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Just a couple of questions pertaining to those going to Hershey this year. A seller on the Fordbarn from Delaware is selling a 1940 Ford X member...
Metalshapes, yes, you are correct. My dad and I purchased the Maxson - Jeffries sprint car [ex Foyt / Bowes Seal Fast special built by AJ Watson]...
BigJohn, I wish Buzz was still around! I was with Buzz back at the Speedway back in '89 and he had long conversations with Joe Scalzo and if you...
Jim, you are correct about Buzz's friendship with Leroy. Buzz called him up when we were looking for an Offy valve stem filing block. Leroy was...
Speedwrench, great question! When I first met Buzz at Ascot around '85 he sat all night on the left or right rear tire when my dad and I brought...
I will try to fill in some the blanks regarding the Offy engines. When my dad and I purchased the Maxson-Jeffries Watson sprint car from Judy...
Black Vette 59, When I had to auction off the AJ Watson / AJ Foyt sprint car back in August '10 the trailer went along with the car. Its the...
Jimmy, I definitely agree with Stovebolt. I always look forward to your photos and threads - really makes my day!
Jimmy, thanks for posting as usual! Maybe "Rockerhead" Don or Dean Lowe can identify cars and some of the individuals in your photos.
Josh, I received the two Riley carbs I ordered from your shop today. All I can say is that the workmanship is First Class! The 220 Offy intake...
Thanks for posting Jimmy. Some of my favorite threads related to the dry lakes are posted by you and Dean.
Definitely agree with the above post! The Roadster Era is my favorite period of Auto Racing bar none! Love the lines and looks of the Roadster...
Tborisch, Bob's A pickup and Louie Senter's T Offy engines were built by Joe Gemsa many years ago. Unfortunately he passed away along with his...
The roadster is painted pearl white [the same paint and color I used when I painted the Foyt/Watson Bowes Seal Fast Special] and my dad added the...
Great pic! My cousin lived around the block from the Compton Service Center. We would hang out there in the late '60's on Saturdays, then head up...
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