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History ==Vintage Cal-Neva Dry Lake & Drag Pics (early 50s)==

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Jimmy B, Jan 19, 2011.

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  1. Jimmy B
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    Jimmy B
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    I recently purchased these plus others. So I am sharing them here first. From what I know they are from the early 50s.


    Dick King roadster
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    Ernie Hashim's Ford flathead 6 T roadster
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    Gene Winfield T roadster
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    Check this 3w and the '32 phaeton.
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  2. GARY?
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    You find the raddest shit!!!

    Looks like it says "official time 52.7"
     
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    and the rear quarters are pushed in to clear the tires..
     
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  4. Limey Steve
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    Some cool schitt there thanks for sharing
     
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  5. Jimmy B
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    I guess us 3 are the only ones interested. Probably not ol skool or Fooly Sic™ enough. :D
    [​IMG]

    A RPU
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  6. fonti
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    that is way cool!!!
    thanks for sharing
     
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  7. ironfly28
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    More! MORE!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  8. Justin B
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    great stuff jimmy
     
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  9. Jimmy B
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    [​IMG]
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Jimmy B
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    I have about 54 images, I will post most of them.
    [​IMG]
     
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    [​IMG]

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    These 2 look like they're from the late 40s
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    Check the steering box mount.
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    That is all I'm posting..... until tomorrow.
     
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  13. SUHRsc
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    wow, thank you!
     
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  14. Chris13
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    Roll on tommorow,thanks for sharing Jimmy! :cool:
     
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  15. X38
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    Great stuff, as usual!
     
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    Nice Jimmy well done.
     
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  17. Fast Elvis
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    Great stuff........ looking forward to see more.... thanks!
     
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  18. BeatnikPirate
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    Man, those pics are so friggin' cool!
    Thanks for taking the time to scan, post, and share them with us.
     
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  19. Slim Pickens
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    WOW. Thanks Jimmy B. Slim
     
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    JimmyB your awesome, thanks for making my day !
     
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  21. willbe
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    The pics of the roadster being driven by the guy in the leather jacket are killer!!
     
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  22. oldandkrusty
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    God, I love this stuff! Thanks JimmyB...
     
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  23. Tinman
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    Wow! Thanks for scanning and sharing those Jimmy. Some very cool shots there...
     
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  24. GARY?
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    Nice to wake up to a few more. thanks again Jimmy.
     
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  25. ThirdGen
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    Very cool pictures. Thanks for sharing. Now I'll patiently be waiting for the next set.
     
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  26. nostalgia59
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    Thanks for the trip back.....
     
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  27. 49 lincoln
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    awesome...is this the dry lake north of Reno that was in the Rodders Journal a couple of years ago?
     
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  28. Skirv
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    Thanks for sharing the pictures Jimmy B. I appreciate it.
     
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  29. The Brudwich
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    Thanks Jimmy, great pics!
     
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  30. casper
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    Awesome pictures !!! Thank you sooo much for posting !!!!
     
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