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History A Kodachrome Goldmine: Bonneville in the 50s (Part I)

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Jive-Bomber, Oct 16, 2014.

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  1. Robert Crosse
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    Robert Crosse
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    What a Treasure!!!
     
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  2. HOTRODPRIMER
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    HOTRODPRIMER
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    1. 1952-59 Ford Social Group
    2. HAMB Old Farts' Club
    3. H.A.M.B. Chapel

    Holy Cow! what a treasure trove of photo's from the past!

    I love the opening photo...HRP

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Bobby Green
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    Wonderful !!
     
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  4. aldixie
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    Beautiful pictures and still so clear.
     
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  5. autobilly
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    Magnificent!
     
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  6. indyjps
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    [​IMG]the flames on this car are great, the way they have them coming out of the hood side edges, makes sense.
     
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  7. 296ardun
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    Unbelievable!! Thanks for posting!! These are some of the most famous cars to ever run Bonneville -- JADO coupe, Tom Cobb (that front-mounted Chev still exists), Kenz & Leslie, Ak Miller, etc, etc....It would be great if these shots do get released, would love to make copies.....
     
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  8. Daddy_O
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    Lord have mercy!!!! Absolutely awesome, thanks for sharing!!!
    Gold mine??!! More like a mother lode!!!!
     
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  9. Jimmy B
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    Last edited: Nov 2, 2014
    Jimmy B, Oct 16, 2014
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  10. Church
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    That Yeakel Bros car is insane!!!! Von Dutch had to have painted it.
     
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  11. Nobey
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    How would you like to have that hanging sign???
    Looks like it was fashioned after The City of Burbank
    liner.....
     
    Nobey, Oct 16, 2014
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  12. skatermann
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    Totally rad
     
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  13. tetanusshot
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    1. south carolina hambers
    2. A-D Truckers
    3. Comets
    4. Graphic Designers of the HAMB
    5. HAMB Merc Club
    6. HAMB SURFERS

    Priceless images. Kodachrome was a fussy film to work with to get the exposures right- then add the bright sandas a factor. The photographer knew his equipment, his subject, and his craft, well. f/8 and be there...
     
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  14. hotrd32
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    Outstanding! The cars are unbelievable and the exposures of a finicky film in bright sunlight are perfect!
     
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  15. stillrunners
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    cool.....thanks him and you for posting....
     
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  16. the other me
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    OH HELL YEAH!!!!

    but wait, there's more? Well where are they? Hurry up, I can't wait!!!

    Seriously tho, thanks Jive for posting this amazing trove of history.
     
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  17. skatermann
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    Yeah that photo gives me chills!
     
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  18. rob-redm
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    great images... thank you !
     
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  19. flamingokid
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    Beautiful pics!
     
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  20. Hitchhiker
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    1. Period-correct Hot Rods of the 30's & 40's
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    Dear god man.

    Those are the next best thing to being there.
     
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  21. 40two
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    ..yep, and try to imagine the sounds, the trucks flatty is pumping full throttle the best he can to make the coupe rollin' while the boys are yelling: GO GO GOOOOO!

    so clear, these pics, sure a time travel.. thanks for that!
     
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    Great Jay thanks , gary t. emeryville
     
    Rustygt, Oct 17, 2014
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  23. wingnutz
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    Ok... I'm flat out impressed! Great quality shots not overused by the media's!
     
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  24. jeta12
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    Great pictures!!!....The one of the chalk board is crazy:eek:
     
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  25. theHIGHLANDER
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    I have to agree with Muttley...
     
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  26. ME.GASSER
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    Those are true gold. Thanks so much. Love pictures of the salt.
     
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  27. BONNEVILLE BOB 95
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    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:!!!! :):):):):)!!!!
     
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  28. bowie
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    Vivid as hell! thanks for posting these great shots. Diggn' that Voigt roadster,never saw it before. Mama don't take my Kodachrome away!!!
     
    bowie, Oct 17, 2014
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  29. oldcargary
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    Great pics...cars always look great on the salt!!!!!
     
    oldcargary, Oct 17, 2014
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  30. froghawk
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    Amazing window into the past! Thanks for posting!
     
    froghawk, Oct 17, 2014
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