The Jalopy Journal

Junkytudor · 02-08-2007, 10:51 PM

This is nice, damn nice!!! Gives you some perspective on how good it was then and how amazing it is that some orignal steel is still around today.

**Choptop** · 02-08-2007, 11:36 PM

From the Bob Anderson Collection.

Carrell Speedway, So. Cal 1948

#47 is Arthur "ChopPop" Galbraith (R.I.P.) getting around a nasty pile up.

**Flat Ernie** · 02-09-2007, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rand Man

This car speaks to me.

I love it!! Saved those two pics of that car for inspiration! Would love to do one with a banger...(been searching for a use for my banger!)

1Bad41 · 02-09-2007, 02:07 AM

Wow I really like this stuff... I talked to my grandpa about hot rodding and he said he did dirt track racing but I don't think it was this late, I think he got in the game around the 30's. Very nice pics..
Garrett

racer5c · 02-09-2007, 03:33 AM

Rand Man, I would suggest you get the book Outlaw Sprint Car Racer

John Gerber's autobiography It is from the 20's and 30's and starts with bob tailed cars. It's one of the most incredible books I have ever read. It's available from
Witness Productions
Box 31 Marshall Indiana 47859
765-597-2487

Zach could probably hook you up with it also from the eastern auto racing museum home of the jalopy showdown I am pretty sure they have it in stock

hotrodfil · 02-09-2007, 04:17 AM

For those lucky enough NOT to have meandered down the road clutching the vagueness of the Model T epicyclic steering suggester.... let me tell you, there's some pictures of some very brave men here!!!!

HOTRODDICKIE · 02-09-2007, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeybiker

For those lucky enough NOT to have meandered down the road clutching the vagueness of the Model T epicyclic steering suggester.... let me tell you, there's some pictures of some very brave men here!!!!

Hopefully I should have this guy running by the Hayride ready to see some dirt action.
All the running gear is 37/41 Willys, frame early Morris, grill? most expensive part tyres.
Rich

**BLAINE 816** · 02-09-2007, 04:47 AM

More please , thanks for these great pics.
Blaine

mac miller · 02-09-2007, 05:35 AM

Building some new "old" ones here in INDY!

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumList?u=4029077

Rand Man · 02-09-2007, 06:07 AM

They started racing motorcycles soon after they were invented also. The story on the one photo: they didn't have enough of each type to hold a race so the cars and bikes raced together.

Rand Man · 02-09-2007, 10:35 PM

There are lots of real Jalopys still out there to be found.

Rand Man · 02-09-2007, 10:46 PM

The 28 car is a "Fronty". I think that's an overhead Model T banger conversion. Is that right? The #30 is sweet.

Rand Man · 02-10-2007, 10:29 AM

That T in the fence has to be pretty early. They used gumwall tires in the teens.

Rand Man · 02-10-2007, 03:27 PM

more for ya.

Rand Man · 02-10-2007, 06:40 PM

The 99 car has a '34 Ford grill. I can see a little Hod Rod biult today in that style.

Rand Man · 02-10-2007, 06:47 PM

A little more color.

Dirtsurfer · 02-10-2007, 07:06 PM

Here are some pics from Missouri Dirt trackin' that I thought you guys might like, too.

Everything except the rear engine car...

The #1 "cutdown" modified pic is of Gene"Tubby" Black from Farmington MO. He is in about his 53rd or 54th year of racing this season....driving a 410 Sprinter! He was a many time track champion at tracks in our area. This will probably be his final season due to some ongoing health problems. This pic was taken at the now forgotten Bismarck Speedway in the 1960's

The Red/White #25 is my vintage coupe. We race at least a couple nights a month at various tracks in this area(MO and IL).

Enjoy!

Rand Man · 02-10-2007, 07:07 PM

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Rand Man · 02-10-2007, 07:23 PM

Some snappy threads.

Rand Man · 02-10-2007, 07:40 PM

Two or three old race cars were parked in this corn field, behind a barn near Topeka, Kansas. Are they still there?

02-08-2007, 10:51 PM	#61
Junkytudor FNG Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakerafield, Ca Posts: 19	Re: Jalopy races This is nice, damn nice!!! Gives you some perspective on how good it was then and how amazing it is that some orignal steel is still around today.

