Old School Class 3 or SWB Pictures

[offroadaction]

Hey everyone, due to my old school off road site at www.offroadaction.ca (small plug) I have lots of old school pictures.

Feel free to post up any old school Class 3 or SWB pictures...including Big Oly!

Donahue Jeepster
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/77jeepster2donahoe.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/77jeepster3donahoe.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/77jeepsterdonahoe.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/91.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/mexican1000.jpg

[offroadaction]

Big Oly!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/131_9803_baja_04_z.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos194.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos196.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos198.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos199.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos200.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos207.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos208.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos210.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/bigoly.jpg

[offroadaction]

Pikes
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos162.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos195.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos204.jpg

[offroadaction]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/Mint400Ride.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/Picture002.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/score004.jpg

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http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/trips_11_getready_chili_01.jpg

[fj40]

My two pesos:
A BAJA 1000 winner
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z249/tioernesto_2007/40race2.jpg
&
a class champion.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z249/tioernesto_2007/07stuckbuttercup.jpg

[Blanco]

Awsome Pics dude! :D

Thank you so much for sharing! :)

[Yikes]

Sweet!! Even the TT :D

[Blanco]

Hey wait a minute I just realized this looks like Mike Duncan!
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z249/tioernesto_2007/07stuckbuttercup.jpg
He's a friend of mine & a C3R Member!

I'm gonna give him a call about this. do you have any more pics of this jeep?

[fj40]

Nope, it came out in google image search for the word "stuck"...... the 300 got my attention.

[Blanco]

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif Mike shows up on google under a Stuck search!

[BajaBronco13]

Mike's sporting big 80s hair, lol.

[roach]

Pikes
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos162.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos195.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos204.jpg


whats the story behind this old bronco????

i went to Vegas this weekend with my wife. we stopped in Baker for breakfast on the way back and it is parked in front of a Denny's rusting away???!!! i took some photos, i will post them in a little while.

[Moss2]

That is the Pikes restaurant I believe and their home base. Saw it our last trip through as well.

[roach]

ok, here it is. it was definately a Denny's. we stopped to eat there, but i did not ask what the story was. the place was real busy with all the other broke people coming back from Vegas also.........................


http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/5232/dsc07342lc7.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2015/dsc07345rz8.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7084/dsc07347bs9.jpg

[roach]

here are my favorite two shots........................


i was 3 years when thing was already coughing up silt at the Baja 1000 winner's circle - this kind of history is cool!

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7382/dsc07343kx2.jpg







http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2022/dsc07344kc2.jpg

[Blanco]

Yeah I've seen it there many times myself.
Its kinda of a bummer how they just leave it out in the Desert heat all day everyday.

when ever I've seen it, it looks like its been sitting there for months all covered in dust & such.

[offroadaction]

Kewl shots...do you mind if I use them on my website..credits to you if you want.

The windshield is interesting...the big flat spot before it starts to go back...I guess that way there is more room for the wipers at the bottom...usually they are at the top. I am not sure I am fond of the front and rear windows though...when I had that on the Chevy, the dust always came inside the cab and never left...it always moved around in the cab, never leaving, but with more coming in...took out the windows and it was so much better!

[toddz69]

whats the story behind this old bronco????

i went to Vegas this weekend with my wife. we stopped in Baker for breakfast on the way back and it is parked in front of a Denny's rusting away???!!! i took some photos, i will post them in a little while.

Roach:

That Dennys in Baker is owned by the Pike family, who raced that Bronco from 1973-1988 - the longest racing Early Bronco in history. Gale bought it in 1973 and had Bill Stroppe build/prep it. It originally didn't have the half cab - that was added in the late '70s/early '80s. Gale was born/raised in the Baker/Barstow area and now owns several restaurants down in the LA area closer to the coast. They've had the Bronco on display there in Baker ever since they quit racing it. It has not run in years. We've had it on display at the Bronco 30th Anniversary (1996) and the Bronco 40th Anniversary/Fab Fords (last year) and we've had to winch/push it on the trailer each time. It's a neat piece of history - sorry to see it slowly returning to the elements.

Todd Z.

[Blanco]

who knows maybe one day it will return? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/humm_smilie.gif

How much would it take to get it race ready again? :confused:

[retroblazer]

who knows maybe one day it will return? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/humm_smilie.gif

How much would it take to get it race ready again? :confused:

These guys are building a new race car, a Ramcharger, so I doubt the Bronco races again. I wouldn't worry too much about the condition of the Bronco. They know what they have and I'm sure one day it will get some cosmetic attention.

