BAD AND BLACK BIRD

Pat Coyle from Rancho Cucamonga, CA who has been building his project called "Blackbird" for quite some time. DRO Nostalgia Editor Tim Marshall saw Coyle's T-Bird at an NHRA museum cruise and his interest was immediately peaked. Coyle is a former

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crew member for both Rich Guasco's "Pure Hell" fuel Altered and Larry Huffs' "Soapy Sales" 'Vette.

When he told nitro junkie Marshall, "Tim, I'm going to run this Bird on about 65% to 85% nitro. It's got a Rich Guasco-built 392, and I know its safe," Marshall immediately handed him a business card and said, "Make sure you call me and let me know when you're going to make laps. I want to be there with my camera."

Agent 1320 doesn't know what class this 'Bird would fit into but he would love to be there beside Marshall when this nitro-burning streeters makes its first laps. (Tim Marshall photo) [12-18-2003]