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Does anyone know the Reynal family from Salinas. Nick Reynal is credited with some pictures in Andy’s book. He was also in the Hi-Timers.
Thanks. I’ve reached out to the family of 8 people mentioned in Andy’s book who were also in the club. Nothing back yet….
I am trying to find more information about Vern Lacey. Andy Southard’s book says he was part of the Salinas “Hi timers” car club. Does anyone...
Does anyone know what car club Verne was in??
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YUP!! So lots stand out after studying that pic. trying to find more pics of that car. It might even be blue in any other pics…
We all know this car from Andy Southards book. He wrote it was originally owned by Verne. I believe it was chopped and shaved by Verne. Lots of...
Rod said no that was different all together.
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Hey HAMB. This place has always been a great source for information that’s been impossible to find anywhere else. SO- I have messaged the...
I’ll try I’ll try to set up the same angle…
I found MORE!! I’ve been crawling over this car for awhile and now all the parts are starting to “click” to where the car came from. I couldn’t be...
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I tried that. My previous owner said every time they would have primer left at his work he would primer it. I haven’t been...
[ATTACH] Going through my pics: I found more of that red. I am beyond excited to finally believe I have found my car. looks like I’ve got a...
I’ve never had a Stude engine. I guess I could talk to Tom Branch about that one….
I’d like to talk with Andy Southard who wrote the book and knows more about the car. If he can identify the dash I think that would confirm it.
I’ve reached out to Industrial Machine Shop in Salinas CA to help identify anyone who knew Dick Shannon. Unfortunately he has passed away, but may...
I always said if I found how the car was I’d recreate it. NOW YES!!
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The craftsmanship on my chop looks professional as done by Willie Wilde. Other places look amateur and probably done later.
***UPDATE*** So this is what I am working on to figure out. Saw a pic tire this 32. The article makes sense with my car. My previous owner said...
Huh???
***** UPDATE****** I think I might have found the history on my car. Can anyone get me in contact with Willie Wilde of Wilde’s custom shop (...
[ATTACH] It needed the hood and bumpers back….
The wheels are 15 x7. The tires are 8.20. They SUCK getting in and out.
No. I welded a bracket that goes on the back side and bolts to the intake. Works pretty well…
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[ATTACH] Some minor tweaking but on the road.... Apparently their is a whitewall back order, so gotta roll with mock ups for a bit... Runs and...
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