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**Jive-Bomber** · 08-02-2012, 11:24 AM

I picked up this great little reprint from the SCTA trailer at Bonneville one year, and just love it's authenticity and vintage feel. Veda's Pictorial for the 1946 season wasn't exactly a coffee table book- It's really more a hand-made booklet by the...

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**RuFFDaWG** · 08-02-2012, 11:49 AM

Thanks for posting that! Great pics. Someone should do a poster of the shot with Veda Orr at the wheel of the '32.....

lothiandon1940 · 08-02-2012, 12:01 PM

Great history there and yes of course we want to see more

What a ground-breaker and just all around cool lady Veda must have been.

**Slim Pickens** · 08-02-2012, 12:06 PM

Wonderful booklet. Great addition to anyones library. And for only 10 bucks.
http://www.scta-bni.org/Sales/Bonnev...nals%20Inc.htm

Slim

typo41 · 08-02-2012, 12:11 PM

What amazes me is the number of spectators at the Lake. It was a BIG thing, and why has it faded?

**TomT** · 08-02-2012, 12:19 PM

More please and to typo41 - life was much simpler then, the "to-do" list was non-existent, and everyone had just been to hell and back. This was their entertainment, their "reality TV" if you will.

aojo · 08-02-2012, 12:56 PM

absolutely more of the pamphlet.. great stuff.

silverdome · 08-02-2012, 01:01 PM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

froghawk · 08-02-2012, 03:40 PM

Yes, more, definitely! Thanks!

Veda's A-V8 roadster with the Ford Tri-motor seats is amazing! Any more photos or info on that car?

**spinout** · 08-02-2012, 04:41 PM

More please...................

**hotrd32** · 08-02-2012, 04:45 PM

A real hero in my book.......!

NONAME · 08-02-2012, 06:31 PM

I replaced a windshield in Veda's A. cut the windshield up and saved the decal. My grandaughter dropped and broke it 15 years ago, but I can't bring myself to throw it away

**The37Kid** · 08-02-2012, 06:59 PM

I just looked at my original copy, it has Clymer Motors stamped in blue ink under Veda Orr's address on the inside page. The 1946 season on the cover has a "Featuring Hot Rods" lable pasted over it. I got this along with 10-12 issues of CT News along with boxes of late 1940's issues of Hot Rod magazine from the original owner. Old Ralph had a 1926 Rolls Royce and would stop by the shop back in the early 1980's and talk Rolls Royce. The stories were always the same, but I'd listen while I worked. One day out of the blue he showed up with a trunk load of Hot Rod history. I hever knew he had any interest in the stuff untill then. You just never know, be nice to everyone! Bob

tfeverfred · 08-02-2012, 08:09 PM

Now, THAT'S cool!

296ardun · 08-02-2012, 08:46 PM

Never get tired of this kind of history...(on another post, there is a picture of Karl Orr's old speed shop in Culver City, building is still there, appears to be a barber shop now)

Thanks for posting!

**JeffreyJames** · 08-02-2012, 09:15 PM

This is one book that I really need to get. I think Travis Tuki just picked up an original .....pretty awesome but for the price that they're going for, I think a reprint would be more my style just because I know my son will tearing into them in no time....whether he likes cars or not.

29bowtie · 08-02-2012, 09:21 PM

This kind of history, is what makes the HAMB, the best. I have an original copy of the later post-war edition, and you are right it has a more "polished" feel to it. I wish someone would make a movie about the life of Veda Orr. What a inspiring tale it would be, for the traditional hot rodders of today. definately the "1rst Lady of Hot Rodding".

**OoltewahSpeedShop** · 08-02-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONAME

I replaced a windshield in Veda's A. cut the windshield up and saved the decal. My grandaughter dropped and broke it 15 years ago, but I can't bring myself to throw it away

If you ever do decide to throw it away, just send it to me. I have the same sticker on my Sport Coupe windshield from the '50's.

**The37Kid** · 08-02-2012, 09:25 PM

If you want the book (any book) for research a copy is the way to go if an original is costly. I have a file cabinet full of literature I use to reply to questions on many of the racing history threads here. I know some items have gone down hill a bit over the years. Bob

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

This is one book that I really need to get. I think Travis Tuki just picked up an original .....pretty awesome but for the price that they're going for, I think a reprint would be more my style just because I know my son will tearing into them in no time....whether he likes cars or not.

**Bib Overalls** · 08-02-2012, 10:07 PM

What is the current price for an original? A friend gave me one and because of that I will not sell it. Just curious. I think the book is copy right protected and reprints are available from http://velocepress.com/about/ . I did not see it listed but it is a Floyd Clymer publication and they own all the titles.

08-02-2012, 11:24 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,421	Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 I picked up this great little reprint from the SCTA trailer at Bonneville one year, and just love it's authenticity and vintage feel. Veda's Pictorial for the 1946 season wasn't exactly a coffee table book- It's really more a hand-made booklet by the... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

08-02-2012, 11:49 AM	#2
RuFFDaWG Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nowheresville, Oklahoma Posts: 1,083	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 Thanks for posting that! Great pics. Someone should do a poster of the shot with Veda Orr at the wheel of the '32..... __________________ "Hey Johnny! What are you rebelling against?" "Wha'dya got?" -The Wild One

08-02-2012, 12:01 PM	#3
lothiandon1940 Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 3,474	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 Great history there and yes of course we want to see more What a ground-breaker and just all around cool lady Veda must have been. __________________ "......and the hops flowed like water"....J.T.

