@@RodCalidge Might as well just build a funny car. Why not a top fuel? Maybe because he likes it, and thinks people like you can shove your advice up your ass.
Whats really interesting. This guy has been doing this for over 20 years with thag car. He normally runs at Kaukauna race way. I remember racing him on high-school drag nights back in the early 90's.
I worked at "Dragster and Door Slammers" back in the day when the car was constructed. I raced a decade with Rick at WIR and have always been amazed with the car... and especially Rick...Great guy Great friend. The X frame was part of the build to keep the twist, and Rick is not afraid to show off it's crazy potential. Amazingly the car is consistent and can win races... The "Twistin Sixty" as it is called, sure is a crowd please-rrrr
My buddy had a 59 he drove to high school. He liked the car so much he has bought an other just like it . He has it fixed up all original and very nice . I ran a lot in his original when we were kids but haven't in his recent one. Looking forward to it !
I love the 1959/1960 Impalas back in 78 I was working on my truck and a guy came in looking if we're interested in a car. He had 2 1959 1 El Camino and a 59 sedan delivery. I bought them for 300$ ended up with 9 59 Chevrolets .the old man was passed. Keep it up.
The 1959 tailfins were rounded as the 1960 were mor squared off. Also, to find a 1959 2-door HARDTOP "bel air" is really really rare! I believe that only 1,031 2-door HARDTOP belairs were made in 1959 and were only made in Canada. Only 2-door hardtops made in the states were badged "Impala". I believe that 1960 was a different story.
That's a really interesting launch. Because it demonstrates how the body rolls and the weight transfers. The Body Rolls to the right because the differential is pressing to the left.
That scared me, had another factor been involved, a full on tragedy could've gone down. The traction of that 1960 Chevy was/is just insane and, that's on top of a motor that could walk the talk.
I was very excited to see this grandfather born in 1960 being doped and jumping up like an airplane on the body side! May you all be happy! From a Japanese fan who previously owned 1960 chevy 🇯🇵
"Aim For the Sky" They Said & the Blair Saith "No Problemo"! & To Those Who No Comprendo, Old Tanks (=Heavy) Like this getting "Bite" Like this is Phenominal!!!
What amazes me is how many times this X frame has done the twist and he hasn't replaced it with something more rigid. I can't imagine how much welding he must have to do to keep this thing together (or those old X frames were more elastic than I thought).
very good question, I'm not even sure how those rails are joined but your right, eventually they would fatigue. Hard to believe something can bend that much and still be fine
Its not the frame twisting its the rear suspension allowing it to do this..look at the right rear tire buried in the wheel well while the drivers side has a foot of gap..no anti roll bar and a 3 link suspension.
A long time ago did that happen to him once and everybody liked it so he just keeps doing it? Aren't there these little things called sway bars that would keep the ass end from twisting so severely and hitting the ground. One would think with all the torque twisted to one side it would lift the other tire up and lose traction. Just me but I think most cars try to squat down on both rear tires and not do that. I mean how do you steer with one wheel on the ground and your headlights pointed towards the sun?
That HAS to be Pappy Cline's old Eradicator that used to run in Wichita, KS. It looks identical (except the color) and it launched the same way every time.
Rick built that car himself and raced it a long time. When this was filmed he was just doing wheelie exhibitions. Sometimes it gets wild. He is a regular at kaukana wi
Broke a couple parts but saved the car, I'm fairly certain this is the same black 1960 Bel Air I saw twisting the chassis off the line in a video posted 15 years ago, good to see the car is still ripping down the 1/4 mile today
That is not a 1959 Chevrolet, it is a 1960, which looks distinctly different. I once owned a 1959 Impala Sport Coupe with 348 and factory air. When the 348 gave out I put in a 409.
My buddy in high school did that with his nova wagon , when he got back to the pits one tire was an inch off the ground while parked. . .twisted the frame
The "original" Batmobile was made from the base of the iconic 1955 Lincoln Futura. However, the 1955 Lincoln Futura based Batmobile was the 3rd or fourth generation of Batmobiles, but many believe it to be the first. I have heard from many that the 1959 impala was used as a base for one of the Batmobiles, but since I have owned a few 1959 impalas, i have come to find that is untrue.
Boss: whats on TV? Me: Byron Wheelstanding championship. Boss: that is rediculus Announcer: up next we have sewnsews black 59 impala. Boss: my daddy gave me one of those when I graduated highschool. ( watched Byron Championship every year till she died )
It's a 1960 Chevy not a 1959, it's not an Impala. It's a Bel Air hardtop and they were lighter than an Impala. Mine was a former Super Stock champion like that. When it was retired the driver told me they chose it for the weight savings.
