Two Week Wonder: Complete Racing History Of Bob Glidden's Undefeated '78 Pro Stock Ford Fairmont

This video is about the two week wonder, as Bob Glidden called it. The Undefeated 1978 Pro Stock Fairmont. The video has myself asking Bob questions, and him answering them. The original interview was from Competition Plus, Legend series. This is my favorite Bob Glidden car. I documented some earlier racing with Bob Racing racing Dyno Don at the 77 World Finals, Segway into the 1978 Pro Stock season. This video documents the 1978 pro Stock Tour, and all the NHRA Pro Stock races that the Fairmont was undefeated in. The tour started with Bob racing his 78 Ford Pinto, at the start of the season. He raced the Pinto at the opener on February 12, 1978 at the Auto Club raceway, where he won. The next stop was Gainesville, March 12, 1978, where he lost to Frank Iaconio. Loaded and headed to State Capital Raceway, Where he took the win on April 30, 1978. Next stop on the tour, was National Trail Raceway, June 11, 1978, Bob lost to Richie Zul. The next race was the July 16, 1978, the Summer Nationals, at Englishtown Raceway, Where Bob debuted the Undefeated 1978 Ford Fairmont. At this race he took out the Bill Grumpy Jenkins Vega, driven by Larry Lombardo. The next 4 races were, Sanair Super Speedway,(8/6/78), Indianapolis Raceway Park, The Coveted US Nationals, (9/4/78), Pacific Raceways (9/24/78), and The World Finals, at Ontario Motor Speedway( 10/8/1978). Bob Glidden won every one of those 5 consecutive races. These wins brought him and the Undefeated Fairmont, the NHRA Pro Stock Championship for 1978. The car only ran 5 races. Bob Glidden you are a Pro Stock Champion........
Credit to Competition Plus: Legend series interview.

[@ruazfast]

Bob Glidden was the only one I wanted to watch on TV. 👍

[@plantfeeder6677]

"It only takes one Ford to put a hundred Chevys back on the trailer." Thank you Bob Glidden. Those were magical times indeed. Clevelands Rule!!!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

That is a fact Jack, appreciated

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

always a MoPar fan but always a Bob Glidden fan because of that reason

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@@michaelwallbrown3726He was the definition of Racer

[@chrispokorney6801]

Bob Glidden.... LEGEND. Enough Said.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

That is all she wrote...

[@chrisnizer5702]

Loved that giant shoebox Ford Fairmont! It was absolutely 180° out of phase with the entire Pro Stock class and the Glidden's didn't just make it competitive, they DOMINATED the competition with that thing. Thanks for showing it some love.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

You’re welcome Chris. That is my favorite glidden car. You’re damn right he took over with that car but also has perseverance, ambition, and wanting to eat on a regular basis drove him to win. Appreciate you watch more glidden in the future

[@blainjohnson801]

I worked for Don during this period . There were very talented people in the shop at this time. Bob was always very nice to us in the shop

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@blainjohnson801 Don who? Dyno?

[@stevewelborn8744]

My favorite car was the red motorcraft thunderbird. Im a Chevy guy but I loved watching Bob win. He was so humble and a lot of times he would pull the loser in the interview so they could plug there sponsor's . He was a perfect role model. I'm a Chevy guy but when it comes to small blocks the Cleveland is the best.

[@Motor-City-Mike]

He had the launch on that Thunderbird down so perfect it didn't look real - like everyone else was an amateur.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks Steve, glad you were into it, being a Chevy guy, lol.

[@stevewelborn8744]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland with a big block, Chevy all the way. When it comes to small blocks I'm a Ford guy with the Cleveland. I'm really digging what your doing.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@@stevewelborn8744 thanks again. I love the bbc too. My old engine builder has an original ZL11, in a 40 Ford Coupe. Thinking of getting car as a roller, as I don’t want the 427, rather put my TrackBoss 427 in. It is a cool BBC.

[@mred5998]

I raced a 73 mustang in the 80s with a Cleveland , you are right it was the " BEST "......

[@gearbanger57]

Nice tribute to the legend.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks for listening

[@JoeBlow-dn9tn]

Touching interview Tim. Keep this channel growing

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks Joe, trying to keep it real and interesting. Stay tuned....

[@davidmancuso2334]

I was always a big fan of the Ford contingent. Especially Bob Glidden and Don Nicholson.. The small block era was my favorite for drag racing.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Mine too David, it will never be again. But I can bring back some of it for you, Thanks

[@teddysgunshop2318]

Thank you Tim

[@balloonknot3028]

Awesome video 👍

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thank you 👍

[@marcbelson7918]

I was at the Seattle race. Thanks for the memories!!

