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Mike Diehl long time Jersey Hot Rodder (now Arizona) has kindly chosen to share his extensive photo files with us. In this case it will be his images of
Gassers of the 60's.

THOMAS, BLACK 33 WILLYS WAS BOB CHIPPER FROM UPSTATE NY.
GOLD CHOPPED 33 WAS JACK MERKEL, RIDGEWOOD QUEENS, NY.
KS PITMAN OPEL 67,68?   
BOTTOM, 33 ON TRAILER  (DAVE OBERHOFFER W/CAMERA) JACK MERKEL LOGO ON DOOR I THINK THAT WAS HIS CAR BEFORE THE GOLD FIBERGLASS CAR PICTURED ABOVE. MIKE.
 Pat DiStefano sent in this info: Mikes right the yellow coupe was Jacks first 33 Willys it was a steel body, It was sold to a local NY er by the name of Bob Grimm and made its way out to California.
 

The Woodstock Music & Art Festival was the most famous rock festival of its era. It was held at Max Yasgur's 600 acre (2.4 km˛) dairy farm in Bethel, NY on 15, 16, and 17 August, 1969. The festival bears the name "Woodstock" because it was originally scheduled to take place in the town of Woodstock in Ulster County; local opposition arose, however, and the event was almost cancelled altogether. But Sam Yasgur persuaded his father Max to allow the concert to be held on the family's property.
Although the show had been planned for a maximum 50,000 attendees, over 400,000 eventually attended, most of whom did not pay admission. The highways leading to the concert were jammed with traffic as people tried to make it to the concert. It was rainy, the facilities were overcrowded, and attendees shared food & drink. No violence was reported and the fact that attendees were remarkably well behaved was particularly noted. The Woodstock Festival represented the culmination of the counterculture of the 1960s and the high point of the "hippie era".
Artists who performed:
Joan Baez, The Band - Jeff Beck Group - Blood, Sweat, & Tears - Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Canned Heat - JJoe Cocker - Country Joe and the Fish - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young - Grateful Dead - Arlo Guthrie - Tim Hardin - Keef Hartle - Richie Havens - Jimi Hendrix - Incredible String Band - Janis Joplin - Jefferson Airplane- Melanie - Mountain - Quill- Santana - John Sebastian - Sha-Na-Na - Ravi Shankar - Sly and the Family Stone - Bert Sommer - Sweetwater - Tens Years After - The Who - Johanny Winter.

Thought we'd post some favorite cars/trucks from the archives.
A few I've owned, a very few when you look at what's been out there.
Some of these photos were taken in 2009 and go back to the 30's when my father photographed them. The images where captured all over the US of A and Canada.
This "FAVORITE CARS/TRUCKS" No.01 poster features a 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup Truck, like offerings from Dodge, Chevrolet and a 60's version called El Camino. The one pictured is a 1964 version from Chevrolet, Ford called their version a Ranchero, which was produced from: Full size1957-59, Compact from 1960-65, Mid-size from 1966-79. Chevrolets El Camino was produced from: 1959-1960, 1964-1987. The Econoline (Flat Nose) were produced off the Falcon platform from 1961-1967. The 1st Mustang's used the Falcon platform also.
Some of these photos are used on the Westchester Street Rod Association Web site (See the "Web site Reviews" section for the address) as well as in the Spinap Insurance Calendars. The wooden Model "T" truck and Army Jeep were photographed during a 4th of July Parade in Thomaston, Maine in 2008. A Mack Truck from the 30's with fabric side windows. As we find an scan these car/truck pix in, we'll make new posters to post.
PS: We have some 1965 Econoline Pickup parts to sell. tcmstudios@optonline.net

