I didn't think that they had fake patina in the 60's, especially with shiny clear over it. This is more like what a real 60's gasser looked like. The whitewalls are about the only thing that they have in common. Incidentally this is the Hrudka Brothers (later Mr Gasket) at the 62 Nats . Roo
Most likely Harry driving but campaigned by he and his brothers Tom and Dick--yep their parents named the kids Tom, Dick and Harry. The brothers went on to race pro stock and were the ones who gave Kurt Johnson his first ride. Later cars carried the Scribner Electronics banner in addition to various other backers. Roo
There are a few photos of it black that look to be back in the old days but not sure. Posted way back in this thread.
I was there, the Midnight Special is me. Check out my build thread for my Trifive nationals report and additional Bangshift coverage. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...midnight-special.1036855/page-5#post-13201061