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**Jimmy B** · 01-10-2008, 05:31 PM

I love the dry lakes era, the cars were so purposeful, they were not pretenders or show ponies, they weren't raced for fame or money just built to go as fast as possible.

Anyone that has pictures of dry lake cars that raced in the periods of the three spring era (mid 30s-1941) & the dry lakes era (1946-1955) to post then & now pics. Cars such as Modifieds, Roadsters, Coupes, Lakesters, Streamliners etc.

Thank you.

I'll start

Bill Niekamp roadster

Pierson brothers '34 Coupe.

Doug Caruthers modified/Chrisman dragster

Jim Khougaz '32 roadster

Don Waite '27 T lakes roadster

Creighton Hunter '23 T

Jim "Jazzy" Nelson / LeRoy Titus / Chuck Sarno '27 T

If you happen to have pics of early drag cars that raced from 1950-55 please post them as well.

303 crankshaft special.

Ike Iacono '29 roadster

327-365hp · 01-10-2008, 05:43 PM

Jimmy, what a great idea, quit holdin' out on us I know you have more.

Speed King · 01-10-2008, 05:53 PM

Great post- dry lake things always my favorite. What I relate to as real hot rods. (and hotrodders).

alsancle · 01-10-2008, 06:40 PM

Great Post! Thank you.

327-365hp · 01-12-2008, 06:48 PM

I've got one to bring this thread back up.

Tom Beatty tank

**Jimmy B** · 01-12-2008, 10:09 PM

Dick Kraft roadster/Highland Plating Special

Jalopy Joker · 01-13-2008, 10:09 AM

Have you done a search on this? Also, look at the AHRF (American Hot Rod Foundation) link

ME.GASSER · 01-13-2008, 10:18 AM

The before and after pictures are fantastic. Great post.
Gasser Girl

Brewton · 01-13-2008, 11:31 AM

I need more!! Post more pics!

**FORDY 6** · 01-13-2008, 01:39 PM

Great thread...good to see there's at least some survivers

Bookz · 01-13-2008, 05:04 PM

Please keep them coming......this is about real Hot Rodding

TheFrenZ · 01-13-2008, 06:50 PM

Excellent stuff Mr.B,thank you !

Cajun Kenny · 01-13-2008, 07:04 PM

great pics keep them comin!!

**Jimmy B** · 01-13-2008, 09:29 PM

Doane Spencer '32 Roadster

Pete Henderson '32 Roadster

Bob McGee '32 Roadster

50Fraud · 01-14-2008, 04:14 AM

Great post, Jimmy. Thank you!

Nekronomicon · 01-14-2008, 04:18 AM

Excellent post, as usual Jimmy. Thankyou!

29bowtie · 01-14-2008, 05:02 AM

Jimmy, thanks for reminding everyone here on the HAMB,what this place is all about!!! With winter driving us rodders in the northern half,a little crazy, you've turned up with this post, to save us all.

Best post in a long, long time.YOU ROCK, JIMMY!We need a "Historical Thread Archive" for posts like this! Or at least a "MAIN PAGE" feature, what do you think Ryan?

Carbs & Chrome · 01-14-2008, 08:12 AM

Cool thread!

myke · 01-14-2008, 08:51 AM

Cool idea, great post

myke · 01-14-2008, 09:55 AM

Best I can do, a recreation. Spaulding Brothers Roadster

Then

New recreation.

01-10-2008, 05:31 PM	#1
Jimmy B Alliance Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tweed Valley, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,085	Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. I love the dry lakes era, the cars were so purposeful, they were not pretenders or show ponies, they weren't raced for fame or money just built to go as fast as possible. Anyone that has pictures of dry lake cars that raced in the periods of the three spring era (mid 30s-1941) & the dry lakes era (1946-1955) to post then & now pics. Cars such as Modifieds, Roadsters, Coupes, Lakesters, Streamliners etc. Thank you. I'll start Bill Niekamp roadster Pierson brothers '34 Coupe. Doug Caruthers modified/Chrisman dragster Jim Khougaz '32 roadster Don Waite '27 T lakes roadster Creighton Hunter '23 T Jim "Jazzy" Nelson / LeRoy Titus / Chuck Sarno '27 T If you happen to have pics of early drag cars that raced from 1950-55 please post them as well. 303 crankshaft special. Ike Iacono '29 roadster __________________ I don't paint by numbers. Hot Rods of the Dry Lakes Era jimmy Last edited by Jimmy B; 01-10-2008 at 05:39 PM.

