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**Jive-Bomber** · 07-05-2012, 08:28 AM

Here's the final set of the scans from the 1955 drag races in Indiana. Again we have some blurry yet interesting pics. I really dig the fendered Deuce Roadster #RB-124, which reminds me of Don's green car. In this set we also see more dragging motorc...

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3rd Gen Hot Rodder · 07-05-2012, 11:16 AM

Great series Jay (and not just because I am from the Hoosier state). Thanks for taking the time to post!

silverdome · 07-05-2012, 01:45 PM

Thanks again Jay. The pictures really help show how it was back then rather it was a fad or just one persons interpretation of what he was trying at the time.

Mike White · 07-05-2012, 06:00 PM

The last pic looks like an Arfons car. rear motor aircraft power.

autobilly · 07-05-2012, 07:25 PM

Merlin V16 ? (Doesn't look like an Allison.)

**40two** · 07-06-2012, 12:15 AM

the second to last pic scared me at first view, for it looks like the exhaust pipes seem to broil the tires! even if it's an optical illusion and the track of the axle is wider than it looks like, the emission heat will not help the rear brakes stay cool, what is the explanation?

the last pic shows not only an aircraft engine, even the rear shocks look like airborne, really heavy duty! these guys were as nuts as some people today, but had the bigger balls..

wow, what pics, thanks a ton, Jive-Bomber!

Carsten

LoneWolfNoCLub · 07-06-2012, 08:48 AM

Kick-ass man. I love looking at pics from days gone by. I can do it for hours.... Than You for taking the time to scan and share!!!

James

flamingokid · 07-06-2012, 08:50 AM

It doesn't get much cooler than this.Thanks,Jay.

STEPHEN FIELDS · 07-06-2012, 09:16 AM

someone here on the hamb just dragged a roadster body ouf of a field that looks just like that BB-1 car with that molded section behind the drivers seat in front of the deck lid. I dont think they made a post about it, it was just in there profile pictures I was just randomly looking at

**3dnsouth** · 07-06-2012, 06:29 PM

Thanks for scannin' 'n sharin' the pics Jay! Great reference material!!

07-05-2012, 08:28 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,420	LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 Here's the final set of the scans from the 1955 drag races in Indiana. Again we have some blurry yet interesting pics. I really dig the fendered Deuce Roadster #RB-124, which reminds me of Don's green car. In this set we also see more dragging motorc... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

07-05-2012, 11:16 AM	#2
3rd Gen Hot Rodder Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 382	Re: LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 Great series Jay (and not just because I am from the Hoosier state). Thanks for taking the time to post! __________________ My old cars are great. But my real treasure is in Heaven http://www.cacklefest.com/Bronson.shtml

07-05-2012, 01:45 PM	#3
silverdome Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: McCune, Ks. Posts: 281	Re: LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 Thanks again Jay. The pictures really help show how it was back then rather it was a fad or just one persons interpretation of what he was trying at the time. __________________ 1 man, 2 doors, 3 gears, 4 tires, 5 windows, 6 cylinders, GO, GO, GO.

07-05-2012, 06:00 PM	#4
Mike White FNG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sonoma Calif. Posts: 18	Re: LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 The last pic looks like an Arfons car. rear motor aircraft power. __________________ Illegitimi non carborundum

07-05-2012, 07:25 PM	#5
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,524	Re: LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 Merlin V16 ? (Doesn't look like an Allison.) __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

07-06-2012, 12:15 AM	#6
40two Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 810	Re: LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 the second to last pic scared me at first view, for it looks like the exhaust pipes seem to broil the tires! even if it's an optical illusion and the track of the axle is wider than it looks like, the emission heat will not help the rear brakes stay cool, what is the explanation? the last pic shows not only an aircraft engine, even the rear shocks look like airborne, really heavy duty! these guys were as nuts as some people today, but had the bigger balls.. wow, what pics, thanks a ton, Jive-Bomber! Carsten __________________ 9 different sorts of hair slick. think i'm rich..

07-06-2012, 08:48 AM	#7
LoneWolfNoCLub Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Detroit, Murder City Posts: 379	Re: LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 Kick-ass man. I love looking at pics from days gone by. I can do it for hours.... Than You for taking the time to scan and share!!! James __________________ "Got safety tubes, but I aint scared........"

07-06-2012, 08:50 AM	#8
flamingokid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olathe,Kansas Posts: 1,052	Re: LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 It doesn't get much cooler than this.Thanks,Jay.

07-06-2012, 09:16 AM	#9
STEPHEN FIELDS Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Gem City Posts: 2,775	Re: LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 someone here on the hamb just dragged a roadster body ouf of a field that looks just like that BB-1 car with that molded section behind the drivers seat in front of the deck lid. I dont think they made a post about it, it was just in there profile pictures I was just randomly looking at __________________ Say Why-And

07-06-2012, 06:29 PM	#10
3dnsouth Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Ga Posts: 519	Re: LustreTone '55: Vintage Indiana Drags pt 4 Thanks for scannin' 'n sharin' the pics Jay! Great reference material!! __________________ Iffis goot to ya, it's got ta be goot fo ya!!!.

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