Origin of name:
Valhalla, NY, gained its name when it was necessary to name a new US Post Office in the 19th century, due to the flooding of a pre-existing town and post office, Kensico, which is now underneath the lake created by the Kensico Dam (a part of the New York City Water System). According to local historians and published works, the wife of a postmaster was a devoted fan of the works of the composer Richard Wagner, and she shared that composer's interest in Norse mythology. Her preference led to the choice of name Valhalla, after the heavenly paradise of slain warriors in that mythology. Many noted people are buried in its cemeteries.
Highlights:
Valhalla is located in the town of Mount Pleasant. The main street in Valhalla is Columbus Avenue which runs the length of the hamlet. Along this road is the Valhalla Train Station, the Kensico Dam, Holy Name of Jesus Church as well as other shops and restaurants. The Valhalla ZIP code (10595) includes portions of the towns of Mount Pleasant, Greenburgh and North Castle. The hamlet is bordered by the North White Plains area of the Town of North Castle, the northernmost portion of the Town of Greenburgh and the hamlets of Thornwood and Hawthorne, both within Mount Pleasant. The Valhalla School District, comprising parts of the three towns, is served by The Virginia Road Elementary School, and the Kensico School and Valhalla Middle and High Schools, all located along Columbus Avenue in Mount Pleasant. Some residents with Valhalla addresses are in the Mount Pleasant Central School District, served by Westlake high school in Thornwood. The Valhalla train station is located right off the Taconic State Parkway, across from the hamlet's commercial center. The train station is the next major stop of Metro North Railroad after North White Plains. From Wikipedia

Where Are They Now ! Article No.11

It's been awhile since we had a chance to go through the archives.

We found a photo from 1973 which was taken on the Northeast Rod Run organized by NESRO (Northeast Street Rod Organization) to the Catskills
in Upstate New York (George Hull-T-Bucket). And one taken at a Connecticut location used for the Annual CSRA Club photo. (Connecticut Street Rod Association) (Mickey Lauria's 1927 "T" Touring Ford) The other 4 pix were taken at Steve Coonan's wedding at Mickey Lauria's house.
Those in attendance, pictured here are: Roy Brizio and family, Laura and Ron
San Giovanni, Mickey Lauria (Total Performance) and Gina Lauria, Bob Reynolds, (Sales-NSRA)
Larry Sementini, Joanne and Tom Caldara, Nancy and Butch Martino, Mickey's "T" in pieces.

Old Cars Looking For A Home

These pages are document some of the old cars and trucks we have found on our travels, which reside in barns or in the woods and with fiends of America. Some photos were taken recently, while others were taken years ago. Most were taken while going to, attending, or on the way home from an organized car event.



These photos were taken in Lincolnville Maine, at Rosey Gerry's Shop while visiting friends in Midcoast Maine.




Automotive material is posted regularly, so stop by often for articles and photos.

Dover Drag Strip-Wingdale New York 1961-1975
Route 22 & County Route 21-Pleasant Ridge Road.





From time to time as we locate photos documenting the activities of the Dover Drag Strip in Wingdale, NY, we will post them for youz.

The infamous Blown Hearse, a crowd favorite. The Capital Timers club racer and the U.S. MULE, 32 Ford Roadster, owned by Don Noyes a New York State farmer. It has also run a 392 Chrysler V8 with a blower. It was recently restored by Bob Swanson in CT. All these photos were taken in 1961.

Water From The Catskill Mountains To The City Of New York 

Starting at the Ashokan reservoir in upstate New York (Catskills) the water travels to the Kensico Lake in Valhalla, New York and onto New York City for consumption.



In the late 1930's my father was working for Circle Construction Company out of White Plains, NY on the aqueduct in Valhalla, NY. As an amateur photographer he took many photos during his travels throughout the East Coast.

Wonder if anybody recognizes anyone on the work crews.

Many of the people who built the Kensico Dam and Plaza settled in the Valhalla 
area. 



Mom preserved these photos in a family album for use all to enjoy.

Please click on the highlighted Web address for the Internet Article.

01) 30th Anniversery History of the WSRA Club.
www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/special/03wsraann
02) A typical "Friday Nite Boys" night out to a garage.
www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/garage/04frinite/
03) WSRA Christmas Party 2003/Ty-Rods
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/special/03party/index.php
04) Construction photos of Herb Weiskopfs 40 Ford Conv't.
www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/garage/04frinite2/
05) Re-build article on a 1931 Ford "Bonneville" Roadster.
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/build/07tcm31rebuild/
06) Woodstock 1969.http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/blastpast/06woodstock/
07) Metal Forming Workshop http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/special/05wsraws/
08) Lunch Run @ Ward & Jackie Jone's-WSRA
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2002show/02wsra/index.shtml
09) 28th Annual Fall Foliage Tour
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2002show/02foliag/index.shtml
10) 1931 Ford "Bonneville" Roadster Re-Build Article
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/build/07tcm31rebuild/
11) HotRodHotLine-Rodders Row-Bruce Hertel
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/rrow/html/page13.php
12) Boyd Coddington.http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/heroes/08wsraboydcars/

Stone, Woods & Cook 1941 Willys Gasser B/GS. (SWINDLER II)
The Michigan Hot Rod Association has given the 2008 Preservation Award to this racer. It will be on display at the 56th Detroit Autorama, Cobo Hall, March 6-9, 2008.

