Shades of Bonneville....

[64V-K7]

Ever see one of these before ?...

[Chris Pile]

Shirt, or coveralls?

[bezhawk]

Yes, it's a plastic bag.

[53k]

BIG surprise coming. Watch this thread for sensational news.

[Corvanti]

don't want to spoil the surprise, but if it belongs to greg - the pic is up on aaca and it is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[64V-K7]

Yes, the shirt does belong to Greg....

and so does this.



This is a reproduction of the R5 engine used at Bonneville in the Due Cento. The term "reproduction" has to be used lightly, as the parts are genuine, ie the ones used by Granatelli, in the actual Due Cento car. The block may even be the actual one used, but this information is still under scrutiny.

This information was released with Greg's approval...

[53k]

Yes, the shirt does belong to Greg....

and so does this.



This is a reproduction of the R5 engine used at Bonneville in the Due Cento. The term "reproduction" has to be used lightly, as the parts are genuine, ie the ones used by Granatelli, in the actual Due Cento car. The block may even be the actual one used, but this information is still under scrutiny.

This information was released with Greg's approval...

To add a little to the above, Greg's words-
"We've gone over the fact that there's only two known images of the R-5. Half-tone magazine shots . The original pics had been pilfered before I tried to find them in the sixties.
When I bought the pile of R-5 parts from Joe Granatelli, it came without instructions, but he did include a snapshot.
Unless the Granatellis have some pics stored away, this might be the only existing photograph, safely tucked away for forty years.
Also enclosed find a picture of the engine real time. Unfinished, and unpainted, but major parts hung together.
As they say in the movies....."Ladies and Gentlemen, we bring you Kong...."



Best part- Bob Johnstone and I have an invite to see the beast in person near term.

[Andy R.]

*Bookmarking thread(s)* That R5 is a work of ART!

I have a few vintage and repro Nat Nast shirts...very comfortable, but none so classy as that one^.

[mbstude]

Holy Moly. Amazing.

Speechless.

[Bob Andrews]

Yes, it's a plastic bag.

Thanks for making me laugh REALLY loudly in a quiet room

[clonelark]

That looks close to 1000 Lbs.

[bezhawk]

That looks close to 1000 Lbs.

Weight is not a big factor at Bonneville, it is when you are trying to accellerate that it comes into play. Any belly-button motor can blip the throttle for 15 seconds .
It takes real endurence to hold the throttle open under full load for 5 miles !

[junior]

That motor is amazing, and yes finally a photo that clearly depicts what the dual Paxtons look like instead of the half-tone (and a poor quality one at that) of the engine taken as it was mounted in the Avanti. Bet there was no worry about the belts slipping on this set up. Thanks for posting. Junior.

[Bellingham Studenut]

To add a little to the above, Greg's words-
"We've gone over the fact that there's only two known images of the R-5. Half-tone magazine shots . The original pics had been pilfered before I tried to find them in the sixties.
When I bought the pile of R-5 parts from Joe Granatelli, it came without instructions, but he did include a snapshot.
Unless the Granatellis have some pics stored away, this might be the only existing photograph, safely tucked away for forty years.
Also enclosed find a picture of the engine real time. Unfinished, and unpainted, but major parts hung together.
As they say in the movies....."Ladies and Gentlemen, we bring you Kong...."



Best part- Bob Johnstone and I have an invite to see the beast in person near term.

Here are a few more shots including the side:







James

[53k]

Here are a few more shots including the side:

James

Wow! Thanks. I am sending these to Greg in case he is unaware of them. May he contact you? He's not a Forum guy.