08-02-2012, 12:06 PM	#4
Slim Pickens Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 3,311	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 Wonderful booklet. Great addition to anyones library. And for only 10 bucks. http://www.scta-bni.org/Sales/Bonnev...nals%20Inc.htm Slim __________________ http://backstreetwheels.blogspot.com/ May, 2013 UPDATED my BLOG My other site. www.rtoonkel.com

08-02-2012, 12:11 PM	#5
typo41 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mentone Beach, California Posts: 124	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 What amazes me is the number of spectators at the Lake. It was a BIG thing, and why has it faded? __________________ AKA Anthony Huntimer - Huntimer Photography Home of the World's Fastest Calendar

08-02-2012, 12:19 PM	#6
TomT Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 1,198	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 More please and to typo41 - life was much simpler then, the "to-do" list was non-existent, and everyone had just been to hell and back. This was their entertainment, their "reality TV" if you will.

08-02-2012, 12:56 PM	#7
aojo Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 137	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 absolutely more of the pamphlet.. great stuff.

08-02-2012, 01:01 PM	#8
silverdome Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: McCune, Ks. Posts: 281	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1 man, 2 doors, 3 gears, 4 tires, 5 windows, 6 cylinders, GO, GO, GO.

08-02-2012, 03:40 PM	#9
froghawk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 506	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 Yes, more, definitely! Thanks! Veda's A-V8 roadster with the Ford Tri-motor seats is amazing! Any more photos or info on that car? __________________ *froghawk* aka John Goschke

08-02-2012, 04:41 PM	#10
spinout Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 270	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 More please...................

08-02-2012, 04:45 PM	#11
hotrd32 Alliance Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Posts: 2,640	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 A real hero in my book.......! __________________ "Life ain't no dress rehearsal"

08-02-2012, 06:31 PM	#12
NONAME Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: HAPPYROCK (GLADSTONE) OREGON Posts: 4,234	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 I replaced a windshield in Veda's A. cut the windshield up and saved the decal. My grandaughter dropped and broke it 15 years ago, but I can't bring myself to throw it away Attached Thumbnails __________________ BLUE SKIES AND SUNSHINE, NEVER HAD A BAD DAY IN MY LIFE www.oldcarglassguy.com

08-02-2012, 06:59 PM	#13
The37Kid Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ridgefield, Ct. Posts: 15,705	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 I just looked at my original copy, it has Clymer Motors stamped in blue ink under Veda Orr's address on the inside page. The 1946 season on the cover has a "Featuring Hot Rods" lable pasted over it. I got this along with 10-12 issues of CT News along with boxes of late 1940's issues of Hot Rod magazine from the original owner. Old Ralph had a 1926 Rolls Royce and would stop by the shop back in the early 1980's and talk Rolls Royce. The stories were always the same, but I'd listen while I worked. One day out of the blue he showed up with a trunk load of Hot Rod history. I hever knew he had any interest in the stuff untill then. You just never know, be nice to everyone! Bob __________________ Having the project is what makes me happy, finishing it isn't something I think about. Last edited by The37Kid; 08-02-2012 at 09:19 PM.

08-02-2012, 08:09 PM	#14
tfeverfred Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 7,128	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 Now, THAT'S cool! __________________ 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

08-02-2012, 08:46 PM	#15
296ardun Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 1,595	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 Never get tired of this kind of history...(on another post, there is a picture of Karl Orr's old speed shop in Culver City, building is still there, appears to be a barber shop now) Thanks for posting! __________________ Caution: We are the people your parents warned you about

08-02-2012, 09:15 PM	#16
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,934	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 This is one book that I really need to get. I think Travis Tuki just picked up an original .....pretty awesome but for the price that they're going for, I think a reprint would be more my style just because I know my son will tearing into them in no time....whether he likes cars or not. __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

08-02-2012, 09:21 PM	#17
29bowtie Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maple Ridge,BC,CANADA Posts: 4,469	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 This kind of history, is what makes the HAMB, the best. I have an original copy of the later post-war edition, and you are right it has a more "polished" feel to it. I wish someone would make a movie about the life of Veda Orr. What a inspiring tale it would be, for the traditional hot rodders of today. definately the "1rst Lady of Hot Rodding". __________________ "Remember Professionals built the Titanic, An Amateur built the Ark."

08-02-2012, 10:07 PM	#20
Bib Overalls Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 3,677	Re: Veda Orr's "Lakes" Pictorial 1946 What is the current price for an original? A friend gave me one and because of that I will not sell it. Just curious. I think the book is copy right protected and reprints are available from http://velocepress.com/about/ . I did not see it listed but it is a Floyd Clymer publication and they own all the titles. __________________ Plan ahead. Sweat the details. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratpoison/

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