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Someone please cut out that stupid divider inthe rear window so I can see!

 

Not complaining on @40ragtopdown contributions which are astounding but why are there so many goofy Photos lately ? I would,nt call it "enhanced " or "filtered " . This photo looks like the '27 Ford roadster is floating of the floor. Original details are gone and replaced by smooth and ofcourse everyone in the photo has a zombie head.

 

Jimmy, you already passed those guys, forget 'em. Concentrate on the guy directly in front of you... when you can't see him anymore, concentrate on the next one.

 

Hello,

The term “Delta Drive” has many connotations. The original “ Delta Drive” was designed and constructed by the Delta Machine Company in Long Beach, CA

Reath Automotive did have some early chain driven set ups for the 671 and 471, but they were the first models made for the new superchargers on race cars. (as the advertisement says: Competition Use Only...)

In the late 50s, early 60s, there were different chain drives used locally in So Cal. Howard Cam Chain Drives, open and covered with aluminum style covers, Delta Machine chain with/without covers and a Reath Automotive cover based on the Delta Machine version.

A great find of one of the earliest photos of the "Twin Bear." from @296ardun Thanks, Dave...

"Very early Howard Cam Special, still running carburetors ... if I remember correctly, Glenn Ward was one of the first drivers of this car....before Jack Chrisman took the helm."

The Howard Cam Company developed their chain drive with an actual finned cover over the blower chain. Safety being the main concern.

photo taken in the warehouse of the Lion's Dragstrip Museum in living color... Howard Cam chain drive with finned covers.



Jnaki
There were plenty of home made chain drives, too. But, as soon as the Gilmer Belt drives came out for the big block/small block motors in drag racing, all drives like the multiple fan belt drives and chain drives started their decline.

Isky-Gilmer Belt Drive 1960 for SBC motors including a new Edlebrock manifold.


early Delta Machine