R W Burgess Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Yes, Pedro finally found a mailbox that wasn't beat up that he could use to send me the Hershey Pictures. All of these were taken by him. I couldn't get his name listed as the poster, sorry Pedro. Check it out at Hershey 2003 pictures. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Now wait a minute, Wayne...you told me to drive on the sidewalks. Well, I smashed so many mailboxes within my normal driving area, I became hard-pressed to find one that works. Gads it's getting tougher to satisfy people!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Now that my wife let me have the PC back, let's see if I can ad anything to the comments on the posted pictures. I really liked Pedro's "ride". <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Well, I've done all I can do, but I need Bob Swanson to tell us about the Race Car #5 and the "salt" car behind it. Enjoy Pete's pictures, guys. Back to work. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Wayne, Thanks for posting all the photos! The #5 is an unrestored "AS RACED" 1911 Franklin, six cylinder, there are two large scavenger pipes that make it look like a straight eight. The "Salt Flat" racer did all its racing on the Dry Lakes of California, it never made it to Bonneville, a VERY nice restoration that was started in 1995, it tied for First Junior with two other cars in class 24A, the last Kurtis Kraft INDY Roadster and a 1914 Isotta-Fraschini. I found it interesting to note that the three 1932 Ford roadsters and two 1929 Ford roadsters that have won in class 24A were originally built and did all their racing in Californa. All five cars were restored in shops in Massachusetts, and went on to feature articles in The Rodder's Journal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Thanks Bob. For a man so busy at his flea market spot, it's amazing that you even saw those cars. So I couldn't get to see them. My '32 said she's sorry too. She's always dreamed of being on the "flats" showing those other racers what she could do. I try to tell her that chrome and pretty paint is cool too. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Bob...thank you for the history of those cars. Very interesting input.Wayne...2 of the photos in the gallery require an explanation from me:1. "Pedro's Ride". Grand-pappy Pedro used it to run moonshine in the narrow streets of Frogback, Arkansas. My father inherited it and used it to teach me how to drive...(he must have hated me to put a kid in a death trap like this. Not once can I remember him riding along with me. He simply gave me the keys, and, pointed to the Freeway at rush hour.) Having survived learning how to drive, I inherited it with the intention of inserting a full blown hemi just to harass Peterbuilt driver's.2. "Spy Photo"...I only took that so Gloria would know we were actually going to Hershey. Rick Hoover did an impeccable job describing how you park, so, there it would be waste of time to dwell on the subject.Now, knowing you are a man of good taste, I know you won't tell these folks how I almost killed us both on the way to Hershey after you parked your rig. (When that red light was noticed by me in 20-foot visibility due to heavy fog on Rt. 322.) NEXT TIME, JUST A WORD OF ADVISE: "I think it would make more sense for you to ask me what type of brakes my Dakota has "BEFORE THE PANIC BRAKING!!, NOT, AFTERWARDS". It would be more considerate. I was acting like everything was under control and all you did was put more pressure on me to act cool while we watched our lives pass in front of us. We both bought more time on this earth, what more do you want?" Gads...Regards, Peter J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 25, 2003 Author Share Posted October 25, 2003 Well now, another miserable Friday to come home and find you letting the cat out of the bag, Pedro. I wasn't going to say anything about that red light deal. Heck, if it had been me driving, I'd have never touched the brakes(they last longer that way). I do remember asking you something about "antilock" brakes though. I can't remember what your reply was, probably still in shock at that point. I will say the trip back to the truck was more enjoyable. BTW, I'll drive next time, thank you very much! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Howdy, Wayne...You driving next year sounds like a better plan...Had to post it. My conscience was bothering me...I'll concentrate on smashing mailboxes. That's what I do best Regards, Peter J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 25, 2003 Author Share Posted October 25, 2003 I'm better at "mashing" Volkswagons that have wandered on the sidewalk trying to get out of my way. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 25, 2003 Author Share Posted October 25, 2003 Dizzy, That's a great picture you just posted. Was that taken near the Hershey race track. Are there famous people in the picture? I tried to cut and paste it here, but to no avail. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Dear Wayne,???????????????????????????????I have not posted any photos.diz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 Opps!, Sorry Dizz. Just went back and found out that Sky put that one on. Must have dizzy in my brain. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_SKYSTHELIMIT Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 That car was right at the bottom of the steps of the auction car corral. Don't know if there was anyone famous with it. It was there on thursday and caught alot of attention. A placard on the seat read....Circa 1950 roadster built by George Condon, who owned Condon Speedway, a stock car race track from 1954 to 1959. The body is a WWII P38 Lightning belly tank or drop tank. These tanks where available as surplus and were popular with Bonneville Salt Flat racers. Equipped with a Flathead V-8, Edelbrock heads, Edelbrock intake, twin 97 carbs and a Columbia two speed rear. An original well preserved racing rod.I have attached yet another picture of it, differant angle. <span style="font-weight: bold">SEE ATTACHMENT</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_SKYSTHELIMIT Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Same car, another angle. <span style="font-weight: bold">SEE ATTACHMENT</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 That is one odd looking rig! Must have been a pace car at the race track. They look real slick as a Bonneville racer with about zero ground clerance and turned 200MPH on a regular basis with a hot Ford flathead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 No offense meant, but I think it looked better as a drop tank on a P-38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 I agree Howard! It is cars like this give the wrong impression to the anti race car crowd. I'll post a photo of a proper drop tank Bonneville racer later today. Correcting wrong impressions could be a full time job. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2003 Author Share Posted October 27, 2003 Another good picture Sky. I liked those 2 "air" horns on the side of the cowl. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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