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Hot Rods and early racing in Los Angeles

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by HHRdave, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. Dan Hay
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    Not trying to start a fight, but this picture proves that Rat Rods ARE traditional.... that one's as ratty as they come!
     
  2. 29bowtie
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    Yes,and they should still be labeled ,"Traffic Violators","traditionally".;)
     
  3. Jay Rush
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    They would probably give you a ticket nowadays for havin a big *** sticker in your windshield like that LOL
     
  4. HHRdave
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    EXACTLY !!!!!
     
  5. NapalmWillie
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    Love the pics, but the the memories remind me how time p***es so quickly!
     
  6. White Nightmare
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    from WA

    The drivers head looks photoshoped
     
  7. The Shocker
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    I am suprised that some one doesnt make them as a novality I would like to have one as well...
     
  8. Carbs & Chrome
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  9. Carbs & Chrome
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    Anybody have one of these they could post a pic of?
     
  10. moses
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    the battery on the frame rail looks scarry to me
    i want one of those stickers some one should make them up ...
    jeffrey
     
  11. 4woody
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    I've got some I haven't post before: never seen anywhere for most of these. Taken by my late father in law, all captions by him.

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    Ray Crawford qualifying his Offenhauser at Carrell Speedway. Track is 1/2 mile dirt. He is a millionaire and ex-fighter pilot. Dec.1950.

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    Fast Lakester Dec. 1950

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    This is the car that Troy Ruttman got his start in: #44. C.R.A. Roadster Races, Culver City Speedway, Oct. 7, 1951.

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    George Seegar in controlled slide. Culver City CRA Oct 7, 1951.

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    This frame turned 120 mph in 1/4 mile from dead stop. Notice no water system. Barn door hinge for gas pedal. Doesn't use gas or alcohol, runs on nitrates.
    Santa Ana Airport Drag Races 12/1950.

    More later,
    Hugh
     
  12. Looks like a Miller...


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  13. 4woody
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    Here are some more:

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    I know Gene Thurman. Car is chopped and channeled and blew off many fast cars. Thurman just got drafted.

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    Two deuce coupes going off.

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    Fast Lakester.

    [​IMG]Custom 5window 41 coupe by Barris. Is the fastest custom job every Sunday even though it is heavy with body lead. Saw it take a "48 Cad with blower.

    [​IMG]Bill Schindler from back east.
     
  14. Sam F.
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    thanks for posting those 4woody...i love that Barris 41 :)

    i wonder what kind of grille that is?
     

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