[@reidjohnson6803]

Glidden was the John Force of pro stock. His later battles with Warren Johnson were epic. Thanks for the memories.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Your welcome Reid. I remember those years too. Don’t forget to subscribe thanks

[@reidjohnson6803]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland I will sub now. Thanks for the reminder AND the response. The enthusiasm you have for the technical aspects really shows. Tnx again.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@@reidjohnson6803 Thanks Reid. I try and answer everybody, may take some time. I figure this is the last Hurrah for this type of racing, so get what I can unearthed, and exposed.

[@terrygrover6440]

Tim once again i can't tell you enough what a super job your doing with all of this im so glad i came across your channel it feels more like your a friend talking about good memories keep up the good work

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thank you Terry, its like you guys stop by for some bench racing, I enjoy it too. I will keep the memories rolling in...Stay tuned

[@michaeln9905]

Very cool I remember those days Bob Glidden you would hear his name all the time Awesome job with video

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thank you Michael, hope you subscribed, don't want to miss anything.

[@Motor-City-Mike]

An honest to God legend. As humble as could be, always gave credit to those around him (family or not), lost with the same dignity he had when he won, respectful of his competition - and the consummate racer. There was a saying that went around back then that went, "Glidden could run a Sears lawn tractor and still be number one" Still took the championship with an entirely new car/combination (The Arrow) with the same authority as one of his Fords - with no prior experience with the Plymouth(s). He was the embodiment of the best of the Pro/Stock class. Race In Peace, Bob you were the best of the best.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Mike, nothing more to say, but Race In Peace. Thank you

[@danrobbins5934]

I was there, thanks for the memories Bob.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks dan great memories

[@theanomalous1401]

The 1978 Don Hardy Fairmont was truly a game-changer in Pro Stock. To stay competitive, you had to keep one eye on the NHRA rule book and the other on your pocketbook. The contrast between how Bob Glidden responded to the wheelbase advantage vs how Jack Roush did. The famed, "Tijuana Taxi" was the hit of the show, visually. Glidden's Fairmont however, stole the show with its performance. One benefit of the longer wheelbase Fairmont vs the Pinto was stability. While the Pinto's and the Vega's grabbed all the attention because of the big power/small car uniqueness. They were a handful to drive. I have to correct one thing that you stated in your content. During the era of the Pinto's and Vega's in NHRA Pro Stock, Chrysler struggled on the national scene for at least 2 reasons. No one had made a serious effort to develop a competitive small block engine that could compete with the Cleveland's and the SBC's. The other was the comparable small cars that Chrysler had during the time, like the Dodge Colt, weren't made in America. So, they were not allowed to compete in Pro Stock as per the NHRA rules at the time. Don Carlton, Sox & Martin and the Rod Shop team had Dodge Colts ready to go but the NHRA relegated them to the Comp eliminator class. Which left Chrysler with the Hemi Duster and Dart which were uncompetitive under the lbs per cubic inch format. Please correct me Tim if my information was historically inaccurate in any way. I am definitely with you on getting Wally Booth to visit Drag Boss Garage. That will be an awesome live stream to say the least.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Greg, thanks for the clarification, that sounds like right. I am just learning about mopar pro stock history. I have been talking to Joe Pappas, and Arni Klan. Arni owns the original Mopar missile l Challenger, and the 74 wire car. They are at indy, so when they get back they will be on DBG. Also sub said they were going to hook me up with Wally Booth, can't wait for that. I saw your email, but no time to read yet. Thanks for the help. I also talked with Don Hardy jr. When I get caught up, he may be here too.

[@michaelhalsall5684]

I wondered what happened to those Dodge Colts. I have seen photos of them but they never appeared in Pro Stock. Today's Comp. Eliminator seems to be full of 'baby' Pro Stock full bodied cars!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@michaelhalsall5684 I think back in the day, there was an issues like Mercury Capris, they we’re not American made. Rip Don Carlton died in a Colt. Unstable at high speed I heard

[@teddysgunshop2318]

You did an amazing job putting that all together made my day thank you .

