The Jalopy Journal

Toby Denham · 08-30-2010, 10:33 PM

If this You Tube video has been posted already, I apologize. I couldn't find it anywhere on the HAMB, so I decided to ad the link. At any rate, it is way too good for any of you guys to miss.

Many of you who grew up in the 50s and 60s (and even 70s) are going to be able to relate to this on some level. Be sure to click on the "chevron" to the right of the poster's (vintagedragsters) description so the full text will drop down and can be read. It's important to read that before viewing the video.

Happy viewing!

The Reason ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsGA2-XnTcU

Johnny Gee · 08-30-2010, 10:56 PM

I enjoyed it. Thanks

**57JoeFoMoPar** · 08-30-2010, 11:17 PM

Cool video with great footage

64 Wildcat · 08-30-2010, 11:26 PM

Thanks for sharing, Toby - As you know, we're both old enough to remember watching Annette go through puberty on the Mickey Mouse Club back in the '50s.

I'm not sure if they were better, but they were good times to be growing up (especially for those of us who did so in SoCal).

rick finch · 08-30-2010, 11:37 PM

Ah, the memories..................

Chili Phil · 08-30-2010, 11:40 PM

Right on, Toby. Thank you.

fbama73 · 08-30-2010, 11:45 PM

Sharon was always the Mouseketeer that I had a crush on. And this was watching reruns in the 70's. When my older sister told me she was really all grown up and had kids my age, it broke my heart.

But this video kicks ass!

Anderhart Speed · 08-30-2010, 11:54 PM

Cool vid, really cool footage. Thanks for sharing the link

Toby Denham · 08-30-2010, 11:55 PM

The film footage of the loading up and heading to the dragstrip, plus the vintage drag racing footage itself is great. However, there is meaning to this video overall. I hope everyone who sees it "gets it".

carsick · 08-30-2010, 11:55 PM

Thanks for posting this Toby, I can totally relate . I had that Schuco, I happened to be at Disneyland one day and met Annette, I did a large painting of that picture of Ivo for my booth at the Winternationals car show in '64 and got to meet him for the first time(I was 18, really big deal back then). My friend and I were selling our drawings of racecars. I've since become friends with alot of my old heros, and raced at most of the places in that video. Thanks again, CARSICK

docc · 08-31-2010, 03:00 AM

I remember..the reasons..

Thanks Toby

Dynaflash_8 · 08-31-2010, 03:10 AM

man, todays society sucks

Bob37 · 08-31-2010, 06:46 AM

Very nice. I can relate to this, wish it was 1964 again. Thanks for posting this video.

customcory · 08-31-2010, 06:52 AM

Those are the guys that switched bodies for different classes and the T-bucket was the push car , right? These cars are in a old Hot Rod or Car Craft I can't remember, but I have it somewhere, a nice color pic in the magazine too. Neat video

08-30-2010, 10:33 PM	#1
Toby Denham Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,250	"The Reason..." If this You Tube video has been posted already, I apologize. I couldn't find it anywhere on the HAMB, so I decided to ad the link. At any rate, it is way too good for any of you guys to miss. Many of you who grew up in the 50s and 60s (and even 70s) are going to be able to relate to this on some level. Be sure to click on the "chevron" to the right of the poster's (vintagedragsters) description so the full text will drop down and can be read. It's important to read that before viewing the video. Happy viewing! *The Reason* ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsGA2-XnTcU __________________ Fuel & Gas Series Memphis May 2013 Atlanta $10,000 Oct 2013 www.atlanta10000.com

08-30-2010, 10:56 PM	#2
Johnny Gee Old School HAMBer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 2.7 miles East of the Broiler on SR42 Downey, Ca Posts: 3,786	Re: "The Reason..." I enjoyed it. Thanks __________________ Mussels with French Fries and Mayonaise

08-30-2010, 11:17 PM	#3
57JoeFoMoPar Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Union, NJ Posts: 3,318	Re: "The Reason..." Cool video with great footage __________________ -'57 Joe Street Aces CC - New Jersey "When life knocks you down from first class to coach, fart a whole lot and really stink up the place...that'll show 'em."

08-30-2010, 11:26 PM	#4
64 Wildcat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,035	Re: "The Reason..." Thanks for sharing, Toby - As you know, we're both old enough to remember watching Annette go through puberty on the Mickey Mouse Club back in the '50s. I'm not sure if they were better, but they were good times to be growing up (especially for those of us who did so in SoCal). __________________ There's no substitute for Buick inches!

08-30-2010, 11:37 PM	#5
rick finch Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2008 Location: rocklin,ca. Posts: 3,060	Re: "The Reason..." Ah, the memories.................. __________________ I'm not old.....I've just been young longer than most people. Goldchainers CC....Rocklin, California Chapter.

08-30-2010, 11:40 PM	#6
Chili Phil Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lakewood,CA Posts: 5,756	Re: "The Reason..." Right on, Toby. Thank you. __________________ Never Adult Moment

08-30-2010, 11:45 PM	#7
fbama73 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indianapolis (for now) Posts: 996	Re: "The Reason..." Sharon was always the Mouseketeer that I had a crush on. And this was watching reruns in the 70's. When my older sister told me she was really all grown up and had kids my age, it broke my heart. But this video kicks ass!

08-30-2010, 11:54 PM	#8
Anderhart Speed Grenade Inspector Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hummelstown Posts: 356	Re: "The Reason..." Cool vid, really cool footage. Thanks for sharing the link __________________ "Freedom is 7000RPM in 5TH gear" "Shitllbuffout"-from the college days DON'T BE A JANET

08-30-2010, 11:55 PM	#9
Toby Denham Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,250	Re: "The Reason..." The film footage of the loading up and heading to the dragstrip, plus the vintage drag racing footage itself is great. However, there is meaning to this video overall. I hope everyone who sees it "gets it". __________________ Fuel & Gas Series Memphis May 2013 Atlanta $10,000 Oct 2013 www.atlanta10000.com

08-30-2010, 11:55 PM	#10
carsick FNG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 25	Re: "The Reason..." Thanks for posting this Toby, I can totally relate . I had that Schuco, I happened to be at Disneyland one day and met Annette, I did a large painting of that picture of Ivo for my booth at the Winternationals car show in '64 and got to meet him for the first time(I was 18, really big deal back then). My friend and I were selling our drawings of racecars. I've since become friends with alot of my old heros, and raced at most of the places in that video. Thanks again, CARSICK

08-31-2010, 03:00 AM	#11
docc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,152	Re: "The Reason..." I remember..the reasons.. Thanks Toby __________________ Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.

08-31-2010, 03:10 AM	#12
Dynaflash_8 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 2,900	Re: "The Reason..." man, todays society sucks __________________ Marty's Speed n Salvage Not too shabby for a punk 21year old kid, huh? Nash Hot Rod Build

08-31-2010, 06:46 AM	#13
Bob37 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Too close to Rutt's Hut Posts: 669	Re: "The Reason..." Very nice. I can relate to this, wish it was 1964 again. Thanks for posting this video. __________________ Bob37

08-31-2010, 06:52 AM	#14
customcory Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hickory,n.c. Posts: 1,723	Re: "The Reason..." Those are the guys that switched bodies for different classes and the T-bucket was the push car , right? These cars are in a old Hot Rod or Car Craft I can't remember, but I have it somewhere, a nice color pic in the magazine too. Neat video

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