The Jalopy Journal

Johnny Deluxe · 05-16-2008, 03:09 PM

I own a vhs videotape with the 58' OK. nationals and always wanted a closer look at that merc. it is only in the video for a few seconds. Thanks for the pic's and the program scans. Amazing thread!

i wish i had a time machine...

Bullet Nose · 05-19-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemi32

Although my father (Bruce Olson) didn’t attend the ’57 event, it did motivate him to prep his (now mine) chopped & channeled, Hemi powered ’32 5-window for the ’58 event. In late August 1958, he & his buddy (Mike Thompson) towed the car from his home in Beach, North Dakota (border town near Glendive, Montana) to Oklahoma City to participate in the "4th Annual National Championship Drag Races"

I was just looking at my program and see that the Number 369 on the 32 Ford coupe you posted was the entry number at OKC in 58. It lists Bruce Olson as the owner and Mike Thompson as the driver and the city as Glendive, MT. They listed the engine simply as 54 Chrysler.

The program did list some ET's and on the page titled "The Challengers" there is a photo of Cyr & Hopper's Chrysler powered dragster that had a record 9.61 ET on gasoline. Although it was one of the cars favored to win, their old car ended up being the winner.

The Drifters cars that we went with were Entry Numbers 231 (35 Ford - 54 Dodge) and 232 (34 Ford - 55 Chrysler) and here are some photos I took of them in the pits.

**HEMI32** · 05-20-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullet Nose

The Drifters cars that we went with were Entry Numbers 231 (35 Ford - 54 Dodge) and 232 (34 Ford - 55 Chrysler) and here are some photos I took of them in the pits.

Bullet Nose ... Thanks for posting the pics of the two Drifters entries ... very cool.

UPDATE: The #231 '35 Ford was driven by Hozie Gomez ... and the #232 '34 Ford was driver by HAMBer chattyts's father, Bill Vornholt.

49ratfink · 05-20-2008, 05:12 PM

hey, shouldn't you be working?

**HEMI32** · 06-08-2008, 02:12 AM

Found some magazine coverage of the '58 Nats ...

Note: All images from November 1958 issue of HOT ROD

Pir8Darryl · 06-08-2008, 04:55 AM

Amazing!!!
I dont know how the hell I missed this post the first time around, but I'm glad you bumped it up so I could have a look-see.

ND to OK is over 1000 miles, and that's on modern expressways. I cant even begin to imagine what it took [time, effort, and dedication] to make that trip back in '58 while 4 wheel flat towing a race car!

Once again, thanks for posting, absolutely awesome!!!!!!

publicenemy1925 · 06-08-2008, 08:42 AM

Ty for the pics Hemi32. Outstanding!

Bodacious · 09-02-2008, 02:00 PM

This is one of only a very few non-technical threads that I've subscribed to. Outstanding!

M.D. · 09-02-2008, 04:28 PM

Cool post for sure.

autobilly · 09-15-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

Goosebumps.....You are very lucky to have that family heirloom!

I've said it before, but your car and it's history with your family is kooler than the North Pole in December!
Thanks for the great post.

**HEMI32** · 10-23-2008, 03:08 AM

Discovered an envelope with an NHRA shipping label and an AUG '58 postage cancellation mark:

... when I opened it up, I found a bunch of 1958 NHRA Nationals "Participant" documents and various memorabilia inside ... here's a few of them:

Entry Confirmation letter

August 18th letter (page 1)

August 18th letter (page 2)

Schedule

Map

My father's Pit Pass

A Moon Equipment water-slide decal (Moon was a major sponsor of the 1958 National Championship Drag Races)

BigBlockMopar · 10-23-2008, 04:00 AM

Cool stuff.
Nice to see how simple items as a confirmation letter can become a thing of interest 50 years later.

wbrw32 · 10-23-2008, 06:19 AM

After reading this post over ever so slowly this morning,thought I'd add a few interesting bits of info.Some of you might have noticed the "Rollin Stone" 32 Roadster
shown in the Official program on the Street roadster class description.That very roadster was restored back to its original glory bt Jim Smith(Hot Rod Garage,Sand Spgs,Okla)and was sold at Barret-Jackson last year for an amazing $330,00.00.
Car was campaigned during its racing career by the late Carl Stone.It was also on the cover of CHHR Reunion in Bakersfield Official program a few years ago.I could go on and on about this event and the people involved,but will stop now.Thanks again for this post!!!!I was ther with Bobby Langley and the Scorpion Dragster.

Fast Elvis · 10-23-2008, 07:29 AM

Very kool brother

**Royalshifter** · 10-23-2008, 08:35 AM

This thread gets better and better.

Goldy · 10-23-2008, 06:28 PM

Way Cool ! Thanks for posting !! Some friends of mine ran at the 56' meet with a 32 & a Hemi it was called "Satans Deuce" It was candy blue with yellow flames. Goldy

ratman · 10-23-2008, 06:31 PM

Thanks for sharing, cool post.

autobilly · 10-23-2008, 10:26 PM

My old envelopes only contain overdue bills.

Seriously though, great stuff!

chevy454 · 11-03-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Moyer

THis is a great thread, thanks for taking the time to scan this stuff....you are one lucky guy! Now, lets see if anybody has the same for 1959 and so on.......

