4-ΑΩ TIN GOD! WHEELS UP BURNOUT! CRAZY PASS! 100% ORIG! 120" SLINGSHOT DRAGSTER!

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4-ΑΩ TIN GOD! WHEELS UP BURNOUT! CRAZY PASS! 100% ORIG! 120" SLINGSHOT DRAGSTER!

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John Metler's 100% all original "4-ΑΩ Tin God" Jr. Fuel Dragster is a survivor that was put away in 1972, only to be resurrected some 40 years later! The 120" wheelbase dragster with a Hilborn Injected 301ci with original rear gear, along with the original '67 El Camino push car that was also stored until this year, made an appearance at the Hunnert Car Heads Up Inaugural Event at Byron Dragway 9-12-15. First and only pass, straight off the trailer, results in a chassis flexing, wheels off the ground burnout and an insane wheel hopping pass, harkening back to the 60's with a 9.93@143.09mph!
#slingshot #meltdowndrags #tingod

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@timothysmith5769 6 жыл бұрын

That's most fun you're ever going to have with your clothes still on and still be conscious.

@colliedogboy 6 жыл бұрын

Man!! Love the old-style slingshot dragsters! Takes me back to my teens!

@oldgeezer7484 5 жыл бұрын

Love the push back after the burnout. That's how it was back in the day.

@jackwagonjones 7 жыл бұрын

I have to marvel at guys who are willing to sit their rear end over the rear end of the sling shot, and then uncork all that power into the final drive gear set. I did like/enjoy the video, especially when the thing hopped clear off of the ground on the start of the burn out. Thanks.

@MsSossego 8 жыл бұрын

In my humble opinion , the most pure and beautiful race car ever built . Thx for the upload !

@carlissjackson8657 5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@jameseastwood4984 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@michaelcoslo6497 8 жыл бұрын

An Econorail! Thanks for bringing back memories of my early dragracing day. The rail for the regular people

@Doosterify 8 жыл бұрын

Even though the run was not very fast, it's still way more entertaining to watch than a modern front engine carbureted big block dragster. It'll be killer once the bugs are out and its dialed in.

@andrewcutts7416 7 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful. I love slingshots.

@marksharrock1339 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like the car was pointed a bit wrong and immediately drove straight out of the groove. I ran one of these cars for about 10 years back in the day and there is nothing more fun! Great job!

@harryprater9014 7 жыл бұрын

shanepinfist......I have to agree....just a small guy ...having fun. Very cool...not everything in life has do with major corporate money and major sponsors

@TexasBatDog 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Love the Nostalgic Front Engine Dragster! Awesome Car, Awesome Burnout! Oh' did I mention the Car is Awesome! Thanks for Posting! Long Live the Slingshot, the Grand Daddy of All Dragsters!

@victoryredcolorado 8 жыл бұрын

+Texas Muddog Thanks, watch for more to come

@TexasBatDog 8 жыл бұрын

I'll be looking out, and a Big Thanks for the Reply! Good Day Mate!

@victoryredcolorado 8 жыл бұрын

+Texas Muddog Thanks you too!

@42pyroboy 8 жыл бұрын

its nice to see that people are still crazy to run slingshot rigs

@paulview2750 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that brings back of my drag racing that's when drag racing was drag racing your life was on the line not a whole lot of safety equipment back then I still love the slingshots the best

@dobermanpac1064 6 жыл бұрын

Vintage cars and racing is a fav of mine...being there then and still here now is a blast.

@tint661 6 жыл бұрын

I give it to those early drivers of these rails. I have done some crazy things but sitting over the rear differential in a open rail with both tires at your side is just too much for me. Nice car. Prayers for nothing but safe runs for you.

@NeilLB7 2 жыл бұрын

In this car it appears your legs slide in under the axle. Which some slingshots were designed for. And that’s even worse. You now have the differential sitting directly in your lap with zero room to spare. I’d have never done it.

