Walt's Auto Supply

Yes...it's a great thread...sadly those murals are now a distant memory. I'm glad I was able to get in and photograph some of Walts personal stuff before it was all loaded up. I'll post some pics later

 

Sadly, Rays Precision Engine is also gone. I believe Gonzelez is still there.

 

..............Would love to see those pics. Thanks.

 

Here's some pics I grabbed from Walts other building while it was getting cleaned out. I did some Dumpster diving and pulled out a few things. The room where the trophys and stuff were in looked like a ski lodge ala 1965...kind of a cool looking spot. Besides the Olds there was an old 54 Ford convertible custom that was very rough, a nice 67 Riv, a old custom Van complete with boat portholes for windows, and some cool old speed boats.

 

I'm liking that '57 Olds hardtop a bunch.

 

Even more if it's a J-2!

 

Have to add to this thread
In the 80s i was living in Livonia. Acquired a 50 Merc and needed a rebuild on the engine. I found Walts auto. On the wall were a set of headers for the car, which i bought. He also had an Isky can and lifters ! New ! Got them too.
The block needed 3 sleeves due to cast iron rot and had it done as well.
Never had an issue with that motor. Used new offy aluminum heads intake and a holley carb.
Was a real find.

 

I grew up in the Melvindale, Allen Park, Lincoln Park area. Was a teen in he 60’s and can’t tell how many times while just driving around we would stop and look into the window to see Walt’s Puffer. I agree most of the drag racing history is centered on Woodward but there was also a lot going on in the downriver area

 

Definitely down river.