I'm reaching out to my HAMB family at the request of this guy's son. He was a major player in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma's hot rod scene in the 1960s. We know he built the truck after he got out of the service. It originally had a Mercury flathead and when sold it featured a small block and an alternator. He was an active member of a few car clubs. He and his wife kept exceptional photos and documents of their car club activities. Here's a few pics of life involving the truck. Any leads or ideas would be appreciated. Thank you! Warning! This thread is picture heavy! Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Here's the color pics and a last pic of the guys in the club! Hopefully if we can't find the truck, we'll be able to build a clone. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Cool pictures. Sure would be great to scan all these and post them here to document this Hotrod. Man he had a lot of angel hair going on. Really early to see a rear bed pan. Normally nerfs we’re used. That interior is cool. Headlights super small for these years.
I agree. He definitely had his own style. I have documented several more aspects of his car clubs. Hopefully I can do a full thread of the club's history. Thank you! Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Anyone in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma seen this truck? Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thank you! Hopefully someone here remembers it! Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Super Cool truck and Fantastic old pictures! Nowadays with digital phones and cameras, no one keeps photo albums anymore. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I agree. Now is always a good time to remember those who are the reason for our hobby! Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
This photo album is an amazing time capsule. The workmanship on the truck is superb, and it is all so well documented in pictures. This truck was built back when you often had to make motor mounts and other components, or find something in a salvage yard that would work. There were no complete brake systems or electrical systems that could just be ordered by phone or online when this truck was built.
Thank you! I completely agree. The cool factor here is definitely off the charts. Consider this.... This guy was in Arkansas! Imagine what the reaction to that truck was here. I'll pass these compliments on to his family. Nick Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Any more information on this truck or another like it? Merry Christmas! Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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