[toddz69]

These guys are building a new race car, a Ramcharger, so I doubt the Bronco races again. I wouldn't worry too much about the condition of the Bronco. They know what they have and I'm sure one day it will get some cosmetic attention.

They raced a Ramcharger in the '80s too. Might be a re-do of that truck. I doubt they ever sold the old one. And Gale has a Blazer they race occasionally in BITD too. Plus they still have an Explorer they raced for a few years too.

I agree with you - they know what they have. They've donated one of their Broncos to the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame and this one might end up in something like that too someday.

Todd Z.

[offroadaction]

The guys at Dave Correa Racing have put up a ton of old SODA pictures...the guys before CORR. Dave Correa died years ago and his buddies race in his honour.

Pictures are at:

http://davecorrearacing.com/SODAPICMENU.html


http://davecorrearacing.com/images/3lu062.JPG

http://davecorrearacing.com/images/301102.JPG

http://davecorrearacing.com/images/333032.JPG

http://davecorrearacing.com/images/303301.JPG

http://davecorrearacing.com/images/47103.JPG

Curt Leduc before the Ranger and before he moved out west...Him and Joe Janis had identical Cherokee's..

http://davecorrearacing.com/images/47102.JPG

http://davecorrearacing.com/images/curts41104.JPG

http://davecorrearacing.com/images/er03.BMP

http://davecorrearacing.com/images/4690303.JPG

[toddz69]

[QUOTE=offroadaction;6129]The guys at Dave Correa Racing have put up a ton of old SODA pictures...the guys before CORR. Dave Correa died years ago and his buddies race in his honour.

Thanks for sharing, Wes. I always loved Chuck Johnson's Bronco.

Todd Z.

[Blanco]

What might you guys know about this Dave guy? :confused:

I ask because he has the Same last name as I do?

Cant help but wonder? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif

[RelentlessPursuitRacing]

What might you guys know about this Dave guy? :confused:

I ask because he has the Same last name as I do?

Cant help but wonder? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif

Could be your twin brother seperated at birth....or more likely maybe a cousin. Either way he has relocated and is now in your area (L.A.). You should stop by and see him or at least give him a call and see if he is family. Here is his info. http://activerain.com/7daynotaries

[Blanco]

Could be your twin brother seperated at birth....or more likely maybe a cousin. Either way he has relocated and is now in your area (L.A.). You should stop by and see him or at least give him a call and see if he is family. Here is his info. http://activerain.com/7daynotaries
Uhmm.... did you not read what Todd said? ;)
Other wise I would without a doubt.

[QUOTE=offroadaction;6129]The guys at Dave Correa Racing have put up a ton of old SODA pictures...the guys before CORR. Dave Correa died years ago and his buddies race in his honour.

Thanks for sharing, Wes. I always loved Chuck Johnson's Bronco.

Todd Z.

Bummer to hear he passed. :o

might you know how to reach his family?
Just courious :confused:

[offroadaction]

Todd,
Chuck's Bronco rocks! Definatly one of the best built, handling and looking race bronco's of its time.

There is lots of pictures of the black 352 Bronco in the link I posted above..plus a few oddballs like scouts and Jeepsters...I love the Class 14 winged trucks...they look so mean!

Blanco, best bet is talk to the guys at www.davecorrearacing.com They are a good bunch of midwestern racers...mind you, what bunch of midwestern racers are not good. Here is some info about the team... http://davecorrearacing.com/aboutus.html

[Blanco]

Thanks.

[offroadaction]

Bringing this thread up from the dead...Todd, I think you will recognize a few of these. I hope you do not mind.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/UnserMint1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/UnserMint2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/racerphoto74b.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/race4.jpg

[offroadaction]

Was bored tonight...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/fire1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/73-87pre.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/bottom.jpg

[Blanco]

Glad you were bored. :D
Thanks for sharing.

[modernchaos]

I so dig these vintage pics, nostaligia is so "in". I have a few buddies who offered to let me dig through there pics from the past, just havent been able to make it over there yet.... Hmmmmm I have to get jumpin on that.

[Yikes]

Awesome pictures man!

