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In no way do I claim to be an expert, but I have seen them called driveaway cowls. The factory sold running chassis to body building co.s with...
I really like the path you have taken on your 34. After running mine 34 years as a HiBoy,I put the original fenders back on. I went with the 41...
Do it the way you visualise the complete car. When the car is in final mockup,take photos,take long looks at it,sit in it.You will know. If you...
I hope you find a source for your windshield. If you do,can I purchase the windshield supports from the top of the A pillers? I need both sides...
I may be wrong,but are the king pin retainer holes tapered,or differ in size front to rear?
Anyone ever hear of SPEED SPORT ROADSTER?One of the most famous cars of the era.
If your pal has more pics of the show at Herbs Hot Rod Shop, I would love to see them. I have a few but will need help posting. There were several...
The "Mitchells Coffin" was last seen by me in the barn at Alton Dragway. John Storey owned the track ,along with the coffin and 'CONFUSION' 34...
Thanks so much for the memories of my yputh. The group of Hot Rods are the Cavaliers. Some of the cars I recogmise are Jerry Montgomery 32...
I may be totally wrong, but I feel you should leave the rear alone and use the original stock trans .The Zyphyr gear are close ratio,and low gear...
He was well known in the midget race car crowd,and also drag racing. He was rrelated[brotherinlaw/] to John Storey, who owned Alton Dragway. John...
Where would it be and when?
Had two recent claims with GRUNDY on seperate cars. They were prompt in both cases and had a very settlement on both .I am very pleased,and know...
I have known Joel for many years. He was a local here before Tulsa. The car he had when I first met him was a buick powered 41 Ford sedan. He...
I have one of at least 7 32 henry roadsters in the St Louis area and others nearby, I like them in all forms,glass or steel repop, but treasure...
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Chops,Can I see it too?
TerrytheK Thanks so much for the pics of St Paul. The Orange 34 roadster was/is mine,and that was its first trip out of the neighborhood. Had a...
What about Mo,?I am due in March and would consider your rates if coverage is similar.
I am a 32 5w owner since 1961. I was dating a Butte girl[now wife]and drove mine to Butte in 61. Several years later on a visit a family member...
I have used the chemical strippers,had things dipped,sandblasted. Often you can strip with a razor blade about as fast. Good therapy and no fumes...
As tech official at Alton Dragway[61-69] I remember the car and Charlie Crow. Time has erased most detail of memory,I will try to get details from...
Color ,tire selection,rake.caps and rings,offset,wheels centered in fender openings,ride height are all important in overall selection of wheels....
These were manufactured by HUTCHENS Mfg, in St Louis, Mo. They also made aoogah horns and Saphire hubcaps. They made LOTS of horns and tips,but...
Is'nt it odd the guys who were negative forgot to mention what they were bringing to the party. Its a great looking old car done to the highest...
I do not remember the guys name,but I visited his garage in the late 50s. He was a friend of Lou Kamp, a St Louis drag racer friend of mine.Every...
I was tech man at ALTON 61 to 69. It was a great place and time for drag racing. We were on the GOLD agency tour for all big name match racers,...
I agree with Andy G,as there is a rest of the story,but not ours to tell. Perhaps someday it will surface to surpass previous expectations. I will...
With labor rates as they are,and a poor quality hood to start with,a call to ROOTLIEB may be the cheapest and best solution. Warranty work after...
I have the best results having spindle bushings honed,rather than reamed. Any engine machine shop should have the ability to do it. It gives a...
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