Robert G. Smits

Jack if I looked out my back Door and saw that I would be on the move but then I have no experience with forest fires, just hurricanes. We are praying for all of you in harms way.

Wasn't LaSalle the pace car in 1934 and 1937 and Chevrolet in 55

Emory Collins on the left. One of the all time great sprint car drivers from LeMars Iowa. IMCA sprint car champion 1930,46,47,48 and 1950 Second in 1939. On the right is Gus Schrader from Newhall,Iowa. IMCA Champion 1933-37 and 39-41. Scheduled to retire at the end of the 41 season but died in his final race at Shreveport, La

The date on the first photo showing the parking lot behind the track is dated June 5 1948

Additional photos from the series

Several years ago the CCCA did a survey of 1938 V-16 convertible coupes and found either 6 or 8 more registered than Cadillac produced in 1938

Thanks for the update. I have friends living in Odessa and will run it past them. I have 4 or 5 additional posters in this series and will photograph them tomorrow and post

14.5 by 14.5 Old heavy metal clock. 3 inches deep. No maker listed that I could find

I would have loved to be there in “the day” I grew up 14 miles from Knoxville Iowa, the sprint car capital, so I shouldn’t complain. When I turned 18 I was allowed to use dad’s pick up as a push starter one summer. Great memories!!!

At age 80 I am starting to go through my collections. I stumbled onto this poster yesterday. I remember purchasing this at a swap meet somewhere probably at least 30 years ago. I haven’t been able to Google any information on the Sunflower Garage. Any ideas out there? Thanks

Any ideas on how to find out who the buyer was?

American Hammered began in 1912 and was the original OE piston ring supplier to many early car companies. The hammered process provided tension to the ring resulting in better sealing and longer engine life. By 1918 they were making 250,000 rings per month. They are still active in the auto parts business out of Troy Mich

I wish I would have known!!!

Great looking car! Unfortunately that motor is unobtainable unless you have one stuck away. I have been looking for one for over 30 years so I can restore my 38 parts car that I purchased with a badly cracked block in 1988. They were all used up making 90 series convertibles our of 75 series cars

More from the marine wall. 9 by 9 Flange sign. Painted metal

Two versions. The first is porcelain on heavy metal. 17.5 by 9. the second is the same size but is painted tin with embossed letters

Terry it is Heavy porcelain 13.5 by 10. I have seen a larger version

3-D printing sounds like a great idea for a post. Several years ago I purchased a car in Canada. Took me 5 months to get a title. The local DMV was demanding written documents from the border crossing that had gone digital 10 years ago. I finally had to hire a title service. I will never buy a car outside of the USA again as long as I live in Texas.

Ed, we all appreciate the magnificent effort you have made over the last few weeks. It is time to walk away and relax for a week. Clear your head. My favorite saying, "Sh--Happens"

The above posts only represent the "tip of the iceburg" I would say this scammer is making a nice living. Many times it is not greed on the part of the victim, it is suddenly locating the unobtainable part. After purchasing the the Ron Van Geldren V16 with missing grill and side panels I walked around Hershey for several years wearing a sandwich sign advertising for the missing parts and never found them. I would have been ripe for a scam! Fraud takes many forms in the internet age. A year ago I purchased a car on BAT. The owner in California was represented by a dealer in Washington State who I had been in contact with several times prior to the end of the auction. In response to my question for routing information for the wire transfer I received a email reply from his computer directing me to sent the wire to an account on the east coast stating that he had not had time to establish banking relations at his current location. This raised my suspicion and I called the east coast bank and asked them to verify that the account was in his name which they wouldn't do. I contacted BAT and told them that I would only pay the person whose name was on the title or they could cancel the transaction. The "end of the story" is that his computer had been taken over by a out of country scammer. Before you send that wire call the recipient to make sure everything is above ground. I came close to losing 30K.

You speak for all of us!!!

A neat Double Bubble clock

Be sure to install a filter between the tank and the electric pump. Electrics don't tolerate small paticulate matter. In my experience the biggest plus is being able to prime your carb after periods of storage. I will also switch the pump on for a minute or so after a lunch stop on a hot day in Texas. I doubt that I use the pump more that 5-10 minutes on a five day car tour but it certainly gives you "peace of mind", especially with the wife in the car on a 100 degree day.

What an example of members helping members. Isn't this forum great!!! Subject is of special interest to me as I am looking at a 53 Olds that reportedly needs a new governor