02-08-2007, 11:36 PM	#62
Choptop Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sactown, Kalifornia Posts: 3,098	Re: Jalopy races From the Bob Anderson Collection. Carrell Speedway, So. Cal 1948 #47 is Arthur "ChopPop" Galbraith (R.I.P.) getting around a nasty pile up. __________________ Billetproof The Cruisin News RELAX, Its just a Hot Rod Show.

02-09-2007, 02:07 AM	#64
1Bad41 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: College Station/Driftwood, Texas Posts: 124	Re: Jalopy races Wow I really like this stuff... I talked to my grandpa about hot rodding and he said he did dirt track racing but I don't think it was this late, I think he got in the game around the 30's. Very nice pics.. Garrett __________________ '41 Chevy Pickup (In progress). '54 Chevy 3100 Pickup. You can see both at: http://myspace.com/1bad54

02-09-2007, 03:33 AM	#65
racer5c Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis In USA Posts: 2,174	Re: Jalopy races Rand Man, I would suggest you get the book Outlaw Sprint Car Racer John Gerber's autobiography It is from the 20's and 30's and starts with bob tailed cars. It's one of the most incredible books I have ever read. It's available from Witness Productions Box 31 Marshall Indiana 47859 765-597-2487 Zach could probably hook you up with it also from the eastern auto racing museum home of the jalopy showdown I am pretty sure they have it in stock

02-09-2007, 04:17 AM	#66
hotrodfil Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Flatlands of Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,268	Re: Jalopy races For those lucky enough NOT to have meandered down the road clutching the vagueness of the Model T epicyclic steering suggester.... let me tell you, there's some pictures of some very brave men here!!!! __________________ "Tradition is a guide and not a jailer." W. Somerset Maugham My '27 Mercury..Monkeybiker no more..

02-09-2007, 04:47 AM	#68
BLAINE 816 Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: GLADSTONE MO. Posts: 241	Re: Jalopy races More please , thanks for these great pics. Blaine

02-09-2007, 05:35 AM	#69
mac miller Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: INDY Posts: 438	Re: Jalopy races Building some new "old" ones here in INDY! http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumList?u=4029077 __________________ . http://indyroadsters.webs.com/ http://macmillersgarage.webs.com/ .

02-09-2007, 06:07 AM	#70
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races They started racing motorcycles soon after they were invented also. The story on the one photo: they didn't have enough of each type to hold a race so the cars and bikes raced together. Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

02-09-2007, 10:35 PM	#71
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races There are lots of real Jalopys still out there to be found. Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

02-09-2007, 10:46 PM	#72
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races The 28 car is a "Fronty". I think that's an overhead Model T banger conversion. Is that right? The #30 is sweet. Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

02-10-2007, 10:29 AM	#73
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races That T in the fence has to be pretty early. They used gumwall tires in the teens. Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

02-10-2007, 03:27 PM	#74
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races more for ya. Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

02-10-2007, 06:40 PM	#75
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races The 99 car has a '34 Ford grill. I can see a little Hod Rod biult today in that style. Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

02-10-2007, 06:47 PM	#76
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races A little more color. Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

02-10-2007, 07:06 PM	#77
Dirtsurfer FNG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 13	Re: Jalopy races Here are some pics from Missouri Dirt trackin' that I thought you guys might like, too. Everything except the rear engine car... The #1 "cutdown" modified pic is of Gene"Tubby" Black from Farmington MO. He is in about his 53rd or 54th year of racing this season....driving a 410 Sprinter! He was a many time track champion at tracks in our area. This will probably be his final season due to some ongoing health problems. This pic was taken at the now forgotten Bismarck Speedway in the 1960's The Red/White #25 is my vintage coupe. We race at least a couple nights a month at various tracks in this area(MO and IL). Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails

02-10-2007, 07:07 PM	#78
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races ......................... Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

02-10-2007, 07:23 PM	#79
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races Some snappy threads. Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

02-10-2007, 07:40 PM	#80
Rand Man Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 2,624	Re: Jalopy races Two or three old race cars were parked in this corn field, behind a barn near Topeka, Kansas. Are they still there? Attached Thumbnails __________________ She's wearin' new colors and runnin' pretty good I got four hundred horses tucked under the hood.

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