit eating grin I have for em after a few NA passes and the first nitrous pass.

Don DeSha

[Stroked 427]

I had scheduled to have the new car finished by Patterson Race Cars and my engine builder hit a snag and the project stalled while the motor plates are designed and the step headers are being built. Plan was to take the new car to Pinks All Out in May, but slim chance of getting it ready. I decided to try to get the Do Do Brown Buick Regal ready instead. Charlie Patterson said to bring it on down and they began work on it instead of the new car I had scheduled. Work needed to be done to be NHRA legal for tech at Atlanta Dragway were to install an 8 point cage, driveshaft loop, and a few other smaller issues that sprung up. Charlie and Andy worked very hard at getting all the work completed plus some things that came up as well. I had some major rust in the floor pan on the driver side and they cut it out and patched it up. I also had to have a badly installed anti roll bar cut out that was hitting the upper control arms. Charlie also fixed a problem with the crank pully hitting the electric fan. I'm now on my 3rd fan and have a ton of clearance. The driveshaft loop was a very difficult install due to an offset motor swap to get the Big Block Cadillac where it need to be in the engine bay. Everything was shifted to the passenger side for clearance and thus the driveshaft was slightly offset. Very inovative thinking and some cussing and it is in and all is well. The cage was done very well and Charlies welds are top notch. Can't say egnough about the quality of work these guys do.

Jim Howe had his car in the shop at Pattersons Race Cars as well getting some upgrades. Jim has always been a pleasure to talk to and when I mentioned that I had a Nitrous Express Twin Gemini system that i was thinking about using, he asked me to bring it down so he could check it out. I brought it down one evening and he offered to hook it up for me. I'm not a huge Nitrous fan, but I got a good deal on this system and thought I might want to try it someday. Between working on his own car, Jim started on the NX install on my car. Jim finished most of the work late thursday night and I only have to finish the fuel line from the fuel cell to have it opperational. I need to do a few small things to the car to try out the new NX system and see how the improvements effect the car NA and with the juice. I have to admit that I have some butterflies buzzing around my gut, but am excited about picking up some speed and lowering the ET.

These guys are top notch in my book and I can't say thanks egnough. I guess the thanks will be in the big ole shit eating grin I have for em after a few NA passes and the first nitrous pass.

Don DeSha

I agree prc did my car also and you wont find a better tig welder around this area that does roll cages. thanks again charlie.

[Ausby]

cool, i can't wait to see it out this year. that thing run 7.0's before right? you'll love the nitrous. i'm guessing 6.40's.

[outlaw68]

My pleasure.. I will apologize in advance for the addiction you will soon have..lol.

I have done NOS on BBC'S for years..Just never a BBcadillac.... Can you say TORQUE MONSTER...

[Buick C Type]

Thanks again Jim,

I have the rest of the smaller changes made and will try to be at the track Sunday for some N/A runs and maybe a few NO2 passes. You may need to make me a map with NO2 filling stations in East and Middle TN for the addiction I;m about to have. Looking forward to seeing what the BB Cadillac will do this year.

[RAPIDGT]

if you are looking for n2o refills while here in crossville there isn't but one guy here that has it now that we know of and thats WHITECOUPE AKA DUSTIN GRIFFIN on here or PERFOMANCE PLUS is the location. hit him up when you need it here in this area. he is one of the best guys around here!

[matchstick]

Hey Don, hit me up, as I am doing refills now. I'll always have a full bottle waiting.

[WHITECOUPE]

If you cant get ahold of phil i will hook you up with some proven 5 sec NawZ! First bottle is on me GRE sponsorship! If you really get hardcore Can i intresrt you in a push system? Dustin

[Buick C Type]

Thanks guy's. Never got to make a full NO2 pass today, so I'm still a NO2 virgin. Had some throttle linkage and throttle switch issues, then a blown fuse. By the time we got that sorted out, transmission was leaking and we loaded it on the trailer. Time to sort out the bugs and leaks and try again next week if all goes well. Will keep your numbers handy.

[MIKE RANDALL]

Nice PROPS to Jim jr. and the chassis shop. Hell,Jim if the chassis shop doesnt have a refill station it seems one is in order. Afterall with the price of todays gasoline it just makes good sense to do one stop shopping plus as long as you have been around you most likely would get the best deal on N2O. PROVEN EXPERIENCE always pays off.........

[WHITECOUPE]

PROVEN EXPERIENCE always pays off.........


yes it does lol i have lots to learn and i am all ears. I have listened to the MAN to make some changes and its definately the right direction Thanks Guys.

[johnnyscumbags]

yes it does lol i have lots to learn and i am all ears. I have listened to the MAN to make some changes and its definately the right direction Thanks Guys.

does that include your proven performance at cumberland auto parts where you got fired for doing underhanded deals to fund your car? I can't believe you found another sucker Dustin to take you on only to take from them one more time.. how crazy is that GRE :fro:

one more thing, everyone iss crossville is talking about it including the poor boys so you better be watching your back cause your posy just hangs on while th tit is wet

CTypeBucik, don't deal with GRE (good riddens engineering)

[WHITECOUPE]

First Volunteer Bank funds my car son And I work For MYSELF what do you have low life? NOTHING

[johnnyscumbags]

First Volunteer Bank funds my car son And I work For MYSELF what do you have low life? NOTHING

I have the pride that i wsan't backdoor dealing crankshafts heads pistons and the such out the doo r to my poo buddy and then getting the returns. i have something...

do you deny you extended credit to people who should have been cut off? do you deny this?

[WHITECOUPE]

I gave credit to one person that a amount was more than usuall, they needed help i gave them a credit app and got a hold account setup he paid when he got paid and paid the full amount off before i quit so why the fuss? Ask DON about all his delinquint customers of his hold box you goober.