Dave Pozzi's NEWLY RESTORED 1965 Buck Fulp Lola T-70...

[buickfunnycar.com]

Well guys...Dave has been thrashing on this car for many months and it has never looked any better...and just in time for this wknd's Monterey Reunion where I have no doubt...it'll be the best looking Can-Am car on the property!

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Stay tuned as I'm sure Dave will update on the wild wknd that is the Monterey Reunion...

[TonyHuntimer]

Awesome! Way to go Dave!

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[LS1-IROC]

Beautiful!

[Slick68]

:hail:

[Mike Holleman]

Awesome job Dave. Don't let anyone get near you on track.

[John Wright]

So how did it do during testing yesterday?

[buickfunnycar.com]

So how did it do during testing yesterday...?

Arrived at the track just before 7pm...so hopefully passes tech this morning because 1st session is around 10 this morning for group 4A.
He will run his race late Sat afternoon in the feature.

[cornfedbill]

That is one beautiful car!

[ChevelleNV]

Wow... shes beautiful....and looks like a lot of fun

[srh3trinity]

Very nice, good to see David roll out one of his own cars. Seems like he is always wrenching on somebody else's car and giving out free advice here, glad he had time to work on the Lola too. I'm curious to see what he might do with his Camaro next.

[Rod]

Looks great!!! Muscle Car John... great job to you also, Mary says you had a lot to do with helping David get the grimy machine clean and back to specs, great job to both of you, It will be awesome to see David pilot the Lola on the track this Friday!

[davidk68]

Awesome car Dave - good job! Is that a downdraft weber carb set-up you're running??

[BuddyP]

Just absolutly amazing, I love these things.

[John Wright]

I'm curious to see what he might do with his Camaro next.Yeah, me too...I saw it lurking way back in the garage(on the left side of the screen) in one of those pics that MCJ posted on another site.

[Jon @ Hotchkis]

I've been watching the progress on FB, and the end result is quite stunning, great job you guys! :twothumbs

Have fun out there, and hopefully Dave can bring a trophy home! :1st:

[zbugger]

I should be there tomorrow night sometime after work. I can't wait to see the car run on Saturday!! Congrats on finally getting it going Dave!!

[James OLC]

Tech was passed and he's been out on track testing today!

My hat's off to David on what was a monumental undertaking in a relativelty short period of time. He's accomlished a heck of a lot in our community and it's great to seem him able to take some time and be on track with one of his true (but often understated) passions.

And kudo's to John for all the help he provided. I had hoped to be there but my schedule didn't permit it. Without John's dedicated help I'm not sure if David would have made it.

[Martin71RS]

WOW Dave, it looks awesome!! have fun this weekend :-)

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

my gawd... sex.. on wheels....

[moreHP]

That is nice, nice, nice!

[Rod]

Dave on the Track today for practice!!

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[brownz]

Very nice!!!

[72BBSwinger]

SO is that at Laguna Seca?

[Rod]

SO is that at Laguna Seca?
yes, Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion this weekend

[72BBSwinger]

Cool! Man....would I love to lap that place!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Hey guys...thanks for all the kind words.

It's just nice to know that I was in a position to help a friend in a time of need so in realilty,something that anyone would gladly do for someone else.
If I was the difference in making this a reality...I take great pride in that...gotta be good karma,right?

Amyhow's today could not have gone any better,passed tech no prob and Dave ran a good strong 20 minute session taking the car to 7k with no issues,,,back in the pits she was clean and ready to roar tomorrow @ 9:45am.

Everything from this point on is gravy...I'm tired so follow along with the complete story here:

http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266186

[tazzz25906112]

Awesome,,,, no other way to portray it..... Congrats David....

[David Pozzi]

Some of you may have noticed I've not been posting here much the last few months. I sanded 4 coats of paint off the Lola starting back in may, finished up the stripping & fiberglass repair on the last pieces just last week. The painter was painting each piece as I got them stripped to bare fiberglass. The doors got color last Saturday, white number rounds on Monday, red outlines Tuesday morning, numbers hand painted Tuesday afternoon. The car was at the track Wednesday, driving it Thursday. I feel like one of those guys on Overhaulin! Very tired, but very happy how it turned out. It's been 47 years since this car was this color. It's nice to put a car back to what it was back in the day.
David

Musclecar John with the Lola at Laguna Seca.
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[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Dave on the Track today for practice!!

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[shortrack]

Nothing like a good thrash....congrats on making it. Awesome car.

[Cobra 498]

Beautiful car David, you did an outstanding job on everything, having a car work that well the first time out speaks volumes about your abilities!

