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Levi was was most definitely a character. Operated out of Indy in the late 60's and early 70's before moving to Georgia and did alot of magnesium...
Shinoda was also the designer of the bodywork of the Watson Indy roadsters.
Without a size reference, I can't tell if the nose is for a midget or a sprint car. From the overall look and shape, I would say it was from a...
My question would be where does Bruce Crower fit into the picture? He did a similar conversion to chevy heads for some Indy car engines. I'm not...
Why did the banjo player stand on the porch ? -- He couldn't find the key and he didn't know when to come in.
I don't remember who Watson was working for in 66, but that sure looks like his flat top. I think Clint Brawner was the head wrench for Dean.
How about some pics of the champ car ?
Based on the car owner name I would say it is the VitaFresh Orange Juice car.
Might check with wicarnut on this board. He is an old time midget guy and is currently restoring a Kurtis copy that is parallel rear.
You might see if you can contact Ralph De Palma ( Lima, oh area ) or Mac Clingan ( Cleveland, oh area ? ) if either are still around. As a side...
Google Mauri Amerling to see some photos of some of Dave's cars.
Opp in Al Hamilton's Maxwell built car, That was one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen.
If that's the grill I'm thinking of, I ran a car with that same grill. There was a guy in the Anderson, Indiana area who had the mold for the nose...
Out of curiosity, did Chuck buy the car from Hector or were there other owners before he got It? I remember the car showing up in central Indiana...
The "deuce" is in Speedy Bill's museum. It had been in the Don Smith collection in Indiana and was sold at auction after Don died. Don had the...
How do you and your insurance company feel about buying us a new bridge ?
I think roll bars were required starting in 1957.
Thank you for posting. I thought about it but wasn't sure if it was appropriate for the HAMB. Don built great cars. As someone said " I don't...
[ [ATTACH] RIP Ralphie " The Racer "Ligouri
RIP Pepsi
I would imagine that gear ratio thing was probably some thing like the relationship Dizz Wilson and Johnnie White had over chassis set ups.
Would give a whole new meaning to the term haulin ass
Lucas refrigerators - the reason Brits drink warm beer.
Guy on Weyer's left may be Innes Ireland
The guy pushing behind the right rear looks a bit like Chickie Hiroshima.
As for this...water?...you speak of, I've tried it. I found it to be a sobering experience and much over rated. Reminds me of a line from W. C....
Is it possible we could skip the " pics or it didn't happen " mandate on this one ?
One in the same
In the area where I lived years ago one of the lines used on classified ads was " spare tire has never been on the ground " which I assumed was...
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