need pics

I need help here I need pics of the Rudy Ramos 27 track T hat was on the cover of the 1948 June Hot Rod Magaine issue. the more pictures the better.

 

bttt

 

anyone have anything for me? the car was a dirt track racer in the late 40's it was on the cover of the june 1948 HRM. I'm to build a close rpresenation of it. maybe somebody out knows this car? did it ride on an A frame? what parts were on the flat head? was it a flat head? etc...

 

Found this, dont know if it´s the one and a small pic, but maby someone recognise it!

 

hey i appreciate your help. thats the only pic i can seem to find also. im trying to tap the well of history and information with other hamb members.

 

bttt.

 

Here is a ebay auction for a reprint of the June 1948 issue:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hot-Rod-Volume-1-6-June-1948-REPRINT_W0QQitemZ7015519089QQcategoryZ280QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Doesn't match your other pic though. That seller has 5 or 6 issues from '48, you may want to browse those.

 

Found a bigger version of the previous pic:

 

can any one tell if that a model A frame. or something homebuilt?

 

i appreciate your help MrExcite.

 

Glad to help, I love old circle track racers . . . still diggin'

 

bttt

 

so come to find out i had the month wrong on the first post. its actually july 1948. if anyone has that issue maybe they could scan some pics of the above mentioned car?

 

I have the issue but no scanner. The article says it is on a '32 frame, for what it is worth.

It is in the book featuring the first 12 issues. You might even be able to find it at the local book store...

 

really? good you tell me what are some of the other key features on the car?

 

Highlights from the article-
46 Merc block
Sharp heads and triplet intake with 97's
Spaulding ignition
Stelling gearbox
Knudsen full floating rear
Franklin steering
550-16's up front, 700-16's out back

The article includes some other details on the engine build, details on water pump set-up and what not. The book is pretty easy to find, but you'll only get two pages of info on this car. There are quite a few other CRA cars in there as well, though.

I got the for $20, at Powell's Books, worth evey penny. I don't feel bad about leaving it on the work bench in the garage, like I would with my original copies.

Sorry, I got no scanner, but I took a pic at least...

 

oh thank you sooo much, sheds light on the whole car. powell books? are they only bay area? or is there some down the southern cal.

 

bttt

 

Powell's is up on Portland, big independent book store - for when I feel like not giving money to the chain stores.

Here are all the details, from Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/07...103-6002585-9500612?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

I guess it is out of print now. Still, probably easier to find than the magazine...

 

anyone know if this car is still around? thanks abunch dustynuckles.

 

i know it doesnt show my knowage very well but does any one have any infor mation on a Spaulding ignition, Stelling gearbox, and a Knudsen full floating rear?

 

bttt