[toddz69]

Bringing this thread up from the dead...Todd, I think you will recognize a few of these. I hope you do not mind.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/UnserMint1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/UnserMint2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/racerphoto74b.jpg



I don't mind at all, Wes! Thanks for sharing. The first two shots above are of a truck now owned by my friend Andrew Norton (how he uncovered that truck is a great story unto itself). He is still peeling back the layers of the onion trying to discover everything about it.

The photo with the Bronco and the Four Wheeler TLC is a shot of the truck in my avatar now owned by myself and Andrew.

The yellow Bronco was (and still is) owned by "Uncle" Bob Lewis of Acton, CA. As an interesting trivia note, he was the first off road racer to ever run KC HiLites on an off road racing machine.

Keep bringing out the old stuff :-).

Todd Z.

[offroadaction]

Hey Todd,
I am a lurker over at CB and have been following you and Andrew's escapades for a while...Between you guys and Ron, you are very lucky to have to own so much history!

[Norra 1000]

Here are a few photos to go along with the photo of the Unsers leaving the starting line at the 1969 Las Vegas Mint 400, They were in the first srarting row next to Bud Ekins in the Baja Boot:D

[offroadaction]

Now those are awesome!!!!

[Broncodawg]

Awesome pics x2! Hard to believe Unser didn't challenge the Boot off the line, but pics don't lie!

[Broncodawg]

Found this link to some early Mint Races. The one that appears blank actually has the best picture of all so click on it. Wild ride in an Stroppe EB!

http://www.builtfords.com/BF/UB%20Pics.html

[offroadaction]

Great find Broncodawg!

Here is a few more that I came across...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/mark_acuna_image10.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/mark_acuna_image9.jpg

[offroadaction]

Ron (baja1000) sent me over 60 pictures of the Baja Boot!

Check them out at http://www.offroadaction.ca/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=thumbnails&album=129

[offroadaction]

Dale from www.baja-north.com was doing some more scanning today...

Is this Glen Emery's old Jeep? Did cook run it for a few years? Anyone remember Dave Quil? Independant suspension front and rear as well. Or how about Steve Mizel?
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture067.jpg

Rod Hall

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture068.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture071.jpg

Jerry Bundy was an east coast short course racer that used to run head to head with Curt Leduc, Chuck Johnson etc in the old days. He ran a few desert races in his CJ8 and did pretty good from what I remember.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture077.jpg

This is Jerry Lee Daughtry's Blazer right? He runs a Pro 4 right now...
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture076.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture075.jpg

One of the best jeeps to ever race Class 3. Schwellinger had how many championships in this thing?
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture073.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture083.jpg

[toddz69]

Great find Broncodawg!

Here is a few more that I came across...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/mark_acuna_image10.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/mark_acuna_image9.jpg

I'm pretty sure that's Greg Holman's old "Jeep" (he still owns R.E.F.).

Todd Z.

[toddz69]

Dale from www.baja-north.com was doing some more scanning today...

Is this Glen Emery's old Jeep? Did cook run it for a few years? Anyone remember Dave Quil? Independant suspension front and rear as well. Or how about Steve Mizel?
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture067.jpg

Rod Hall

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture068.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture071.jpg

Jerry Bundy was an east coast short course racer that used to run head to head with Curt Leduc, Chuck Johnson etc in the old days. He ran a few desert races in his CJ8 and did pretty good from what I remember.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture077.jpg

This is Jerry Lee Daughtry's Blazer right? He runs a Pro 4 right now...
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture076.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture075.jpg

One of the best jeeps to ever race Class 3. Schwellinger had how many championships in this thing?
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture073.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture083.jpg

Sure looks like Glen's Jeep to me. Mike Schwellinger's old CJ has been for sale off/on on Craigslist here in the Phoenix area for the last year. Looks almost like it does in the picture. If I had the $$ and space for an old race truck museum, that would be the one to buy. That truck has a ton of history.

Todd Z.

[offroadaction]

I hear you on Schwellinger's Jeep, Todd. I have seen the ad a few times. If only I had the cash and room, I would have a few trucks as well! Here is a question for you...Was Schwellingers one of Ray Russell's Jeeps? That is one of the rumours I heard and was not sure if it was true. I know that Russell built his and Don Adams Jeeps for a while, right? Was this one of Adams or Russell's old Jeeps?