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Your welcome, Ken I appreciate you being here. Stay tuned

[@teddysgunshop2318]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland I will

[@myfordranger]

so glad i met bob in nj where i live. englishtown. great guy. shook his hand and wished him luck. know what he said? ill need it.. he won.. 1980 i think. fairmont. withe blue and white paint. fast car.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I love that car too, I think he got that into the 8.30s. Thanks for watching

[@scottrobertson6949]

Really appreciated all the file footage, nicely put together. Bob was an absolute legend! I have the utmost respect for his and his family's monumentous efforts. I have idolized Bob as a teenager in the 70's. He absolutely deserved all the success he had. Love you Bob and thnx Tim, from Oz

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I also feel the same way my friend. Thanks Scott, from down under, please share this vid with your mates....Stay Tuned

[@LulaRoberts]

Even though 7 times wins may be beaten, there never be another Bob in that capacity today in a Ford.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

You know what. There will never be racing like that ever again. Seems like most drivers now, no nothing about the car itself

[@LulaRoberts]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland Your right.

[@doctorromex7804]

Good job Tim, superb video. I love the uncommon format for the video. I consider it a Drag Boss original.

[@arkhsm]

Funny yet clever format !!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

The one and only, figured you would like that doc...

[@mchristr]

As a diehard Chevy fan (until the late 80's when I bought a new Ford) it bugged me that Glidden had so much power. Eventually I bought a '59 Ford P/U that had a transplanted 351C from a 1970 Cougar (small chamber heads). I'd built several SBCs but after seeing the size of the Cleveland ports and valves I understood.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Walk softly and carry a big stick. Glad your here. Just wait and see what is up next. Thanks Miles

[@MEC1955]

AWESOME job on putting that together Tim! I loved the Fairmont also.. Thank you for spending the time to allow us to relive the past! Pro Stock back in the day was my favorite category!! and BOB GLIDDEN was "The Man"

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks Cat’s Garage, I thought it came out excellent and unique. Rusty said it was awesome. Your welcome, that is what I plan on doing. All makes….the legends ….stay tuned

[@robertgardner1259]

Ok......That was a Awesome and Fun video. Nice tribute to the Glidden family.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Glad you enjoyed it Robert

[@arkhsm]

Great interview Tim, with our man Bob answering in the most humble and modest way, as usual. I know he would have only said the nicest things about your mighty Clevo Cougar ! Tell me about any Ford man that doesn't rate Bob's unbeaten Fairmont as the Best Of All Time, and I'll go run 'em over with my Falcon !!

[@69JANKS]

lol 👌🏼🏁

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Without a doubt. He was the man. Oh yeah, be cool to see what he would think about the Cat. Thought you would enjoy that interview

[@colinmunro7337]

😂

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@@colinmunro7337 why can’t I make a vid like this. It is unique and follows 78 pro stock year. Right from the horses mouth.

[@colinmunro7337]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland because it's not right,you have taken another interveiw/documentary and edited it and try and make questions to suit the answers,its doesnt flow at all.All your other videos are awesome and I get it you love Bob but there's plenty of stories out there that haven't been told?I know of a couple of neat stories

[@mikecurtis2585]

The greatest fun video could watch all day. Thanks 😊🙏

[@chadkent1241]

The way you narrate this makes me believe we love Bob's legacy equally and I relate to you my brother. My father and I would watch him all throughout the 80s and early 90s on the American Sports Cavalcade, waiting for my grandfather to call and brag after Bob would break any et or mph record and also after winning the events. He sold Fords for 40 years and loved them and thier racing legacy as much as anyone I've ever known. His favorite story to tell anyone was witnessing Connie Kalitta become the only triple crown winner in nitro racing and he did it with a CAMMER. You would have loved talking to him. He could recite nearly any record or win of the Ford teams up until "Father-Time" was outrunning him. My heart loves this video, not only for your factual and concise presentation and editing, but the passion you have that shines straight through the production. Your efforts and passion are appreciated by this Ford lover, on multiple levels. Thanks man 💙

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thank you Chad, this reply comes from the heart a makes me smile. We have the same passion for Ford racing and history. You are fortunate to have family that loves it too. No on in my family cared about any racing. I had neighbors that influenced me with their hot rods. And I have said it many times, that I would watch wise world of sports and see occasional pro stock race if I was lucky. Happens to be in the mid 70s, and get a glimpse of Glidden kicking booty. I think he was what made me want a Cleveland, and led to my obsession with this particular engine. Facts you stated about Kalitta I did not know. It’s racing history that I am trying to record and preserve, the only way I know how. I am glad you’re here and find comfort in this little channel. And that you enjoy my videos and know where I come from. Thank you Chad, and your Grandfather

[@69JANKS]

Cool vid Tim 👌🏼, enjoyed that 👍🏼 Fairmont was just one badass destroyer 🏁🏁

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Definitely, a destroyer. Fairmont for the win...

[@69JANKS]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland 👍🏼🏁

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*Tremendously Exciting Time to be a Ford Drag Racing Fan.* *Bob Glidden was a Unique Talent, and look who he had Wrenching for him.*

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Without a doubt. Who was wrenching with him other than his family?

