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January 24, 2009 at
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I don't know if it was black or not. I was told it was Earnest's. Whoever built it did a fine job. However it is heavy as a tank at the hitch!
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January 25, 2009 at
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hey brian,,,had a blast yesterday and found some people to admit that they acually knew me,,,
went over today and had a visit with GILBERT HUTSON, wow he sure is sharp,,, and knew a bunch of racers from all over the country,,,,,
well more later...
stan
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January 25, 2009 at
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You mean this Gilbert Hutson?
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January 26, 2009 at
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Stan, I knew you could think of more , Junior and Randall and Slagle and I forgot Howell lived on the southside before he moved to Waurika , America , I thought Gillam might make ya laugh, now there was a character, never won a trophy dash at Lawton that he did not pick up the trophy and carry her around after he kissed her, Good ol Richard #100 "The Outhouse Mouse" Car.
Yey Stan , I remember some of those stories as well.
Brian , Now I remember when the gray hairs started as a car owner , LOL, We had a hell of a lot of fun then.
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January 27, 2009 at
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brian
i didnt know gilbert could make a car look so goood,,,LOL
yea i can remember some stories,,,, and gilbert well he is a walking legand,, he told me some stories of who all he knew and raced with,,,,, names you will be in awwwe of,,,, some really big names,,,
well brian,,, it was good to see you and see some of the old raceing guys,,, it really makes me feel old,,, LOL
stan
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January 29, 2009 at
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Posted By: ledfoot.72 on January 23 2009 at 05:26:40 PM
let me whip a few more names,,,dwayne howell,,, and his dad buddy,,,terry slagle,,,and his right hand man whitey,,,,randall buzbee,,,junior buuner,,,, just a few that were close southside racers,,, and all poor as a church mouse,,,, richard gilliam,,,,LOL
i have a pocket full of stories,,,,,
thanks for keeping memories,,,,and JD i have some on you too,,, and your dad and mom,,,LOL
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Can any one tell me the name of the guard lion that was at Richard Gilliam's salvage yard. I have a photo with the lion laying by Doc Doan when he worked there. Doc was a good friend of my dad and I. We raced go karts together in the 1960's.
Mike Monatoboy
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January 30, 2009 at
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Did this thing used to roar at night? Where was that salvage yard located?
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January 30, 2009 at
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Posted By: brian26 on January 30 2009 at 01:57:57 PM
Did this thing used to roar at night? Where was that salvage yard located?
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It was known as D & R Salvage, 315 SW McKinley Ave. Yes, he used to roar at night, and sure used to stink! I sure would like to get his name. Did get in contact with Earl Hall. I still hope to come to the get together on the 7th, depends on my folks.
Mike
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February 02, 2009 at
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I belive the lions name was Milo!!! Paul Pierce
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February 02, 2009 at
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Milo! Thanks
Just curious, what does a stinking junkyard lion smell like anyway?
I can see it well, just thinking about it---
If this was like the '60s or '70s, that lion would basically be guarding the local speedshop otherwise known as a junkyard! No roof over the merchandise, no alarm, just a lion that enjoys a little 'cat and mouse', or should I say 'cat and car parts thief'!
Lot of lounges in Lawton back in those days, and late at night a driver down on his luck might stumble in one thinking about what he might need to run next saturday night. Every once in a while that old lion gives out a roar reminding him that the yard is closed at the moment...................unless he's stupid.
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February 09, 2009 at
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Posted By: Mod 49 on January 23 2009 at 07:54:44 AM
Brian, i saw an old racer at Waurika Ok, Thought about you when i saw it.. Havent been able to catch anybody at home and not sure if anybody lives there.. It just poped up one day... Its a 30 something model , its in bad shape but its got the drive train in it... Took my grandpa over to look at it and we set there for an hour as he told old storys.. He pointed out a tire getter right behind the left front wheel. If you ever come down this way Give me a call ,,, 580 313 1049 ,,, im not in the phone book..
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Hey Chad this is Steve Wampler. I bought that old car today. thanks for the info. Not sure what I will do with it. Thanks again, Steve
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February 09, 2009 at
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Cool!
Are you from OK? Is it a coupe or a sedan?
