Category: Tidbits
Discussing Propellers with George Lockhart
Neat interview over at the APBA Historical Society’s website with the man who finessed a lot of racing props in his day .
Forgotton Flathead
Aftermarket V8-60 by Texan T. Noah “Tiny” Smith Jr., engine developer of a unique and successful V8-60 engine found in prewar Midgets. Sounds like it worked as well as it looked. Who wouldn’t like all that sculptured cast aluminum…the fins, etc. The article stated the company didn’t make many of …
Olive Oil prevents wood from rotting
Dutch scientists have discovered that a certain fungus protects wood from rotting if the wood is coated with olive oil. Editor’s Notes: I always read through these “studies” with reservations. Linseed oil was a main ingredient in outside coatings (marine, deck, fence, siding, etc. ) for centuries (the “oil” in …
1962 Shepherd
I found this great pic of the two-seater that got into “some trouble with the law one night” and hit a buoy and sunk. Article below. I remember folks talking about the hydro on our old message board.
Living next door to a gearhead
One of my co-workers told me he snowblowed his driveway before he came in to work today. He was out there at 5 am. I told me his neighbors probably hate him. He agreed. That reminded me of this movie…and what the neighbors probably think of “that guy in the …
Monthly Calendars
Happy New Year! Monthly calendars will once again be available for 2018. I only have January’s done for now. If the APBA V&H folks send me a schedule of their 2018 events this year, I will mark those dates on the calendars.
UNLIMITED NewsJournal
The December issue of the UNLIMITED NewsJournal is now online. The latest issue features our exclusive Season Review – A recap of the H1 racing season, statistical summary, and photos from the events. THE 2017 SEASON REVIEW: A year of few races, small fields, and close competition by Andy Muntz. …
Press Release: “Simply The Greatest”
For immediate press release: William Oliver “Wild Bill” Buntin raced the Miss Peg in the 1960’s. Bill did not own the Miss Peg (she was owned by Lawrence Farris), but all say Bill was the only one who could really drive her. He raced out of the Region 9. In …
RC – Stingray
I’ve attached a picture of an RC boat that was sold years ago by Enforcer boats. According to them, it was “scaled after a 2.5 Pinto powered 18’ hydroplane.” I have 2 of these. Does anyone recognize this hull? I’m trying to get some documentation on it to start a …