@NeilLB7 2 жыл бұрын

At least I’ll add I’ve seen pictures of slingshots with the drivers legs under the axles. I was not around in the heyday of slingshots.

@409headquarters 8 жыл бұрын

I love it! Finally a direct drive front engine dragster with a clutch not a powerglide. I love it the real deal!!

@ernestsomereve1555 5 жыл бұрын

He was using a Powerglide that's why he did his burn through in low gear what makes anybody think that is a clutch car

@jasonmetler5441 5 жыл бұрын

@@ernestsomereve1555 it's a clutch car! Chevy Corvette manual with first and reverse removed. Real deal not fooling anyone. They didn't use powerglide back then!

@christophernoto Жыл бұрын

So cool to see this! My family lived in Niles, IL, a northern suburb of Chicago, from 1956-1960, the early years when this care would have been active! Thanks!

@engleharddinglefester4285 7 жыл бұрын

Quintessential dragster classic. Nice job on the build Holy cow.

@MrFograt 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video, cool car! I also read the comments below and realize that youngsters today really don't have a clue. First of all, any concern about driving that 301" Small Block Chevy with maybe 350 hp, in a car weighing maybe 1400 lbs including driver, is totally unfounded. The cars that were blowing up transmissions, clutches and converters "back in the day" were blown Nitro burning beasts. There is no comparison between the two. The bumps downtrack do make for a pain in the ass ride. I put a well used ZZ4 crate engine (355 hp) on pump gas into my 186" car weighing 1435 lbs with me in it and it went 5.90 eighth mile. I added a small air compressor on top and it goes 4.80's with ease. There is no safer or cheaper way to go moderately fast and it's a lot of fun.

@robd7365 5 жыл бұрын

Air compressor?

@michaelcopeland6159 7 жыл бұрын

I used to own a 125" wheelbase, 1962 FED, Ran a small block Chevy 355 ci. That car was SO much fun to run! I miss those days!

@gunrunner2297 7 жыл бұрын

Michael Copeland. nice!!

@stevehammel2939 2 жыл бұрын

Watching dragsters do their thing is pure joy.

@billiebones62 7 жыл бұрын

Quite some R's for the old girl! So great to see stuff that is amazingly 100% original, thank you!

@yourfabuloushappymann5154 6 жыл бұрын

These slingshots were just too cool....real racing...no big corporate sponsors...true aficionados..

@ThePerpetualStudent 11 ай бұрын

THis is absolutely mental. A metal coffin with the diff in your crouch. So rad!

@vintagedragsters 8 жыл бұрын

That was fun to watch! Thanks, Guys.

@davescardcreations 5 жыл бұрын

I was just amazed by Del Worsham's 10,000 horsepower nitro funny car making a 4 second quarter mile pass...and yet, this gave me a bigger rush and a bigger smile.

@fryloc359 6 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 90's reading Hot Rod mag, and there were plenty of articles about 60's racing and plenty of black and white pics. This video was awesome, to hear the engine and see car car in color, not to mention actually see it run.

@mr.gasser4521 8 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats Nostalgia

@laerciosilva5710 6 жыл бұрын

Mr.Gasser edlt xfusd

@bikebuilder8567 4 жыл бұрын

I can smell the 'testors glue' just looking at it !!!

@TheFujac 3 жыл бұрын

nuts!! i would be terrified to drive that!! it's freaking awesome though!!!!

@jeffjones8767 7 жыл бұрын

wicked cool video. love the slow motion. nice job.

@victoryredcolorado 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@david54106 6 жыл бұрын

So cool and that you showed in normal speed also unlike most videos …

@nathansletten8989 5 жыл бұрын

He actually let me sit in the car this last fall. I'm 5'6 and I couldn't have been more comfortable. It's a truly amazing car.

@heres2ya 6 жыл бұрын

i drove one of those back in the 80's for Betz Automotive in Mendota il. what a wild ride. great memories, thanks for the video.

