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Jacked up '55 Chevy about 1968 by van's rod shop posted Jul 30, 2009 at 1:09 PMI was there 1964 to 66 then back from USCG in 1970 to 1972 then...
I need some suggestions - I want to use a vacuum controlled heater valve. I have the valve but I need a way to control it. I would prefer a...
So I have these round back, no arms, early Ford spindles. I mounted them on my axle and installed the brakes and all. I went to put the drums on...
I have the rear end, but the pinion / driveshaft yoke is rusted out. Not splined, just 1 keyway - Can't seem to find one - Checked with the...
[ATTACH] Trying to decipher the actual year of this rear end. This axle has had about 3/8 (maybe more?) cut off of the end. I''m measuring it...
Perfect. Why don't the "techs" at Speedway know this? They gave me a Dorman part # that didn't work - 610-234. But Dorman 601-109 is what you...
Here's a little video I made last year for the magazine. [MEDIA]
1953 DeSoto 276 cu.in. Hemi engine. Bored .30, that would put it at appx 280 cu.in. Short bellhousing style. Vated and machining is [ATTACH]...
Credit to Chuck's Speed Center of Phoenix, AZ for construction of this piece of art. I watched the sign painter putting on all of that real gold...
Did I miss something? Did he die?
I worked there 1970 -
I hope you find out who won them - who the racer was - the car - something more -
Love seeing Allan Knutsen. He was a one of my heroes back then. I actually had his 40 Ford coupe that he raced. Johnny Loper was his number one...
Really great old pictures. Brings back lots of memories. Thanks for sharing.
Any one?
Still not forgotten - Miss ya buddy! Anyone have anymore pictures of Rick or his cars?
Is that the shop that was across the street from PUHS?
Ricks? I remember the building but not the name -
You had an amazing life and write a great story. I know your neighbor hood so well.- or knew it - I miss those warm nights and sleeping til 4 PM...
Anyone remember this car? I can't remember his name but I think it was Jim -he went to Sunnyslope HS.
I was there. Thanks for sharing!
I picked up an axle on trade. It was said to be a F-1 axle. BUT - - - It has a modern FORD bolt pattern 5 on 4.50" 2 spring perches. Year...
Bobby Ball?
I was at the PIR track the night that a young driver was killed in a top fuel car. It had been having problems with the throttle sticking. The...
I've been gone a while but I think Bob's was on the N.E. corner -
So start a chapter! We have them in Arizona and several in Washington.
Cool! Put it on You tube so we can all see it.
Here's mine -
It was never my intention to insult anyone! I didn't start it! I'm the one being insulted! I may not be MORE qualified, but you don't know me...
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