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**Ryan** · 08-20-2008, 09:13 AM

Another day, another drag coupe in honor of the upcoming H.A.M.B. Drags.

When flipping through my collection of old Hot Rod Magazines, the September, 1957 issue always stands out. For most, that particular issue stands out as the issue that fi...

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**jerry** · 08-20-2008, 09:35 AM

Ryan, this is the best part of my day!

This has got me joesin so bad for this weekend!

Thank you, see ya'll there.

jerry

Greezy · 08-20-2008, 09:40 AM

With all these FINDS lately dont be surprised if this and other obscure drag cars start coming out of hiding.

**Gotgas** · 08-20-2008, 10:13 AM

1957 was such a good year for Americana. I really REALLY dig engines hiding under the cowl in '28-34 Fords.

1957 was good for some other things too. BOTH of my cars were built that year, one in the month this issue was published. And my mom was born in '57!

Herdez · 08-20-2008, 11:27 AM

That is for sure one of those photos I've passed up on the net many times then realize it didnt make sense so I'd click back to the page, check it out at least a minute or two and then realized it looked crazy complicated that I put on the back burner many times. Wow! I finally get to check it out in full detail today. That is a serious show & full drag race car!

Thanks for posting that article its what makes hot rods of the 50's so unique. This motor looks like a hot rodded Pipe Organ. I like it and maybe this could be a new trend for retro roadster headers.

KCsledz · 08-20-2008, 12:34 PM

the pipes are RAD!

Wesley · 08-20-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gotgas

And my mom was born in '57!

Gee thanks, your mother and my wife are the same age, now I feel old.

29bowtie · 08-20-2008, 01:19 PM

That car is seriously gorgeous,especially being a race car!

Lost1 · 08-20-2008, 01:35 PM

Cool!

Tinman · 08-20-2008, 02:13 PM

Thanks! ...from another who had only ever seen that first photo. I've had it saved for a while now as I plan to run a 430 Linc in my '34 (SUUUUM-DAY!) but had never seen the full coupe... and you're right, it's beautiful.

As for you Jerry... rub it in, why don't ya?!

49ratfink · 08-20-2008, 02:22 PM

wonder how long they ran those pipes before they decided it was not a good idea.

got to get me one of those Wally Cleaver hair doos!

**fab32** · 08-20-2008, 04:10 PM

That is what everyone building a Model A should use as a goal for ride height, profile, chop, stance. Show me a better one. It just looks angry, purposeful, fast, and PROPORTIONED (what a concept).
Ryan's A gives me the same vibe.

Frank

**D.W.** · 08-20-2008, 04:19 PM

Lust!

autobilly · 08-20-2008, 07:42 PM

Bold inovative solution and great workmanship, in those pipes!

Noland · 08-20-2008, 07:48 PM

I would buy those up if I saw them at a swap meet

**porknbeaner** · 08-20-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

Another day, another drag coupe in honor of the upcoming H.A.M.B. Drags!

When flipping through my collection of old Hot Rod Magazines, the September, 1957 issue always stands out. For most, that particular issue stands out as the issue that first fe...

To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

So answer me this, do those count as fenderwell headers?

Really a cool car, even if the fuel gets a little warm. Love the way it sits and I've always been big on engine setback, the headers, well ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

Can't wait to cruise the pits this weekend. Won't be drivin' this year, but as long as someone lets me sit once in awhile I'm good.

slammed · 08-20-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fab32

That is what everyone building a Model A should use as a goal for ride height, profile, chop, stance. Show me a better one. It just looks angry, purposeful, fast, and PROPORTIONED (what a concept).
Ryan's A gives me the same vibe.

Frank

Ya hit the nail on the head, Frank.

wbrw32 · 08-21-2008, 07:25 AM

Ryan;
Thanks for bringing back old memories..Ted had this car at Caddo Mills,Tex drags back in the early 60's.A beautiful car and the SOUND was something else!!!!!!!!!!

Jack Thomas · 08-21-2008, 08:47 AM

Wonder how many hands were burned by those hot pipes?

ryangobie · 08-21-2008, 10:42 AM

Ryan, I had actually thought of scanning that article in a few weeks ago. It was an issue I just kept going back to for the same reasons.

08-20-2008, 09:13 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,624	"Pipe Dream" Another day, another drag coupe in honor of the upcoming H.A.M.B. Drags. When flipping through my collection of old Hot Rod Magazines, the September, 1957 issue always stands out. For most, that particular issue stands out as the issue that fi... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. Last edited by Ryan; 08-20-2008 at 09:26 AM.