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland if I remember correctly, his wife was his Crew Chief

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8 of course, thought there was another key player

[@njseashorechas2698]

I never get tired of Bob Glidden videos! What a magical wonder!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Without a doubt.

[@Mike583]

One of drag racing's greatest racers of all time in the P/S division. Certainly one of best to carry the Ford banner. I literally almost ran into him at the 1978 US NATIONALS. As I was walking back to the pits,I met a beautiful lady wearing very short,shorts! I turned around to watch her walk away, & as I turned back to walk on,there was Bob about 4 feet away! Other than standing behind the ropes in his pit,watching them work on his car,that was the closest I ever got to him. I'm 68 now & that was 43 years ago. I think it's about time Fords got back into P/S & people like the Glidden's, Gap & Rousch,Dyno Don & others got back into racing! Fast Fords Forever! RIP to all the great legends that have left us,yearning for others to fill their shoes.❤

[@arkhsm]

Hot girls and hot cars, those were the days !!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thank you so much Robert, glad you did not knock him down and injure him. May not have been able to make this video, So much history in those years. I don't think Fords will get back into Pro Stock racing, it seems to be a dying sport, maybe I am wrong. I don't follow it so do not really know. Thanks Robert.

[@elmerfudpucker3204]

Cool work, Tim. Seeing Ken Squire, Dyno Don, etc., along with all those classic race cars is icing on this cake!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I know what you mean, wanted a nice synopsis of that year, as the Fairmont, is my favorite Glidden car.

[@deanstevenson6527]

Great Mock interview. I approve!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Glad you enjoyed it! I thought it would be unique Dean..Thanks

[@markweber7275]

Great tribute to a gentleman racer. Always pays a compliment to the racers in the other lane, we need more Bob Gliddens. Thanks for a moment in racing history.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

thank you Mark, bringing back pro stock, and started with my favorite driver, and innovator. Way more in store.

[@rondye9398]

My home built Boss 351 is because of this mans dominance in small engine pro stock racing. Raced BB/SB Chevys in the 60's (could not afford true race equipment Fords) Then 429/460/490 CJ/SCJ boat racing. Now 88 Tbird with the Boss 351 with modern improvements. Love this channel.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

thanks Ron, glad your here. I love to have a Cleveland in T-Bird, 86-87, my favorite years. Put the hammer down...and hang on.

[@arkhsm]

Nice !!

[@billfioretti3013]

Good job, Tim! If the phrase wasn't already taken, the Bob Gildden (and family) story could be titled, "Against all odds." I was fortunate to have witnessed nearly half the races you documented here. Dyno Don got the ball rolling in '72 -finally figured out his Cleveland's oiling issues by '73 (He told me he spun mains in 5 or 6 engines before then.) He was the scourge of the match-race circuit and had a banner year in '77 NHRA competition. Wayne Gapp and Jack Roush won regularly in '74 and '75. A slew of other racers jumped on the Cleveland-Ford bandwagon with some success. The saga wouldn't be complete without them. But it was the Gliddens that flew the Ford Banner the longest and were the winningest in Pro-Stock Drag Racing during the era. From their Pro debut at the NHRA World Finals at Ontario in '72 through the 1980's, the Glidden machines were the ones to beat.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Bill, that is a great history of experiences you shared with us. I started to read the Dyno Don, book, a subscriber sent to me.It is amazing on the pics and detail. You are so right, that is my favorite time in racing too.

[@billfioretti3013]

First time I saw a Cleveland based Pro Pinto run was Dyno Don's. It was at a match race against Jenkins and his SRD Vega at Connecticut Dragway in '72. Best two of three. It was even. On the third run Dyno lost his engine and Jenkins won the match. They were supposedly at NHRA legal weight. I believe the E.T.'s were 9.20's or .30's. The runs were accomplished with manual 4-speeds. Dyno vowed he'd be back in '73. He didn't disappoint! Not long after, at the '73 NHRA Winternationals in February, Dyno won the event running, I believe 9.30's. That was still with the manual 4-speed. About a month later in March, Dyno won the NHRA Gatornationals with an National Record E.T. of 9.02 along with a National Record speed of 150.50. That was the first time the Lenco was used in National Competition. B.T.W. Dyno and Jenkins were back at Connecticut Dragway later that year and this time, true to his word, Dyno whipped him! Again, supposedly running legal weight, Dyno laid down an 8.98 and a 8.95. I believe Jenkins best was 9.10. I was barely 20 and got Dyno's autograph that day AND got hooked-up with Connecticut's-own Ed Prout. Ed, who would soon become the NHRA National record-holder in A/Altered with his injected Boss 429 Bantam roadster and eventually my racing partner! Capital Raceway in Maryland claimed that Dyno ran the first legal weight 8 second run (8.98) at a points meet at their track later that year. Don't know about that. It's like a State claiming the first hamburger originated with them! Fun times and great memories!