@walterburaconak6260 6 жыл бұрын

the golden age of drag racing

@michaeldose2041 6 жыл бұрын

Impressive run. It looked like because of the oscillation of chassis he had to pedal about half way down the track but still ended up under 10.00. Lots more potential there if you could get it to handle a little better.

@earlcousins6635 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. The guys that drove those old sling shots - had some big ones!

@dennisgoans701 Жыл бұрын

Until the rear diff let go?? Ouch!

@ThomasDeLello 6 жыл бұрын

I'm old enough to remember when cars like that were the vanguard of drag racing... I liked the sport better then...

@ThomasDeLello 6 жыл бұрын

In those days... you got together with your buddies and actually created something by the seat of your pants... you went up to the line with both your works and your ideas... A hot rod was a hot rod and no two of them were alike... you had to love that... Creativity was alive and well and the drag racing scene was a world onto itself. Most people don't know this but several of the Detroit exec's and engineers were quietly involved for the love and appreciation of it but kept a low profile simply because it would create a bad PR image as hot rodders were looked upon in the same way as motorcycle gangs... but they were in truth among the most creative people ever... those days are gone for good. I know... I was there... and I loved it...! Look up these names: Herman Mosser, Tommy Ivo, Don Garlits, George Montgomery. Learn.

@3Ddude101 6 жыл бұрын

Yep. I remember when there were dozens of these slingshots lined up in the staging lanes. They ran them off two by two all day long. But no burnouts in those days. And no wrinkle walls, only hard case slicks. They just pulled up to the lights and stabbed it. Thick tire smoke halfway down the quarter and front wheels hangin' in the air sometimes the same distance. Now THAT was exciting drag racing.

@ThomasDeLello 6 жыл бұрын

Yes... and we had the push start and the flag starter. The real action was at Bakersfield's Famoso Raceway at the infamous "March Meet"

@oldgeezer7484 5 жыл бұрын

I still have my ticket stubs for the 1966 Fuel and Gas Championships at Bakersfield. I also have trophies from Lions. Drag racing was fun in those days. My humble opinion NHRA ruined it. @@ThomasDeLello

@ThomasDeLello 5 жыл бұрын

My brother and his driver competed in the 1966 Bakersfield March Meet with his AA/FD and DNQ's with a low 7 second 200 mph + run. Paul Gommi was on the crew.

@baldandold 8 жыл бұрын

In the UK, many years ago, 2 cars stood out, 1 had a 2.5ltr blown Daimler hemi on nitro (Russ Carpenter) and ran with the big boys the other ran a BMC A series engine 1275cc on nitro (John Whitmore)

@jasonmetler5441 8 жыл бұрын

I made a few mistakes on that run. I did my burnout in low gear instead of direct. that was the first time running those slicks and they were too big.

@hunterpetrovich5036 6 жыл бұрын

Jason Metler nice rail though my man!

@leehamilton6013 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Metler Very cool jason, I'm from Dixon Il. and my uncle has raced at Byron for years I am 52 an have been going to that track since I was 5. my uncle had a fed in 1970 after he sold his fiat topalino big block hilborn injection in my opinion the coolest thing ever out on top of a motor. Thanks im.considering buying one myself, just love them.

@mikeschannel528 5 жыл бұрын

Lord I'd love to see when you make a full pass that thing was moving

@miketammie 5 жыл бұрын

very serious balls of titanium to both of you to be able to drive one of these beasts very nice cars well taken care of!!

@MrTheHillfolk 5 жыл бұрын

@@miketammie I see the trailer hitch on back for the trailer to haul them. What a raw machine.

@MoxieMike66 8 жыл бұрын

My dad & his friends ran a BB/GD w/a 392 Hemi & a 6-71 blower til' 73' (Bernier & Hoyt). It was a cast iron 392, not a Donovan, & they were running low 7's at over 180mph when they quit. Man I miss those days. Still remember push starting it up the track.

@nitromethane222 7 жыл бұрын

That was old school cool

@bbd468 8 жыл бұрын

Now thats an 'Old Shcool' Dragster! Killer video.

