Dragmaster

MOONEYES DRAGMASTER

2012-01-26T10:59:00.000-08:00

Mooneyes Dragmaster and crew truck. Pretty boss!!

MOON EQUIPPED

2012-01-25T18:23:00.000-08:00

"MOON" equipped! Just like the Mooneyes Dragmaster!

Dragmaster "FREIGHT TRAIN"

2012-01-25T18:10:00.000-08:00

Here's a cool shot of the twin-engine Dragmaster Freight Train at the NHRA Winternationals.

DRAGMASTER

2012-01-24T10:50:00.000-08:00

Great looking Dragmaster. This has the "Dart" chassis, which is the second generation Dragmaster chassis after the Mark IV.

Mickey Thompson's Dragmaster

2012-01-17T14:37:00.000-08:00

Mickey Thompson and his Pontiac powered Dragmaster.

Dragmaster's Jim Nelson

2012-01-17T14:30:00.001-08:00

Dragmaster's Dode Martin

2012-01-17T14:25:00.000-08:00

MORE DRAGMASTER TROPHY GIRLS

2012-01-17T13:40:00.001-08:00

Hot Rod Parts Illustrated 1966. Mooneyes Dragmaster with Mark IV chassis.

DRAGMASTER TROPHY GIRLS

2012-01-17T13:36:00.001-08:00

April 1966, Mooneyes Dragmaster on the cover of Hot Rod Parts Illustrated.

CHRISMAN VS. MARTIN

2011-09-19T22:13:00.001-07:00

Jack Chrisman vs Dode Martin

The Dode Master!

2011-09-19T22:07:00.000-07:00

Dode Martin himself in his Dragmaster Mark IV. Thanks Dode on you help with my Dragmaster.

CHRISMAN VS. GARLITS

2011-09-19T22:01:00.000-07:00

JACK CHRISMAN VS. DON GARLITS.

CHRISMAN VS. KALITTA

2011-09-19T21:57:00.000-07:00

CHRISMAN VS. KALITTA 1962 AT INDY.

Cole & Wilkinson Dragmaster

2011-09-19T21:50:00.000-07:00

The Cole & Wilkinson Dragmaster. This has the mark IV Dragmaster chassis.

"DRAGMASTERS IN FULL FORCE!"

2011-07-01T09:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a boss photo from Hot Rod Magazine featuring The Dragmaster Two thing, Dragmaster Dart and Moons famous Dragmaster with the original Mark IV chassis. The middle Dragmaster is from the NHRA Museum in Pomona, California. Take care gang and I'll see you at the drags!!!! Your Cartoon Drag Fink Pal...Jeff

THE DRAGMASTER'S POWER PLANT IS HERE!

2011-01-25T16:56:00.000-08:00

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Man, it's been a while since the last posting. Here's the Dragmaster's 327 Chevy motor, ready to drop into the dragster. Next to yours truly is Dave Akard of Burbank Speed & Machine. he put the motor together and dyno'd it as well. Thanks, Dave!!! Take care gang and I'll post soon! Your Cartoon Drag Fink Pal.....Jeff

Early Dragmasters Rip Up the Quarter Mile!

2010-05-20T18:57:00.000-07:00

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!!! Here's a couple real boss shots of Dragmasters burning up the quarter mile. These were the first edition Mark IV Dragmaster chassis. The top photo looks like Dode Martin behind the wheel of the "Two Thing." Take care gang!!! your Dragmaster Pal.....Jeff

Jim Nelson/Dragmaster

2010-04-27T14:13:00.000-07:00

Here's Dragmaster's Jim Nelson of the Martin and Nelson Dragmaster Team. Jim is co-founder of Dragmaster. This photo taken about 1960 and courtesy of Dode Martin.

HOT ROD MAGAZINE FEB 1961

2010-04-02T09:28:00.000-07:00

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Here's a great shot of the cover of Hot Rod Magazine, Feb. 1961. Dode Martin behind the wheel of the famed "Two Thing" Dragmaster. Real boss! Take care and check back soon! Your Cartoon Drag Fink Pal...Jeff

My 1962 Dragmaster

2010-03-05T14:26:00.001-08:00

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Here's a few shots of my 1962 Dragmaster taken a few months ago. A lot has happened since these were taken. We'll be ready for the drags soon! Take care gang and thanks for checkin' in with me. Your Cartoon Drag Fink Pal...Jeff

BOSS DRAGMASTER!!!!

