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Technical 1935 Miller/Ford Indy Cars

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Ryan, Feb 28, 2008.

  1. 50Fraud
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    I, too, would be interested in prints of complete cars. I wouldn't have much use for a calendar.
     
  2. Cris
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    Chuck Davis' cars are coming up for sale...
     
  3. The37Kid
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    ALL OF THEM???????????? Chuck was the guy that brought MILLER restorations to the level they are today, great guy I miss him.
     
  4. Cris
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    The V-16 and the Lockhart replica so far.
     
  5. The37Kid
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    Years ago I had a shot at the V-16 rolling chassis and passed at $1,500. Chuck was the guy that backed tracked and bought all the parts to restore the car to as new condition. I did get to judge it at Hershey when it made its debut, one of the finest MILLERS out there.
     
  6. the shadow
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    I got to view some detailed pics that a local restorer ,Chris Leydon took while restoring a miller (not sure which one) that went to the smithsonian institute in DC. those old cars were and still are like motorized art.

    Paul
     
  7. Mr48chev
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    As much as Ryan likes old Millers I don't think he would want me to use up that many pages of his space.
    I paid about 35 bucks for the book and feel I got a good deal but you really have to be interested in the details of the history of the car to want to buy it. As I said before there are copies of dozens of letters From and to Milller himself concerning the car and other things plus a lot of other info you won't find any place else.

    I bought it because to me just like a lot of other the old roadsters are the real Indy cars. It will take me a year or more to read it a few pages at a time and really absorb the history.
     
  8. kurtis
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    Yep, you're absolutely right mate. One really has to read these books with a clear mind and alot of patience. I used to read TRJ in one day and many times after just to see if i forgot anything. Many in my collection are so worn out i'll have to buy replacements. Now i read in moderation.
     
  9. wwilliammc
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  10. wwilliammc
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    I am still trying to figure out the picture posting thing. These were supposed to be full size. Back to the drawing board.
     
  11. Dar73
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    I just left Squeak's shop and he mentioned that their is a clip on Youtube of the Miller U 16 engine on the Dyno. It sounds awesome. His work is unbelievable. It looks like this car will be completed pretty soon.

    Here is the clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvFZu_htP2o
     

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