The photos in primer were of the car mocked up for fits and part arrangement. The dark blue front end is the original painted Cal Automotive fiberglass pieces that are untouched today. I actually had Rich Venza make some thin replacement race style front pieces to allow us to keep the original front end as part of our display. The interior is completely original Ed Martinez from California. This interior has always been part of the car even when it was a street rod. The era that we tried to capture was 1962 when the car competed at Indy. That is what the outside color and the lettering reflects. At that time the second car (Swindler "A") did not exist so I wanted this car not to take away from the accomplishments of the "A" car. The lettering was originally done by Big Daddy Ed Roth and Larry Hook has captured it to the Nth degree. I can't say enough about his efforts. He was passionate about getting it exact. In 62 they ran an Olds 394 motor which is what is in the car. The trans is an original B&M. Other original parts include the body, frame, traction bars, complete interior, moon tank, headlights, tow bars, bumper and bumper brackets. The restoration took 3 years mostly of research and searching for period correct parts. Joe Troilo.

Joe Troilo restored the car for the current owner Mike Wales. Joe is a two time builder and one time owner of this historic racer.
Thanks to Joe Troilo and Joe Grippo for the photographs.

427 SOHC Original Jack Chrisman "Nitro" Ford Cammer motor. This Historic motor can ad value to your Chrisman car restoration. The 427 SOHC motor came from Jack Chrisman's garage in California. The motor has been gone through and is ready to assemble for street or race use. We packed up and filed the parts away in various locations. Please make an offer if you are interested.

LIST OF PARTICULARS
01) Ford high nickel iron content block.
02) Ford iron heads with SS valves.
03) Crane billet cams made for Chrisman.
04) Forged crank.
05) Aluminum rods
06) Magneto.
07) Magnesium intake manifold.
08) Motor goes disassembled. Oiled up and packed away.
09) Block line bored.
10) 6-71 GMC by Mooneyham. Looks in good order.
11) New Gaskets to assemble motor.
12) All fasteners that came with motor are packed with the individual parts.
13) Joe Lepine (Ford engine builder) freshened up motor for assembly and use..

Contact Info: Thomas. 427sohc@optonline.net

01) Photography content-Thomas McGinnity, http://www.NewYorkBoys.org 

02) Automotive content-Mac & Shelley Bernd, http://www.HotRodHappenings.com 

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06) Automotive content-Mike Bryk, http://www.belairautoparts.com 

07) Automotive content-Don & Nancy Freedman, http://www.americanrodsandrides.com/ 

08) Automotive content-Stephen Van Blarcom, http://www.csra.org 

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11) Automotive content-Still Runnin Magazine,http://www.stillrunnin.com/ 

12) Automotive content-Mary Ann & Jack Lawford, http://www.HotRodTrucks.com 

13) Motorcycles-Mary Ann & Jack Lawford, http://www.HRHLBIKES.com 

14) Racing content-Mary Ann & Jack Lawford, http://www.LandspeedRacing.com
15) Drag Racing content-Dino Lawrence,http://www.doverdragstrip.com/home.htm
16) Automotive content-Audrey Fitting,http://www.thunderrodsct.com/
17) Hot Rod Info-http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/
18) Westchester Street Rod Association, http://www.westchesterstreetrods.com/

This photo was taken at the North Broadway Service Station, White Plains, NY while Herb Weiskopf was helping with the build. Pictured is little Byron, with his dad, Bob Duncan.

48 CHUBBY Street Rod by Thomas McGinnity. Valhalla, NY.
http://www.newyorkboys.org/photo_journals.php
Charter member of the Westchester Street Rod Association-WSRA.
The Street Rod has been featured in 4 calendars over the years. Currently in the Spinap 2009 calendar, the month of December.

A build article on the 48CHUBBY car is being created. We are looking for the photos taken from the day it was purchased in Long Island, NY, made various false starts, and how a way was found to get it built.
Please view the Popular Mechanics article published awhile back, if you wish.
See Web site address below.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/sub_coll_vintage/1271611.html

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