History Video -- Jalopy in 1951 parade

I've been digitizing my grandfather's 8mm home movies (6.5 hours worth) to save them for future generations. I found this in a reel from the 1951 Fiesta Parade in Durango, CO (their hometown). I thought some guys here might think it was an interesting glimpse into the past.

Untame

 

very early wheel offset and wheel stand

 

I automatically thought of Paul Kruse ( Poverty Flats). HRP

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I like the cowbell under the front axle. I appears that having enough "ballast" (people) in the back seat is the key. With just a driver I doubt it could do much launching.

 

Yep. Looks like his rig.