01-10-2008, 05:43 PM	#2
327-365hp Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Mass Posts: 4,609	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Jimmy, what a great idea, quit holdin' out on us I know you have more.

01-10-2008, 05:53 PM	#3
Speed King Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 239	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Great post- dry lake things always my favorite. What I relate to as real hot rods. (and hotrodders).

01-10-2008, 06:40 PM	#4
alsancle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,402	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Great Post! Thank you.

01-12-2008, 06:48 PM	#5
327-365hp Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Mass Posts: 4,609	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. I've got one to bring this thread back up. Tom Beatty tank

01-12-2008, 10:09 PM	#6
Jimmy B Alliance Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tweed Valley, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,085	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Dick Kraft roadster/Highland Plating Special __________________ I don't paint by numbers. Hot Rods of the Dry Lakes Era jimmy

01-13-2008, 10:09 AM	#7
Jalopy Joker Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rodsville, CA Posts: 5,820	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Have you done a search on this? Also, look at the AHRF (American Hot Rod Foundation) link Last edited by Jalopy Joker; 01-13-2008 at 10:10 AM. Reason: spell

01-13-2008, 10:18 AM	#8
ME.GASSER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SKOWHEGAN, MAINE Posts: 2,154	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. The before and after pictures are fantastic. Great post. Gasser Girl

01-13-2008, 11:31 AM	#9
Brewton Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ruston, LA (North LA) Posts: 891	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. I need more!! Post more pics! __________________ - If it burns fuel, makes noise, goes fast and scares children - it's cool!

01-13-2008, 01:39 PM	#10
FORDY 6 Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pella, Iowa, USA Posts: 1,360	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Great thread...good to see there's at least some survivers

01-13-2008, 05:04 PM	#11
Bookz Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 222	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Please keep them coming......this is about real Hot Rodding __________________ *Rod* *www.wheelsonpaper.co.nz*

01-13-2008, 06:50 PM	#12
TheFrenZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Germania Posts: 1,822	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Excellent stuff Mr.B,thank you !

01-13-2008, 07:04 PM	#13
Cajun Kenny Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Smart Ass White Boy In Mississippi.. Posts: 7,664	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. great pics keep them comin!! __________________ When The Shit hits The Fan It Will Not Be Evenly Distributed!

01-13-2008, 09:29 PM	#14
Jimmy B Alliance Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tweed Valley, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,085	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Doane Spencer '32 Roadster Pete Henderson '32 Roadster Bob McGee '32 Roadster __________________ I don't paint by numbers. Hot Rods of the Dry Lakes Era jimmy

01-14-2008, 04:14 AM	#15
50Fraud Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2001 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 5,683	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Great post, Jimmy. Thank you!

01-14-2008, 04:18 AM	#16
Nekronomicon Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 813	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Excellent post, as usual Jimmy. Thankyou!

01-14-2008, 05:02 AM	#17
29bowtie Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maple Ridge,BC,CANADA Posts: 4,467	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Jimmy, thanks for reminding everyone here on the HAMB,what this place is all about!!! With winter driving us rodders in the northern half,a little crazy, you've turned up with this post, to save us all. Best post in a long, long time.YOU ROCK, JIMMY!We need a "Historical Thread Archive" for posts like this! Or at least a "MAIN PAGE" feature, what do you think Ryan? __________________ "Remember Professionals built the Titanic, An Amateur built the Ark." Last edited by 29bowtie; 01-14-2008 at 06:46 AM.

01-14-2008, 08:12 AM	#18
Carbs & Chrome Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bonneville, Utah USA Posts: 3,024	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Cool thread!

01-14-2008, 08:51 AM	#19
myke Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,142	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Cool idea, great post __________________ Who cares what people think!

01-14-2008, 09:55 AM	#20
myke Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,142	Re: Hot Rods of the dry lakes era. Then & Now picture Thread. Best I can do, a recreation. Spaulding Brothers Roadster Then New recreation. __________________ Who cares what people think! Last edited by myke; 01-14-2008 at 10:18 AM.

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