Dale posted some Mint pictures at http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56357

I do not think he posted this one, though...


http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture093.jpg

[toddz69]

[QUOTE=offroadaction;14980]I hear you on Schwellinger's Jeep, Todd. I have seen the ad a few times. If only I had the cash and room, I would have a few trucks as well! Here is a question for you...Was Schwellingers one of Ray Russell's Jeeps? That is one of the rumours I heard and was not sure if it was true. I know that Russell built his and Don Adams Jeeps for a while, right? Was this one of Adams or Russell's old Jeeps?

Dale posted some Mint pictures at http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56357

Just got a chance to look at that thread (can't view the pix at work for some reason). Wow! Some great old pictures in that bunch. I have read/heard that Schwellinger's Jeep was Ray Russell's old CJ-7. There seemed to be some discussion on RDC at some point that pretty much confirmed it and I have no reason to doubt it. I do know the truck was originally a CJ-7 and just had a YJ front clip put on it at one time.

Todd Z.

[Norra 1000]

I found this photo of Steve McQueen in a Jeep in my files:D

[offroadaction]

Ron, that is a great picture!

Here is some more from Dale's collection. I talked to him last night and he got a tote of pictures from his mom on the weekend. He figures there is over 3000 pictures!

His dads Bronco before he painted it black.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture107.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture103.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture108.jpg

One of my heros when growing up...Don Adams

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture112.jpg

[toddz69]

I found this photo of Steve McQueen in a Jeep in my files:D

Great shot, Ron! I'm assuming that's at Ascot?

Todd Z.

[bajabum]

Pikes
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos162.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos195.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/2006_Fab_Fords_Broncos204.jpg


this thursday were taking a trailer out to baker to pick up the bronco and give it a nice face lift:D

[toddz69]

this thursday were taking a trailer out to baker to pick up the bronco and give it a nice face lift:D

Details please!! Get it running again? What else? :)

Todd Z.

[Norra 1000]

Todd Iam not sure where that photo was taken, I also have a photo of the McQueen Jeep on the back of Hickeys trailer, Will post now

[Norra 1000]

Here is a old photo i like, its my Hickey truck when it was born in 1968 with the Baja Boot in the front

[Norra 1000]

How do you post the larger photos?, They look better

[bajabum]

Details please!! Get it running again? What else? :)

Todd Z.

for now, purely cosmetic stuff. BUT... i'm trying to convince my old man to get it running.

[Broncodawg]

Very cool to hear Matt! Lean on pops to get it running. What races you guys doing this year. Moss is entering Laughlin, lean on pops some more. HaHa.

Hey 1000, can you tell which of the trucks in the pic is yours?
That must feel pretty special, having pics of the beginnings of your truck?

[Norra 1000]

The one in the front is my #40 truck, After the Mint 40 last year a guy said he had a Lucas spot light like the one my race truck has and did i want to buy it, After talking to him the light was on a wrecked 1969 red Chevy truck, After a short talk i had some interest and found out it was the Back up race truck in the photo and it did see race action also in the Mint 400 in 1969 and Baja in 1969-1970 and 1971, I know it is it The SN# is 1 number off my trucks SN#, I paid $125.00 for the light and he threw in the truck, Its in real bad shape but i can bring it back, That is # 4 original Vic Hickey race vechicle i have now, I know where a few more are but i need to come up with $$ , And i need to finish my new Class 3 race Blazer first

[wiley-moeracing]

You guys know how to get my blood boiling, I may have one of the j-10s in my yard, stipped the parts off it for the cherokee? Keep the jeep pics coming, its giving me some ideas. Thanks Tim

[Joe Rockhead]

Wasn't that Carl Cook Jeep a rear engine. I remember helping a guy at the Mint one year, a Jeep,fully independent suspension with a motor in the rear. I believe it is the same car.My friend has a permanent burn scar on his arm from rubbing against the headers!

[bajabum]

Very cool to hear Matt! Lean on pops to get it running. What races you guys doing this year. Moss is entering Laughlin, lean on pops some more. HaHa.

Hey 1000, can you tell which of the trucks in the pic is yours?
That must feel pretty special, having pics of the beginnings of your truck?

for now the were doing the mint.

[offroadaction]

You would probably be interested in these...they were posted on a simaler thread on Dezert Rangers...
http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/showthread.php?p=1419289#post1419289



http://www.mylifeventure.com/views/images/gallery/8r.jpg

http://www.mylifeventure.com/views/images/gallery/8g.jpg


Ron, is that your Blazer in this picture?
http://www.mylifeventure.com/views/images/gallery/8q.jpg

[toddz69]

Those are great shots of the Couriers. My friend Carl Jackson was the main driver in those trucks for Stroppe (you can see his name on the door in the car hauler picture).

