"The Surfers" 31

We now continue with the inner workings of the "top end", and the experimentation done by Tom Jobe and Bob Skinner.
Enjoy...
Bill Pitts
A fan.

[@jamminjim247]

One thing becomes very clear, that Tom Jobe is a very respectable man. Whenever someone would kinda laugh and joke about someone or something else, he doesn't go along. He checks up and says something like"....ahh...they were just trying something different.....". Never says a cross word about anyone, I love and respect that.

[@geoffjohnson7383]

Awesome series! Thank you Bill and Tom!

[@user-xh2vn6gs7p]

Thank you bill! I look forward to this every other Thursday!

[@kelvinfoster4837]

Absolutely delighted you are back with the Surfer's story Bill, we very much hope your problems are satisfactorily resolved. I have been intrigued by the Surfer's story for years now, and now doing my best to convey their wisdom to another (younger) generation!Our very best wishes from the UK..

[@FrankKunkel]

Can't get enough of this stuff...THANKS!

[@vintagedragsters]

FrankKunkel Glad you're hanging in there, Frank. Next episode in two weeks. Stay tuned! Bill

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

Just found this stuff and LOVE IT. I'm 69, remember "some of" these cars LOL

[@mikeyt3940]

Thanks Bill, just fantastic.

[@jefferysmith5890]

A history lesson on hot rods, great stuff.

[@AWSmith1955]

Thanks for all that you do Bill. I have listened for hours on your other videos as i wait for another surfers episode. Sometimes nodding off after a few hours and replaying what i nodded off to (Don Prieto currently). what an awesome way to preserve history!

[@vintagedragsters]

A W Smith Thanks, A. W. It's it fascinating? And Tom is now on a roll. He such a gem to work with. And Don is such a wonderful source of knowledge. We are so lucky to have them still with us.

[@PatWaters55]

Bill, Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the early days of front engine fuel dragster pandemonium. Your snapshot in the history predates the Black "I was lucky enough to be in Keith's shop and watch him turn out those Billet blocks and visit Henry's axles, etc" Rodeck and different innovators that really changed up the way the fuel teams went. And really you're racing predated fuel teams it was so cool to see the picture of all you gang that was probably behind the Surfers and you guys probably went surfing when you weren't racing and that's what's so cool. Keep em coming... Pat W

[@vintagedragsters]

Pat Waters Thanks, Pat. We're pushing on. Check it out in two weeks. Take care, Friend. Bill

[@martinchesworth594]

Brilliant show ! Thanks to all involved .

[@vintagedragsters]

Martin Chesworth Thanks for the encouragement, Martin. It makes us move ahead. More in two weeks. Stay tuned. Bill

[@88SC]

Mr. Jobe displays the cerebral nature of racing so well.

[@vintagedragsters]

88SC You're right 88. Tom is now explaining things with a style all his own. We are all so lucky to have this. Thank you for making contact. Next episode in two weeks.

[@2932AV8]

This is just so great! Thanks so much for doing this!

[@vernonslone8627]

glad your back...Really enjoy this..thanks again...

[@vintagedragsters]

Vernon Sloan Hi Vernon. Thanks for the encouragement. Have a good day.

[@JohnW1711stock]

Great stuff! These guys are thinkers. Nothing like coffee with the Surfers in the AM.

[@vintagedragsters]

Hi John. Glad you like it. But where's MY morning coffee? Oh... It's in the microwave. Right where I forgot it. :P

[@af4od02]

Thanks for this series. I've learned a ton about top fuel.

[@vintagedragsters]

Bill Capps Glad you're enjoying the ride, Bill. I figure we probably still have another 20 episodes to go. Stay tuned. Bill

[@spferace8149]

Thanks Bill - fascinating stuff..

[@vintagedragsters]

spferace Thanks, sp. It's as much for me as it is for you. Stay tuned! 😉

[@maxthomson2096]

Thanks Bill , very , very enjoyable ,

[@vintagedragsters]

Max Thomson Thanks, Max. Stay tuned. 😉

[@maxthomson2096]

Yes mate I'm an old drag racer down here in Australia , and thoroughly enjoy your work ,,, thanks again ...

[@suicidal_racing]

love the vids..lots of good knowledge and things to learn from the stories

[@vintagedragsters]

ghost727 Thanks for tuning in, Ghost. Next episode in two weeks. Bill

[@suicidal_racing]

Bill Pitts your welcome,thanks again for what your doing and i cant wait for it..love the series

[@glenngallup5163]

If you weren't there this is as good as its going to get. When you watch NHRA drag racing contemplate their budgets. Then think about three guys building this car. Racing it for what? Three years. On a week to week budget. And won Bakersfield. You won't ever see the like of this again.

[@vintagedragsters]

Glenn Gallup Right you are, Glenn. The team of guys that made this happen feel so fortunate to have been able to obtain this hidden treasure from Tom. We are all very lucky. Next episode in two weeks stay tuned.

[@glenngallup5163]

Bill Pitts thanks for the memories. I don't know where you were to watch eliminations Sunday at the 66 March Meet. We were about 2/3's of the way down, pit side. Been to the Indy 500, 24 Hours of LeMans and the Italian GP at Monza. But that first round Sunday was special. As were all my trips to Bakersfield.

[@scottwiley]

Woohoo!!!!! Great!!!!!!!

[@vintagedragsters]

Scott Wiley Hi Scott. My thoughts exactly. Sorry for the break in the action. We're rolling again. Stay tuned!

[@larryjensen6345]

thanks bill. i wont be at barona so ill see ya when i see ya.

[@vintagedragsters]

Sounds good Larry. Down the road. :)

[@glenngallup5163]

My question for Tom would be "How many people figured out that the "we don't know much" act was an act?" And how long did it take them? That thing with the blower pins should have tipped somebody off.

[@Jonathan-L]

A quick question Bill, what year/era is Tom referring to? Edit: I found the answer to my question at 14:25 (1963).

[@vintagedragsters]

Jonathan L Hi Jonathan. Glad you found the answer. And I'm very glad you are so interested in all this. Stay tuned, buddy!

[@Jonathan-L]

Thanks so much Bill for putting all this together. I really love hearing the history behind what the pioneer hotrodders & drag racers did back in their day. A lot can be learned from these guys, not just in engine building, but their dedication to pursue their goals. You've grabbed a valuable part of history Bill, so thanks for sharing it on KZbin!