I wonder if they realized how significant those days were to Hot Rodding? I suspect mostly it would have just been living in the moment.
Does it really get any cooler than this?? Maybe Isky’s T on vacation…..these are all awesome, thanks Jimmy
In my 78 years I have often been in the middle of things that have later been viewed as pivotal moments in this country's "history". Rarely did I think of them as particularly important at the time. There were a few exceptions. What I was doing to or with a car was just what we were doing, cool & fun but just what we were interested in mostly with our friends.
Uncommon but still used, best example being Don Waite record setting T roadster, this was the inspiration to run wide 5s on the front of my roadster, also inspired the louver pattern on my roadster another
Solid mounted front and rear, that'd be a hairy ride. Interesting to see the planes in the backround too.
1947, Karl Orr on a run in his modified, starting in '47 was classed as streamliner. Veda Orr starting a run 1947 1947 Stu Hilborn on a run, this was before the crash as he is driving and car has the '32 18" wire wheels
Love this thread. Thanks for sharing some of your treasures with us mere mortals @Jimmy B - these, along with your books, keep reminding us of our past, and by referring to our past, we are better informed about our future.
100% agree. Thank you, Jimmy B. These pictures are incredible. On another note, where can we get Jimmy B's books?
Thank you! I agree they are incredible. I wasn't going to post about the books here but have added a link in my signature below. For signed copies PM me.
The Jalopy Journal
