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John, I'd like to run the car a few times. But truth be told, I have neither the time...nor driving talent...to campaign it seriously in vintage...
Slowmotion...there were only about 20 odd 1964 H&M Galaxies built. So the number 41 does not designate total '64s. Most likely it represented the...
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Lettering on C4HM-10041 Buz McKim is an artist! [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Falconred, That's what I was thinking, too...but a net search identified the downward tube as a "Petty" Bar? As to the cast nobs on the Lorenzen...
That is the "Petty Bar" (runs from the center of the shoulder height cross bar on the rear hoop to the right front frame). And that is an air...
Thanks guys. That is wrinkle-paint. That's the way that H&M painted their cast instrument clusters in 1963 and 1964. Ditto for the Stroppe...
John, Thanks for asking. Putting the glass back in. Buz McKim is coming to letter the car in a couple of weeks. Photos then. [IMG] [IMG]...
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Roll out of C4HM-10041 [IMG]
No lacquer. The original paint back in the day was a special George Barris mix (unobtanium today). House of Colors does a modern version of Candy...
Candy Tangerine went on today. [IMG] [IMG]
John, I have been waiting for my painter to get started. He was here today. Color goes on next Saturday if all goes well. Keep your fingers...
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The Chevy is a replica. The Fords are the real deal.
The Chevy is the real deal. The two Fords are replicas.
Mrs. Elder is still working towards the completion of the Daytona's restoration. Luckily Ray never got rid of his spare parts. I am told there is...
1962 Daytona.
I guess I just like a challenge. Of course, it doesn't make a difference whether I like it or not since you almost never find an old Grand...
John, Here is what the '65 looked like as purchased. Luckily, the car still had it's H&M VIN plate. I do all my own work except final paint....
John, I'd love to take the '64 when it is done. We'll see if I can find a container large enough. My '65 H&M Galaxie (C5HM-10047) barely fit...the...
Smokey told me that 48 Chevrolet Mystery Motors were cast. They were allowed to run...along with the Chryco Hemi in '64, the over the counter...
Frank, Bill France paid lipservice to the FIA's (International Automobile Federation) homologation rules during the 60s. Prior to 1967, the FIA...
John, Goodwood is a hoot! Without doubt, the best car event in the world. I was there in 2004 with my Lorenzen/Holman Moody Galaxie. The Brits...
Not much. Jabe Thomas cut most of the original cage out when he stripped the car in late 1966. As is depicted in the earlier photos, I was...
John, THANKS for the props. Just finished block sanding and the old girl is looking racey. Just got the final coat of DP on her the day after this...
[IMG] Cage work on H&M chassis C4HM-10041
That's not correct, Frank. All of the factory cars driven by Ford team drivers in the 60s were built at Holman Moody. Only the independents were...
Bobby..You can't see the total chaos lurking just outside of the frame...HA! Being compared to Red Vogt, even in passing is high praise indeed!...
John, Thanks for asking. I am putting the cage in this weekend. Mud and paint come next. [IMG] I found a new shot of the old girl when she...
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