What I believe to be the steering wheel off Johnny Mantz's #98 Indy car from 1948: Car was black flagged... and finished 13th:
Those where the earlier ones that were more realistic , I had a car in 80's installed on gl*** to match body panel's with holes
When you get a chance, please post a picture of that pallet of Union tool boxes, so we can at least get a good look at what we cant buy from you!
Guy on the left is Frank Cochran... And behind is his Air Maintenance Do***entation from '47 using my grandfather's name even though my grandfather died in 1945: If you don't know about Frank, you can read about him here: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=35741
@Ryan , what kind of planes did your Dad work on ? I saw 1947 on the Certificate. My dad was a 43171 skill from 1942 on( Recip aircraft mechanic ) . I was a 43151 working on the same planes during Viet Nam.
My dad didn't work on airplanes... My grandfather worked on B17's in WWII. My great uncle (Frank) didn't really work on airplanes either... He just pretended like he did while he built getaway cars for guys like Baby Face Nelson.
Cool story a lot of car stuff back in the day was sketchy, maybe it still is. Think of all the shine runners etc. Dan
Truly amazing history and back story of some great people in your family tree. Side note, my mothers family was from Ada Oklahoma. @Ryan
had one of those Paso decals on my motorhome I used to drive there... it has since chipped off I should have bought more than one.
Ryan, I love you man, but if you get rid of the 38 AND this car but keep that orange thing, I am going to have to reevaluate my man crush. Ignore if that porch is a family member's. EDIT: Is there an update on the neighbor's tractor, since we are getting personal?
Orange? Son… that’s red. Not just any red, either. That’s the kind of red your mother would’ve pointed at from across the parking lot and said, “Stay the hell away from that thing.” That ****ing car is evil man… seriously. That’s why it’s the color of the devil. Model A is not for sale.
Borrani Wire Wheel for a 1962-64 Ferrari GTO... repurposed for a '65 Buick Riviera... 1 of 5 ever made... Wish I knew were the other four were.
That would make a mighty fancy spare for somebody if it was shod with some fresh mustard and mayonaise.
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