2010-02-26T10:24:00.001-08:00

Hey Dragmaster Fans! Here's a few boss looking images of an early Dragmaster with Mark IV chassis. Was owned by Jim Nelson and Dode Martin of Dragmaster. Take care and see you sooon!

THE DRAGMASTER'S!!!

2010-01-21T11:31:00.001-08:00

The Dragmaster crew in Bakersfield, California. I really dig that push car!!!!

MOON EQUIPMENT DRAGMASTER DECAL

2010-01-08T13:46:00.001-08:00

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!!! Here's a boss looking early Moon Equipment decal I found featuring a Dragmaster Mark IV chassis, similar to the original Two Thing. Cool graphic!!! Take care and check in soon!

"THE NELSON MARTIN DRAGMASTER"

2009-11-17T21:35:00.001-08:00

A beautiful shot of the Nelson Martin Dragmaster taken by Doug Petersen. Looks like the Irwindale, California area. Take care gang and more Dragmasters to come!!!!

"Sneaky" Pete Robinson 1961

2009-09-18T11:47:00.001-07:00

"Sneaky" Pete Robinson with his 1961 Dragmaster; Mark IV chassis.

MOONEYES DRAGMASTER

2009-08-26T22:39:00.000-07:00

Here's one of my favorite Dragmaster dragsters. This is the Mooneyes Dragmaster with the Mark IV chassis. This is an exact duplicate that Dode Martin and Jim Nelson built at the Dragmaster company in Carlsbad, California. Pretty cool stuff! Take care Dragmaster gang and I'll post soooon! Your Dragmaster Pal....Jeff

Dragmaster Cutaway Drawing

2009-08-14T10:49:00.001-07:00

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Here's a cool cutaway drawing Dode Martin sent me for the restoration of my Dragmaster. It was drawn by the most talented Steve Swaja. Take care gang and check min soon! Your Cartoon Drag Fink Pal...Jeff

DRAGMASTER "TWO THING" EARLY DAYS

2009-08-05T14:54:00.000-07:00

Two Thing 1960. Images above courtesy of Flickr.

The legendary Dragmaster "Two-Thing." It had twin 354ci Chevy's which ran 171 miles per hour. It did have the fast time at the 1960 US Nationals but didn't take TF eliminator.

DRAGMASTER MARK IV CHASSIS

2009-07-17T16:32:00.001-07:00

Jim Nelson and Dode Martin in an early shot with the Dragmaster Mark IV chassis. Pretty cool.

Dragmaster "FUEL AND GUTS"

2009-07-07T16:11:00.000-07:00

Here's a great little Dragmaster article from the book, "Fuel and Guts." It's a real boss drag racing book and worth getting for your drag racing book collection!

Dragmaster Darts at NHRA Museum

2009-06-23T16:41:00.000-07:00

Yours truly at the NHRA Museum in Pomona 2006. I was measuring both Dragmasters as reference for my Dragmaster Dart restoration. Real cool guys at the museum. I was able to roll out the cars, remove seat padding and do all the measuring and photo work I needed. Thanks, NHRA!
This is the blue Dragmaster I started with. I'll be posting the gold Dart soon. What great looking machines!

Here's a great profile rear shot, featuring the famous Dragmaster Dart rear roll bar areas.
Nice close-up shot of the side chassis area where the motor bolts to the frame. Those side plates hold the engine mounts.

Revel Dragmaster Chassis Kits

2009-06-03T23:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Dragmaster model makers. Dig on these real boss Revel Dragmaster Mark IV chassis kits. Pretty boss!!!

DRAGMASTER! DRAGMASTER! DRAGMASTER!

2009-05-26T15:50:00.000-07:00

Hey Dragmaster fans!!! I came across these old 1962 Dragmaster photos while surfing the net. The top photo is Pete Robinson's Dragmaster with the Mark IV chassis. The bottom photo is the early version of Mickey Thompson's extended Dragmaster Dart with twin aluminum blocks, prior to top-mounted blowers.

