The Jalopy Journal
R.I.P. Bing...
Link to the National Speed Sport story: http://www.nationalspeedsportnews.com/sprints-midgets/other-sprint-cars/legendary-speedy-bill-smith-dies/2/
Speedy Bill was my employer, mentor and friend. He helped with several of my Bonneville projects more than he ever knew. Performance industry was...
I should have a photo of the other side of the wheel tomorrow. Bob..I'm looking forward to seeing it at Hershey this fall. Frank Morawski will be...
I don't have the wheel in my possession, and have asked the fellow who has it to send me a photo of the other side. I'll post it as soon as I get it.
I need to identify the make of this 18" x 3" wire wheel. It has been converted to a spindle mount and came off a Lyndwood dragster originally...
This post card of the Tommy Thompson 990 Goldenrod was sold at truck stops around Salt Lake City from the mid-50's to the 70's.
Tom Medley Passes Away I just learned that Tom passed away today at 93. RIP, old friend... :(:(:(:(:(:(
Was that the same year with the motor oil in the piano?
Either 1963 or '64.
I took the photo on the right of the 3 posted by II FUNNY at Cecil County, Maryland. I was pitted next to Harry with my '56 Chevy gasser.
I took this photo in 1963 at Cecil County during a NHRA regional record run event. I understood that the new owner had purchased a repro frame...
I took this photo in 1963 at Cecil County during a NHRA regional record run event.
Rich Venza photo at Island Dragway about 1962.
The lakester at the beginning of the film is the #3 Earl Evans tank which was the team car to the Freed Carrillo #17 modified roadster.
Hudson speed guru Jack Clifford ran a 308 powered Jet in NHRA stock class for a year or two. The tech guys finally did their homework and realized...
Wally Lynn was a mechanic at a Ford dealership in North Jersey. The car is a Lyndwood Welding chassis and was run with some sponsorship from Don...
I probably have the old 1975 Street Scene if you haven't come up with one. PM me.
I just picked this news up on Facebook. Former STP CEO, Indy 500-winning owner Andy Granatelli dead at 90 By: Chris Estrada Dec 29, 2013,...
Possibly the #1 highlight of my career in the industry was having dinner at the SEMA Banquet with Isky on my right and Eric Rickman on my left.
[IMG] This sad news from the Hilborn Facebook page.... To our friends, It is with a heavy heart that we tell you of the passing of Stuart...
Ref: 296Ardun photo of Bean Bandits and Dode Martin... Dode is alive and well and still playing with a Dragmaster Dart, now flathead powered....
It took me a minute to put 2 + 2 together. Walt's Fiat has been red forever, but the relocated door hinges finally caught my eye. Smart fellow...
That tub still exists and is owned by the original builders son Rod Hynes.
Her's a photo by EJ Kowalski of Frank Morawski's latest restoration. Originally owned by eRoland Leong and driven by Danny Ongais when they were...
Great to see a few folks have used the blueprints I've been selling for several years for more that wall hangings. Have one ready to mail @ $25.00.
The label has both area code and zip code, so it can't be super old.
Check with the resin model parts mfg. "Jimmy Flintstone". May be a relative.
When a vehicle is "given" to a museum, it's really being donated and that person could be doing it to create a tax deduction for him/her self. The...
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