George, in response to your post I agree. California has many things that make it a desirable place to live. But if you live in a place like Broken Arrow, OK; or San Antonio, TX, you might not be so ready to move here. For people thinking about moving to California I would like to give them a few facts. I was born in Glendale and lived here for 77 years. First and foremost, a house anywhere in the mid west that would sell for $250,000 would cost you $500,000 here. Second, state taxes are 10-12%. Third, sales tax averages 10%. Fourth, to register a car with DMV is a minimum of $200. But a medium priced new car is $400 annually. Fifth gas is over $3.20 a gallon for regular. Sixth, the abundance of sanctuary cities. I will not get into the politics of the state because we are not to go there on this site. I do love the weather, the beaches and much of the culture. But the general quality of life has deteriorated and is not getting any better. George you are correct. There are some beautiful places in this country and I plan to find one. Ron[/QUOTE] Wow, George has lived in some nice places! My grandma grew up in Hollywood and I in San Fernando valley. The drag strips are all but gone (except for Famoso here in Bakersfield) The car scene is drying up and a lot of the stuff is old guys with non H.A.M.B. cars anyways. The state wants to outlaw oil and gas cars but yes the air is cleaner and weather is nice! Lol As for me and mine I’m out as soon as I can so my kids can afford a future and where that will be it will be near a SEGA scheduled track!!! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Yes, it is a Willys Forward Control (FC-150). There's also a Willys pickup in the background. Great picture, and thanks for posting.
drove thru menands ny today. 1. montgomery ward. was the largest merchandise warehouse on in north east or east coast(can't remember) when built in 1920's. was eight floors of shopping when my ma used to go there in the 40's and 50's. was 3 floors when i remember. went to 1 floor then closed. was still a warehouse, then MW went out. now a hodgepodge of office space. 2. canada dry bottle on the overpass just past wards. i remember it, but not when it disappeared. 3. down near two guys, an old midas man held a case of beer at the distributor where my father bought beer. international fiberglass of california made these, and two versions of the uniroyal woman(don't let the general tire sign in the one pic throw you). one in a bikini, one in a skirt. the models varied on what they advertised, but midas man seems to be the most popular. i've never seen a uniroyal woman, but can tell you the locations of 3 midas men within 60 miles of my house. these are BIG if you've never seen one(i guess there were made in 2 sizes). Case man used to worry me with his stern look, while dad stocked up on piels.
miss uniroyal. she held a tire. judging by the size it was for a cub cadet or a gravely. maybe a hand truck? from what i gather she came with winter wear, and the bikini. bargain.
1964: On Sunday, Aug. 16, AND on Thursday, Aug. 20, Parnelli Jones won USAC Stock Car races on the Milwaukee Mile, one a 150-lapper and the other a 200. On Saturday, Aug. 23, he took part in the USAC Champ Car race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, but his car broke after 71 of the scheduled 100 miles. One day later, with mud from the Springfield dirt track still fresh on his helmet, Mr. Jones put a beatdown on the Indy Car field, winning by more than two full laps. Parnelli was, is, and always will be Hero Material. — Bones Bourcier
A.J. and Dale stopped to talk on Pit road. Every camera in site came a running. So Dale says, let me interview A.J.
This is a great dirt track picture of a car in a nice sideways slide and I think this is Larry Dickson. A John Mahoney photo the 1969 Hoosier 100.
AJ Foyt in his DOHC Ford Champ Dirt Car at the 1969 Hoosier 100. A John Mahoney photo. Attended many of these races back in the day, the sound of the Offys, those Fords WOW ! Well worth the $$/ride/time., Great Memories
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