Category: Blast to the Past

A visit with the OCRollergirls
Posted on January 6, 2012

A visit with the OCRollergirls Huntington Beach, CA 7-14-11 Story by Richard Parks Photographs by Roger Rohrdanz     Richard Parks and Roger Rohrdanz Roger and I first heard about a new resurgence of roller derby at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California about three years ago.  We saw a sign that said… Continue reading A visit with the OCRollergirls

Bill Horton’s ”Jezebelle”
Posted on January 6, 2012

  Bill Horton’s ”Jezebelle”A Chrysler Powered 1940 Ford Coupe Looking for Information My Dad, Bill Horton, was a racer in his youth and has been through a lot in his life.  He has overcome many ailments common to others his age, including a heart transplant and the loss of a child.  Now, just before he… Continue reading Bill Horton’s ”Jezebelle”

James Dean Show 1980
Posted on January 6, 2012

James Dean Show Fairmount, Indiana1980Pictures By: Fuzzy FuerholzerPages: 1 Here are some photos from 1980 James Dean Show in Fairmount, Indiana, James Dean and Linda Vaughan are pictured , do you know which is a look alike ? – Fuzzy Click On Pictures To View Slide Show           Thanks Fuzzy for the… Continue reading James Dean Show 1980

Mid South Nationals-1987
Posted on January 6, 2012

Mid South Nationals-1987Macon County FairgroundsDecatur,  IllinoisFeatured Wolfman Jack and Chubby CheckerPhotos by Ray Ballard   Car Images: 

Here is evidence that I really used to work on hot rods
Posted on January 6, 2012

Here is evidence that I really used to work on hot rods. It is me holding the camshaft from the flathead V8 from my 34 Ford. This was taken by Ted Bennett from Burbank HS about 1955. Gil – was that the ’34 that I bought from you ?? Time flies !! Have fun !!  … Continue reading Here is evidence that I really used to work on hot rods

Jim Patric – 1931 Ford Coupe
Posted on January 6, 2012

Here are some pictures of my high school rod in 1963. 1931 Ford Coupe with 1955 Olds 324 engine and cast iron hydro. 50 Olds rear. Ross steering box. $29.95 Earl Scheib taxi yellow paint job.  Jim Patric.                

Anybody Remember Doing This?
Posted on January 6, 2012

Somebody sent us this video and we thought many of you could relate to it!     Click on the photo to watch:

Here is a short story of two local cars
Posted on January 6, 2012

My name is David Perry; I live in San Lorenzo, California.  Here is a short story of two local cars that spent about 30 years in a friend’s backyard. Back when my Dad was in High School, in the mid to late 1940’s, all of his friends had nicknames. One such friend was called “King”.… Continue reading Here is a short story of two local cars

Have you Seen This Roadster? – FOUND
Posted on January 6, 2012

Have You Seen This Roadster? FOUND Angela Wilson is searching for the roadster her dad built in 1973. He sold it in the late 80’s   This is the most recent picture I found . It is now black with red scallops and has gone through many changes, but still has the fake rumble seat and… Continue reading Have you Seen This Roadster? – FOUND

1932 Ford Roadster
Posted on January 6, 2012

Found and recovered by Larry Tarantolo, the 1932 Ford Roadster, Edelbrock Special 2B which ran 146 mph in 1952, check out the old photos of it, along with the program, and yes, Gene Winfield, master metal crafter, painter, and race driver sitting in it last week, the next time you see Gene in it it… Continue reading 1932 Ford Roadster

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