[@arkhsm]

@@billfioretti3013 Wow, that injected Boss 9 A/Altered sounds like a bit of me.... love to know much more about it !!

[@arkhsm]

@@billfioretti3013 What et and mph for the Boss altered ? Was able to see some pics on line, but no details !! Reminds me of our Roger Murray here in NZ. He was the A/Hot Rod record holder in '77 with his tunnel rammed, vertical gate toploadered Boss 429 T bucket street rod !!

[@billfioretti3013]

@@arkhsmConnecticut based-Ed Prout's "Plaything"- Sponsored by Debs Speed Shop. NHRA A-Altered '32 Bantam Roadster. Gilmore injected Boss 429. 1973 NHRA Record Holder 8.63@163mph. Averaged 2-tenths quicker than the Chrysler-Hemi and Chevrolet Rat-Motored competition. Division 1 Champ and Runner-up NHRA Molson Grandnationals.

[@aussiesupersnake6642]

As a guy in aus growing up, i never knew anything about american drag racing,i just raced my street car,i never bought mags.So since the internet i am learning a lot about a great racer,a racer that loved and proud to race Ford with my faverite engine the mighty Cleveland

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks Snake, he is what got me into Clevelands, and racing. I always wanted to have a pro stock engine, but never wanted to get custom headers, or jury rig the ones available. Now is a different story.....

[@rodneybyrd9516]

RIP: BG! Please do a video on the Arrow and the W2 340. I know it was only a year, but out of nowhere he put a small block Mopar at "PRO1"!! THAT's an achievement as well!!

[@Motor-City-Mike]

Like the magician he was. A COMPLETELY different engine, combination and tuning and he never missed a beat. Much like you, I was always amazed at what he accomplished with the Arrow.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I am going to. I want to get some w2 heads, rembere them from the back in the day, around 80,When I was looking at Ford Aluminum heads.

[@rodneybyrd9516]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland Tim I am a die-hard MoPar man (with an interest in Buick BBs and some Olds), but I have always respected the Clevelands. Thank you for your coverage of them and the Glidden family. Your passion for the 335-series keeps me riveted to your channel, so keep up the good work!! I will be looking for the W2 and Arrow episode! RB

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@@rodneybyrd9516 I will get this. The W2 headed mopar in the arrow had furnace brazed sleeves. The same was done to Cleveland’s. One of Bobs w2 headed small blocks is in the 1974 Wire car that was being built by Chrysler and Don Carlton, that was never raced. This as per the owner.

[@anthonyiacovino2898]

Tim great video.thanks for putin it together.when you do tour 351c documentary i wont mind if its 2 hours or more.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I am working on it now, as you know I get things done, but just takes time. I know I have no problem talking for two hrs, not sure about making a video that long. Working on my next one, A week with Bob Glidden, and tear down of one of his Clevelands. Thanks Anthony

[@craigtuck1741]

Tim what a great tribute to Bob amazing work keep it up

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thank you. It is just starting. Next you will spend a week with him….stay tuned

[@johnelliott7375]

Due to the unfortunate circumstances we are having a great Dragboss Garage afternoon and evening today. Nothing better than you and your channel to get today and the events of the past couple of months off the minds of these wiley old veterans. #9/11, and thank you for your service in the medical world! Now to a Glidden ( Rusty ) interview and discussion we missed. Hopefully you are having a good day and get to spend some time with your family this weekend. Everyone says thank you and have a great day. Barbecue and more Glidden here today we are tuned in for at least almost another four hours! Again from our house to yours Thanks again for your time and your work!

[@douglorimer5985]

Amazing.

[@bgjb-r1499]

Nice tribute to Bob Glidden. I saw him at Englishtown

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

That must have been epic!!🏁

[@conhemi50]

A legend and will never be another God bless. P.s Loved that little mopar he raced also.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

No never. You mean this car? DBG: Bob Glidden's Pro Stock Championship 79 Plymouth Arrow, FOUND Inside 900+HP 314 ci W2 Headed kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4SpaayYdseWY9k

[@wibled1]

I can't believe that it looks like one of my pictures of Dyno Don's Mustang II is in this video (1:52), guess I should have watermarked them. After watching the whole video, looks like there are about 5 or 6 of my pictures.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Dave they could be, found them on the net, or maybe facebook. If they are yours thank you for taking them. Appreciate you being here.