@victoryredcolorado 8 жыл бұрын

+Mac B Thanks, have some more videos coming from this event and Meltdown Drags

@bbd468 8 жыл бұрын

victoryredcolorado NICE!!! Cant wait - Lookin' forward to it. :)

@nixter1nixter1 8 жыл бұрын

The main take away for me was how extremely dangerous those old rails were, watch the video and you can see how difficult to control that thing was, it did not want to go in a straight line at all! The chassis and "suspension" were all conspiring against a straight line.

@marshallman1au 7 жыл бұрын

That's how it was back then ....

@Barnekkid 7 жыл бұрын

I'd be more concerned about having a bomb next to my johnson.

@marktitus6598 7 жыл бұрын

If you'll look closely you see that the track was terrible too and that does make a difference.

@nixter1nixter1 7 жыл бұрын

You are right, I have watched some other videos of similar old rails recently, and most of them do not jump and squirm around on the track like that one!

@chevy79bu 7 жыл бұрын

I frequently run Byron Dragway and I will personally testify that the track is far from "terrible" at any time of the year. BJ ( guy is grey hoodie) is the owner and does an extremely good job prepping and maintaining that track. the rail in the video is jumping around because that's just what they did back in those days.

@samkendall8471 7 жыл бұрын

the dudes that piloted these front engine rails had balls of steel. especially if the drive train blew up in their lap....better men than me I'd be to chicken shit to even try that...lol....thats a real driver..

@superbracey 7 жыл бұрын

At 2:54, it's so loud he needs his sunglasses on.

@stevenroth5424 6 жыл бұрын

Superbracey Fuck yeah

@ECAConcepts 6 жыл бұрын

snapped those motherfuckers on real quick

@eddyagg 5 жыл бұрын

I think it’s cos the alcohol fuel makes ur eyes burn real quick

@bigtopmedia 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@tedspencer6284 5 жыл бұрын

@@stevenroth5424 iiuuiddd

@Odessa45 8 жыл бұрын

Man, that thing is out of control! Very cool!

@markmark2080 Жыл бұрын

Small block injected slingshot dragsters winding out down the strip have thrilled me since the mid '60s... Keeping it simple and going as fast as you can on a small budget kind of thing...

@emdman1959 7 жыл бұрын

When you launched you scared 8 of the 9 lives out of my cat who was sitting on my lap, never seen him move so fast. lmao

@cory0702 5 жыл бұрын

Lol I bet that was funny

@davehersey4494 5 жыл бұрын

Cat's spook quick. My cat at times just "Spooked" about little things. That burnout sounded like 8000 rpm

@Riverdeepnwide 4 жыл бұрын

So, let me get this right, 🤔 Jason's dragster does the burnout and your cat's drivetrain ends up all over your junk. Makes sense somehow.

@rockyesterline7942 2 жыл бұрын

Bombed out with that one speed Transmission!!!!

@COMETRACER63 8 жыл бұрын

I made the injection cover on that stack injection! ! Awesome

@victoryredcolorado 8 жыл бұрын

+Robbie Robbins Nice job!

@COMETRACER63 8 жыл бұрын

+victoryredcolorado thank you for posting up this awesome video

@victoryredcolorado 8 жыл бұрын

Robbie Robbins Your welcome!

@granddad-mv5ef Ай бұрын

This is the second video this week I have seen where the nostalgia FED car has a Ford "Banjo" rear end. This amazes me because the first old dragster I purchased (1975) had one as well. i thought it was a one-off. I got almost two seasons out of it.

@victoryredcolorado Ай бұрын

Cool!

@johnmarshall4442 2 жыл бұрын

These a nostalgic. Dude you gotta have balls to sit with the differential between your legs like that . That's crazy !!!!!!!!!!

@izom Жыл бұрын

beautiful oldtimer and that elky too ;-)

@tomcatxsl6742 7 жыл бұрын

John Milner comes to mind;American Graffiti 2

@utubedaveg 2 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories of Thunder valley in South Dakota. Looks like a good time..

