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vintageracer37 · Apr 13, 2014

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If someone can enhance the lettering a bit more, there might be an answer to that question. On a long shot chance, I checked "1040 Fox, Limon, Co" on Google Maps and discovered that address does not exist as of 2014. At present, Limon isn't very big and the existing street designations seem to consist primarily of numbered streets (north/south) and alpha designated avenues (east/west). 1040 S. Fox Street does exist in Denver, south of I70 and just off I25. Of course, neither of those highways existed at the time of that picture that I'm guessing was taken in the mid-to-late 50s.

I'm pretty sure that is "Denver" CO. I do know the guy on the right is Ron Leslie, son of Roy Leslie (Kenz & Leslie). I believe that car still exists and is owned by Fred Floth of Wheatridge, CO.
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NHRANUT · Apr 13, 2014

296ardun said: ↑

Gotta love a deuce coupe gasser, not sure whose this is, track looks like Fremont
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Here's a shot of the car from Fremont.

296ardun · Apr 13, 2014

vintageracer37 said: ↑

Chuck Norton said: ↑

If someone can enhance the lettering a bit more, there might be an answer to that question. On a long shot chance, I checked "1040 Fox, Limon, Co" on Google Maps and discovered that address does not exist as of 2014. At present, Limon isn't very big and the existing street designations seem to consist primarily of numbered streets (north/south) and alpha designated avenues (east/west). 1040 S. Fox Street does exist in Denver, south of I70 and just off I25. Of course, neither of those highways existed at the time of that picture that I'm guessing was taken in the mid-to-late 50s.

I'm pretty sure that is "Denver" CO. I do know the guy on the right is Ron Leslie, son of Roy Leslie (Kenz & Leslie). I believe that car still exists and is owned by Fred Floth of Wheatridge, CO.
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I think you are right, and running a Ford motor would make it even more likely that it has Kenz and Leslie involvement --- would be great to see the car again.
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sideways27 · Apr 14, 2014

I have been searching this fantastic site for some color photos of Roger “RamJet” Gates Dragster called “Leaping Lizard” That was named and painted by Von Dutch in the mid 60’s. I have spoken with Roger and he only has a few photos of the car and they are black and white. The car has been restored by Dennis Fenstemaker from GA. I will keep searching this site but it will take me the rest of my life and I am hoping someone has some of these photos.
Thank You,

296ardun · Apr 14, 2014

sideways27 said: ↑

 I have been searching this fantastic site for some color photos of Roger “RamJet” Gates Dragster called “Leaping Lizard” That was named and painted by Von Dutch in the mid 60’s. I have spoken with Roger and he only has a few photos of the car and they are black and white. The car has been restored by Dennis Fenstemaker from GA. I will keep searching this site but it will take me the rest of my life and I am hoping someone has some of these photos.
Thank You,

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This from Don Ewald's site, a Roger Gates car restored by Dennis Fesntemaker from Georgia, this photo from the California Hot Rod Reunion a few years ago...is this what you are looking for?

http://wediditforlove.com/members/CHRR-2003_cackle1.shtml

sideways27 · Apr 15, 2014

Dennis and Roger have these pictures. I am looking for some color pictures of the dragster when it was painted by Von Dutch and called "Leaping Lizard".

tire wiper · Apr 15, 2014

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Dennis and Roger have these pictures. I am looking for some color pictures of the dragster when it was painted by Von Dutch and called "Leaping Lizard".
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Try this: http://cacklefest.com/Gates.shtml

Cut55 · Apr 15, 2014

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Notice the late '30s wheel on the Cameo truck. Used them for his slicks.

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hog mtn dave · Apr 16, 2014

Thanks for the AA/FA pics. The DiMatteo Bantam was for sale in the late 90s in AZ or NM with an injected SBC and trailer. Living in GA I couldn't swing it, but sure wish I had. Anybody know where it is today?

Pete Eastwood · Apr 16, 2014

hog mtn dave said: ↑

Thanks for the AA/FA pics. The DiMatteo Bantam was for sale in the late 90s in AZ or NM with an injected SBC and trailer. Living in GA I couldn't swing it, but sure wish I had. Anybody know where it is today?
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Yes !!!

FuelRoadster · Apr 16, 2014

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Was this Sush Matsubara driving for Joe Pisano? It looks like the end of the track at OCIR....
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Sush drove for Joe in several cars & crashed a cpl of them.
I think the pic from OCIR was when brother Frankie crashed,quit driving & Joe hooked up with Sush-------

hog mtn dave · Apr 16, 2014

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Yes !!!
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Cool!...the perfect look for a Bantam. So, what's up? Is it all restored and I've just been living under a rock?

rick finch · Apr 17, 2014

Another shot...

296ardun · Apr 17, 2014

And another couple of shots from Jim Sorenson's "Awful Altereds" site (but not in motion, unlike Rick Finch's shots)

This was a well constructed car, well finished, be great to see it again.

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nobles,sioux city circa 1960

hog mtn dave · Apr 17, 2014

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And another couple of shots from Jim Sorenson's "Awful Altereds" site (but not in motion, unlike Rick Finch's shots)

This was a well constructed car, well finished, be great to see it again.
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That looks like the same trailer that was for sale with the car when I was looking at it 15 + whatever years ago. The owner mailed me some pictures, emailing wasn't happening then. At least for pics. Jackson Brothers has some good video. I still have the VHS.

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