Just bought this from Kennedy brothers out of Pomona CA 1933 3W Ford Race Car This is an authentic survivor from the glory days. This car was raced in the Fresno California area and later ended up in Turners Auto Wrecking. It had been in Turners for decades not for sale. Several years ago, some friends of ours were finally able to purchase the car. It was completely mechanically taken apart with the help of penetrating oil and a rosebud. Everything was completely soaked and cleaned and reassembled. So nearly every part of this car is original to its last last race. The engine is a 24 stud (1938-41). It has later 8BA heads and ignition. Trans is a 42–48 side shift as well as a lot 42–48 rear end. Brakes on our all four corners. This car is ready to race, parade or take to shows. Going too make this car street legal I know it's butchered but some how it speaks too me!!!!! By adding Front & back lights Updated wiring system License plate Horn for Texas registration Needs new floor New dirt track tires once the tires go bad. The history of the car is it was owned by Jerry Turners and son James from the Turners auto wrecking family from Fresno and he passed away in a sprint car crash the dad Jerry got the car and wouldn't sell it.
here's an excerpt I got from another site About the son At one time, Turner's was one of the largest salvage yards in the country, but it's been years since I paid them a visit. Word has it that Jerry Turner's son was going to take over the yard from his father, but was killed in a sprint car accident a year or so ago, and Jerry, being in his eighties, wants to retire. It was rumoured this last spring that there was to be an auction of the cars before the closure of the yard, but I've never heard it substantiated. If anybody has any history or knowledge please share
Congrats - recently shown episode of Americarna hosted by Ray Evernham on Velocity channel featured a visit to Turner's yard
If you remember these cars when they raced (weekly! San Jose Speedway on Tully Rd.!) you'd have a real soft spot for them. I look at some of the 'survivors' and see how 'butchered' they were...but I look beyond that. Mr. Turner was sure tough to get around at his yard...made it in there once, with a friend from Sacramento. Anybody see Bruce's channeled '36 Phaeton with chopped top? A Turners' survivor...
A race car that survived is to me a big deal! It's like a successful suiside-mission, where no one gets killed. That is a cool project and I like it!!
I was at Turner's Auto Wrecking in January. James son, Jerry's grandson, is working there and will take over when Jerry retires. This is straight from Jerry's mouth. Jerry is not tough to deal with, just be respectful.
If I remember correctly Bruce's phaeton is an even rarer '37 . Definitely a piece of history that sat in the middle of Turners yard for years untouched. He tried to buy it for years before Turner finally said yes from what I remember Bruce telling me. I've been wrong before, and I may be wrong again but that's what I seem to remember
Larsons Auto Parts 1501 Lincoln St Kingsburg, California 93631-1804 Founded in 1947, Larsons Auto Parts & Service is a small organization in the auto and home supply stores industry located in Kingsburg, CA. Owner: Henry Larson Phone: (559) 897-3007 Looks to be the sponsor to me, Kingsburg is just a sneeze from Fresno.
I asked my father in law. He was big time into hard top racing back then. Showed him the first pics you posted and he said it looked familiar. He knew there was an orange Ford from Clovis but couldn't remember any details. He said he'd look though his stuff at home when he gets a chance. He might remember Larsons. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Sad that they destroyed a coupe like that, but it was just another old car back then. A time capsule now though. I'd go with the Firestone dirt track tires they are making again now. More in line with the flavor of the car than cheater slicks would be.
now that is super cool, and stoked that it is getting another chance at life, awesome. very cool. Cheers, Drewfus
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