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History A Copy Of Tom Cobbs' Russetta Program

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Ryan, Nov 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM.

  1. Ryan
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    Ryan submitted a new blog post:

    A Copy Of Tom Cobbs' Russetta Program

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  2. Ryan
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    I'm really struggling with Tom's handwriting... Maybe some of you guys can make more meaning of this, but here's what I got so far:

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  3. TerrytheK
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    Man, more treasures from the gold mine!
    Since many of us will never get our hands on a program like this, just reading through it is a treat. Reading the names... and then, those notes. Yeah, the handwriting is hard to read for me too. I thought about playing with that page in Photoshop but doubt I would do any better than you already have. Think of how many of those programs got tossed in the trash at some point. One cool thing I noticed is the photo of the****mings overhead valve conversion on page 12. According to articles I've read on past Antique Nationals meets, Mark****mings and his son were still running that same engine (and car?) in the early 70s. I bet it's still around. How cool is that?
    Again, thanks beyond words for digging into the Tom Cobbs archive the way you have. Awesome stuff.
     
  4. Ryan
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    In the archive, there are probably close to 50 or 60 programs in all. This was just the first that I opened... It's seemingly endless and featuring them all might get a bit boring for you guys, but I will certainly feature the most interesting as I stumble on to them.
     
  5. Sharpone
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    The handwriting is hard to read especially on a phone. Cool stuff. I really like the ads.
    Dan
     
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  6. Joe Blow
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    Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Roll calls.

    Keep beer etc out of sight.
    Don't drink a lot of stuff at lakes.
    Motion made that director (looks like directory) of****n. be allowed to take any question necessary to get good publicity for the****n.
    Blower job allowed to run B roadster for rest of year. (??'s-name) car lost protest will have to run C roadster. He loses points and trophies.
    Motion made that any (???) driving on lake will cause (???) to forfeit all points and trophies for that month.
    second and passed.

    Edit:
    Wiends (misspell for Weiands) car lost protest will have to run C roadster. He loses points and trophies.
     
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  7. Ryan
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    Awe... good work sir.
     
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  8. Joe Blow
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    My uncle's a doctor.;)
     
  9. Michael Ottavi
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    Boring? I sure don't think so.
     
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  10. warbird1
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    A real "Who's Who" of the era!
     
  11. hrm2k
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    Hit me because it’s not traditional but I bet an A I pass of the hand written notes would be hilarious
     
  12. Ryan
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    I already tried… basically got what I got. I think @Joe Blow is closer.
     
  13. Outback
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    Love it, thanks for sharing. I find these sort of things fascinating, it gives an insite into the man & the era.
     
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