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DW Ruby said:
My Father was a 'mechanic' most of his life.
Once in a while, I got to hold the flashlight, but that was as far as my automotive education went.
I'm sure he'd be amazed at the performance level of these cars today (and no doubt aghast at the price).
He and his buddies would build race cars, scavenging parts off old wrecks, torturing them around a dirt track, until they in turn became the next source.
His only 'new' car was a Toyota - a decision made late in life, more with my Mother in mind than the joy of driving.
If any of the 'elders' on here can tell me what these first few cars are, I'd really appreciate it.
It's hard to tell if the damage on the front end of the one car was of his doing, but the smirk on his face seems to indicate it may have been.
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From the left, according to google.
1950 Desoto Custom, 1948 Buick Eight, 1942 Plymouth Club Coupe, 57 or 58 Chevy?, no idea. I'm guessing his answer for the dinged Plymouth would be "The dang post jumped right out in front of me"
 
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@D W Ruby The "31" race car is an interesting piece. Throughout southern Ontario there were short tracks popping up all over the place, both dirt and asphalt surfaces. It was also a time that "supermodifed" racing was growing at an amazing pace. Most tracks had a "B" division for drivers and teams working their way up the ranks. I suspect that is what this racer was. Based on the tires I would say it was an asphalt modified.

It would be great to have more information but probably unlikely at this point in time. I have programs from tracks around Toronto that go back that far but nothing for south western Ontario. You never know what you might stumble across.

I thank you for sharing your family history. :thumbs:
 
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There use to be a speed shop I dealt with a ton of years ago that had a sign over their counter that read:

SPEED COSTS MONEY. JUST HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO.

Truer words in those days for sure. Having had muscle cars back in the 70's, we were always saving our money to get more power. 500 hp was way out of my reach.
 
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Dave91TM said:
I didn't expand it, even without google, its a 57 ford. Now if we can just find the prize guy, I think we've won(LOL)
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The 'prize' is my appreciation - "thank you".
I plan on framing a few of these pictures and hanging them in my garage.
The fact I have some inclination of what these cars were adds a touch more interest.
A couple of final shots for your amusement:
1) Imagine calling in for a 'rescue' with your new Corvette and this thing shows up? (That's me on the right)
2) 'Buddies' of a bygone era, looking very 'spiffy'.
3) Ruby's garage - Not quite set up for the Corvettes we all drive now, but it served a purpose back in the day (it's long gone now).
 

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Rruuff Day said:
oh yeah. Had to bring that up when mine are scattered over my 20 foot workbench....
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I don't know why they call them workbenches anyway. Mine is always covered with tools also. It should be called a tool bench. And of course the table saw should be called a workbench! On top of it is where I do all my best work. LOL
 
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