GTX X X X X X ! ! ! ! ! !
Today I got to work and there's Darrel's 1968 Plymouth GTX factory ordered with 440ci and 4 speed transmission just sitting there with all the windows down. Holy Shit it is so cool ! The first 41 years of my life I pretty much saw this same rusty, GTX running around town with Darrel or one of his boys behind the wheel. Then, when it wouldn't go anymore - it sat outside beside the garage and began to erode away. I'm sure many people tried to buy it. Weeds all around. Then, Darrel got a wild hair and had it restored - and he drives it again. He told me this was an early '68 since it didn't have the turn signals on the top of the fenders yet . . . and I like his quart of oil under the brake pedal to keep the lights off when parked . . . Darrel said . . . "Oh yeah, gotta get that fixed . . . " Baby boomers had some cool shit in their day . . . We get freakin' I Phones and a Prius . . . .
Greatest Barn Find . . .
A total of 6 cars went overseas. Only 5 came back. This (6th) super Daytona Cobra was found a few years ago after a father left it to his daughter (and she killed herself). This Cobra was found in the shed. It is worth 4.5 million dollars - from a reported 5K investment. But, it's still a Ford . . .
The best Harley they ever made . . .
XLR - KR - KRM - XLCH - K - KH - KHK
My '61 CH has been sittin' in the corner. Got it goin' yesterday.
Now I'm hooked on this shit again . . .
especially after talkin' to Carl Patrick . . . old race guys rule !
More Davenport shots . . .
It was a hot one this year at Davenport . . . however it didn't stop Willard from runnin' the dual-engine around the grounds. Great to see Wiley & Co., Rattlecan & Co., Hippy & Co., Matt & Co., Heavy & Co., Geltz, Toby & Steve . . . DA & Cyn (that's her '72 she's wrenchin' on) She picked it up this Summer . . . and it's never been apart - runs like a top ! It was great to hook up again and here what's been goin' on in this world. Hope everyone has a good Fall . . . and see you soon ! -Noot Jr.
Team Hawbaker
Jeff has 3 big wins himself at Davenport. He kinda moved into a new roll the last two seasons by bringin' in some top riders - and giving them the opportunity to run some top-notch equipment. Bake's riders are always smiling at the end of the night . . . since 9 times out of 10, they're on the podium !
Good job fellas - nice to meet ya'll !
Good job fellas - nice to meet ya'll !
Joe Kopp is still fast . . .
As everyone kinda expected - Kopp won. They even started him dead last and he came threw the pack and checked out. He had a fast bike - but, a professional rider is always in a league of their own. There was nothing more for him to achieve - maybe sign some autographs? Joe Kopp has always been first class in my book of racing heros. He's won the dirt TT, short track, 1/2 miles, Miles, cushions and grooves. One of the smartest and most dedicated racers to ever throw their leg over a motorcycle . . . and he did it all from the state of Washington - so, he had to drive for at least for 2 days to get to most of the races. Thanks Joe for showin' up at our Iowa track !
Davenport, Iowa 2013
I see Harlow has "The Seat" now . . .
a famous seat from old-time Vegas chopper days . . .
This Sportster and it's hard-core rider came from Chicago . . . On I-80 . . .
WITH A 20T TRANNY SPROCKET ! Cool !
Joe Kopp racing Davenport 1/2 Mile . . .
Rumor has it, Kopp will ride Gibson's Triumph. I've seen it go.
It's very fast.
Geo Roeder will be there to challenge him . . .
Friday Nite - Under the Lights !
See you in the pits . . .
Party after at the East Bath-House . . .
See celebrities . . . from all the magazines . .!
See Jeremiah ride wheelies and almost hit stuff !
Keyway
That grind is for precise key placement.
It can't go on too far.
I always wondered why they did that . . ?
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