@7mgtesup1 8 жыл бұрын

9.93 in a bath tub lol that is crazy as hell.

@ronniefarnsworth6465 5 жыл бұрын

Big BALLS Man !!!!! : D

@poly_hexamethyl 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, with those motorcycle wheels up front, it's amazing you get enough grip to steer it, especially as the torque from the rear wheels is taking most of the weight off the front...

@Ruckweiler73 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to see an old car. That wall reminds me of a jet blast deflector on an aircraft carrier.

@bccev770 6 жыл бұрын

Old dragsters look the best !!!

@mikeroden6631 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how the differential was in between the legs and the clutch by the feet. Garlits got the tip of his toes cut off when the clutch exploded in his front engine dragster.

@throttlegalsmagazineaustra7361 2 жыл бұрын

No, he lost most of his right foot.

@user-vz4yb8wr1y 5 жыл бұрын

Great dragster Great video Great quality

@victoryredcolorado 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!👊

@user-vz4yb8wr1y 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah no problem man

@shotfirer-yf7ub 5 жыл бұрын

Real racing....wheelstands n full pass burnouts , and nitro in ya eyes

@faerieSAALE 3 жыл бұрын

for an old survivor dragster - it is still a small beast. Wish I had something like to learn with.

@jamiejones6994 6 ай бұрын

Definitely not a good 1 2 'learn with'

@benner1877 8 жыл бұрын

That's soooooo cool !!!!!!

@jeffmurphree2937 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful car!

@theviking363 6 жыл бұрын

That was badass!!!

@rodcaronsax 6 жыл бұрын

Man, that was awesome!

@YoungoneYoung-lm4xe 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the sound of that engine at full song during burnout.

@Motorthread 7 жыл бұрын

ALL MOTOR! LOVE IT.

@mahlercdo3 6 жыл бұрын

My dad and his friends used to build this kind of rail cars back in the early 70s

@kevs56chev 7 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!!! Great video

@daveclark3600 5 жыл бұрын

holy shit thats scary man.... you sir have big balls

@jasonmetler5441 8 жыл бұрын

car is running on alky. it has a two speed box for trans. for this run we changed tires from the original goodyears on Halibrand wheels Tires dated 1967. I prefer the goodyears. Go on google and punch in Metler Racing .There is another vidieo with the car running the goodyears. There is nothing like the ride in a front engine dragster time was slow due to missed shift

@47485ksc 6 жыл бұрын

...and rough track....

@mikekratzer699 6 жыл бұрын

I had a 112 in. slingshot with a 331c.i. 1st gen. Hemi I was building. The car was built in 63 and never assembled til I bought it. Ran out of money and found a more affordable project and sold the chassis. Big mistake I should have never let it go. it was fitted with a sb chevy and the chassis was designed for a Hemi and it ended up burning to the ground in a shop fire, breaks my heart. You have a rare thing in a F.E.D. that short these days. Cherish it. I kept my Hemi and maybe someday ... ya never know....

@47485ksc 6 жыл бұрын

Buy an old vehicle and stick the Hemi in it. Dare to be different. Find an old '50's or '60's International. Nobody wants them. They're cheap. I've owned 18 in the last 41 years and twice have driven away in them for $200...each. One was a 1960 Metro van, the second a 1950 one ton pickup with a 9 and a half foot bed. Not a speck of rust or one single dent on that one! Still had the crank behind the seat for emergency starting. I'll sell you a rust free and straight 1959 1/2 ton with a sweet (stock) 152hp 264 inch six and 4 speed. I never drive it anymore. Maybe once every 3 years for dump runs. Located I So. Oregon.