[@blaisblais935]

Très beau souvenir, j'ai une photo avec lui a Sanair , Montréal pq

[@mossycreektennessee6528]

I loved going to Bristol Tn and watching Bob Glidden, Norm Wizner and Ronnie Sox in the Comet

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Those were the days

[@Moonracey1]

Loved the interview ,very insightful. Thanks to Bob and to Dragboss Garage for presenting this great interview.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Your most welcome. Thank you for watching way more on the way. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned.

[@bradleybabeaux5429]

Great video. Enjoyed it very much.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I loved making it. My favorite pro stocker.

[@bradleybabeaux5429]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland him and Rickey Smith were my favorites.

[@MonteHoopla]

The majority of racer never really get that Bob and family really had to work their asses off because of Fords "tractor" type mentality to engines to some degree...The feat of getting these engines to preform like that at that time by having to make parts by hand is so crazy....I mean who the hell wants at that time tom try to get a Cleveland to spin hard enough to effectively use the port design and then shrink the cubic inch to boot! I mean for real... take in account the time period when he was making intakes and just flat out working all night to do this shit....Amazing family!!! Thanks for this!!!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks Joe. You get it. I had to win to eat. He has to work those big ports of the Cleveland you had to spend that thing to 10,000+. And then you guys did this. Glidden being one of them. Glad you enjoy the channel Joe weigh more in store hold tight

[@user-gs2sp3rn8r]

Always heard of the rivalry between him and Warren Johnson. Was out for a walk with my young son at a test and tune race and spotted them having dinner together and laughing. Great moment. Have pics of my son on Bob's lap.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Warren told me they did not talk much. Race face on. Those memories you have will never be again. Cherish them

[@lonniem9728]

Everyone calls the Fairmonts ugly i have always loved em

[@knight-ue6tf]

I met Bob at NHRA races couple of times he's a genius RIP buddy❤️🇺🇸

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Indeed my friend. Rip Bob G

[@robertruark8797]

Was lucky enough to watch Bob glidden's entire career. Rooting for him every moment of it. It was difficult at times being a Georgia Boy and seeing him race Dino Don but Bob was my hero.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Robert I have to say glidden was my favorite, but Dyno, Gapp n Roush, loved them all.

[@robertruark8797]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland The only one I could not stand was Warren Johnson. Everybody else always had the utmost respect for.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Well I want to get Warren on a live chat. Be interesting to say the least.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Bravo, well done! ;)

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Many thanks!

[@bobwhite5440]

great vid.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks Bob, don't forget to subscribe please. Stay tuned, more in store....

[@mre1984]

Always humble.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Very, walk softly, carry a big stick

[@Paul1958R]

DragBoss, Great video - thank you! I was a BIG Glidden fan back in the '70s and was absolutely heartbroken when he switched to mopar. Can you say again where this car is now. Thanks Paul (in MA)

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Paul, I was also bummed as I thought you never change manufacturer’s. But it just proves he was a pro stock champion. The car is owned by Marco Decarius, who owns Marcos Pizza.

[@douglorimer5985]

My favorite battles were glidden against warren johnson....The engineer versus the mechanic. As a tech in the automotive world, we believed the engineer designed what we had To make work. Tech of a rivalry.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I remember them too. They really liked each other, and Warren called Rusty, and said he was very sorry for his loss. Thanks Doug

[@mohanperformance.enginerd.1308]

Thank you!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Your welcome, glad you enjoyed the history

[@chucks6879]

Before the Cleveland head Ford had a setup using 351w heads, screw in steds, guide plates using Smithbros special hardened push rods. What did Bob have to do with the Yates heads that came on the scene mid 90s. We used in our Hooters Cup TBird which put Ford even which Chevy.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Bob did not have anything to do with Yates development.

[@williemoon7522]

i never got to see any drag racing on tv back then but i was a Glidden fan already .. i had to wait for the local Monday news paper sports section which oddly enuff covered drag racing ..

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I hear ya Wille

[@richardkersey8993]

Was always a Glidden fan. But Dyno Don’s Mustang 2 was the most beautiful drag car back then!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks Man. I loved the 78 Fairmont the best, Dyno had killer cars for sure.

[@richardkersey8993]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland oh I love the Fairmonts too. I v-8 swapped a Futura back in the 90s. It was a good looking street/strip car!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I want one too. Be awful cool to build on DBG.

