HISTORY OF A HOT RODDER- Tom Masa Part 1

I love this stuff! It would be great if more people would borrow an old timers photo album and post some pics and stories. Thes guys won't be around forever to tell their stories. I think this is an area where most magazines fall short. We are forever hearing about the legends of our sport/hobby/whatever but there are hundreds of really interesting stories that aren't getting told. Thanks s for posting, looking forward to part 2!

 

Completely awesome. Makes me wish i was on the other side of the state just to go see the pics in person. Looking forward to part 2 as well as any other memoirs from the guys who used to have all the good parts.

 

That is some great history. I can't wait for the rest.

 

Hey Brian, killer story, can't wait for Part 2............ I'm gonna shoot a link to this story, and see if my dad minght not know Tom. Dad raced at Alton from the late 50's to the 70's. I can't help but think they crossed paths.
Happy Thanksgiving, dude, have a good one.
Bigken

 

Awesome.

 

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What a great read, thanks for sharing. Those were great times I'm sure.

 

Great story, Cant wait for part two

 

I was reading about "Zorba's Ghost" in Garage Magazine before I went to bed last night. I woke up in a sweat an I owe it all to F.E.D. Anyways Tom seems like the purist form of racer and I like these shots that confirm his love for anything fast. Can't wait for part two.

 

Man, I love those stories! I could read stuff like that all day long, thank you very much!

 

Sweet post..........bring on part 2 bro.......thanks for sharing!

 

Great story !!! Thanks for posting .

 

What a badass.

 

Thanks for all the great comments. Part 2 here http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2377769#post2377769

 

Awesome!!

 

Nice post! (at least, to a triumph rat like me with a '57 3TA!!!). I am diggin' that t-bird! I'm also in with MonsterFlake and Nick32Vic, You got any more pics? Would LOVE to see 'em! Gotta LOVE them Pre-units, man! Great read.

 

OH, almost forgot! GREAT posting on the early rails and them lil "Big 6"s! Love 'em and want more of 'em!

 

i've talked to tom about scanning some more of his pics and getting some more detailed history. i was hoping to put his narration over a youtube video slide show, but that is up to tom. the delay is all mine though, garage construction (still!) and a more video-capable computer are holding me back...

 

Back to the top for Toms 75th birthday today.