Don

I agree. I would love to see 1959. My dad and his partner set a nat. record.

Ran across this thread...I have some stuff from the '59 Nats @ the Dirty-D (Detroit) if anyone is interested in seeing it.

chevy454 · 11-06-2008, 11:34 AM

Also, anyone have a '58 NHRA "Drag Rules" booklet they'd be willing to sell?

05-16-2008, 03:09 PM	#61
Johnny Deluxe FNG Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 49	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals I own a vhs videotape with the 58' OK. nationals and always wanted a closer look at that merc. it is only in the video for a few seconds. Thanks for the pic's and the program scans. Amazing thread! i wish i had a time machine...

05-20-2008, 05:12 PM	#64
49ratfink Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.F. bay area, California Posts: 13,157	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals hey, shouldn't you be working?

06-08-2008, 02:12 AM	#65
HEMI32 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 3,788	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Found some magazine coverage of the '58 Nats ... Note: All images from November 1958 issue of HOT ROD __________________ Last edited by HEMI32; 06-09-2008 at 01:56 PM.

06-08-2008, 04:55 AM	#66
Pir8Darryl Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisville Ky. Posts: 2,509	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Amazing!!! I dont know how the hell I missed this post the first time around, but I'm glad you bumped it up so I could have a look-see. ND to OK is over 1000 miles, and that's on modern expressways. I cant even begin to imagine what it took [time, effort, and dedication] to make that trip back in '58 while 4 wheel flat towing a race car! Once again, thanks for posting, absolutely awesome!!!!!! __________________ Popcorn Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

06-08-2008, 08:42 AM	#67
publicenemy1925 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,198	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Ty for the pics Hemi32. Outstanding! __________________ "In nomine Patris, Et Filii, Et Spiritus Sancti...Amen."

09-02-2008, 02:00 PM	#68
Bodacious Grenade Inspector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Valdese, NC Posts: 287	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals This is one of only a very few non-technical threads that I've subscribed to. Outstanding! __________________ Come on over to the dark side..... We have beer!

09-02-2008, 04:28 PM	#69
M.D. Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 101	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Cool post for sure. __________________ M.D. www.bonnevillesaltflatsracing.wordpress.com http://www.youtube.com/Beanfieldfilms

10-23-2008, 03:08 AM	#71
HEMI32 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 3,788	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Discovered an envelope with an NHRA shipping label and an AUG '58 postage cancellation mark: ... when I opened it up, I found a bunch of 1958 NHRA Nationals "Participant" documents and various memorabilia inside ... here's a few of them: Entry Confirmation letter August 18th letter (page 1) August 18th letter (page 2) Schedule Map My father's Pit Pass A Moon Equipment water-slide decal (Moon was a major sponsor of the 1958 National Championship Drag Races) __________________

10-23-2008, 04:00 AM	#72
BigBlockMopar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,357	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Cool stuff. Nice to see how simple items as a confirmation letter can become a thing of interest 50 years later. __________________ ------------- www.BigBlockmopar.com - My website www.Pre66.com - Dutch pre66-cars

10-23-2008, 06:19 AM	#73
wbrw32 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: jefferson,tx Posts: 4,102	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals After reading this post over ever so slowly this morning,thought I'd add a few interesting bits of info.Some of you might have noticed the "Rollin Stone" 32 Roadster shown in the Official program on the Street roadster class description.That very roadster was restored back to its original glory bt Jim Smith(Hot Rod Garage,Sand Spgs,Okla)and was sold at Barret-Jackson last year for an amazing $330,00.00. Car was campaigned during its racing career by the late Carl Stone.It was also on the cover of CHHR Reunion in Bakersfield Official program a few years ago.I could go on and on about this event and the people involved,but will stop now.Thanks again for this post!!!!I was ther with Bobby Langley and the Scorpion Dragster. Last edited by wbrw32; 10-23-2008 at 06:21 AM. Reason: add on

10-23-2008, 07:29 AM	#74
Fast Elvis Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,166	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Very kool brother __________________ "GOES LIKE STINK" "E.L.T.A. APPROVED" "No Goofs"

10-23-2008, 08:35 AM	#75
Royalshifter Alliance Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 15,516	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals This thread gets better and better. __________________ "I LIKE KUSTOMS"

10-23-2008, 06:28 PM	#76
Goldy Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton, Pa. USA Posts: 248	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Way Cool ! Thanks for posting !! Some friends of mine ran at the 56' meet with a 32 & a Hemi it was called "Satans Deuce" It was candy blue with yellow flames. Goldy __________________ *Goldy* *"I go by the results, the rest is bullshit" !*

10-23-2008, 06:31 PM	#77
ratman Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 243	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Thanks for sharing, cool post. __________________ You wana ride in my hearse DROP DEAD

10-23-2008, 10:26 PM	#78
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,524	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals My old envelopes only contain overdue bills. Seriously though, great stuff! __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

11-06-2008, 11:34 AM	#80
chevy454 FNG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ozarks Posts: 38	Re: The 1958 NHRA Nationals Also, anyone have a '58 NHRA "Drag Rules" booklet they'd be willing to sell?

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