Oh my god! if you like tradition, please read!

April read this and said "Hey, I danced (ie stripped) for GINGER LYNN, since you know me and I met her, you are now special". I'm just trying to figure if she means I should be wearing a helmet or what? Oh well, off to lick those bus windows, dee da dee.

 

Christ, here we go again. Hamb Gang Wars!

 

Gee, you blokes really know how to take the piss out of someone. Even I knew who Frank Mack was. Seeing that T roadster with those cast aluminium headlights was something that stuck in your mind. But I understand your point.Last year we had a big nostalgia night where anybody who was involved in drag racing since the early 60's was invited,I sat at the same table with some of the greats of early Australian drags (which was a highlight for me) but I didn't run off and tell the world(till now anyway).Obviously this guy was excited and needed to tell someone and now ya'll upset him. Keep on roddin'.

 

Throwin down my desert coast signs at ya.

 

You should ask him for some photos and post them here. I've met a few old timers while doing research on the history of my Roadster and the stories are great. It's a good idea to have an archive of some of this stuff because noones getting any younger.

 

A couple of friends of mine owned that car for awhile they used to drive it around a field at ther dads house , They ended up selling it to bruce meyers because they said it was to small to drive I guess Frank Mack was just a little guy. Pat

 

I read the post and knew who frank was right away. So now what? Im posting here hopeing it will brighten your other wise shitty day
Dave

 

Ask if you can borrow the pics for the night and scan them. He probably has some recollections about Frank Mack and his stint at Alexander Bros. I'm guessing if he traveled in those circles he knows a lot more. Bring enough money to buy his drinks for the night and bring a tape recorder and let it record what he has to say.

 

Man we cant all rub shoulders in person with the greats of our chosen hobby, I once meet a Victoria Cross winner (British Commonwealth version of the CMoH) since 1880 only 97 have been awarded. This thing is MUCH harder to win than the CMoH.
I was stoked to meet such a legend of my country but I guess you guys will call me a wanker for that too?
Give the fucking guy a break, man I'm glad you meet someone you have so much respect for.

 

Maybe part of the problem is the title.
Instead of OH MY GOD... how about, hey I have a cool story to share, or guees who I met.
You kinda make it sound like you chopped a top with Gene Winfield in Starbirds shop while Barris and Watson watched.

But , nice story.

Doc, what's a wanker?

 

Someone needs a hug.

 

Dooley--A wanker is a one who wanks, or has wanked in the past. They claim they are the most numerous of all secret societies, & they are also known as the Sons of Onan, and are supposed to conduct a secret initiation called the Ritual of the Rosy-Crossed Palm.

Tucker

 

HA HA! Thats about it, I guess you could call it this: One who indulges Mrs Palmer and her 5 daughters...........

I guess thats more of an Aussy or Pommy term?

 

Panties in a wad... $5

Jealousy rears it's ugly head... $12

Trying to quickly recover... $.25

Getting put in his place.... priceless.

 

I like the "channel, no chop" look, isn't that what's called "East Coast Style"?

 

Try Decaf.

 

Or Thorazine.LOL

 

Thanks.
Is it true if you use your other hand it feels like a stranger?

 

Only if you sit on it for a while............. errr.................. so Im told!!

 

Holy shit guys..................give the guy a break. You'd think he raped your dog or something. I have no clue who Frank Mack is, but I do know this. Back in the day there was plenty, and I mean a lot, of fast cars out of Detroit. Plus I too know a few of the older guys who had a freind who knew somebody inportant. And,,,LOL,,, I even know some of them myself. Hey,,,when your old,,your old.

 

I have an uncle that is famous for building kool cars. Does that count? I don't think the problem was with the title its more about the attitude in posting.

 

I'm sorry...great read!

 

the only time I look at locations is in the classifieds, to see if I'm close enought o pick something up. West coast east coast whatever. Cool story, now ask him for PICS!!!!!!!

 

This thread is dangerously close to a Chachi appearance.

 

Some of the older guys from Detroit remember Frank Mack well. I first saw his roadster in the first Detroit Autorama. In my opinion, it is the epitome of a classic, traditional hot rod. It won first place in class every year for many years at the Autorama. I never met Frank Mack, but being from Detroit in the fifties, I knew OF him. The cool part was the Frank Mack was in his fifties back then. We said to ourselves, how did this old guy build this neat car.
A couple of others here can surely add to the story of Frank Mack and his cars.
The original poster here doesn't realize that there are a million stories in the big city and they belong to older people. You walk past thousands everyday and don't take the time to listen. When you find a great story, then you are upset that everyone isn't listening.They are sitting on front porches and barstools now, waiting for someone too listen.
Thanks for sharing, it brought back memories. Memories are all that any of us have, cherish them.

 

Written by a wise man there hotrod1940...
But I did know a fellow who stayed at a Holiday Express once and he didnt know anybody famous but I heard someone special slept in the same bed.

 

Sorry I don't know Frank Mac. But it is nice that you know an old hot rodder. That's pretty cool. See if he'll let you scan some of his old pictures and post 'em.

 

Well said.

Steve

 

Now that's funny right there

Steve

 

My dad played pool with Harrison Ford once, played pinball with Linda Vaughn, and talked to John Travolta about his '57 Thunderbird at a bar.

You may all now grovel at my feet.

Guy, it's a great story, we definitely need some more details. Just don't start your next thread with an over-hyped, over-punctuated, under-capitalized title that reminds me of a text message from my 14yr old sister.