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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by liquidferroous, Jan 19, 2019.

  1. liquidferroous
    Joined: Aug 11, 2011
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    Looking for information regarding a Worcester Massachusetts welder hot rodder's Allison powered ford. His name was Jim Hersom. He owned Bay State Welding and Engineering in Northbridge, Massachusetts. He lived in Grafton Massachusetts. He was a member of the local car club Piston Poppers. He was my wife's father. Thanks Jon
     
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  2. verde742
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
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    I think he had several Allison creations. or maybe I another Jim


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  3. Bet thats wild.^^^
     
  4. flatheadgary
    Joined: Jul 17, 2007
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    from boron,ca

    that's big "Al" by Jim Lytle.
     
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  6. frank spittle
    Joined: Jan 29, 2009
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    I have always wanted an Allison V-12 and should have bought one when there was no demand for them. The Arfons and E.J. Potter became expert mechanics on them and Potter did maintenance on Allison powered airplanes and power plants long after his drag racing and tractor pulling days.
     

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