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Yep, California Bill. I'm slowly collecting all of those books... I have a ton to learn.
One more for now... This is the house on Kenmore Ave. in Los Angeles that my grandfather was born and raised in. I can only imagine the activities...
Collection of all the parts that are patiently waiting to find their place back on this ol' girl eventually. The amount of quality fabrication and...
Some shots I inherited from my grandparents. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The Fisher as well... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
All parts coming together for the Scintilla-Vertex. Big thanks to Cedric Meeks! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Some random shots along the way... Nash Twin Six distributor as it was in the car, completely seized and rusty. The Stewart Warner tach drive is...
Well it's been a little while, but I've definitely been at it with the old coupe. A TON of cleaning, as this thing was pretty damn gross from...
The gift keeps on giving... discovered these beautiful shots on the Petersen Archives website. First year out, Speedweek '54. Record set in...
More gold from my dad. Bonneville 1954, running B & C/Coupe. Note the engine missing from the car- must have been swapping between the Jimmy &...
Was just sent these photos from my dad. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nearing completion of the Comet bath, just gotta do the firewall, jambs and the remainder of the roof. Doesn't seem like the same car I just...
Just finished these GMC 302 pistons at Arias with our custom 8" Carrillo rods for a Bonneville customer. Too pretty not to share! [ATTACH]
You know what's funny? This car was actually missing the cigarette lighter when I got it! I'll put it back in the Coupe. The cigarette lighter, as...
No modern upgrades will ever happen, however I do plan on reassembling the car in its current state, getting it running and taking it back to...
Thank you fellas! I appreciate all the kind words!
It's live! Hope you enjoy. [MEDIA]
The twin spark heads were on the Nash Twin Six engines of the 30's, but Bill Fisher is probably given the most credit for using those distributor...
Yep, I assume my grandfather made it. It's a slick piece that was made from a stock '37 vacuum advance mechanism. The pointer clamps to the shaft...
Got a piece to the puzzle, big thanks to Augie Esposito. Now it's time for a '37 Lasalle... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yep, that's my "Poppy". This car was built in the late 90's as a replica of his high school ride.. the original was orange, but had '55 Buick...
Gave this old girl her first bath in at least 50 years yesterday. Comet is working wonders on this paint! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It'll be there! My other grandpa, Steve, runs that event! As a matter of fact, that's his orange shoebox in the first photo, and that's me...
Very cool. I love hearing those stories about him. I appreciate that offer! I will let you know.
All I know is that it had a quick change, but I am still figuring out what width axle it had.
That's some of the information that I am looking for. I honestly have no idea. I don't even know if he 100% ran a Lasalle, it very well could have...
Thank you everyone for the nice comments! As time goes on, I will be looking for more information on this car- any pictures, stories, possible...
Hi all, First time poster here. My name is Justin Arias, grandson of the late Nick Arias Jr. and wanted to share quite a wild story and amazing...
Selling a nice set of all polished Ansen Top Eliminators. Fronts are 15" x 7" and rears are 15" x 8.5" all with a 3.5" bs. 5 x 4.75" lug pattern,...
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