@mikekratzer699 6 жыл бұрын

i'v located a 57 fairlane 2 dr hardtop that would make a great gasser with the Hemi and 8 port Hilborns stickin thru the hood and straight axled. even thought abot puttin a mopar blue m on the doors and n small print under it in parinthesis (Henry would just shit!) LMAO I can get it cheap and theres a donor 57 ranchero it has a title the fairlane doesnt , so perfect drag car. I can sell the Ranchero for more than I have to give for the pr.. The car is very solid and not been hit and has alot of good and new trim. So I have thought of some other options. even a 49 ford tow truck rat rod . or a 72 Dart swinger gasser. LOL If I had the money Id clone me a early A/FX car. I havent gave up on the old elephant just yet. But my 69 Barracuda commands all the money for toys and attention. Her name is Wanda. you know Jamie Lee Curtis movie about 30 yrs,ago "A Fish Called Wanda". Take care man.

@jimboblee3089 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Metler /

@lois5851 6 жыл бұрын

I love that El Comino too!

@8uddyR1ch 7 жыл бұрын

It takes an absolute madman to go face first into that "plant". I don't care if you're a Cheevy boy, Mo-man, or FoMoco..... Dude is insane........

@david54106 6 жыл бұрын

Love the short wheel base FEDs but that's the shortest one I've ever seen...

@mr.know_it_all 7 жыл бұрын

Cool thing about these cars is, it only takes around 550hp to run low 8s at 1300lbs..

@philliplopez8745 6 жыл бұрын

Wow , back to basics !

@ericohara2582 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nice looking car ...

@samhouston1673 5 жыл бұрын

The driver is so wedged into the machine that I would dare call him a drag racing cyborg.

@ryotaryuu 7 жыл бұрын

nothing like having a drivetrain explode all over your junk.

@boxedfender4810 7 жыл бұрын

Captain Howdy I came here for this a rear end up your rear end

@w.patpeters4643 7 жыл бұрын

no shit

@gullreefclub 7 жыл бұрын

Have you ever looked at the position that a funny car driver sits in it is pretty much the same one.

@stevereed8786 6 жыл бұрын

Captain Howdy i

@gertnood 6 жыл бұрын

I'd much sooner have my junk explode all over the drivetrain...

@steadygaming6847 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone else think that’s amazing

@olddogcitypound5859 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Mr. RON LEEK Race In Peace ✌

@randymelnychuk5131 3 жыл бұрын

Yes brother!! RIP!

@topher6062 5 жыл бұрын

Live near Byron hope to see this next time if you guys are there

@hanzoso6269 6 жыл бұрын

great video!

@Sharrendan 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely sound!

@punitm85 5 жыл бұрын

Power to weight ratio GOD. Dude lifted and still ran a 9 second pass.

@hoplite46 7 жыл бұрын

a pity there were so few fans

@aaron11675 7 жыл бұрын

That must've been the end of the event. The place packed friday and Saturday.

@peggypatton9170 5 жыл бұрын

Wow these guys back thin where crazy drag in death trap crazy.

@t.d.mich.7064 5 жыл бұрын

Watched the front engine Swamp Fox by Mel Hoye at U.S. 131 Dragway in Martin,Mi in Aug. 2017. What a rush to hear that old Hemi purr!

@johnorabone6112 5 жыл бұрын

OH MAN,,NICE TO SEE A BOUNCING RAIL AGAIN. THESE THINGS TO REAL BALLS TO RUN.

@johnbecay3686 7 жыл бұрын

dig the digger and the cool camino tow truck...

@delano62 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah. That El Camino was sweet!

@faerieSAALE 5 жыл бұрын

Those early dragsters set up this way were known for being difficult to handle and fronts snapped off or engines exploded because of the nitro mix. As you see watching this video, this early dragsters hopped and flexed something awful. Still, this was as good as it got for many years and as a teen in the early to mid-60s, I was taken to many drag strip contests on dates. I found it quite exciting.

@Roybwatchin 8 ай бұрын

Everything is fine and dandy until the diff blows up and those gigantic balls these guys have, are, well let's say this nicely, Chopped to Shreds....... These guys are crazy, but I love it. Totally cool cars back in the day.