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Just a couple of questions pertaining to those going to Hershey this year. A seller on the Fordbarn from Delaware is selling a 1940 Ford X member...
Metalshapes, yes, you are correct. My dad and I purchased the Maxson - Jeffries sprint car [ex Foyt / Bowes Seal Fast special built by AJ Watson]...
BigJohn, I wish Buzz was still around! I was with Buzz back at the Speedway back in '89 and he had long conversations with Joe Scalzo and if you...
Jim, you are correct about Buzz's friendship with Leroy. Buzz called him up when we were looking for an Offy valve stem filing block. Leroy was...
Speedwrench, great question! When I first met Buzz at Ascot around '85 he sat all night on the left or right rear tire when my dad and I brought...
I will try to fill in some the blanks regarding the Offy engines. When my dad and I purchased the Maxson-Jeffries Watson sprint car from Judy...
Black Vette 59, When I had to auction off the AJ Watson / AJ Foyt sprint car back in August '10 the trailer went along with the car. Its the...
Jimmy, I definitely agree with Stovebolt. I always look forward to your photos and threads - really makes my day!
Jimmy, thanks for posting as usual! Maybe "Rockerhead" Don or Dean Lowe can identify cars and some of the individuals in your photos.
Josh, I received the two Riley carbs I ordered from your shop today. All I can say is that the workmanship is First Class! The 220 Offy intake...
Thanks for posting Jimmy. Some of my favorite threads related to the dry lakes are posted by you and Dean.
Definitely agree with the above post! The Roadster Era is my favorite period of Auto Racing bar none! Love the lines and looks of the Roadster...
Tborisch, Bob's A pickup and Louie Senter's T Offy engines were built by Joe Gemsa many years ago. Unfortunately he passed away along with his...
The roadster is painted pearl white [the same paint and color I used when I painted the Foyt/Watson Bowes Seal Fast Special] and my dad added the...
Great pic! My cousin lived around the block from the Compton Service Center. We would hang out there in the late '60's on Saturdays, then head up...
Jimmy B, Do you know if Regg's Roadster still exists? I talked to Regg's son a few years ago and he wasn't sure. My dad grew up around the...
Josh, Thanks for posting the pics. I would assume finding an Offy 220 manifold would be difficult, if not impossible. I will message you the...
SUHRsc, Quick question, do you have specs of the intake manifold in your posted pics - overall length and port diameter? Thanks, Offy 220
Josh, I would be interested in a set of Riley Carbs for my 220 Offy in my '29 / 32 Roadster. Currently I am running 4 SU carbs but the Riley carbs...
Rootie, that is Buzz Rose driving at Riverside for Maxson & Jefferies back in '62. Buzz posted your avatar in his book - California Hot Shoes /...
I have some of the spare wheels and tires that Maxson & Jefferies ran on that car. When my dad and I bought the Watson sprint car [ex Dart Kart /...
Tim, Thanks for the post regarding Ed Winfield, Kong Jackson and Wes Cooper. I was a just a teenage during that time you are referring to. My...
My dad and I purchased the Maxson/Jeffries ex Foyt sprint car from Jeffries' ex-wife back around '85. He mentions this account in his book on Page...
Jimmy, thanks for taking time and posting!
Carl, Thanks for the information regarding the 3 day event at Fontana. I will pass it along to John. Offy 220 [Bruce]
Mac, Thanks for posting the link to your blog. I work with Quinn's son and quite often we have conversations concerning "laydown vs. upright"....
I have #345 which I bought in the early 2000. Thanks for posting the information - yours is the only one that I know of.
oldpl8s, Thanks for the information. I will check out my local auto paint supply to see if they can color match it for me. Do you know what...
Oldpl8s, Since you mentioned that "unspeakable horror of running a old set of black plates that are not the correct shade of yellow . . ."...
So sorry for your loss. I lost my parents a few years - I can't imagine losing a daughter. Definitely will be praying for you and your loved ones.
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