And that's our Bronco in the upper left in the car hauler picture. "Colt" is in the upper right.

Todd Z.

[BajaBronco13]

Great pics Wes.

Just curious, does anyone know if those rims are still being sold today? I think American Racing makes a version of those kidney bean rims.

Chris

[Norra 1000]

Thats not my Blazer, The first 2 Hickey Blazers did not have a front window frame, Here it is

[offroadaction]

Here is an awesome story on the couriers...

http://www.mylifeventure.com/ch8

Ron, how many Hickey Blazers was there?

[toddz69]

Here is an awesome story on the couriers...

http://www.mylifeventure.com/ch8

Ron, how many Hickey Blazers was there?

No kidding - that's awesome!

Todd Z.

[Norra 1000]

There were 2 race 4wd Blazers like in the photos, And 2 i think 2wd race Blazers and several pre runners and the prototype Blazer, That i know of?

[offroadaction]

Who are these guys? 90/91 Baja 1000
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture176.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture183.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture206.jpg

We all saw Schwellingers Class 3 Jeep...here is his Class 4 that he replaced it with.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture202.jpg

Halls Class 4's
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture204.jpg

Todd, wasn't this the team from Car & Driver or something like that? I remember that they had never even seen a desert race before entering the 1000. Or maybe was this Lynn St. James truck?
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture146.jpg


Douglas Class 6 Exploder
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture140.jpg

Didn't Danny Ashcroft race a Bronco II? Wasn't it a Herzog truck? Is this the earlier version?
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture135.jpg

I think Wes Banks ran this vehicle or one like this in the VORRA series.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture131.jpg

Jack Marno (Vancouver BC)
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture133.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture127.jpg

Don Adams...
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture121.jpg

Rod Hall's Dodge... 1/4 elleptic springs front and rear!
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture143.jpg

[toddz69]

Who are these guys? 90/91 Baja 1000
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture176.jpg

I don't remember who they were, but I have a photo in my album that I took of them at the '90 Parker 400.

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture183.jpg

African American guy was the co-dog in that Jeep.

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture206.jpg

Very short lived "funny" 4Runner raced by a guy here in Phoenix. I think his name was John Thul. Businessman who died a few years ago.

We all saw Schwellingers Class 3 Jeep...here is his Class 4 that he replaced it with.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture202.jpg

That truck is now here in Phoenix somewhere. Chris Wilson sold it to a local guy.

Halls Class 4's
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture204.jpg

Todd, wasn't this the team from Car & Driver or something like that? I remember that they had never even seen a desert race before entering the 1000. Or maybe was this Lynn St. James truck?
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture146.jpg

Yep, that's the truck. Various media people raced it. The guys' names on the passenger's door were writers at 4 Wheel and Off Road at the time.

Douglas Class 6 Exploder
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture140.jpg

Actually, that's Swift's truck.

Didn't Danny Ashcroft race a Bronco II? Wasn't it a Herzog truck? Is this the earlier version?
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture135.jpg

Yes, that's the earliest version. Not sure if it's the same one or not, but it was also red/gray at one point.

Rod Hall's Dodge... 1/4 elleptic springs front and rear!
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture143.jpg

First non-Stroppe Rod Hall Dodge. Now THERE's a truck that never worked well.

Good stuff!

Todd Z.

[AngerIssues]

Great stuff!!

I forgot about the Lynn St. James days! (truck was kind of a piece...)

I think I posted these elsewhere... but here are two sides from Mike Coleman's Class 4... Timmy Lee Pruett's old truck that we raced.

I think this was either Mint 400 or Gold Coast

Both of these photos are from the same spot, different sides.


http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/kwlskeeter/colemanoneside.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/kwlskeeter/colemanothersidebmp-2.jpg

[Joe Rockhead]

I remember seeing a video of Lynn St James wadding a road race car. Very scary accident.Those pics remind me of the old days when you could actually go to the desert and watch a race in Nevada. No more.

[toddz69]

Great stuff!!

I forgot about the Lynn St. James days! (truck was kind of a piece...)

I think I posted these elsewhere... but here are two sides from Mike Coleman's Class 4... Timmy Lee Pruett's old truck that we raced.

