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Thanks Biggie!

That pix of the guy sitting on the trailer, with CS's head, looks questionable to me too.  I can't recall ever seeing Carroll dressed so casually, can you guys? 
A Levi jacket and tattered jeans?  No Italian loafers?   

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. 

2112: Yep, American 200 "daisy" wheels.  The slang in SoCal at the time for those wheels was "petal leafs."
Spent many a night cruising Van Nuys Blvd, looking for races, back in those days.
I remember how treacherous the car was on those BFGs anytime there was even a mist of water on the road.  Instant sideways, if you even breathed on the throttle or touched the brakes.  Fun learning experience!

Here's a pix from the paddock at Riverside Raceway in '82.

I don't mean to hijack this thread about SB and BB cars.  Just wanted to introduce myself.  Thanks again.

Thanks for the info!

Oops. Newbie error. How do I re-post the car photo in a larger size you can actually see?

Hey everyone,
I thought this was a good topic to finally come out of lurking mode and say hello.

I've been a SAAC member since 1981, and a KR owner since 1982.  Day 2 modded, with a PO-installed iron 427 FE in the late 1970s. Has a 468 aluminum FE now.  I love this car, and it is truly the last thing I would ever sell in my life.  We've been through a lot together. 

As my handle suggests, I'm a BB guy.  I've driven SB Cobras and Shelbys and can definitely appreciate their attributes.  But, I love the look, sound and massive thrust of a healthy big block.

I feel like I know a lot of you already, from years of reading your posts. Several of you were of generous help when I brought my KR out of hibernation a few years ago. Kiwi was a longtime friend. 

Thanks for allowing me to chime in.  Here's pix of my KR as it was when I purchased it in 1982 (bottom) and as it is today.