History "Modified" by Roof (circa 1934)

THANKS! Great to see that, could you print the magazine cover so we know what to look for in a flea market. I've got some Roof literature I post tomorrow. Most of Robert Roof's fame came from Model T Ford speed equipment but he did build Model A & B and V8-60 parts as well.

 

Good stuff!

 

He was still going strong after the war. His 1947-48 catalog.

 

Man - this picture really grabbed me!

 

sdjoe - yep pretty much sums it ALL up!!! great stuff!

 

although I do collect vintage tech mags, this is not mine. It came from a online archive. Mechanix Illustrated I think.

 

tommy, thanks for posting that.

 

MODIFIED STOCK CAR RACING - America’s New Sport of Thrills (Dec, 1933)

found here http://blog.modernmechanix.com/category/transportation/page/8/

 

THANKS! If you scroll down on that site you'll come across a feature on a Midget Race Car with a special sidecar for a Lion cub. There was a photo here on the HAMB a few months ago with the car at speed with the Cub riding in it.