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Wanted/ needed, 2 - Halibrand , single spot brake mounts for Int. spindles. Shop job. Also 2--RH & LH - 2" - Axle nuts for a 31 splined steel...
I stand corrected, obvious when pic full screen.
In reference to the 98 dirt car at the Speedway, it has what looks like new body work from the firewall back. Notice high cockpit sides, small...
The Weld family had a history of heart problems which is what happened to Greg.
The other half of the potent Zero team was Gary Hinkle. He was an union electrician but was killed in a cooling tower collapse at a new power...
Trip in the "WAY-BACK" machine. IMCA renumbered the Duece to 27. We broke the input shaft of the gear box right before qualifications so we got...
Mickey's cars were not supercharged and they finally locked down the rear steer trying to make it driveable.
Frank Burris' car was the first sprint car I worked on and Gordon White ID the car as # 354. Wish I knew what happened to it, it was just an...
Virtually all of Smith's cars were mainly Poppy red with white #s
Mac, We can say we were there for the best of times. The only heros I missed was Swiekert and Bryan. 1962 I was sitting with Herk and Parnelli...
Mac; We probably crossed paths back then as I was with Ray Smith and knew Henry.
On the #54 rad. rod mts., the castor should remain the same it the nose dipped. It just became easier to mt. them on the same upright. Lazy...
I had the boys build my first frame off a set of Watson's plans only out of 1-1/4 x .095. My theory was Edmonds built the Cheeta out of the same...
Hey everyone; I'm on a quest for 1 Halibrand single spot {lobster} brake caliper mount for Int. spindle. Need it for Larry Rice's / GatorAide...
The way I heard the story was that Carter was the 4th car in line. When the first 2 were killed whoever was 3rd pulled out of line then Carter...
I might have got the cart ahead of the horse, that's not the car I was thinking about
I believe Jack Steck and Ken Paulson built that car in Jack's shop.
Outstanding, TOO much time on his hands, BUT I didn't see piston rings or an ignition. Runs on compressed air???????
He's doing great and looks the same except he's accepted the grey hair. He's still fit enough to drive if he wanted to. :)
Sorry Denny, it is Larry Dickson and he's driving his brother Tommy's and Max Britton's dirt car. I've been friends with the whole family for 45...
Could be Paul Leffler talking to Dickson.:confused:
I not sure if I'm right, but my personal experance with an Offy was the engine had enough compression to slow you in a race unless you were in...
Looks like someone has a little front straight helmet float. :D
My guess the 98jr was at New Breman, what do you think?????
I have a friend that comes to my shop quite often by the name of Ken Paulson. I've heard several stories about "Pappy" Leo from him. give me...
That team set the bar pretty high for everyone. Do you stay in touch with Gus and do you race now?? Butch
John; e-mail me @ [email protected] Butch Evans
Ralphy is a survivor and his mind is sharp as a tack. He's got a thousand stories but don't ask about the crashes. Just a really neat guy that...
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