This is one of those cars that didn't have much historical impact so isn't all that celebrated today. Hell, I've looked at this particular issue of Hot Rod Magazine (D...<P><P>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.
cool post ryan, i've skimmed past that car a few times also......i think it gets overlooked because its a coupe and a 5 window at that! i have a friend with an unrestored race car from the late 40's with the same fuel pressure system its a dirt track 33 coupe with all kinds of aircraft surplus parts.... Zach
Wow. Very Cool! I think that's the first time I've actually seen one of those air tanks used in an old hot rod. I've heard of them being used and sold a couple here on the HAMB -- so, it's nice to see an actual use.... Thanks! Malcolm
Great post Ryan. The more I am on here the more things I learn about classic hot rodding. What an innovation that car really was for its time.
Definitely a cool post. It's always nice to see the influence and ingenuity of aviation being used on the rods when they got back. Is that the air tank behind the seat?
damn, thats just effin coooool. i just got back from spending th e weekend there at bonneville, and wished i never left. best weekend so far ive had this summer!
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