Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Dragmaster Darts at NHRA Museum

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.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Revel Dragmaster Chassis Kits




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

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

DRAGMASTER! DRAGMASTER! DRAGMASTER!


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

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Danny Osborne's Dragmaster Dart


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

Thursday, April 30, 2009

DEAN MOON AND DRAGMASTER

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


Wednesday, April 8, 2009

DeGRANDIS 1962 DRAGMASTER DART

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.