The Jalopy Journal

critter · 07-27-2012, 12:15 PM

Dang Bob, you sure are an old fart.

Bob's shop is a lot of fun to poke around in as well. And if you're in a jam he will come to your rescue. Thanks again, Bob.

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I've got some friends that will love this. I'll send them over for a look.

3rd Gen Hot Rodder · 07-27-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Britton

I see a couple diggers that look a lot like Langley's. Was he building cars for other people, or were those cars he passed down?

We lost a great drag racer and an even better man when Bobby Langley passed earlier this year. From Cacklefest.com...."In 1959 Bobby sold Scorpion 1 to Bob Taylor and Charles (Smiley) Sitton. They raced it with a new red paint job and called it The Red Hoss. The car had A blown 354 on gas to run B dragster class. "

More details and photos here...
http://www.cacklefest.com/Langley.shtml

seatex · 07-27-2012, 12:27 PM

Wow, short wheel base feds, cowboy hays and chicks in cat eye's, a Pearl, Grand Prize or Lonestar mixed in, no doubt. I'm with Norwell, more on the 444 '29. BADASS!
Thanks for sharing, guys

STEPHEN FIELDS · 07-27-2012, 12:36 PM

Thats one of the Baddest 32 5w's ever....

**Mike Britton** · 07-27-2012, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3rd Gen Hot Rodder

We lost a great drag racer and an even better man when Bobby Langley passed earlier this year. From Cacklefest.com...."In 1959 Bobby sold Scorpion 1 to Bob Taylor and Charles (Smiley) Sitton. They raced it with a new red paint job and called it The Red Hoss. The car had A blown 354 on gas to run B dragster class. "

More details and photos here...
http://www.cacklefest.com/Langley.shtml

Wow! learn something new every day! Smiley is a friend! I'll have to pick his memory next time we are at the race track.

**Lobucrod** · 07-27-2012, 01:02 PM

Amazing! Keep em coming

tfeverfred · 07-27-2012, 01:58 PM

Bobby Knighton, an old guy I shoot the shit with about once a month, would love to see some of these pics. He drag raced during that era and even held some records. I'll see about turning him onto this site again. He seems leary of the internet, but it's worth a try.

One day, I was at his shop, and I was wearing my old HAMB drags t-shirt with The Scorpion on the back. His eyes lit up and he wanted to know where I got the shirt.

**HEMI32** · 07-27-2012, 02:15 PM

Ryan Cochran & Bob rwd95v Doty - Fantastic pics! ... Thanks for sharing! ... Looking forward to more!

**HEMI32** · 07-27-2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Norwell

Someone please give up the story on the 444 Roadster,..... Wow.....

Jeff Norwell (& seatex) -

From my The 1958 NHRA Nationals thread:

NO. 444
ENTRY Buck, Bohls, & Miller
DRIVER T.W. Buck
CITY Austin, Texas
CAR '28 Ford
ENGINE '57 Olds

hog mtn dave · 07-27-2012, 02:23 PM

All great stuff! I'm glad I'm not the only one to scour the background for cars, trailers, trucks and ladies. Thanks.

flamingokid · 07-27-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hog mtn dave

All great stuff! I'm glad I'm not the only one to scour the background for cars, trailers, trucks and ladies. Thanks.

times two

AHotRod · 07-27-2012, 04:09 PM

Great stuff Ryan.

autobilly · 07-27-2012, 06:10 PM

Fantastic period pics, thanks.

catdad49 · 07-27-2012, 06:27 PM

Recognized the Scorpian and also wondered about the similarity of the Red Hoss. Thanks HAMB for the answer. Remember seeing one or two of the others featured in I believe Popular Hot Rodding. If I recall they sometimes featured cars from different regions( 5 or 6 cars on a couple of pages). Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see some more. Cat

FuelRoadster · 07-27-2012, 07:51 PM

South Texas Dragway Flyer

**pug man** · 07-27-2012, 07:59 PM

Thanks for sharing them with us....

**Jeff Norwell** · 07-27-2012, 08:00 PM

Hemi32.....AWESOME!...Many thanks.....

**HEMI32** · 07-27-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Norwell

Hemi32.....AWESOME!...Many thanks.....

Jeff Norwell - My pleasure!

Not to hi-jack this thread ... but here's the March '58 HRM article about the Buck & Bohls #186 roadster (predecessor to their #444 roadster):

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RM-Special · 07-28-2012, 02:27 AM

I'm loving the pinstriped and snorkel equipped coupe,but the Pure poison B/C car (truck????)is so ..........well different ,that it would make anybody stop and watch-There's no cookie cutter cars here thats for sure .Looking forwards to seeing more.
Cheers RM

**Danny G** · 07-28-2012, 08:26 AM

The 32 5 window DCB coupe was built and raced by Don Briethaut,spelling, from Longview,Texas. He sold it to Leo Simson from Orange,Texas. It was destroyed in 1965or 66 whenthen trailer it was on got loose from the tow truck. One halibrand wheel and the blower were salvaged. Leo was best known for driving the Texas Rattler, a light weight hemi plymouth.

