Motion Pictures Setting Up at Bonneville

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Setting Up at Bonneville

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Milsurp ,hot rods, Bonneville....what else does a guy really need

 

Pink hats?

 

Pink hats were for 'visibility' on the white salt, and "Officials' I.D."
(re: Bud Jones, Bonneville racer since 1949, Ramblers club of San Francisco)
Bud gave my old Safari hat a couple of coats of Wimbledon White, but asked me: "Sure you don't want a pink tint?"

 

If only the salt was still that thick! Don't forget, the USFRA "World of Speed" starts tomorrow, the 15th, and runs through Monday.

Mick

 

we still drill holes in the salt for the rebar today...i must have drilled 5000 holes in my time before speed week.

 

The Bell "oasis" was always a welcome spot on the salt. Free ice cold water, and a broad selection of parts on hand to help out the racers.

 

@Jive-Bomber Jay -

Thanks for posting this footage!

NOTE: @yeahRight posted this video back in 2013 ... and I posted it back in 2014 ... but neither thread got very many views ... hopefully it will gets lots of visibility with this TJJ Blog.

 

If I remember correctly, the panel truck was V860 powered an at best provided a "leisurely paced" trip to the salt when fully loaded.

 

Early times were great.