Features 1940's period correct hot rods

OK, now I can add my new toy. Mostly done in '48, frozen in time by '57. Hard to tell it's a 1934 Ford!

See ... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=456769

Steve

 

Dan,

Thanks for sharing. You know that kids got killed back in the day racing around the desert. I guess you don't get to hear about it too often especially when it's first hand documentation and the connection to the families affected. Sorry for the loss.

Do you remember the polished four-banger Cragar head in the front window of Bell Auto? My dad said it was there on display for years. He ended up buying it. I think they were going out of business and he ended up with it. Wished he still had it.

 

have I told you lately that I absolutely love this thread....

 

This thread is amazing!! The pics are boss!

 

it seems most peeps think that only "roadsters" were around in the '30s/'40s , but there were lots of coupes & tudors then also .
just a thought ! .......... steve

 

Hi school car 1949, & went from there!!!------Don

 

how did I miss this thread????

Great pictures thanks

 

Yeah but it was roadsters only for the SCTA. Russetta, Mojave, etc... allowed the coupes and sedans to race.

 

yes your correct , but had to let them in when they got faster than the roadsters ....steve

 

Steve I sent you a PM with a little more info on the car.

 

Wow! This thread just died. No post in over 13 days.

 

Quality over quantity. I'm sure it shall return.

Heisted from eBay.

 

it is monday after easter...it has been resurected! lol...best damn thread if you ask me

 

although i agree that roadsters were the primary car to own/run during the 30's/40's.... Russetta Timing Assoc. allowed coupes and sedans circa late 1940's.. by the time RTA disbanded the SCTA had relaxed its roadsters only rule. Rod Riders is a good example of a club that participated in both associations with a mix of open and enclosed cars...

 

here is my dads uncle with his 32. he is still alive and living in southern oregon. i sent him this picture after i found it and scaned it. he was very happy to see his ol' duece again.

 

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this thread is amazing..

 

your car belongs here.

 

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This is all great stuff guys keep it coming? Does anyone know what the record is for the longest thread on HAMB?

 

29Nash, you are a smart guy... Do not do this. That is the best advice you can get.

 

don montgomery is a great guy ! ive read his book & he does know what he is talking about !!! maybe read before posting .................. steve

 

how have I not heard of this dude!

 

best line ever

 

Time to get back on track!

 

Really???? you never heard of him? do a search as others has suggested but to quickly recap Don actually raced in the 1940s in a '41 Hudson 4 door sedan he competed in the R.T.A. In the 50s he drag raced a '32 3w, and drag raced a Willys Gasser in the 60s. Now he publishes Hot Rod History books

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these are from the SOLSRH newsletter

 

I hadn't heard about him either before this thread.

 

Jimmy B, fabulous pics!

 

Uncle George 1948 day they got it running, pretty ratty but neat for sure

 

Dick Sawyer, Prowlers member #2, Dry Lakes 1948