I've never had the pleasure of meeting Amos Satterlee, but I sure as hell know who he is. He is unique and talented, worthy of any accolade given . It's sad to think that more of the peers from the era of "big name" engine guys aren't with us today. It is from their talents that we learn. P.S., I attended the Bixby Knowles event twice and it was a scene. Had a conversation with Shirley Muldowney there, friend Dave Mandella ( yes related ) was the project manager on the restoration of one of her fuelers, which was there on display.
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08-23-2016, 10:39 PM #1Senior Member
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08-24-2016, 05:38 AM #2Already miss the 310/562
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I've been wanting to do a sit down interview/video with Amos, I have talked to Lou and his wife about doing this. I don't know how often he gets to St Louis but I think he is a pretty accessible guy. My video guy (my son) is in St Louis and Amos is here in CA......
Originally Posted by spike morelli
I need to get this done...
It's amazing Spike, he is at the drag boat races which are inevitably SCORCHING HOT and there is Amos, bustin his azzzzz, inspecting parts, doing head assembly between rounds... If only I could have his brain/mojo/motivation...
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01-26-2017, 03:42 PM #3Already miss the 310/562
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:( just found out that Famos Amos had a bad stroke around April of last year... :(
He is hanging in there but not doing real great...
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01-26-2017, 05:02 PM #4Already miss the 310/562
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From "NETWORK 54.com"
Correction! Was reminded that Danny O won 11 of 12 drivng Thompson's blue F/C. Not sure they were all National Events but heck, that's one hell of a win ratio.
From February through July 1969, Danny On-the-gas compiled a 55-2 round win/loss record.
Wins included:
The March Meet
Las Vegas Stardust Nationals
AHRA Grand American Nationals
AHRA Springnationals
Nhra Springnationals
Orange County Nitro Championships (was there!)
Oh yeah...the US Nationals
Surprisingly, Ongias didn't qualify at the NHRA Winternationals but was unbeatable after that. The car recorded the first F/C six second run, a 6.96 at Kansas City on Septenber 14 1969.
We Ford guys would love to give all the credit to the Amos Satterlee built cammer...but the Pat Foster chassis, with help of a newcomer named 'Lil John Buttera, was probably more of a deciding factor.
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01-26-2017, 09:06 PM #5Senior Member
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2MM,
If you could only see my adolescence through my eyes. I was the kid at Lions hanging on to the chainlink fence at the starting line, eyes burning, weezing from the nitro vapors I was gladly inhaling. I was the kid hanging around in the pits at O.C.I.R., watching intently as the crews wrenched on whatever. I was the young boy at Ray Caselli's shop with my Dad, taking in every detail of his boat. I was the teenager who bought a 392 Hemi from Adlen Bros Wrecking yard at 17, even though I didn't have anything to put it in, I just knew I had to have one. As a Senior in High School, I went to the Plymouth trouble Shooting Contest .I was the kid who hung out with the miscreants in the car club so many nights, even instead of going to Prom Night. I hopped up my older brother's mini-bike Briggs and Stratton engine when I was in Jr. High to the point of blowing it up on Cox Racing Fuel and alcohol, I was short on experience, but long on enthusiasm. To date, every car I've ever owned has had it's engine built, either stock, or modified, by me. From the first model kit I ever built, I was interested in the engine and how it went together. Today, as an adult, I am still "into" engines, but I haven't had a "fueler"...yet. It is my intention to go for the apex of power, to build a fuel Hemi of my own, before the man upstairs calls for me. I guess it's just something that started when I was just a kid. I can blame guys like Amos, Ed Pink, Dave Zeuschel, Keith Black, Joe Mondello, Joe Reath, etc, for fanning the flames of a teenaged boy's interests.Last edited by spike morelli; 01-26-2017 at 09:26 PM.
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02-03-2017, 04:53 PM #6Already miss the 310/562
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verrrrry sorry I missed your post my friend...
i have told SharpShooter and others that I feel CHEATED that I didnt get to experience the SoCal drag race/boat race/sprint boat scene...
Let me go backwards and read/catch up Spike...
THanks sir...
Ole Amos had his hands on some cammers apparently with the M/T cars and a few others... Based on what I was reading about him and the cars / rails he wrenched on late 60's... I was reading all the FORD propaganda on Network 54
It would be a honor to have the chance and learn a few things before these guys pass to the other side...Last edited by 2manymustangs; 02-03-2017 at 04:58 PM.
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02-03-2017, 06:28 PM #7Senior Member
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Great thread Bruce! Amos was huge in boat racing! Great post Spike (as usual).
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04-15-2019, 10:29 AM #8Junior Member
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I don't know if anyone is still looking at this thread but this is Amos' Son-in-law. My wife (Susie) and I were taking care of him for the past three years after his stroke. But sadly he passed away on 4-4-19. His memorial will be held at the NHRA museum on 5-11-19 at 2:00 PM all are welcome. If you need any other information please email me at info@pcdesigngroup.com
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04-15-2019, 01:05 PM #9Senior Member
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What a loss to the racing world. So very sorry to read this.
President and CEO of the I Hate Jordy Fan Club.
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Darn it.... Im very sorry to read this sir.... Originally Posted by pcdesign
As usual I am late.... My new work project has me covered up....
Please give my sympathy to all of the family from a very big fan of one very special Famous Amos.... I hope to get the correct video from Lou Osman and upload to youtube after doing some editing/clean up of the footage....
Sorry for your loss
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