The Ford Barn

Lawrie · 06-02-2026, 06:04 PM

Our dragster came out of hibernation this morning, It had been in the trailer since my wife Carol passed 5 yrs ago,
I have passed it onto my son, he drove the last few years it was in constant use.
Its getting a freshen up with new paint scheme , tyres and belts etc, engine is good to go,
trailer gets a reskin and corporate paint job,( son is professional a photograher)
So the dragster should be back in use in the next few months.
Lawrie

petehoovie · 06-02-2026, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawrie

Our dragster came out of hibernation this morning, It had been in the trailer since my wife Carol passed 5 yrs ago,
I have passed it onto my son, he drove the last few years it was in constant use.
Its getting a freshen up with new paint scheme , tyres and belts etc, engine is good to go,
trailer gets a reskin and corporate paint job,( son is professional a photograher)
So the dragster should be back in use in the next few months.
Lawrie

Brian · 06-02-2026, 11:26 PM

Great news!

Lawrie · Yesterday, 12:00 AM

brains , it is good news, I wouldn't have had the time to fix up the trailer etc, as I have too much traveling planned,
My boys company will spend the $$ on fixing the trailer and getting the dragster up to speed again.
Will keep you posted.
How things.
All good here, Just making some jigs and stuff for my press to see if I can reclaim some 17 inch wheels for the 34.
Lawrie

Brian · Yesterday, 03:00 AM

I’ve seen this rail running all those years ago when you brought it over to NZ. It goes real good eh? I for one am happy to hear it’s come out of hibernation.

TomT/Williamsburg · Yesterday, 06:51 AM

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Lookin good!

KiWinUS · Yesterday, 07:13 AM

Fantastic Lawrie.

flatford8 · Yesterday, 09:16 AM

Great news!…..,,,Mark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoiJUxbqWbU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esasQBrBBY

RalphM · Yesterday, 10:45 AM

I love dragsters! Especially Flathead powered!
First video worked, the other was gone.
Love to see some more of that. Thank you!

flatford8 · Yesterday, 12:16 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9siZXr_KcAE

corvette8n · Yesterday, 02:48 PM

Glad it’s staying in the family.

danliveshere · Today, 04:53 AM

I’ve seen Lawrie race this on his home strip. It sure sounds great, especially right behind it on the burnout strip!

Seth Swoboda · Today, 08:37 AM

Put up some video of his passes with this car. We would love to see them.

06-02-2026, 11:26 PM	#3
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 4,097	Re: dragster out of hibernation Great news! __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

Yesterday, 12:00 AM	#4
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,728	Re: dragster out of hibernation brains , it is good news, I wouldn't have had the time to fix up the trailer etc, as I have too much traveling planned, My boys company will spend the $$ on fixing the trailer and getting the dragster up to speed again. Will keep you posted. How things. All good here, Just making some jigs and stuff for my press to see if I can reclaim some 17 inch wheels for the 34. Lawrie

Yesterday, 03:00 AM	#5
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 4,097	Re: dragster out of hibernation I’ve seen this rail running all those years ago when you brought it over to NZ. It goes real good eh? I for one am happy to hear it’s come out of hibernation. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

Yesterday, 06:51 AM	#6
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,752	Re: dragster out of hibernation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Lookin good! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

Yesterday, 07:13 AM	#7
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 3,418	Re: dragster out of hibernation Fantastic Lawrie.

Yesterday, 09:16 AM	#8
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 3,024	Re: dragster out of hibernation Great news!…..,,,Mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoiJUxbqWbU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esasQBrBBY __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver…RIP

Yesterday, 10:45 AM	#9
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,681	Re: dragster out of hibernation I love dragsters! Especially Flathead powered! First video worked, the other was gone. Love to see some more of that. Thank you!

Yesterday, 12:16 PM	#10
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 3,024	Re: dragster out of hibernation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9siZXr_KcAE __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver…RIP

Yesterday, 02:48 PM	#11
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 3,323	Re: dragster out of hibernation Glad it’s staying in the family.

Today, 04:53 AM	#12
danliveshere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cairns , Australia Posts: 891	Re: dragster out of hibernation I’ve seen Lawrie race this on his home strip. It sure sounds great, especially right behind it on the burnout strip!

Today, 08:37 AM	#13
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 4,213	Re: dragster out of hibernation Put up some video of his passes with this car. We would love to see them.