Folks Of Interest Shop visit----Hamber---Lippy

Today I was touring the back roads of Central Kansas and found myself in the neighborhood of my pal Lippy from the Hamb who is kind of a FED guru on here so I stopped for a visit. I didn't stay long cause I was busy and besides the temp got up to a blistering 108 degrees here today. Brutal----
My story begins as I arrived into the city limits of Rush Center. I would describe it as a crossroad town that is perhaps 1/2 mile wide and 1/2 mile long.

 

I found his place quickly and said howdy to the friendly Lippy (Steve).

 

He was busy in the shop doing some body and paint work on a late model pu truck and I took a look around. He has been restoring a 69 Olds 442 and his paint work is very nice.....

 

I even saw a couple of old engines in his stash.....

 

And of course he had some old speed parts lurking around. I only got a few photos but here is some of it.....

 

and this odd old unit he had was kind of cool and---unique----maybe it what makes dragsters go fast?

 

We had a good visit and I had to leave to meet someone back home (2 hour drive) but before I left he was kind enough to sell me some hemi valve covers that I am going to paint and add to my collection. Thanks Lippy! It was good to meet you in person and see you in Salina soon.

 

and then on the way home I stopped along the highway about 4 miles from his place and took some photos of the remnants of a long gone drive in movie theater----nothing left but what you see here------

 

and just right up the road I entered yet another little town that had this cool little burger joint-----

 

l always enjoy the roads less traveled. The simple life-----thanks for coming along for the ride-----

 

Looks like a nice little drive, that burger joint was kinda empty

 

Well it was still morning but I'm not sure if it is still open or not. hard to tell.

 

Paul, was a pleasure having you! And yes it kinda got warm today! That little drive-in is still open. Hopefully next year I'll have the 55 and the dragster at Salina and the Hamb drags. I need a bigger shop! See ya soon! Lippy

 

Paul, you always get to meet the neatest people, and that Lippy feller is a lot younger that I had pictured him.

 

I know-- and HIS HAIR IS NOT REALLY GREY----That was just dust from sanding the fender he was working on !!!

 

PF's Photo's take off close to 53 years on me but add 50 lbs.!

 

Steve, thank you for the cool Mopar wavy front axle too. That made my trip worthwhile.

 

Your very welcome! Heck I was never gonna use it. It's too big for a FED! LOL. Lippy

 

It seems that Kansas is the 50's - 60's life we all wish was back. My visit down there last year was great. Ans a side note there is a drive restaurant like that in Winthrop Mn were my mother in law lives. Places like that are few and far between in our big chain world.

 

I would agree that KS is at least a few years behind in most things and usually that is a good thing.

 

Always interesting to read about your adventures in my favorite state (and elsewhere)!

 

Come to think of it John----I haven't been to YOUR place lately.......

 

Before and after--------

 

Nice work!

 

Our tiny burg is actually getting a NEW drive-in theater!?

 

You mean Rapid City?

 

Sitting here reading one of Paul's road trip stories makes doing next to nothing today because I dislocated my shoulder yesterday afternoon a little easier. Thanks for an enjoyable read.

 

No, freakin Hermosa!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Little bump on Hwy 79, they just started the dirtwork.

 

Thanks!

 

Paul, I've seen that sign for Hermosa, "It said Welcome To Hermosa"


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