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Very very cool! Glad to see that thing (and you) doing what it was meant to. Another piece of history making the rounds rather than parked in a garage in a private collection or worse a scrap yard. Way to go, and good luck!

[Larry Callahan]

Wow! I'm honored. Of all the shirts David could have worn on his Lolas maiden voyage since restoring he chooses a Pro-Touring.com shirt. Thanks David! Have fun and be safe.

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[BonzoHansen]

Dave it came out great!!!! If it drives as nice as it looks it must be a blast to drive!

[shortrack]

what would it weigh? 1800?

[Jon @ Hotchkis]

What kind of laps times in practice? During the race?

[efs69]

David/John,

Great job on the car. What a difference from just a few months ago!!!

[CarlC]

Practice yesterday, this morning, and tomorrow morning. Race is tomorrow afternoon.

David turned a 1:41 in practice this morning. There's 38 cars in his class.

The car is amazing. David and John have done a terrific job.

[Rod]

POZZI spotting today at the track!! Dave looked great today and had a good crew around him I snapped a few track shots during the practice, heres a few and a video of the car in the pits also after the morning runs

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[bmbrzmn101]

David , you should be very proud of what you have accomplished with your Lola. Beautiful, just seems such a feeble attempt at describing it. Glad you are racing it like it should be. The action photos are great. Congrats to all involved. Btw, How are the lap times?

Chris

[J-440]

Always loved the Can-Am cars. Wonder how hard it would be to convert one to the street!!

[Ron S]

Next to the Trans Am cars, the Can-Am cars are my favorite. What can I say David you have good taste. All the thrashing was worth it, the car is spectacular. Love seeing really valuable cars getting beat on that hard, have fun buddy.

[David Pozzi]

Thanks, I am having a great time! It's way more fun with some good friends to share it with. I started 12th in the morning race, I placed a couple places above where I started, drove a little harder & ran into some brake pad fade (solid 1/2" front rotors) which nearly put me off at turn 6,- the left hander heading up the hill to the corkscrew.
I finished 13th in the afternoon race but we only had 3 laps under green, the rest were under yellow due to spin outs from drivers driving too hard. I was told I turned 1:41 laps.

I had loads of interest in the car, one person was good friends with Buck Fulp, the original owner.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Hey guys...Carl Casanova helped wrench on the car on Saturday (thank you Carl!) and shot these two teasers...more to come,I promise!
David Pozzi Pits Group 4A Aug 17 2013 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq_YWzfWOog&feature=player_embedded)

And this:
David Pozzi Flyby Practice Group 4A Aug 17 2013 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxvzCZ07OWk&feature=player_embedded)

[Damn True]

Congrats Dave. The car looks fantastic! Really wanted to be there this weekend to see it run and support in any way I could but I was helping some friends tie up the NASA Super-Unlimited crown up at Thunderhill.

[David Pozzi]

I've got some I'm-car video ill post up maybe tonight. My HD GoPro survived the engine heat. My old one shut down when it got hot & I lost some great video in 2008.

[tazzz25906112]

Wow that car is just so dam cool David,,, congrats again buddy.

[Ron Sutton]

The on track photos looked great. I am sure it was both a fun ride & proud moment of accomplishment getting it back on track.

I hope to see you run it in person at a future event. Congrats again !

[buickfunnycar.com]

Autoblog published these...trust me when I say Mary got some KILLER SHOTS...be patient!

2013 Monterey Motorsports Reunion Photo Gallery - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-monterey-motorsports-reunion/med/#photo-845299/)

2013 Monterey Motorsports Reunion Photo Gallery - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-monterey-motorsports-reunion/med/#photo-845284/)

[Rod]

those are awesome pics John!! Autoblog got some great shots

[buickfunnycar.com]

those are awesome pics John!! Autoblog got some great shots...

Damn straight huh Rod...with a view like that from those houses,who needs tickets,lol?

[David Pozzi]

These drive by videos were on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10200450098839551"
Another one:

https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10200450105759724"

[David Pozzi]

I'll make a better quality one, this is Friday practice. You may notice I shift without the clutch. dbea0xf9vcM

[John Wright]

Thanks for the ride along! Very neat car Dave!

[shortrack]

Autoblog published these...trust me when I say Mary got some KILLER SHOTS...be patient!

2013 Monterey Motorsports Reunion Photo Gallery - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-monterey-motorsports-reunion/med/#photo-845299/)

2013 Monterey Motorsports Reunion Photo Gallery - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-monterey-motorsports-reunion/med/#photo-845284/)

Great shots wow !!!

