Scrimaliner

Scrimaliner is a streamliner slingshot dragster.[1]

Overview
ManufacturerRonnie Scrima and George Bacilek
DesignerRonnie Scrima (chassis), Bob Sorrell (body)
Body and chassis
ClassTop Fuel
Body styleSlingshot streamliner dragster
RelatedNone
Powertrain
Engine392 cu in (6,420 cc) Chrysler hemi
Dimensions
Curb weight1,600 lb (730 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorNone
SuccessorNone

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

  1. Taylor, Thom. "Scrima, Bacilek, Milodon Scrimaliner", in "Beauty Beyond the Twilight Zone", p. 32.
  2. Taylor, p. 32.
  3. Taylor, p. 32 photo.
  4. Taylor, p. 32.
  5. Taylor, p. 32.
  6. Taylor, p. 32.
  7. Taylor, p. 32.

Sources

  • Taylor, Thom. "Beauty Beyond the Twilight Zone" in Hot Rod, April 2017, pp. 30–43.



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