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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by mark40h, Sep 22, 2021.

  1. mark40h
    Joined: Oct 12, 2012
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    Lets see some fiat topolinos
     
  2. Sky Six
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    From my private image40.jpg stash
     
  3. Sky Six
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  4. kabinenroller
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    How about an unmolested 1937 Fiat Topolino transformable....
    76D76F70-FC9B-4B4D-AFFC-C780F8C9B292.jpeg 41EE7DC4-32CF-4EB0-8297-4E2E6672D42A.jpeg
     

  5. lemondana
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    How about the famous "Magic Muffler" the one that threw the bottom end of the 354 Hemi out the bottom at Lions dragstrip in the 60's. I don't know how to get the picture on here. Maybe someone else could help? There is a guy's head in the lower left of the picture, I have the pleasure of knowing this gentleman. He said he was standing right beside the track-I bet that was a thrill!
     
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  6. AccurateMike
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  7. Mike VV
    Joined: Sep 28, 2010
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    A coupla Mike Sullivan's cars. Mike built some of the best looking Fiats on the drag strip. He had a knack for mounting the body in just the right place on the chassis that others missed.

    A rod or two not staying in place.

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    Orange Country Raceway under the lights
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    Parachute on the way out. Possibly Bakersfield.
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    This one IS at Bakersfield ! Backing up from the burnout.
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    Mike
     
  8. Mike VV
    Joined: Sep 28, 2010
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    A couple more from other guys.

    Magic Muffler at San Fernando.
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    That shot everyone knows - but sitting still this time.
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    An afternoon at Irwindale upload_2021-9-22_23-3-18.jpeg

    How about Mondello and gang at Lions under the lights
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    Another Mondello with Sush Matusubara in the seat
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    Pilots license checkout ! Bakersfield
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    Super Rat (with Willie in the lead)
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    Randy Bradford, again Bakersfield
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    Bradfords at Orange County Raceway
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    Burkholder at Orange County Raceway
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    Interesting little unknown Fiat. Chopped top with Flathead for power
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    All for now.

    Mike
     
  9. loudbang
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  10. GasserTodd
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    Baloo.jpg

    New Zealand legend "Baloo" built late 60s/early 70s
     
  11. GasserTodd
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    Family Camera May 2012 021.JPG
    And my wifes little Topo. Been on the road since 2006. Has 4 cylinder Toyota power.
     
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  12. GasserTodd
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    Todds Topo one.jpg

    And a mate did a tupperware mold off my wifes purple car and we sat it on a chassis I bought from another Topo guy.
     
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  13. GasserTodd
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    Orpwood 1.jpg

    Another steel body I owned and then sold to some other hot rodders. Front rims are off the chassis I bought
     
  14. GasserTodd
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    Kids Topo USA (3).jpg
    One I pinched off the HAMB. I think the build thread will still be here somewhere
     
  15. GasserTodd
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    Kurts.jpg
    And another New Zealand build. Kurt Stockmans Topo from Taupo NZ.
     
  16. GasserTodd
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    Oz one.JPG
    And a race one from Australia. Has great proportions in my not at all humble view.
     
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  17. GasserTodd
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    Bad News (1).JPG

    American build. I pinched the pikky from somewhere
     
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  19. quick85
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    ^^ Makes sense, but instead, I just deleted mine.
     
  20. catdad49
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    Some from my Saved files. 308D9E08-9BCB-46F1-9F24-CFB657D6257F.jpeg 7C38E39B-BBF1-4B49-B851-B532F6D7E25F.jpeg 31EE58B2-9A73-4FBB-8820-B2600A099CBA.jpeg
     
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  21. Stan Back
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    That is not the original "Bad News".
     
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  22. catdad49
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    Recently built, “street” version.
     
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  23. kabinenroller
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    It looks to be a genie steel body and grill. What a cool street car!
     
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  24. corbettclassics
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  27. DDDenny
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    Let's not forget the Simca.
    @Marty Strode when you going to get around to this one?
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  28. nrgwizard
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    Looks like the Simca n Topo shared the same body? Topo was Italian n Simca french?\
    Another Topo-like was Callies "303" streeter-for-autocrossing. One of my favorites, but rarely seen. What ever happened to it? Hope it's still around.
    Marcus...
     
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  29. Marty Strode
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    Simca 303.jpg Toplolino was a Fiat 500, the same car, French version was called a Simca 5. John Callies is now white. When I get around to building mine, it will be similar to the 303, with only the rear fenders widened a couple of inches, instead of all four. I have a 215 Buick and a 5 speed set aside for the project. Thanks for the reminder Doug !
     
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  30. DDDenny
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    :cool:

    I sure remember how I reacted when I first spied Callies' car in ?Car Craft?
    I never cared much for the original wheels though.
    Edit:
    I see that at least one magazine coverage was in Hot Rod.
     
    Last edited: Nov 28, 2021
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