[@johnjohnsn7633]

Glidden's car was more than a mere "Fairmont", it was a Fairmont Futura.

[@hotrodriguez549]

The 2 thumbs down were from the Johnson family.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Unlikely, just someone, who like to give thumbs down, to anything I post. I can take it...

[@carlcappuccio5640]

My Hero !

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

He was one in a million, mine too

[@neilhansen9886]

Love the Gliddens

[@joevald3]

When Pro start raising was real innovative and the best racing you'll ever see

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Joe Pro stock is what got me into Racing, And the Cleveland, as I remember catching Bob Glidden and some race and him winning, and from then on following him, and wanting to Cleveland. Those days will never be the same. RIP Bob

[@TheClintmeister]

One can tell Glidden was a master of "reading the rules" that NHRA would throw out there to "trip up" the successful racers. That AMC stuff looks interesting! My HS had a fairmont in its driving class, thats what I learned to drive in.

[@Motor-City-Mike]

NHRA constantly changed the rules to try to slow Glidden down, and he'd come back as fast or faster the more they knocked him down. He was as good as it gets.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I agree with you Mike, grass roots, and success with blood, sweat, and Gears...

[@MsKatjie]

Live on, yes so true!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

In our hearts and mind.

[@jimbo3214]

Bob Glidden was the GOAT pro stocker.

[@jerrellkull5347]

Nice video!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Thanks! Thought you may like it...

[@donaldleavy4379]

He Had A Lot Ford Glidden FansLoved Watching Him Piss One Bow ties

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Right on

[@bluespig1]

What a life.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Can’t get any better than that. Lots of blood, sweat, and gears

[@davidfrasemer6307]

King of the small block

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

With out a doubt. Man way ahead of his time

[@ericbrandt829]

You should get Dick Maskin of Dart Cylinder heads on your show....I'm pretty sure Wally inherited all of the Masking & Kanners AMC program....Dick was the 1st one to "dice & splice" AMC heads as I recall....My buddy in California still has some Chevy 292 "Turbo Heads" that he did back in that era....More brass brazing rod than cast iron! Still has his modified cylinder head oven with multiple heating elements in it to "cook heads" Pure Black Magic going on back then!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

That’s what I am talking about. Great history. Yes I agree. I gave email to sub, he is going to give it to Wally Booth. Be so cool to talk about. If you look at those heads in that pic I think they were Maskin heads, transected and port height increased with welding in space or piece fit.

[@marktetzloff4660]

You can always tell which motor he has in by looking at the mph. If the speed is over 150 he had the 340 motor in. If it was in the 140 mph range he had the 329 motor in and coasting at the finish so that he would not blow the other car away and get factored even more.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I never seen any mention on a 329. Hey who knows. The 343 was running low 8.30s, at 160ish in the 80 Fairmont and in 81. Good point about letting off👍

[@XCRiders]

You being the person I think of when it comes to 351 Cleveland expert. Stock 70 m code four barrel heads I believe the camshaft that’s in there is wiping so I stop driving it I’m planning on diving in and installing a new cam and lifters and better oil going forward Can you give me a tip on where to buy what brand To go with please.. 3000-6500 I have a blue thunder intake also on the shelf I’ve got an Offenhauser I don’t know which one is best you may have an opinion I would appreciate

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Talk to Mark at Bullet cams he can guide so much better than I can in that rpm. I bet be In the 225-230 at .050. Blue thunder hands down. They are almost as good as a strip dominator. Be great for what you want.

[@lessummers5738]

NHRA hates fords wining I thank all the racing bodies are for GM

[@arkhsm]

They let the majority rule, thereby keeping them the majority !!

[@danderson9881]

The 78 Fairmont, was the first Fox Body chassis, then stuff a full tilt 351C variant, OmG! History was made. Sorry chevy fools, LOL

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I do like the Fairmont better than pinto or Mavericks. Cleveland for the 🏁

[@williealston9120]

Dick Landy's Dodge Challenger behind the Fairmont.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Love Dandy Dick’s cars. They were always top notch

[@billschultz7459]

So many Chevies...So little time!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Bill. Tick toc, Cleveland’s Rock.

[@marktetzloff4660]

At indy with that car he was claiming 329 cubes. In those days you had to claim your ci

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I only know he raced 327 on debut, and 343ci. Read it debut with 327ci. Thanks Mark appreciate.

[@grandcrappy]

I wonder how passes Bob got out of his cars before drivetrains needed overhauled?

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Eric we can ask Rusty , when he come back for a live chat. Maybe toward the end of the week

[@grandcrappy]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland Thx, keep 'em posts coming please.