Did NOT have a garbage frame and rear suspension but it sure as hell was never ever designed for drag racing. The frame was ridged and rear suspension soft to provide a very comfortable ride. Now the factory drive shaft was an absolutely GARBAGE 2 piece carrier bearing set up that if you have ever worked on it you wouldn't want to do it ever again.
Wow, that's a seriously deficient rear suspension. I know it needs to be soft to hook, but good grief, the rear axle is flopping around like it's tied on with wet noodles, LOL
You could not stop that body roll with a 2 inch sway bar. The rear suspension is 2 square tubes about 5 feet long angled towards each other going to the front. They are attached to the axle close to the brake backing plates and almost touch together in front where they attach to the frame at the back of the transmission mount. So because the front of the rear suspension is mounted in the middle of the car about as far up as where your butt is sitting the car rolls on that axis. The rear suspension was designed for ride comfort. Never for drag racing. It needs a ladder bar rear suspension. Then it would maybe get some air under the front left tire at the launch and go straight down the track with no body roll or other craziness and run faster times.
Thousands of dollars into thousands of HP and no spare change for a stabilizing wheelie bar. SMH!
Wheelie bars would make it look shit.
@@zeropoint546 yeah, you're right. Crumpled sheet metal and the twisted frame look are much better.
@@RodCalidge Might as well just build a funny car. Why not a top fuel? Maybe because he likes it, and thinks people like you can shove your advice up your ass.
That's a 1960 Biscayne
@@zeropoint546 some guys wanna do precarious wheelies.. to each their own
Those old 60 Impala's could fly, beside being beautiful.
That's true about the impala, but this car says Bel air on the side.
For those of you wondering. This car now drives on the streets! Exactly how it is pictured here! Rick is still driving
Whats really interesting. This guy has been doing this for over 20 years with thag car. He normally runs at Kaukauna race way. I remember racing him on high-school drag nights back in the early 90's.
Great post ! This dude is a daredevil; It's like the car wants to fly. Never seen anything like it.
I've never seen anything like that either that was outstanding
Wow
Orgasm for the eyeballs!
I worked at "Dragster and Door Slammers" back in the day when the car was constructed. I raced a decade with Rick at WIR and have always been amazed with the car... and especially Rick...Great guy Great friend. The X frame was part of the build to keep the twist, and Rick is not afraid to show off it's crazy potential. Amazingly the car is consistent and can win races... The "Twistin Sixty" as it is called, sure is a crowd please-rrrr
That car flies! Literally.
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Actually 1960 . 59 had teardrop tail lights
Thanks. It had me confused.
Cats eyes is what we called them, in those days.
@@4406bbldb MERCURY COMET ALSO
My buddy had a 59 he drove to high school. He liked the car so much he has bought an other just like it . He has it fixed up all original and very nice .
I ran a lot in his original when we were kids but haven't in his recent one.
Looking forward to it !
60 I agree
I love the 1959/1960 Impalas back in 78 I was working on my truck and a guy came in looking if we're interested in a car. He had 2 1959 1 El Camino and a 59 sedan delivery. I bought them for 300$ ended up with 9 59 Chevrolets .the old man was passed. Keep it up.
I have a set of ported, polished, #690 heads that I'd sell.
Witout a doubt the most spectacular wheelstander on the planet,, hands down!
Isn't that a 1960 Bel Air? 1959 had the upwards angled tail fins and the 60 had the flat fins.
That so?
The 59 has teardrop tail lights and a studded grille.
The 1959 tailfins were rounded as the 1960 were mor squared off. Also, to find a 1959 2-door HARDTOP "bel air" is really really rare! I believe that only 1,031 2-door HARDTOP belairs were made in 1959 and were only made in Canada. Only 2-door hardtops made in the states were badged "Impala". I believe that 1960 was a different story.
Also, concerning the fins that were angled upward were put on the 1959 Buick.
Yes, that is definitely a 1960 Chevy Bel Air!
That's a really interesting launch.
Because it demonstrates how the body rolls and the weight transfers.
The Body Rolls to the right because the differential is pressing to the left.
Gee thx Captain Obvious.... now go get a cookie.
Lmao lol
You mean it isn't SUPPOSED to do that ?
Where's me 🍪 ?
I don't think he will die in his sleep.
BTW that's a 1960 Impala. My father had a 1959 Belair and I had a 1960 Biscayne...
I agree, tail light are a 60 model, 59 is my favorite just for that reason.
Pause the video at 2:27 and you'll see what it actually is
That scared me, had another factor been involved, a full on tragedy could've gone down.
