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I think you may be right! Bill Akin and I still stay in contact with Alice and visited her home in 2013..what a wonderful lady!! This is...
I always said if the Good Lord said I could only do one show a year, it would be hands down Frog Follies at Evansville, BUT the NHRA Hot Rod...
Great pics, Dan! Thanks for the effort......had to miss this year, but will probably be there again in 2016...Joe
Posting for a friend Al Morton, Puryear, TN....A 1956 Ford mild custom I had 1958-1959. Sure wish I'd kept it!! Also note '56 Chevy in...
The engine in the 34 car done by Bill Akin...car restored by Phil Reilly and owned by Joe Freeman...great job by all! Joe Just thought about it...
Jimmy, I'm sure you've seen this thread on the 48 Caddy build...this guy is quite a metal artist, too....see ya'll soon....Joe...
Two flame jobs by Joe Kennon of Florence, AL....these cars have been camera magnets! Both cars were formerly owned by Baron Hargrove, Ardmore, AL....
Here's mine 15/6 and 15/10. The knock offs (screw on with a pressure plate looking lug nut cover) were made by Etchison Machine Co. in 1995...not...
He's also a great friend of mine!! He's a walking encyclopedia of early Fords and has owned his '34 roadster since 1951 and I still stand that it...
Glad to hear no damage at the infamous Hot Rod Garage! I live in tornado country too, but not as bad and not as often as Oklahoma.....Joe
I had the same problem when I started my built 383 Mopar in the Stude following a complete rebuild (it was also primed very well before...
The 34 roadster with the sidecurtains belongs to my friend Rodger Bell of St. Peters, MO (St Louis area)...Roger has a bunch of nice cars and does...
Here's my '32 roadster I just bought from a friend in Nashville, TN. Was built in 1996 and has been driven 34,000 hot rod miles (often with me...
Great thread!! I love the mentioning of "under the sink" stuff to be adapted to a hot rod. BUT one of my pet peaves is the chrome flex radiator...
Looks great! Some very masterful metal work and a TON of it!! Thanks for posting updates.
This may be the best kart track ever to exist! The World's International Karting Association (TWIKA) track built in Cape Girardeau, MO. Sadly only...
[ ] Hey Tim, long time no see...Met you in the late 70's at Evansville Frog Follies...you had the chopped '34 sedan then...I'm still driving the...
Rick, this is great news..Judy and I were praying for you daily! God does perform miracles and you are a good example of His powers... I joined...
My prayers are with Rick! I wish him a successful transplant and a speedy recovery..one great guy!......Joe
We, the Bill Akin team, always welcome replicas at the events and admire the guys that admit these are replicas - it's those that "claim" their...
Caution guys! When buying one of these small electric pumps (I call them thumpers), be sure it is made by Facet Corp (could be NAPA or Purolator...
I've been using a Battery Tender Jr for about 4 years now and love it! Also had one go bad that was about 4 years old and Oreilly replaced it...
Hopefully Bowling Green also - will look good in the Akin Compound!
Lookin' great Steve....can't wait to see it on the road!! Austin 2015? Keep up the good work and planning of what will be a great car. Joe
We lost a true hot rod icon in the mid south area..Ed Woodard passed away 12-1-14 at the age of 77. He leaves a son, daughter in law and two...
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Here's a few shots of Bill Akin's '53 Kurtis KK500B..placed 3rd in the '55 500 owned by Pat Clancy and Jimmy Davies in the seat.....posted these...
Here's the latest issue of the Gearhead Gazzette....good article by my friend Ed Woodard about the origination of the old Mid South Street Rod...
I own a '32 Studebaker 4 door President hot rod and love it.....they built the St. Regis Brougham in three wb lengths - President -135", Commander...
Jimmy and Deb...your truck looked great at the Nats...was good to see ya'll and have a short visit....AND get a hug from Debbie! Joe
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