08-20-2008, 09:35 AM	#2
jerry Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: phoenix az usof a Posts: 3,199	Re: "Pipe Dream" Ryan, this is the best part of my day! This has got me joesin so bad for this weekend! Thank you, see ya'll there. jerry __________________ "Home of the free, because of the brave!" Lt. Col. Luke Fitzpatrick, IRAQ

08-20-2008, 09:40 AM	#3
Greezy Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ashland Mo,USA Posts: 1,448	Re: "Pipe Dream" With all these FINDS lately dont be surprised if this and other obscure drag cars start coming out of hiding. __________________ Vagabonds CC

08-20-2008, 10:13 AM	#4
Gotgas Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DFW USA Posts: 5,495	Re: "Pipe Dream" 1957 was such a good year for Americana. I really REALLY dig engines hiding under the cowl in '28-34 Fords. 1957 was good for some other things too. BOTH of my cars were built that year, one in the month this issue was published. And my mom was born in '57! __________________ . Good hands. BAD taste in cars.

08-20-2008, 11:27 AM	#5
Herdez Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mostly The Shop Posts: 349	Re: "Pipe Dream" That is for sure one of those photos I've passed up on the net many times then realize it didnt make sense so I'd click back to the page, check it out at least a minute or two and then realized it looked crazy complicated that I put on the back burner many times. Wow! I finally get to check it out in full detail today. That is a serious show & full drag race car! Thanks for posting that article its what makes hot rods of the 50's so unique. This motor looks like a hot rodded Pipe Organ. I like it and maybe this could be a new trend for retro roadster headers.

08-20-2008, 12:34 PM	#6
KCsledz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 2,292	Re: "Pipe Dream" the pipes are RAD! __________________ Check out more junk. http://defiancespeedshop.com

08-20-2008, 01:19 PM	#8
29bowtie Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maple Ridge,BC,CANADA Posts: 4,469	Re: "Pipe Dream" That car is seriously gorgeous,especially being a race car! __________________ "Remember Professionals built the Titanic, An Amateur built the Ark."

08-20-2008, 01:35 PM	#9
Lost1 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 121	Re: "Pipe Dream" Cool! __________________ Road Hounds C. C.

08-20-2008, 02:13 PM	#10
Tinman Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 909	Re: "Pipe Dream" Thanks! ...from another who had only ever seen that first photo. I've had it saved for a while now as I plan to run a 430 Linc in my '34 (SUUUUM-DAY!) but had never seen the full coupe... and you're right, it's beautiful. As for you Jerry... rub it in, why don't ya?! __________________ "Accoutrements?!!!"

08-20-2008, 02:22 PM	#11
49ratfink Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.F. bay area, California Posts: 13,177	Re: "Pipe Dream" wonder how long they ran those pipes before they decided it was not a good idea. got to get me one of those Wally Cleaver hair doos!

08-20-2008, 04:10 PM	#12
fab32 Alliance Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bay City, Mi. USA Posts: 13,317	Re: "Pipe Dream" That is what everyone building a Model A should use as a goal for ride height, profile, chop, stance. Show me a better one. It just looks angry, purposeful, fast, and PROPORTIONED (what a concept). Ryan's A gives me the same vibe. Frank __________________ "What we got here is failure to communicate"

08-20-2008, 04:19 PM	#13
D.W. Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Austin Tx. Posts: 2,054	Re: "Pipe Dream" Lust! __________________ What I lack in technical prowess, I make up with nudity & fire! - Ross Hudson Mackey Worlds fastest Yay-Hoo

08-20-2008, 07:42 PM	#14
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,527	Re: "Pipe Dream" Bold inovative solution and great workmanship, in those pipes! __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

08-20-2008, 07:48 PM	#15
Noland Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittsburgh PA Posts: 1,139	Re: "Pipe Dream" I would buy those up if I saw them at a swap meet __________________ RUSTY hemi Model A Coupe build http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=647364

08-21-2008, 07:25 AM	#18
wbrw32 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: jefferson,tx Posts: 4,105	Re: "Pipe Dream" Ryan; Thanks for bringing back old memories..Ted had this car at Caddo Mills,Tex drags back in the early 60's.A beautiful car and the SOUND was something else!!!!!!!!!!

08-21-2008, 08:47 AM	#19
Jack Thomas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 1,944	Re: "Pipe Dream" Wonder how many hands were burned by those hot pipes? __________________ Pocono Drag Lodge Reunion V, August 10, 2013, Lyndwood Welding Open House, October 5, 2013.

08-21-2008, 10:42 AM	#20
ryangobie Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 464	Re: "Pipe Dream" Ryan, I had actually thought of scanning that article in a few weeks ago. It was an issue I just kept going back to for the same reasons. __________________ -Ryan

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