A bit slack there Kirk! it's been up for 2-1/2 years The Legion Special definitely channels the early modified style.
gasping out of breath,grew up on track roadsters and what we called h/tops (coupes,sedans) racing round and round tks for the pics (im a kid again)
The remarkable thing here is the sheer variety of machinery that was used. It does rather give the lie to the view that would restrict traditional hot-rodding to alternative reassemblies of basically stock early Ford parts.
there is real tradition and "hamb" tradition. in my opinion one has nothing to do with the other. to a car guy both are valuable.
Oh my goodness, this may be my favorite thread on the HAMB ever thanks for posting these pictures wickedly awseome..... I was searching for pics of the Skip-It , I am dreaming about building that car. Anyone have any more pics of it, tis the one witht he little flames on it and the guy sitting on the tire.
This thread is incredible . Thanks for posting way back when you did JimmyB . For anyone wanting to build a traditional hot rod , , , study these pic's , take note , and dont compromise just because its the easy way out . Thanks again Jimmy Shrapnel
So much build history... Unfortunately the "race only" limits future builds for the street and few survivors exist... So these pictures are priceless!
I tell ya, I know this is a long running thread and I don't post much, but I have to comment on how moving these pics are. Truly a glimpse into the past, and some unique shots. Glad it came back up top
I'd love to build a narrow, single seater for the street. You could even have a spare for friends to use, or spouses, etc.. They'd be easy to garage, get good mpg if you use a little I4. And if there were 10 or 20 others out there in your area, you all could go cruzn like the bike crowd does - except you wouldn't fall over if you forgot to put your foot down. I've even been considering a narrowed Model T or A coupe as a cool commuter vehicle! And you'd only need one working door! Gary PS and if you just had to have two seats, set the pax seat behind the driver to keep the body as narrow as possible, like the riding mechanic seats of old.
First time I've seen this thread. I'm happy that someone took great pictures "back in the day." Makes me want to build. Tom
Thanks for adding to this thread and the pic above. I lost this thread and the top picture has been haunting me - it is more incredible than i remember.
Geez...I can't believe that I never saw this thread!....Absolutely amazing stuff, WOW! Five years late...... but thanks Jimmy B!
Thanks for bringing this post back up. This is the first time I have see it. Absolutely fantastic pictures! Thanks for sharing. Woodz
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