[buickfunnycar.com]

These drive by videos were on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10200450098839551"
Another one:

https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10200450105759724"

Can't view either video Dave...but the in-car stuff is COOL!!!

[David Pozzi]

Those vids were on Facebook. I shared it there.

[efs69]

Awesome pics and video. Dave the car looks and sounds great!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Stay tuned guys and gals...I think Dave is going to post a full 20-minute session from Saturday morning that is just KILLER!

[Jim Nilsen]

Hi Dave, the Lola is incredible. It is amazing how different the car looks with the new paint job. It sounds like everything went well and it sounds great.
Can't wait to see the video clip.

Congratulations and may the Horsepower Be With You!

[Scott Parkhurst]

Outstanding results David! Great workmanship!

[David Pozzi]

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[TonyHuntimer]

I'll make a better quality one, this is Friday practice. You may notice I shift without the clutch. dbea0xf9vcM

That's awesome David! Congratulations on the car! It looks like a million dollars!

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[BuddyP]

That is so cool David! I've been by the entrance to Laguna but never been on the grounds. Would love to be there for the Vintage races some day. You Californian's got it made!!

[David Pozzi]

I'm uploading some video to YouTube now. It won't let me upload over 15 minutes of video? I thought it was more than that.

[David Pozzi]

I just found out if you verify your account, you can upload longer videos. This one will be 15 minutes or so.

[buickfunnycar.com]

I just found out if you verify your account, you can upload longer videos. This one will be 15 minutes or so...

Stop your teasing Dave and post up,lol!

[David Pozzi]

The upload failed - twice! I'm trying again...

[David Pozzi]

I finally got the full race video up. After a few laps of following the red car, my brakes overheated, I went wide at turn 6 and I had to back off.

http://youtu.be/AJiMyJgp8gw

[David Pozzi]

The driver in the red car is 81 years old! He started racing at Pebble Beach in 1953! He said he's raced on every track in the country. This was his last race.

[Damn True]

The sliver car in front of you on the grid, is that an Elva or a Brabham?

[Jon @ Hotchkis]

Wowza! The Lola looks like it is fairly easy to drive and well balanced. Any plans on how to keep the brakes cooler next year?

[David Pozzi]

I've been gradually upgrading the brakes over the years. I already had brake duct hose to the rotors with aluminum "cans" around the rotor outside. The rotors are 1/2" solid by 12". This year I added better brake duct scoops in the nose to catch the air and funnel it into the hose. I'm going to look for better brake pad material next and maybe look at the ducting again, maybe go larger, I'm at 3" now.

The car is pretty easy to drive but takes some arm strength that wears on me as the session get's near the end. I left some understeer in it and that prevented me from getting on the throttle early as I'd like in a corner. I made a rear shock adjustment that helped balance it better and it felt way better under braking & over the hill at turn 1 with more rear rebound. If the brakes could stand it, I'd stay on the gas harder/longer at T1 but it's scary catching up to a car at T2 and wondering if the brakes are going to fade...

[David Pozzi]

Here's a great photo at the Laguna Seca Corkscrew by Larry Albarran.
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[David Pozzi]

The sliver car in front of you on the grid, is that an Elva or a Brabham?


It's a Lotus 23 with huge flares. There was a black one with the owners son driving. He grew up driving go-karts and blew me off down the straightaway. Must have had a heck of an engine & the car looked like a go-kart.

[CarlC]

The driver in the red car is 81 years old! He started racing at Pebble Beach in 1953! He said he's raced on every track in the country. This was his last race.

81!? Wow.

Is that car the Genie? It was remarkably smaller than the Lola with a similar powerplant.

[David Pozzi]

Yes, a Genie. Tube Chassis made by Huffaker in Petaluma Ca. Built upstairs in a loft, they had to lower them out a "window".

[buickfunnycar.com]

Here's a great photo at the Laguna Seca Corkscrew by Larry Albarran.
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Certainly the "money shot"...great work Larry!

[TZmtrsprt]

Thanks John. But the picture just does not do it justice. The Lola looks fantastic in person. Just a beautiful race car. And all of you are correct when you say what a great guy Dave is. I hope to have my Camaro on the road soon and it will be in no small part due to Dave with his help and advice. Thanks Dave! Now get out there and enjoy that thing. You really deserve it. Now John, just need to thrash on that Funny Car. Larry

[White05GT]

Stunning example of one of the most beautiful CamAm cars ever made.

[RBEAST]

WOW! What a bitchin car ! haven't been to the historic races in quite some time and some how forgot what i was missing.

[Rod]

the Monterey Event was on the TV today and there was David racing on TV!!!!!

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