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December 03, 2011 at
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Jim Granthum, Pictures by Jack Coleman.jpg)
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December 03, 2011 at
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Posted By: welder on December 03 2011 at 05:27:40 PM
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If I ever get to build a 55-57 Chevy stock car, the roll cage will be built like this one, rust on the inside too!
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December 03, 2011 at
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The 60's and early 70's 55-57 Chevy's and a few Fords were everywhere. I still think my favorite 55-57 was Bill Mill's 55 yellow #81. My favorite color is yellow anyway. I even had the model I built trying to duplicate it up until a couple of years ago. Albeit it was in a box. It was a long ways from the models John Stewart builds though. Dick Hendershot and Steve Dunsworth's backseat drivers cockpit #26 Coca Cola Special was right up there. I'm thinking the back of the seat was even with top of back windshield or dang close. Those two hotter that ever 55-56 Fords that Dick #16 drove and Jack Petty #77 drove. I'm thinking alot was the drivers, LOL
Warren Vincent
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December 03, 2011 at
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December 03, 2011 at
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I thought of another one, The #11 that Bud Haehn drove in the early 70's. It was purple/pink 55 Chevy. It had compressed air tanks attached to the back of the seat. They used these for adjusting the air shocks I think. I guess he could do it while racing? I think about how fans and drivers complain about racing on Sunday night. I remember all the Wichita drivers who towed to Great Bend on a Sunday night. What it pay $200 to win?
Warren Vincent
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December 04, 2011 at
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December 05, 2011 at
04:48:16 PM by sschrater
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Posted By: Racing From The Past on December 03 2011 at 11:13:06 PM
The 60's and early 70's 55-57 Chevy's and a few Fords were everywhere. I still think my favorite 55-57 was Bill Mill's 55 yellow #81. My favorite color is yellow anyway. I even had the model I built trying to duplicate it up until a couple of years ago. Albeit it was in a box. It was a long ways from the models John Stewart builds though. Dick Hendershot and Steve Dunsworth's backseat drivers cockpit #26 Coca Cola Special was right up there. I'm thinking the back of the seat was even with top of back windshield or dang close. Those two hotter that ever 55-56 Fords that Dick #16 drove and Jack Petty #77 drove. I'm thinking alot was the drivers, LOL
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 Dick Hendershot
I'm sure that the driver was a primary source of success. BUT the 16 FORD crew were a team of friends that worked well together. Each member did his part and was responsible for the success of the team. Dad (Vernon Schrater) supplied his help with his capable ability to set up the car suspension as Dick would describe the conditions he was experience in the handling of the car. Dad fabricated an adjustment device on the right front to provide easy mechanical adjust of wedge which helped alot. I overheard Dick H. tell my dad that he appreciated his ability to discern his concerns and make the correct modifications. 16 with Dick driving always handeled very well enabling Dick to use the corners to gain avantage. The 302 Boss engine from Spruill Ford (with the support of team member Don Erskin) surtainly gave 16 another advantage. Dick is certainly missed. I was there the night he died and it was a very sad time. Steven Schrater
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December 04, 2011 at
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That looks like Jack Petty standing in front of a #99. I don't recall a Milton Luft. Where was he from? The red jump suit for the #77 and the cowboy boots. Sure look like Jack?
Warren Vincent
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December 04, 2011 at
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Oh and by the way you are right the #16 was a smooth handling car always.
Warren Vincent
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December 04, 2011 at
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Posted By: Racing From The Past on December 04 2011 at 09:37:26 PM
That looks like Jack Petty standing in front of a #99. I don't recall a Milton Luft. Where was he from? The red jump suit for the #77 and the cowboy boots. Sure look like Jack?
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Milton Luft was from Great Bend, KS and drove jalopies back in the 1950s. Luft became rather well known after facing charges in State of Kansas vs. Milton Luft. Luft had filed a workman's comp claim after being injured in a racing accident. His efforts were not successful.
Milton Ward was the regular driver of the #99 above. Depending on the year, Milton Ward was either from Great Bend or from Chase, KS. I agree though; that does appear to be Jack Petty standing beside the #99 in the photo in question.
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December 04, 2011 at
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Posted By: winfield on December 04 2011 at 10:36:41 PM
Milton Luft was from Great Bend, KS and drove jalopies back in the 1950s. Luft became rather well known after facing charges in State of Kansas vs. Milton Luft. Luft had filed a workman's comp claim after being injured in a racing accident. His efforts were not successful.
Milton Ward was the regular driver of the #99 above. Depending on the year, Milton Ward was either from Great Bend or from Chase, KS. I agree though; that does appear to be Jack Petty standing beside the #99 in the photo in question.
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I was going to say the car was Milton Ward also. R.I.P. Milton #3, #21, #97, #99.
Warren Vincent
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December 05, 2011 at
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Posted By: Racing From The Past on December 04 2011 at 10:56:34 PM
I was going to say the car was Milton Ward also. R.I.P. Milton #3, #21, #97, #99.
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Thank you for the correction. I was mistaken. Memory does fade with time I suppose.
Steven Schrater
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