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Beautiful!! I love the Harmon & Collins mag and the velocity stacks! :)
Great discussion concerning this car and others that have a historical significance. I was questioned when I was selling the Watson / Foyt Bowes...
Thanks for posting the pics. :)
Old Dawg and 37 Kid, I appreciate both of you regarding your knowledge concerning Harry Miller and the fate of his beautiful cars. I have read...
Thanks Paddy for the memories and information about Punky. I remember going to WRA meetings at the Bunker - I believe it was once a month on...
Thanks Dean for the great photo and information regarding Punky. :)
Dean, Thanks for the correction. I had forgotten about Punky passing away at Saugus - I had confused Cal's passing at Willow Springs. I enjoyed...
Rootie, I work with Quinn's son John. We were talking just recently about the success of George Salih / Quinn Epperly entry with Sam Hanks and...
Carl, Thanks for posting. This reminds me back in the 80's at a WRA event we were involved with at Willow Springs [later known as Walt James...
Reminds me of the Cummins Diesel entry in '52. One source says the the turbo-charger failed - possibly caused by the air inlet too close to the...
Thanks Old Dawg for the link - Interesting read! :)
Old Dawg, Interesting story about Chuck Davis and Joe Gemsa. I sold Mr. Davis two post-war Maserati 4 cylinder supercharged engines back in the...
Thanks porknbeaner - Makes sense. When I was younger [years ago!] I thought the tires were just wore out - caused by misalignment.
Rich, Just a ignorant question - why did Firestone make half tread tires for the Speedway? I always thought it was a way to keep track of tire...
Good comments 37Kid - I can relate. :) I first learned gas welding in my pre-teen years, stick arc welding in High school and saved up enough...
I have TIG and MIG Welding machines, and also my reliable gas welding set. I use all three but my favorite is gas welding, especially if I am...
I purchased a 57 T-Bird in the early 80's from a neighbor. Basically it was a car with both front and rear clips removed [accident]. I picked up...
Yep, same here - I'm guilty. :)
Travis, I have heard the same regarding over-the-road trucks - illegal in some or all states. We use Yard Hustlers in the Port which have 11R22.5...
I have been using "Never-Seize" for years working on heavy equipment. Most of this equipment is in the harbor/waterfront or in marine applications...
That pic was taken at Ascot Park in 1963 at a USAC event. Chuck Hulse won the trophy dash - Don Basile looks happy and the big guy starin' in the...
I recently had the same problem with a 59a block. It is bored 3 7/16" and needs sleeves. Some HAMBers suggested find a replacement - expensive to...
Great story about Dean. The Westways article is a condensed version of Tom Cotter's book about "Dean Jeffries - 50 fabulous years in hot rods,...
Good points Frank. Since that photo was taken at Gasoline Alley, he may have borrowed the bike from someone, a car owner / driver or even H-D if...
As "One Crusty One" said - the Snap On set works great. I use mine at least once or twice a week. Another nice feature - the Snap On dealer will...
To quote historian Mark Dees [RIP] in "The Miller Dynasty" this photo was taken at Gasoline Alley a year after the Miller-Ford fiasco. His mount...
John Aden rode speedway at Costa Mesa in the 80's-90's and is currently with USAC/CRA on the West coast. He also maintains the track at...
I still see Sonny spectating at Costa Mesa Speedway during Speedway season. He was also involved with the WRA here on the West coast a few years back.
Looks like there might be AC gages in the SW panel. Is the bow thruster engine a Detroit Diesel? Detroit [General Motors] used SW and AC gages and...
This 39 Chevy reminds of the 37 coupe that used to run every year at the "Antique Nationals" at OCIR and at "old" Irwindale in the 70's. It was...
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