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February 09, 2009 at
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Posted By: brian26 on January 23 2009 at 10:20:40 AM
Keep an eye on that car. Turns out THOSE cars have the most popularity nationwide when it comes to vintage race cars. Most were crushed, and very few if any are being cut up these days. You'd be amazed at the crowd you'd draw at a street rod show! You only have to do it once to see what I mean. People get tired of chrome, billet, and high dollar paint jobs that say "don't drive me, I'll get scratched". They keep looking for ideas and just to see what is current- but a' past the point of no return dirt track coupe' reaches down into that little kid inside that wants to have a blast!
Whats really cool is to park it next to a black, flamed '32 roadster. After all the moolah he has spent to build his dream car, he has to sit there and watch you draw a bigger crowd. The first time I saw that happen was in '97 or '98 at OkC. I knew then that these cars were coming back. Ironically, the MORE trailer queens on the lot, the more of a draw your old beat up, rusted coupe is. Maybe it's the genuine hot rod theme that is doing it, I don't know. It's kinda like the car says "get a helmet and a tetanus shot and we could do some laps!
Right now I am lucky enough to have my Dad's old coupe,'33 chevy. I am so busy with it and a supermod that I'm getting ready for this year. My shop is a carport and my worktable is sometimes the ground.
These are my babies and money is always tight.
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I really meant what I said here. We are moving into a time of "fake traditional" aftermarket wise across the board. The real thing is always appropriate.
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February 12, 2009 at
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Posted By: brian26 on February 09 2009 at 10:59:06 PM
Cool!
Are you from OK? Is it a coupe or a sedan?
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I live in Walters, Oklahoma. Its a coupe. The guy told me it was a 34 chevy but I think its around a 32 model. Its got like a 235 6 cylinder and and old 4 speed in it now. If i keep it I will put a v8 and powerglide. Steve
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February 12, 2009 at
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I really wish you hadn't told me that! Now I'm kicking myself!
Does it look like this? This is a '33 chevy.
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February 12, 2009 at
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Or this- a '32 Chevy.
Notice the '32 is more vertical and square with the top.
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Posted By: doitnthdrt on February 12 2009 at 09:43:22 PM
I live in Walters, Oklahoma. Its a coupe. The guy told me it was a 34 chevy but I think its around a 32 model. Its got like a 235 6 cylinder and and old 4 speed in it now. If i keep it I will put a v8 and powerglide. Steve
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If you put a 230- or a 250 inline 6 in there, you'd have a hard time blowing it up, and turning away offers. It might even be a significant car that has been lost for years. Any idea of who owned or drove it before?
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February 13, 2009 at
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Posted By: doitnthdrt on February 12 2009 at 09:43:22 PM
I live in Walters, Oklahoma. Its a coupe. The guy told me it was a 34 chevy but I think its around a 32 model. Its got like a 235 6 cylinder and and old 4 speed in it now. If i keep it I will put a v8 and powerglide. Steve
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Why dismiss the 235? Besides, it could be a 216. 235's weren't legal at Anadarko. Don't know what the rule was further south. We ran our 235 at Chickasha, but watched at Anadarko. Never made it as far south as Lawton. A truck 4 spd? The '36 3-spd was a top loader and the hot ticket due to their size.
Brian, have you bought up all the old coupes and sedans from the salvage north of Chickasha on Hwy 9? What's that guy's name? Ron? Back in the day, the story was he had another yard near Rush Springs. Not of course to be confused with Johnson's yard on 81 south of Chickasha.
HM
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Posted By: helper monkey on February 13 2009 at 08:25:09 PM
Why dismiss the 235? Besides, it could be a 216. 235's weren't legal at Anadarko. Don't know what the rule was further south. We ran our 235 at Chickasha, but watched at Anadarko. Never made it as far south as Lawton. A truck 4 spd? The '36 3-spd was a top loader and the hot ticket due to their size.
Brian, have you bought up all the old coupes and sedans from the salvage north of Chickasha on Hwy 9? What's that guy's name? Ron? Back in the day, the story was he had another yard near Rush Springs. Not of course to be confused with Johnson's yard on 81 south of Chickasha.
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It looks more like the 32. I would really like to have a supermodified from the mid 70's era than this one. If you here of anything like that for sale. I am more familier with v8 stuff. Thanks for the info Brian. Steve
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hey brian,,,
i talked to harold the other day,,, he said he had more comments on the red sizzlin 6 than all the other 5 cars he brought to the old timers reunion,,, wow,,, i was sure surprised,,,
dont give up on finding something,,, keep looking for the old racecars,,,, they are still out there,,,
stan
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