OT - A little T n A... (F.A.S.T. Style)

[NealinCA]

...and some B's, C's, and V-8's too.

I know this isn't about Walmart, Jesse James, American HotRod or Ebay, but I thought a few of you might enjoy the pics. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


My boss, Jack Dewar, hosted the F.A.S.T group at his museum this last Saturday. It was a beatiful day in sunny San Luis Obispo and we had a great turnout. Plenty of neat cars, friendly people, and good food. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Neal

BTW, that is my dad's red T speedster in the middle of the line-up.

[NealinCA]

Some more cars...

[NealinCA]

some more...

[NealinCA]

I liked the back view of this 27...

[NealinCA]

This car was oozing with neat details, and the straight pipes out the back sounded good too...

[NealinCA]

This could be Ol' Blue's 4-cyl cousin...

[NealinCA]

The car belongs to Max McClain, a SLO local. It is still under construction, but his craftsmanship is beautiful. It will be quite a car when done.

[NealinCA]

I think this was my favorite of the day.

Inspired by early 30's Indy cars, this car is a garage built wonder. Based on a 1925 Chevy frame, B engine, and V-8 rear. The chassis has many well thought out, home built parts. I looked at it for hours. The owner is Dave from San Jose (I can't remember his last name). He bulit the chassis and is having someone build the body. This car is the guy's first attempt at building a body. I think he did quite well...

[40StudeDude]

Call me stupid or whatever you want, but what's F.A.S.T. stand for...and BTW, those are some very kool old style hot rods...
R-

[NealinCA]

He used Lincoln brakes front and rear and adapted Marmon hubs to Ford drums to mount the knock off 19" Marmon wheels.

Here is a rear shot...

[NealinCA]

The thing that intrigued me about this car, was the use of ordinary parts on such a high end appearing car.

The front end uses a Speedway tube axle, Ford spindles, Lincoln brakes, streetrod style bolt on steering arms, and it is all steered by an F-100 steering gear. Even I can afford that kind of stuff http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[NealinCA]

This car rated right up there as a favorite of the day.

4-banger powered and a daily driver, it had "the look"!

[NealinCA]

Here is one last shot of that perfect 32.

That' all folks.

[NealinCA]

I almost forgot one.

I thought this was an interesting display of crankshafts, from T to C...

[52Chief]

Cool! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[lik2writ]

Great photos Neal. It's 3:34Am here and I'm glued to the screen.

[FLAT-TOP BOB]

thanks for the great pictures!

[30roadster]

great pic's ....didn't want it to end!

[TomH]

Neal, Thanks for the great pic. Shure beats Walmart and Jesse James.

[Kevin Lee]

Nice. I like the stance and wheels on the speedster sitting on the far side of your Dad's car. Every car in this post is rad.

[hotrodA]

WOW! Thanks for the pictures. There are a few of us "Banger Nuts" out here. How about some more?

[Mike]

Really bitchin' stuff. I love those old modifieds and speedsters. Thanks for posting them, Neal.

P.S. Not even a little OT in my book.

[CTFuzz]

As I look out my window I see snow falling......those pictures made my day...! Thanks Neal.
P.S. firewall is perfect!!

CT.

[hbwoody]

Ford "A" Speed Technology

[SamIyam]

Cool!
F.A.S.T. is a great bunch of guys... my buddy Tim has been a member for years and regularly attends the Auburn Hill Climb and Palmdale event.
Sam.

[SamIyam]

Heya NEal, that speedster is awesome!

But why did he keep it on the jack stands all day long?

Just curious.
Sam.

[klazurfer]

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[av8]

Thanks for sharing the event! Very nice hardware.
Mike

[NealinCA]

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Heya NEal, that speedster is awesome!

But why did he keep it on the jack stands all day long?

Just curious.
Sam.

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Sam - He put the car up on stands so the old guys didn't have to lay on the ground to see under it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif With the side skirts below the frame, it was hard to see the chassis, so the stands helped a little.

I should have taken more pics, there was some neat old speed equipment.

This was a great event, and I hope it continues. There are alot of guys involved that are getting up there in years and it is a great opportunity to glean a little bit of their knowledge.

We were talking to one guy about V8-60's. He said he had a pair of 60 Offy heads still in the box sitting in his garage...that he had bought new in 1950.

Neal

[wingnutz]

I love vintage racers!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

What does F.A.S.T. stand for...???? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Mark

[NealinCA]

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What does F.A.S.T. stand for...???? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Mark

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Ford "A" Speed Technology


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[A32Flathead]

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My boss, Jack Dewar, hosted the F.A.S.T group at his museum this last Saturday. It was a beatiful day in sunny San Luis Obispo
Neal


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Neal,

where in SLO is the museum, and what sort of museum is it?

I have a friend who lives there who owns a wicked 41 Ford Kustom, he belongs to The Cam Twisters who meet on a Tuesday (I think) in the IHOP in town!

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Waynes '41 below......

[flatordead]

Muchos gracias, this is the coolest post since a loooong time. It's like medicine after all the surf, iron cross and 60's stuff.

[34Fordtk]

Great post,can this win tech week http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif??? BTW I know that the bangers had pour in bearings,has anyone ever converted one to a modern shell bearing??

[Jive-Bomber]

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I think this was my favorite of the day.

Inspired by early 30's Indy cars, this car is a garage built wonder. Based on a 1925 Chevy frame, B engine, and V-8 rear. The chassis has many well thought out, home built parts. I looked at it for hours. The owner is Dave from San Jose (I can't remember his last name). He bulit the chassis and is having someone build the body. This car is the guy's first attempt at building a body. I think he did quite well...

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The body was built by Rob Diepenbroek" of cannedheatcustoms. He's in the Odd Rods, and the body was pounded by hand at his shop in San Francisco. He also pounded out the helmet dome for Guido's Red baron car. Very talented, and very cool guy. Here's pic from his shop during a secret shoot for Garage Magazine:

[Bruce Lancaster]

Uh...as I read this, am I to understand that the FAST museum is in SLO???
Is this happenstance, or did some clever, devious, and patient soul spend his whole life setting this one up??