[@A-BONEpickup]

pacific raceways my local track

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I have never seen it, sounds like a cool track, Thanks man

[@roberthill2219]

Tim, I love you but this is a little bit weird.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

It is unique, no has done it, so I said let's do it...

[@roberthill2219]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland I've got a surprise on the way for you! I'm going to hit you up on Facebook! Message request under RD Hill Jr.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

This will be epic. Thank you so much. Robert. Attention all Mopar Super stock, pro stock, and Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth fanatics the pro stock small block is coming at you….soon

[@roberthill2219]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland and what a tale it is, told by an incredible storyteller with a extremely famous last name! And also proud to say a very good friend of mine and fellow Patriot! Buckle your seatbelts, Mopar lovers!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@@roberthill2219 I am awaiting the rebirth of the pro stock mopar small block and the tales of Dandiness.

[@jamesblocker5235]

He is a Goat pro stock

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

What does that mean James?

[@jamesblocker5235]

The greatest of all time

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

@@DragBoss351Cleveland *- Greatest Of All Time*

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Hell Yeah Keith

[@jamesseaman6919]

Bob, you had the best mechanic, your wife!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Yep voted number 1 crew chief and engine builder.

[@peterivero4337]

Bob great engine builder, but best at setting up a car suspension!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Do not anything about him being a suspension Guru. We need to ask Rusty when he comes back on live.

[@dennislaws5187]

I met him at Atlanta Dragway and saw him at others too, he and Etta always treated me, and I suppose other fans like friends I loved Fords as did Bob, that made him feel like family. I miss that man and his never ending march to keep a FORD up front.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I do too, Dennis. He kept the Ford in the limelight, as much as he could. Rip Bob G

[@460duck]

Nothing like watching that ford moe down them chevys,,1 ford,,bunch of chevys,,lol 😂👍🏾👍🏾

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Yep eat them for breakfast and then desert

[@donnajones1603]

Just a couple of constructive comments on overall nice effort....2:22 annoying that you didn't allow him to finish his thought, 8:29 again annoying pic of dirty pants......lol

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Dirty pants, that was racing, this was grass roots literally, they were not in a beauty contest. Lol thanks for watching

[@michaelhalsall5684]

Ford Fairmont isn't a model you normally associate with high level motorsport!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

No not really. But they sure look killer all rubbed out. I would like one and build a pro stocker with a high port Cleveland

[@markdavis3629]

Dude I can't believe you are pretending to have interviewed Bob Glidden. "Bob, welcome to Dragboss Garage"....

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

I thought it would be pretty cool, and he is my favorite racer of all time. Thanks Mark

[@markdavis3629]

We do like your channel and are subscribed. He is the king of drag racing. No telling how many years his competition was spraying nitrous..

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Could not agree with you more. Thanks then. He could do it all.

[@gorflunk]

Bob "Let's use the ugliest car Ford sells" Glidden. Loved watching him poke a finger in the eye of the Chevy and Mopar teams with that car. I know Fairmont's use the Fox body like the Mustang but gawd, it was ugly.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

What is crazy, is I think that Fairmont, was bad looking, thought it looked great.

[@p1315]

Nice of the NHRA to give Bob a healthy weight break so he could push the newly released Fairmont for Furd. ;)

[@qtrhors1]

The 351C carried a higher pounds per cubic inch weight then any other engine family. Due to the the winning combo's of Dyno Don and Roush. Grumpy Jenkins complained about the short wheel base Pinto's(this is why Gapp and Roush built the 4 door Maverick and still kicked Jenkins butt). So long wheel base cars got a better weight break. Glidden was no dummy.

[@arkhsm]

Still probably carrying more weight than the Chevys !!

[@p1315]

@@qtrhors1 Gapp & Roush had to drain the fluids out of their engine/tranny/rear to beat Grumpy in 73. Dyno Don and Earl Wade are proven cheaters as was Bob Glidden. They all had a part in Bruce Sizemore's cheater 428 Canadian head debacle back in 1969.

[@p1315]

@@arkhsm A gas in liquefied form does weigh more. ;)

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Yes NHRA sure did, more weight Bob.

[@ricklodestein1101]

Lee Shepherd beat Bob's Fairmount. It is not undefeated!!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

No he did not. Thanks. If he did, what race was it?

[@charleschastain4228]

American hero

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

And legend, pioneer and Dad.

[@stevethomas6801]

Man, you just cannot beat what Bob Glidden did with that Fairmont. I hope that the NHRA and the chevy boys learned to like the taste of shit. Change the rules, and Glidden changed the game!

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Every race was a different weight. He rocked em, gamechanger.