Gasser Round Up

 

This time capsule was at the Muro family Gasser Round Up a couple weeks ago.  The guy that owns it, is actually the guy that lettered it in 64....

Shoeboxes from the archives....

Kool Chrysler

 

Spied this kool Chrysler at the Cruzin 4 Life show here in town.  Story is, this guy bought the car dirt cheap, put some paint on it and is just driving it.  What a perfect driver, despite the 4 bucks plus a gallon gas is, right now...

Sucker For A Clean Pick Up

Spied this really clean 69 Chevy 3/4 ton long bed pick up still going to work..  It looked to be an untouched original pick up in great clean shape towing an equally vintage front engine digger and trailer.  Funny, it even smelled like my truck...  My  truck is pretty clean, but wish it was THIS clean...



The Way It Should Be Done....

No big secret that I am a HUGE fan of a Ford produced OHV engine that was mass produced BEFORE the small block Chevrolet, that everyone adores, except myself.  I am used to the ridicule of those diehard bowtie freaks that think I am crazy to put Y-block Fords in my vehicles.  I have also made a ton of money off of those people who threw away these motors and parts, then called me 5 years later looking for this stuff, because they want to be kool like me....  If people like me had an organization or cult for this following, this guy would be our leader.... 

He is the "go to" guy when it comes to making horsepower out of one these so called "boat anchors".  Known on many social groups as "Y-Block Guy", Tim Mc Master has been building and racing these motors for quite some time.  I recently was able to catch up with him a little at Eagle Field.  He came equipped with his slingshot Y-block dragster being towed by his equally impressive Y-block powered Ford longbed.  This truck is a strong runner in itself, with a motor that beats any of mine, and it is his tow vehicle.  Also, he enlisted a buddy Todd Jolliff, with his beautiful 56 T-bird, with long tube headers and a some what stock, (with a sweet exhaust note) 3 pot Y-block in it as a tow car for the return road.  He also brought 2 very lovely back-up girls, to assist with getting the car back in the groove. 

Cruizin 4 a Cure

One of my good pals, and Headhunter brother, Jeff Walker is a cancer survivor.  I had never participated in this show, usually due to work schedules.  This year Rana and I were able to take both cars over.  Man, what a great show.  We had a good time, despite the wet grass...

Eagle Field....

I think I have stumbled on to a twice a year ritual for me..  I love the fact this event is so low key and doesn't result in a stress meltdown just to get in and set up.  My dad, my buddy Jason, and I piled in my Magnum wagon on Saturday morning around 2 A.M.  My plan was to leave early enough to be there when the gates opened.  I had a plan to get my usual spectator spot right on the starting line.  We had the car loaded with EZ up's, chairs, food, and liquid refreshment.  I was also hoping, by getting there early, I could pull the car up close to our camp to unload.  The thought of carting all this crap around the race track was not appealing to me.  As it turned out, my spot was waiting for me and there was also parking right next to it.  This time, I took alternate transportation in the form of my stretched Dynocruiser, to cut down on my walking.  Heaven forbid, I actually had to walk anywhere...

Here is a little of what was there to see...



Alley Kat

With the warm weather we have been having, my brain has wandered to one of my other loves...  OLD BOATS...  This 55 Patterson used to show up at all the Vintage V-drive runs up at San Antonio Lake.  If I remember correctly, it was still owned by the older couple that bought it new.  The motor was built by the late Dandy Dick Landy, and it rode on a wood trailer.  I wish I knew more history on it..  I also wish I was their grandson or great grandson..

Double click on this picture.  It looks funny here, but looks fine if you click on it...

Interesting theme for a derby car....

It is no big secret, that I enjoy the demolition derby.  Many peers in the circle I run in, find all of this sac-religious.  I have a different take and do not wish to go through it all over again.  I will agree to dis-agree and leave it at that...

Moving on, I found these pictures on one of the various facebook groups, I frequent.  I do not know much about them, but must give props to the builder of this car...



Studebaker Camping...

I have seen this old Studebaker motorhome around town the last couple years.  I wonder if there is a story there...