07-27-2012, 12:15 PM	#21
critter FNG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Rock Posts: 16	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Dang Bob, you sure are an old fart. Bob's shop is a lot of fun to poke around in as well. And if you're in a jam he will come to your rescue. Thanks again, Bob. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I've got some friends that will love this. I'll send them over for a look.

07-27-2012, 12:27 PM	#23
seatex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outside o' Austin Tx Posts: 1,542	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Wow, short wheel base feds, cowboy hays and chicks in cat eye's, a Pearl, Grand Prize or Lonestar mixed in, no doubt. I'm with Norwell, more on the 444 '29. BADASS! Thanks for sharing, guys __________________ Nobody is tighter than the "Loosers" !

07-27-2012, 12:36 PM	#24
STEPHEN FIELDS Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Gem City Posts: 2,776	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Thats one of the Baddest 32 5w's ever.... __________________ Say Why-And

07-27-2012, 01:02 PM	#26
Lobucrod Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Springtown, Tx Posts: 3,741	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Amazing! Keep em coming __________________ Just what I need......Another Nailhead! Makin it Git with Old Shit

07-27-2012, 01:58 PM	#27
tfeverfred Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 7,588	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Bobby Knighton, an old guy I shoot the shit with about once a month, would love to see some of these pics. He drag raced during that era and even held some records. I'll see about turning him onto this site again. He seems leary of the internet, but it's worth a try. One day, I was at his shop, and I was wearing my old HAMB drags t-shirt with The Scorpion on the back. His eyes lit up and he wanted to know where I got the shirt. __________________ We all tend to think that as we drive down the road in our rods or customs, that everyone who glances our way is admiring our car. In reality, the vast majority of people just don't get it. roddinron

07-27-2012, 02:15 PM	#28
HEMI32 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 3,807	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile *Ryan* Cochran & Bob rwd95v Doty - Fantastic pics! ... Thanks for sharing! ... Looking forward to more! __________________

07-27-2012, 02:23 PM	#30
hog mtn dave Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hog Mountain, GA Posts: 1,100	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile All great stuff! I'm glad I'm not the only one to scour the background for cars, trailers, trucks and ladies. Thanks. __________________ When you smell an odorless gas it is probably carbon monoxide.

07-27-2012, 04:09 PM	#32
AHotRod Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Weeki Wachee, FL. Posts: 7,396	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Great stuff Ryan. __________________ Glenn 1930 Model A Coupe 1966 Chevy II Wagon

07-27-2012, 06:10 PM	#33
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,551	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Fantastic period pics, thanks. __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

07-27-2012, 06:27 PM	#34
catdad49 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portsmouth,Va. Posts: 223	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Recognized the Scorpian and also wondered about the similarity of the Red Hoss. Thanks HAMB for the answer. Remember seeing one or two of the others featured in I believe Popular Hot Rodding. If I recall they sometimes featured cars from different regions( 5 or 6 cars on a couple of pages). Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see some more. Cat

07-27-2012, 07:51 PM	#35
FuelRoadster Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lakewood Calif(LongBeach) Posts: 990	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile South Texas Dragway Flyer Attached Thumbnails __________________ "That's a cute dune buggy"

07-27-2012, 07:59 PM	#36
pug man Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 891	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Thanks for sharing them with us....

07-27-2012, 08:00 PM	#37
Jeff Norwell Art Editor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Palookaville Posts: 11,789	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile Hemi32.....AWESOME!...Many thanks..... __________________ "I like HOT RODS." "Now, go drive your Volvo...safely..." http://www.jeffnorwell.com http://drawnandquarrtered.blogspot.com

07-28-2012, 02:27 AM	#39
RM-Special Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ACT Australia Posts: 85	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile I'm loving the pinstriped and snorkel equipped coupe,but the Pure poison B/C car (truck????)is so ..........well different ,that it would make anybody stop and watch-There's no cookie cutter cars here thats for sure .Looking forwards to seeing more. Cheers RM

07-28-2012, 08:26 AM	#40
Danny G Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 200	Re: Texans On The Quarter Mile The 32 5 window DCB coupe was built and raced by Don Briethaut,spelling, from Longview,Texas. He sold it to Leo Simson from Orange,Texas. It was destroyed in 1965or 66 whenthen trailer it was on got loose from the tow truck. One halibrand wheel and the blower were salvaged. Leo was best known for driving the Texas Rattler, a light weight hemi plymouth.

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