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Vintage Speed Boats

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by Ryan, Sep 11, 2006.

  1. rick finch
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    Tell him to reproduce a 2nd batch....I'll be the first customer!:D
     
  2. Got this old late 1949 13 ft. Willis Flying Saucer last year off eBay. Have done just a few things to it (name, striping, etc. etc.). I have less than $3,500.00 in it. I got it to tow behind my '51 just for fun. I had it at one boat show last summer and one car show in the fall. At the car show with over 65 entrys I took "Most Outstanding In Show". That was determined by the most votes from the public. Overheard a few comments (from some antique car owners) like "bet there will be a few cars next year towing boats":D.
    The car and boat together get a lot of smiles and thumbs up when on the road.
    A lot of fun for not much money:D.
     

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  3. rick finch
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    Now run it.....:D
     
  4. Trichop
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    from Eaton,Ohio

  5. jalopyshots
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    I picked this one up a couple months ago. Hand made in 1950 by a guy who lived on Deep Creek lake in Maryland.

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  6. That's way kool!
     
  7. rick finch
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    Unlimited hydro running twin Ford S.O.H.C. engines. It went like the hammers of hell down the straights, but handled like a slug in the turns......
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  8. rick finch
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    Random Miss Bardahl pics.....

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  9. Steves32
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    Looks like he's got Rick Finch's tuning tool. ;)
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  10. rick finch
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    Yup, used only for fine tuning.....:D
     
  11. Steves32
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    Blue Chip
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    Miss Madison vs Such Crust IV
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  12. rick finch
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    Game on Steve-o?
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  13. Steves32
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    Gale V
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    Chuck Thompson "Short Circuit"
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  14. Steves32
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    Bring it on. :)

    Our favorite subject.
     
  15. rick finch
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  18. Steves32
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    I wonder if this is the same Salt Walther who raced Indy cars & crashed in the '73 fireball at start of race?
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  19. rick finch
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  20. rick finch
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    Yes it's the same Salt Walther.

    That's my load, starting to get into the "cab-over" and helicopter engine era....
    not gonna go there!:(
     
  21. Steves32
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  22. Steves32
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    All Miss Wahoo
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  23. rick finch
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    Ah hell, found a couple more buried deep.....
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    Quite a contrast huh?......Thunder boats to woooosh, yuk.....
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  24. Steves32
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    A little Gold Cup action
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