Lyndwood is a section of Wilkes Barr, Pa. here is the history for the company and the rails they built. Bob East Coast Drag Racing Hall of Fame (eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com)
History - Drag Roadsters............picture thread | Page 11 | The H.A.M.B. (jalopyjournal.com) More info right here on the HAMB
I found some history on the shop, it was started by Pat Bilbow as Lyndwood Welding in Wilkes Barre, PA . In 1957 the name was changed to Lyndwood Chassis and remained in business until 1970 when the shop reverted to general welding and fabrication. Pat passed away in 1985. Looks like I was doing my research when @The37Kid was posting his link, he beat me to the punch.
What an awesome time capsule find, and story. Makes me wonder how many more are out there waiting to be found?
Just noticed you have an original Lyndwood catalog!!!! Is the car featured in it? The one I owned for 23 years was. Bob
Proof positive, just how important, the element of photography is, when it comes to not only capturing the moments that mean something, but to be able to share with future generations, just how cool hot rodding and drag racing was decades ago! Thanks for posting these great shots!
When I look back at these photos, and think of the balls you had to have to floor it with all that power in such a flimsy chassis, it blows my mind! BUT, it was state of the art at the time, and I loved it!!! Simpler times, my friends. It’s going to be very emotional to see this in person.
Maybe I'd better go with you, Alex - - - you know, to kind of "help you through it". And maybe we could scare up some almost as good poppyseed rolls while we're there!
My grandson approves. Taken at EMMR event in July, while we were at Gettysburg bike week. Took the boys to the car show. Thanks for bringing it out for us to see.
Alex - So glad you posted this on the H.A.M.B. ... I saw your Instagram post the other day and was hoping for more info / pics ... Great stuff! ... Tthanks for sharing! Todd
No shit, I loved that episode, and never realized it was filmed at Joe’s!! Across the street was a Chinese restaurant, and on the opposite corner was Flaherty’s Liquors. Step into the Way Back Machine, Mr. Peabody!
The bottom line on that receipt reminds me of a sign that was in a local speed shop, "You get to keep the parts, we get to keep the money."
Great story and incredible that it survived all these years. This reminds me of the T altered my neighbor Mike Hickey owned in the late '60s, early '70s in Lemont, Illinois and raced at Oswego. If anyone's familiar with name, or maybe you purchased the car, let me know. Maybe there's another great story there.
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