Scrimaliner
Scrimaliner is a streamliner slingshot dragster.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ronnie Scrima and George Bacilek |
| Designer | Ronnie Scrima (chassis), Bob Sorrell (body) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Top Fuel |
| Body style | Slingshot streamliner dragster |
| Related | None |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 392 cu in (6,420 cc) Chrysler hemi |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 1,600 lb (730 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | None |
Designed by Ronnie Scrima, Scrimaliner was built by Scrima and George Bacilek, with the aluminum body hammered by Bob Sorrell, painted metalflake red.[2] There was a small wing between the bicycle wheels, and the cockpit was fully enclosed.[3] The 392 cu in (6,420 cc) Chrysler hemi was built by Milodon's Don Alderson.[4] She weighed in at 1,600 lb (730 kg), "one of the heaviest dragsters at that time".[5]
She first appeared at Lions Dragway in August 1964, driven by Roy "Goober" Tuller.[6]
Scrimaliner turned in a best pass of 8.14 seconds at 202 mph (325 km/h).[7]
Notes
- Taylor, Thom. "Scrima, Bacilek, Milodon Scrimaliner", in "Beauty Beyond the Twilight Zone", p. 32.
- Taylor, p. 32.
- Taylor, p. 32 photo.
- Taylor, p. 32.
- Taylor, p. 32.
- Taylor, p. 32.
- Taylor, p. 32.
Sources
- Taylor, Thom. "Beauty Beyond the Twilight Zone" in Hot Rod, April 2017, pp. 30–43.
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