Tom Hoovers Dragmaster 1964

2009-05-26T15:25:00.000-07:00

Danny Osborne's Dragmaster Dart

2009-05-07T18:55:00.000-07:00

Danny Osborne's beautiful Dragmaster Dart. Photos by Don Ewald.

DEAN MOON AND DRAGMASTER

2009-04-30T17:55:00.000-07:00

The “Moon Transporter” also became well known for hauling Dean’s and

others cars to all types of events

The “Mooneyes” was changed to a top mounted blower in 1962 and with Gary Cagle

driving went 153.06@9.52 to take Middle Eliminator at the Winternationals

Dean Moon was the consummate “Hot Rodder” He built and raced cars from the Dry Lake’s to the Drag Strip and at the same time built a company that became an icon in the world of Hot Rodding.Starting the business from meager beginnings he grew it into a world wide name and made the “Mooneyes” logo a part of the history in the sport. Many of the products are still used today and several are very sought after by the people restoring and recreating the cars from yesterday. Though Dean left us on Jun 4,1987 he left behind a legacy that will live on as long as there are Hot Rodders. Not only did he entertain and educate us but he also motivated and challenged us to go faster and succeed.

Built from a Dragmaster Chassis Kit and powered by a Potvin Blown Chevy

the car brought Dean fame and Attention

DeGRANDIS 1962 DRAGMASTER DART

2009-04-08T16:01:00.000-07:00

Yours truly with my 1962 Dragmaster Dart front engine dragster. It will sport a 327 with a 3-deuce Rochester / Offy set-up.

Cowling and scoop will be white. Powder coating done by Palmdale Powder coating.

The rear portion of the car had to be restored according to blue prints from Dode Martin; co-founder of Dragmaster. All custom welding and fabrication was and is done by Cory Weyer of Acton, California.
A double roll bar was put in to keep things NHRA legal. It's also an option Dode did on the Dragmasters in the early days. I'll be posting more photos soon.

Dragmaster Dart Cut-Away 1962

2009-03-31T12:49:00.001-07:00

Hey Dragmaster Dart Kids!!!! Here's a boss looking Dragmaster Dart cut-away magazine spread from Car Life 1962. This cut-away drawing was done by the famous Steve Swaja. Take care and check in soooon!

DRAGMASTER "TWO THING"

2009-03-19T18:19:00.001-07:00

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Here's some cool Dragmaster Two Thing photos I found on the HAMB site. These were taken by Rick Amado. Great shots Rick and thanks!!!!!

MOONEYES JAPAN

2009-02-26T17:51:00.000-08:00

Dragmaster Mooneyes Fans!!!! Thought I'd post a few cool items from the Mooneyes site, featuring Mooneyes Japanese and English translation. Cool Dragmaster stuff from Mooneyes Japan. Take care and check back soon!

MY DRAGMASTER AND ME 2007

2009-02-20T16:33:00.001-08:00

HI DRAGMASTER GANG!! HERE'S A PHOTO OF ME AND MY DRAGMASTER DART IN PROGRESS. 2007 AT HOTWEYER PERFORMANCE.

RAT FINK THE DRAGMASTER!!!!!

2009-02-19T20:28:00.001-08:00

Hey Dragmaster Rat Fink Fans!!!! Here's a quick Rat Fink I drew on a Dragmaster Dart, last July. Thought I'd toss it on the ol" Dragmaster blog-o-rama for you guys to dig on. Take care and we'll talk soooon! Your Cartoon Drag Pal...Jeff

DRAGMASTER DARTS

2009-02-16T16:51:00.001-08:00

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Here's a great pair of Dragmaster Darts. I know the gold Dragmaster is currently at the NHRA Drag Racing Museum in Pomona, California. I used it for reference in restoring my Dragmaster Dart, which is almost complete.

EARLY MOONEYES DRAGMASTER DRAWING

2009-02-06T12:47:00.001-08:00

Hi Gang!!! While we're on the Mooneyes subject, I found a cool, early cut-away drawing of the Mooneyes Dragmaster with Mark IV chassis. Revell was a major sponsor. This was dated 1963. This dragster was also at the 1st Annual Dragster Challenge in 1963 and driven by Dante Duce.

