History The Hidden Hauler

That Truck is perfection for sure

 

A circa 1946 photo of the Del Baxter RPU:

A young Andy Linden is seen in Del Baxter's number 20 Roadster-Pickup in 1946 at one of the 22 California Roadster
Association oval-track races held that year. By '51 Andy had qualified for his first Indianapolis 500 mile race in 31st
starting spot and finished fourth. Not bad for a rookie and hot rod roadster guy. In ’52 he started in second but dropped
out early for a last place finish. He also made the race from ’53 to ’57 then crashed and retired with serious injuries.
©AHRF/Johnny MacDonald Collection
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I am a roadster pick up guy. This is one of the ones that influenced my car. Thanks of the feature, Joey.

 

I read stories such as this and my first thought goes to... "Where is it now?"

 

Looks amazing with that side exhaust tearing around the track! @Inked Monkey youll dig this

 

Great story, Joey!

 

Baxter's '29 RPU also appeared on page 79 of the (circa 1951) "Hot Rods TREND BOOK NO. 102":

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Darn it Joey, now I want a truck like this!

 

Great story and cool RPU!

I love the mild stance and subtle big & littles. No too aggressive, just right for the street.