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Here is my Autolite version I took off my 37 sedan. It had a fireproof type canvass hose from the manifold to the floorboard and probably a type...
Hi Sam It would be neat if someone could put all this in a disk for him, maybe even a copy of Rod and Custom. I remember the meltdown...
I was in that club with Dick. It was the NorthBay Rodsters not roadsters, out of Vallejo Ca. Been a long time and I have CRS but I don't remember...
Since I'm an old fart at 79 they said I can't be a donor but I can still pray for your wife and family, God Bless !!!!!
Speaking of records.a midget set The all time fast time on the 3/8 mile Oakland.Ca speedway, known as the fastest 3/8 mile track in the world, in...
Looks like different kits and wheels than what we had in the 60s when I was a cubmaster !!!!!
No,No, No !!! You did the right thing by finding your problem instead of going with a SBC!!!!! Glad you are on the home stretch now. I had similar...
I haven't seen any posts about the racing around here but there is a lot if you enjoy that. For drags there is the Sacramneto raceway and infineon...
In the mid 50's my fenderless 34 5 window with a big flattie with everything in the stock position was put into A/altered and like Bruce said, had...
Here's mine I "destroyed" three years ago and been enjoying the f__k out of it ever since!!!!!! Built as a somewhat replica of another one I...
great pictures and history!!! One of the biggest regrets of my life was not sitting down with my mom and a tape recorder or something to record...
I used to run draglines, the name of the rig should be up around the front of the operators cab, which would help. A lot of those older rigs used...
Sorry, forgot to include the carb info.It is a heavy dude, cast iron with a pot metal top. On the top it has Stromberg D - 3 Chicago. Stuck the...
I recently picked up an early flattie that had been in a boat. It has the early aluminum heads with the waterpumps bolted to them and boat type...
Damn, it's a shame to cover up that frame work!!! Beautiful!!!!!!
U.S. Army 1949 to 1954 82nd Airborne and then the 187 Airborne Regimental Combat team in Korea, also known as Frozen Chosen.
I have had many a steak sandwich at Berts !!! You lost me on Henry Chavez though, is that the mexican restaurant next to Berts ?
I'm not too far away, if you need help let me know.
Three of the things i try and remember in my old age!!!! Never pass a bathroom Don't waste an erection Never trust a fart
No drag strip but there is a 1/4 mile asphalt oval
Also the fairgrounds track is celebrating 50yrs there with a fan appreciation night. The West Capitol Raceway Alumni Assoc. which I belong to is...
I live just south of sac in the country.You will just miss the NASCAR guys on the road course near Sonoma. Not a lot of car stuff going on that...
Speedway has some parts for the champ using the side plates and ford housings but if you want to talk to the expert, especially on the old stuff,...
I was there.Probably before a lot of others on here.I'm 74 yrs young now, and of course memory is one of the first things to go!!! My first car...
As stated above, the front doors on a 374dr are 36", the rear doors are 29" in the middle and 22" on the bottom because the back bottom portion of...
oops, heres me
Thought I would bump this back up with a few pics (if I can!) These were taken at the 1954 Nor cal Championships At Madera. Couldn't resist...
I don't run a gen or alt on my race car, start it 10 or 12 times a night and have had no problems. Bruce
It was a pearl white, no bondo in those days, all lead. Had dual carbs and a home made exhaust manifold split uneven with smitty's, really rapped....
I know you guys won't care for the style but i was with it in 48 when that pic was taken. Probably one of my most favorite rides!!!!!
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