This funny car is the old Capt Crazy car. It is a confused motor. The Chevy BB based, Hemi motor with Ford valve covers.
http://www.bunchobikes.com/crazy11.jpg Most all work, past and present, done in California. Nick, himself, isn't that far away. What's he sitting in?? A Stovebolt!
http://www.nickariasjr.com/index.asp