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Here's a pic of Ford's famous "XL-100" drag truck at Carlisle in 2012. Your Chevy appears right on the money for the era. Randy Millard...
I've had a poly windshield for 35 years - raced for 10 years, street driven since. It's held up well - no wipers though. Randy Millard...
Early gassers had to be "street legal", with front/rear seats, headliner, safety equipment (wipers, horn, etc, etc). These rules were underwent...
My pride'n joy - acquired in 1980. Randy Millard (Henrysnephew) <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank">[img]</a>
My 20 year project - finally done! '56 F-100. Randy Millard (Henrysnephew) <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank">[img]</a>
The Bill Waddill/Custom Equipment '53 Henry J Gasser - built in 1959. Out of storage, spiffied up, and driven into and out of Detroit Autorama in...
As for Carlisle, you picked a GREAT year to attend. All the SOHC cars were part of the "Cammer Conglomeration" invitational which produced an...
Here's a few pics of my '53 Henry J gasser interior. 50 years worth of patina! Randy Millard (Henrysnephew) [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Thanks - it got tubbed and caged in the early 70s by John Vermeersch for C/MP class racing. Here's a pic from that era: [IMG]
Yes, I've owned it since '77 - the early pic is from approx '63. The old Gal has been through a number of changes over the years. Here's a...
Here you go: This is a shot of my '62 406 G-code from "back in the day". [IMG]
Just so you know: the YouTube title is incorrect - it's the 1959 NHRA Nationals that are featured. They had to hurry to get the brand new Detroit...
Here's mine - 20 year project on the home stretch (interior next week). [img]
I'm partial to the Henry J - go figure. Randy Millard (Henrysnephew) [IMG]
My latest project - with '61-'62 Galaxie dog dishes. [img]
Correct, sir! Here is a pic of the "428" casted into the water jacket floor behind the center freeze plug. Very important to check for this, as...
Scored this VS57 McCulloch kit a while back. Was used from '56 - '58, then boxed up and stashed. Appears COMPLETE except for belt. Randy...
Teakwood - since 1972(!). 56 F100 finally getting freshened up. Randy Millard (Henrysnephew) [IMG]
This front suspension was installed on my Henry J gasser in 1960. It's an early VW Beetle unit, modified so that the (internal) torsion bar...
Yes, I still own it today. Bought it from John V in '77, bracket raced till around '83, street driven since '85. Randy Millard (Henrysnephew)...
Found and bought this AWB Falcon near Lansing, MI in 1995. Research revealed it to be the Bobby Lagana "Chevamoco" Chevy powered match racer from...
Here's my (MI u.p.) neighbor's 'iceboat'. Built in the 50's out of a Buick, an airplane, and a surplus radial aircraft engine. It's a deathtrap,...
You are correct. My Henry, as raced in A/G in 1959, had the (required) upholstery, headliner, back seat, wipers, horn etc - essentially street...
Here's mine: '53 Henry J - built in '59, unchanged since '67. Will be at Detroit Autorama next week. Randy Millard (Henrysnephew) [IMG]
Yes, Mr Waddill was quite an innovator. By the time he competed at the '60 Nationals he had replaced the '37 Ford straight axle with a VW Beetle...
Hi Swade: This J was built in 1959 by Flint's Bill Waddill and Custom Equipment Co. Top was chopped 4" (max allowed for gas class) and 'A'...
Here's mine: Built in '59, mostly stored for 45 years. Just finished up "freshening" it (new brake/fuel lines, carb work, etc) for Detroit...
Here's my '62 Galaxie during it's C/MP career in the early '70's - owned at that time by John Veermeersch. Randy Millard (Henrysnephew) [img]
Travis Rice, is that you?? You sure did. Your '62 looks OUTSTANDING. Don't see you posting on the FE Forum anymore. Good luck to you. Randy...
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