The traction of that 1960 Chevy was/is just insane and, that's on top of a motor that could walk the talk.
😂
Makes me giggle. I love it
I was very excited to see this grandfather born in 1960 being doped and jumping up like an airplane on the body side!
May you all be happy!
From a Japanese fan who previously owned 1960 chevy 🇯🇵
Beautiful 60 impala bubble top.
"Aim For the Sky" They Said & the Blair Saith "No Problemo"! & To Those Who No Comprendo, Old Tanks (=Heavy) Like this getting "Bite" Like this is Phenominal!!!
The Real Original Batmobile 👊
Lincoln Futura concept car was the base of the Barris built Batmobile #1.
One HELL of a ride 👍
You Sir.Have a Bad Ass Car !
Smart driver, he let go of the gas to avoid tipping over
Heavy lifter lucky man Great Show !
Now thats what I call 3 wheel motion!!!!!!!!!!
LMFAO hell yea mayne
Casey Jones you better watch your speed- trouble ahead trouble behind
@@froglobster That Notion Just crossed my mind. LMAO
Absolutely, a beautiful car!
What amazes me is how many times this X frame has done the twist and he hasn't replaced it with something more rigid. I can't imagine how much welding he must have to do to keep this thing together (or those old X frames were more elastic than I thought).
very good question, I'm not even sure how those rails are joined but your right, eventually they would fatigue. Hard to believe something can bend that much and still be fine
Its not the frame twisting its the rear suspension allowing it to do this..look at the right rear tire buried in the wheel well while the drivers side has a foot of gap..no anti roll bar and a 3 link suspension.
Beautiful car.
It does have a symbol of a "Jet plane" on the side of it 😎
I'm leaving on a jet plane....
A long time ago did that happen to him once and everybody liked it so he just keeps doing it? Aren't there these little things called sway bars that would keep the ass end from twisting so severely and hitting the ground.
One would think with all the torque twisted to one side it would lift the other tire up and lose traction. Just me but I think most cars try to squat down on both rear tires and not do that. I mean how do you steer with one wheel on the ground and your headlights pointed towards the sun?
Practice
I owned a 1960 Impala with a 348, 4speed and 411 positraction rear end. I don't think most people knew it had a split driveshaft.
Lets talk X frame !
Yep The "X" Is Like a Twisting pretzel @ Every "Lift-Off" & the Hanger Bearing Musta been Quite "Beefed" for this Much Torque. .....................
False..its the suspension allowing it to do this...cant tell you how many people comment on these videos of this car saying the same thing.
That HAS to be Pappy Cline's old Eradicator that used to run in Wichita, KS. It looks identical (except the color) and it launched the same way every time.
Yea idk
Rick built that car himself and raced it a long time. When this was filmed he was just doing wheelie exhibitions. Sometimes it gets wild.
He is a regular at kaukana wi
Put a wheelie bar on that beast!
MOTHER OF GOD!
lol
Rick Johnson “Yankee” is a legend
Several commentors below should realize that this is a wheel-standing competition. Some of them are almost mad ......
Honda civic sees this and tucks its little tailpipe between its axle and waddles off.
Broke a couple parts but saved the car, I'm fairly certain this is the same black 1960 Bel Air I saw twisting the chassis off the line in a video posted 15 years ago, good to see the car is still ripping down the 1/4 mile today
Wow..strong motor for the weight of it, what a beast.
That's the biggest band aid i've ever seen.
Sue the helmet ⛑
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@@grantdavidson3539 😂😂😂 maxi brand ...
That is not a 1959 Chevrolet, it is a 1960, which looks distinctly different.
I once owned a 1959 Impala Sport Coupe with 348 and factory air. When the 348 gave out I put in a 409.
I'm amazed he saved that. He needs wheelie bars.
It's made to do this he has done it for years
1960 bel air
My buddy in high school did that with his nova wagon , when he got back to the pits one tire was an inch off the ground while parked. . .twisted the frame
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Love it bro launch that beast!!!
..gorgeous car man !!
Awesome!
My dream car, i love it
Man that's got some POWER.
It’s all about front end aerodynamics.
Some wheelie bars might be a good investment.
Now that's the real batmobile
The "original" Batmobile was made from the base of the iconic 1955 Lincoln Futura. However, the 1955 Lincoln Futura based Batmobile was the 3rd or fourth generation of Batmobiles, but many believe it to be the first. I have heard from many that the 1959 impala was used as a base for one of the Batmobiles, but since I have owned a few 1959 impalas, i have come to find that is untrue.
Nope, the Futura is the original. All the others Barris built were fiberglass made from a mold taken off the Futura. Read some history.
Boss: whats on TV?
