Pictures from 1948

Hey Guys,

Thought you might like to see some of my Dad's snapshots from Bakersfield and El Mirage in 1948.
I'll post some more as I scan them.
I think the T's are at Stan Dow's shop on Chester Ave.
"South Chester Automotive", Dad wrenched for Stan after he got back from the South Pacific.
I am not sure what races the T's were being set up for, I know Stan raced a 60 powered midget for years and I think Jalopy's

Joel

 

Thanks man those are great photos.

 

excellent man thankz

 

Didja notice the Calori roadster has whitewalls on the front only?

 

Thank you for posting

Must of been after Jack sold it to Bill Potts.

 

I am hoping someone might have some other shots taken from El Mirage at this time.
There are 2 shots of Stu Hilborns car and I remember Dad saying he was there when Hilborn set the record...he has a rather fuzzy shot of Hilborn ripping down the lake.

I am not sure but I think it was July of 48.

"BBoy"

 

These were taken in 1948


Here is Stu second from left (sitting).

This one is before the crash in 1947.

 

What kind of wheels are these?

 

The wheels are 17" Ford wires with accessory wheel covers.

 

also july 48... this one needs no introduction

 

God, I love these shots. Thanks for sharing them with us!

I've always liked the Calori roadster - especially those pipes! I think a HAMB member is restoring it, as we speak.....

Malcolm

 

Here is one from the starting line, anybody recognize cars..or people?

Joel
"Bakersfield Boy"

 

Stu's boatail is sweet. Great photos.

 

any more shots of the calori roadster? he sold it to his dentist in 48 the dentist put the white walls on there and jack hated them. that was the last time in went to the dry lakes with jack. he drove it for him. he the dentist put his own motor in the car and ******. the ****** blew up on one of the runs when jack drove it. the motor and tans that where in the roadster when jack owned it went in to his 36. billy

 

Awesome pics!!! Thanks for sharing

 

Priceless photos, thanks for sharing.

 

wonder if anybody has some good close ups of the calori roadster not the ones in books but in private collections i have all the ones in the books and some i got from jack from his collection. to him the car was no big deal but i bet other people that saw the car felt different. it was one of the most amazing cars out there. thats why i feel in love with it i just saw a little picture of it my friend and old boss jonh carambia has of it. the trird owners of the car the sutherland brothers. oneof the brothers used to work with jonhs dad at mcdonald dougl*** and gave hime the pic since he knew he was an old hot rodder. theres got to be other shots of it out there. billy

 

Billy hows your car comming ? how close to being done are you.and are you gonna show
any new up dates on it.............
Endsville Franco.............

 

franco i'v been working it as much as i can 2-3 days a week after work when i can. do a search on my name hellmet and they are some pics on there. if not i'll send you some . the pipes are going on in feb hope to have it at farthers day in june with jack. billy