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August 02, 2007 at
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August 02, 2007 at
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I thought Sammy's HOOTERS car was one of the best ever.
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August 02, 2007 at
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brian26,
the Hill Bros car # 1 is a piece of art. Looks like it should be cruising Hollywood Blvd , instead of at a race track!,, I'd guess however done the bodywork on this car had three louver presses to make it happen,, some fine lines of this piece for sure. Who owned/wheeled this car originnaly? im sure there is lotsa neat history behind it.Thanks for posting the pic.
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Posted By: barryc on August 02 2007 at 05:25:13 PM
Not the clearest picture, but here's one from Tampa/FL State Fair.Jerry Blundy. How many Old Timers on this board? This was one sweet lookin Trevis Craft car.
Chrome bumpers/nerfs, weightjackers both sides, upholstrey better than any passenger car,goldleaf numbering,notice the "roof" on it, arm restraints weren't thought of yet,,,, full length headers,,,sweet soundin!, and only whussies runs air cleaners,, Hailibrand Mags all four corners, double step diamonds rear, rib fronts. Craftsmanship par excellance'. Who needs decals plastered from stem to stern to be racey lookin?,,
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This historic car is still raced at many vintage races here in Iowa. This car has to be one of the nicest cars ever . Please keep the pictures coming as this is the only way most can see the history of the sport we all love. Thanks to all for the pics.
LETS RACE BOYS
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August 02, 2007 at
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Posted By: barryc on August 01 2007 at 09:16:55 AM
Wanted to start a thread for everyone to post the prettiest Sprint Car or Supermodified they ever seen scratch dirt from their part of the country. This would be one of mine. Gene Gennetten /KC, MO., at Tampa. Chrome rollcage,bumbers,nerfs, Halibrand Mags on all four corners, silver/goldleaf numbers/trim,doublestep diamonds on both rears!,rib fronts,full length headers,exposed injectors.Now this looks like a race car!
Al Consoli makes every race car look a million bucks
BTW: NO negative comments allowed in this thread,,,
Steve G. If you see this Hope you are doing well.
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We love this picture, thanks so much for posting this. I would love to buy a copy ot this photo. We miss Gene more than words can say. To our family he was the greatest.
Nina & Steve Gennetten
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August 02, 2007 at
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Ed Watson had some very nice looking cars in the mid 80's running with NARC anyone got any pics of those?
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August 02, 2007 at
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The Western Wheels car was a Corkys paint job wasn't it? They did some of the best ever for my liking although my number one pick goes to Sammys TMC car.
I've been drawing sprintcars for t shirts for 25 years this year and the TMC #1 car is still the finest looking car I've seen, in print or on the track.
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August 03, 2007 at
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Doc Dunseths cars.
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August 03, 2007 at
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Posted By: SteveE on August 03 2007 at 02:15:03 AM
Doc Dunseths cars.
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I can't find a picture, I know who you mean though.
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August 03, 2007 at
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Any PA people on here? Was hoping a few would post their favorite version of the Weikert Beef Mobile.Or possibly west coast people posting some sleek old Frank Kurtis handywork.
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August 03, 2007 at
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One of my favorites was the Double Zero car that Tommy Dickson drove for Lyle Marsh at Eldora and Findlay in the midseventies. It was painted by the same person who did Dunseth's cars for Paul Leffler.
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August 04, 2007 at
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Here's a pretty old car from the pre-cage days. Some nice craftsmanship on this car for sure. Has some young whippersnappers/mechanics name by the name of John Singer on the side of it. Who Dat,,,?
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Anyone have any pics of Sammy's Old Milwakee Candy Apple Red? That's gotta be up there on the list...
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Posted By: barryc on August 04 2007 at 07:10:09 AM
Here's a pretty old car from the pre-cage days. Some nice craftsmanship on this car for sure. Has some young whippersnappers/mechanics name by the name of John Singer on the side of it. Who Dat,,,?
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Let's see, Singer,Singer,Sing.............................................OH! That's right, just one of the baddest ass mechanics, car builders of all time and still not get famous. He worked with some guy........hippie dude........OH! That's right! Just the best artist to ever scratch dirt, Mr. Opperman himself!
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August 04, 2007 at
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By the way, does anyone know that the left rear on that car is the first Weld Wheel design?
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August 04, 2007 at
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Chuck Gurney 11n, a Ed Bernhardt Photo
Ed Watson Sprinter-Rendy Boldrini- a Ed Bernhardt Photo
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This message was edited on
August 04, 2007 at
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Lee James-Los Gatos Body Shop-Diego Chassis, Ed Bernhardt Photo
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August 04, 2007 at
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cmpvideo2go,
Does Lee James ever show up at any race tracks? Remember many moons ago when he resided in Lizton,IN.
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