Me: Byron Wheelstanding championship.
Boss: that is rediculus
Announcer: up next we have sewnsews black 59 impala.
Boss: my daddy gave me one of those when I graduated highschool.
( watched Byron Championship every year till she died )
Shes real fine that 409
It's all the bald eagles under her hood shout out to the driver he went full freedom mode for sure
The 1959 - 60 Chevys (this one is a '60) had an odd 'one legged' trailing arm arrangement.
Title is incorrect, this is a 1959
Simply the best wheelie ever !!!
The body goes up and the wheels stay down. That mean a bolts missing somewhere, right?
THAT'S ONE BAD HAMMER
i love this car
What does this thing have under the hood? Its a monster!
Good question!
If there was any bondo on that chevy, it all just popped off!
I KNOW that is not an Impala, and I do not think it is a BelAir. I think that is a 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne.
A '60 for sure!!
It has a Bel Air emblem on front fender and Biscayne isn't a hard top
Now thats torque!
what is that Impala packin is what i'd like to know
Looks a Bit More Like 60 Blair to me........... & 2 Door post Was the Term For This Style Rear Pillar/Glass Scenario
Had one it is a 60
@@vet-7174 Tail lights give it away. Had two, one was an El Camino. One was a Nomad. My all time favorite car.
Yep, '60 Blair. LOL
Old-school flavor from Detroit Michigan
He should get points for style .
Obviously, 2,000 HP is overkill for this situation unless the intention is to become airborne.
Out in the backseat of of my '60 Chevy...
No one in that backseat!
It's a 1960 Chevy not a 1959, it's not an Impala. It's a Bel Air hardtop and they were lighter than an Impala. Mine was a former Super Stock champion like that. When it was retired the driver told me they chose it for the weight savings.
i think the bubble tops were in 61 ? my dad junked one yrs ago.....may have made them in 62 also......does the title say 59 bel air?
This is my uncles car it's a 60 Belair
That is some pretty soft suspension.
Yeahthe X frame cars had a garbage frame and suspension, but they looked so good.
@@69shovlhed89 It's to the point that Morrisons, perhaps, now sells full perimeter frames for the Chevy/Canadian Pontiac X frame cars.
Did NOT have a garbage frame and rear suspension but it sure as hell was never ever designed for drag racing. The frame was ridged and rear suspension soft to provide a very comfortable ride. Now the factory drive shaft was an absolutely GARBAGE 2 piece carrier bearing set up that if you have ever worked on it you wouldn't want to do it ever again.
Was the shock set up not frame twist
Anyone know what size rear tires he’s running?
WOW, that 59 is bad to the bone!!!!!!!
Damn it can fly
whoa!
Hope it won the contest
What year is this 2021 they engineered and made a such a thing called wheelie bars
Would be pretty dumb to put wheelie bars on a car that you want to do wheelies with.
Car weight < cars power = airborne.
What’s it got under the hood? 👀
Imagine the LFTs being made from this.
This is NOT a 1959. It's a 1960. Tail fins were different on the two models. Otherwise, very difficult to tell apart.
Nice car!
Nice car.... I'm glad he didn't wreck it.
Wow, that's a seriously deficient rear suspension.
I know it needs to be soft to hook, but good grief, the rear axle is flopping around like it's tied on with wet noodles, LOL
This beautiful car will be trash in months. Extreme torque. You can overdue a good thing.
MAKE SURE YOU SAVE THAT ENGINE WHY DOES THE TITLE SAY 1959 WHEN IT'S A 1960
My buddy had a 59 that car was built like a tank
ive seen this bel air in numerous videos, literally ALWAYS leans hard to the right like that. wonder what is making it do that
It is called "counterclockwise torque". That's what is twisting the entire car.
This is how Big Bocks and Weak Frames without Sway Bars Act
If you take a closer look, you'll find that those cars have a massive frame.
You could not stop that body roll with a 2 inch sway bar. The rear suspension is 2 square tubes about 5 feet long angled towards each other going to the front. They are attached to the axle close to the brake backing plates and almost touch together in front where they attach to the frame at the back of the transmission mount. So because the front of the rear suspension is mounted in the middle of the car about as far up as where your butt is sitting the car rolls on that axis. The rear suspension was designed for ride comfort. Never for drag racing. It needs a ladder bar rear suspension. Then it would maybe get some air under the front left tire at the launch and go straight down the track with no body roll or other craziness and run faster times.
X frame! Flex frame!
My kind of car!!!
Not bad for stock eh? 😎
The announcer said....Small Block Chevrolet!!!!No way.......Unbelievable
They have these things called wheelie bars.
Sweet car. Big Air. Bel Air