MOONEYES DRAGMASTERS

2009-01-20T19:58:00.000-08:00

World famous and legendary Mooneyes; founded by Dean Moon.

Mooneyes catalogs featuring Dragmaster Mark IV and Dragmaster Dart chassis.

DRAGMASTER "MARK IV" CHASSIS

2009-01-09T11:00:00.001-08:00

I found these cool early shots of Dode (and I think it's Jim Nelson) next to the Dragmaster "Mark IV" chassis. This was the first generation Dragmaster chassis, which was followed up by the "Dart" chassis.

"MERRY "FINK"MAS!!!!"

2008-12-23T10:49:00.000-08:00

Hi Dragmaster Kadets!!! I want to wish you all a very Merry "Fink"mas and a Happy New Year!!!!! Thanks for diggin' my artwork throughout the year on this blog and my other blogs. Take care!!! Your Dragmaster Cartoon Drag Pals...Jeff (and Rat Fink!)

OH, THAT HOT ROD DODE!

2008-12-18T21:36:00.000-08:00

Here's a nifty shot of that Dragmaster hot rod Dode Martin and his buddy Tom Medley. Pretty boss shot, if I do say so myself! Take care gang and I'll see you on the blog soooon!

DODE MARTIN HITS THE 1320 AGAIN!!!

2008-12-11T22:06:00.000-08:00

Dragmaster's co-founder, Dode Martin will be returning to competitive drag racing, at least as a car owner. The new car shown, called "The Dragmaster Trainer" was completed after 14 months and tested at Barona Drag Strip. Some of the driving was done by Dode himself! Man! At the age of 82, he obtained his NHRA competition driver's license, earlier this year. After 45 years he thought it would be interesting and fun!!! Good luck and have fun, Dode.

DRAGMASTER "TWO THING"

2008-12-10T14:57:00.000-08:00

Hey Dragsters!!! Here's a few real boss shots of the Dragmaster "Two Thing." Built in 1959 by Dragmaster's Dode Martin and Jim Nelson, the "Two Thing" was powered by two 354 cid Chevrolet motors, which sat side-by-side. It set a top speed at the 1960 NHRA Nationals of a little over 171 mph!!! Impressive. Thank you John Lindstrom for the bottom photos.

DRAG FINK.COM

2008-12-08T13:48:00.001-08:00

"SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! DRAG FINK.COM!!! BE THERE!!!! AND CHECK OUT MY DRAG FINK BLOG!!!!

JEFF DEGRANDIS' 1962 DRAGMASTER

2008-12-04T21:11:00.000-08:00

Hey Dragmaster Kids!!! Yours truly with my 1962 Dragmaster Dart. This was about a year ago at Hotweyer Performance, here in Santa Clarita, California. I always dig black and white photos. More pictures to come soon!!

MICKEY THOMPSON "DRAGMASTER"

2008-12-02T22:50:00.000-08:00

Mickey Thompson in my opinion was one of the hardest working people in drag racing. A champion in the truest sense of the word.

Mickey Thompson's Dragmaster with Mark IV chassis in 1961. Thompson loved his Pontiacs.
More Mickey Thompson Dragmaster shots. These were also 1961. Photos by Pete Garramone.

"Build a dragster...The DRAGMASTER way!"

2008-11-25T19:25:00.000-08:00

Hey Gang!!!! Wanna build a dragster? Well here ya go!!!! It's a do-it-yourself Dragmaster Mark IV dragster kit! Fresh from your Dragmasters, Dode Martin and Jim Nelson. Don't forget to bring a lot of Testors Model Cement. Have fun!!!! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!

1962 Dragmaster Logo

2008-11-24T20:52:00.001-08:00

Dragmaster "Dart" logo 1962

THE DRAGMASTERS

2008-11-24T20:34:00.000-08:00

Hey All you Dragmaster fans!!! Here's the first Dragmaster post from yours truly.

This is a shot of Dode Martin (reaching in the injector for a thing) and his partner and co-founder, Jim Nelson of Dragmaster, Carlsbad, California. This is the Dragmaster "Dart" chassis model, which came after the original Mark IV chassis. This photo was taken around 1962.