I think this was either Mint 400 or Gold Coast

Both of these photos are from the same spot, different sides.


http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/kwlskeeter/colemanoneside.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/kwlskeeter/colemanothersidebmp-2.jpg

Timmy Lee Pruett - now there's a name I haven't heard in a long time. Wonder whatever happened to him. What happened to the truck?

Todd Z.

[AngerIssues]

Timmy Lee Pruett - now there's a name I haven't heard in a long time. Wonder whatever happened to him. What happened to the truck?

Todd Z.

When we picked up the truck, Timmy was in the middle of an ugly divorce. We couldn't even go near the house... just the garage.

Don't have a clue about TLP or the truck. Not even sure who mike sold it to.

Funny though... Mike's first prerunner just came up for sale. Same guy has owned it for something like 15 years after he sold it.

I was tempted, but pretty "old school" (77 F-150 or something like that).

[toddz69]

When we picked up the truck, Timmy was in the middle of an ugly divorce. We couldn't even go near the house... just the garage.

Don't have a clue about TLP or the truck. Not even sure who mike sold it to.

Funny though... Mike's first prerunner just came up for sale. Same guy has owned it for something like 15 years after he sold it.

I was tempted, but pretty "old school" (77 F-150 or something like that).

Thanks for sharing your info, Ken. In the video that I made copies of and offered elsewhere in another thread, they showed a little "feature story" on Timmy and his team.

Todd Z.

[EGud]

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/oldschooloffroad/Picture127.jpg

[/IMG]

Does anybody have any idea what race this was? :confused: I know it was either a 1988 Frontier 500 or a run in the Lucerne Valley. Just don't know which it was.

[straightaxle]

Does anybody have any idea what race this was? :confused: I know it was either a 1988 Frontier 500 or a run in the Lucerne Valley. Just don't know which it was.

Whew, that's not much to go by! One sagebrush and one acre of dirt all kind of looks similar. The best way would be if we had an entry list and could track it back by the entry number. Todd and I both have Dusty Times from back then, but we both have them packed away in areas that are way to hot to work in right now. What's the entry name and do you know if they finished or placed? If it was in the last 10 years I would bet against Lucerne Valley because there are not enough tracks and it is not beat up enough.

[offroadaction]

It is one of the Mint 400 races. I would have to check with Dale Nyeste. They are his photos. As far as I know, they only went to Mint and Baja races...it is a long haul from Canada, Eh!

I had forgotten about this photo...is this your new rig? I have been lurking on your CB rebuild.

[steves118]

I think it is at a road crossing in lucerne

[EGud]

I know it isn't much to go off of but I thought maybe the person that took the picture might remember. It was the last desert race for the old bronco. As a matter of fact the number plates still have 309 on them. Even if I could figure out which race was raced later in the year I could figure it out.

Thanks Guys!
Ed G.

[BajaDale]

Does anybody have any idea what race this was? :confused: I know it was either a 1988 Frontier 500 or a run in the Lucerne Valley. Just don't know which it was.

Thats my picture, it was either the 88 or 89 Mint 400. I was looking and didn't have any other pictures of it for ya soory :(

[retroblazer]

Did the 309 Bronco have a stock wheel base? It looks longer and lower than the typical EB.

[EGud]

Did the 309 Bronco have a stock wheel base? It looks longer and lower than the typical EB.

#309 is lengthen 10 inches. It raced in the Modified 4x4 class.

This is it in the 1980 Mint 400.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/EGud/742fEBinbackgroundcopy.jpg

[EGud]

Thats my picture, it was either the 88 or 89 Mint 400. I was looking and didn't have any other pictures of it for ya soory :(

Are you sure? We were thinking it was the 1988 Lucerne Valley 300. Well that is what we think the name of that race was. :confused:

The truck was retired after the 1988 season and was put into storage in 1989.

[Blanco]

Good eye Raffo!

[BajaDale]

Are you sure? We were thinking it was the 1988 Lucerne Valley 300. Well that is what we think the name of that race was. :confused:

The truck was retired after the 1988 season and was put into storage in 1989.

My dad would have taken the picture and he only went to one race a year, the Mint 400. We're from Canada and he said he never hit any races at Lucerne Valley?

[retroblazer]

Personally, I like the look of 309 and the blue 749 Bronco. I have to admit I am surprised that very few of the EB guys wouldn't accept the offer to extend their wheel base by a foot in exchange for coil-overs for everyone. I guess it's one thing to have the FSB's beat them, but another for some other brand. Is there any reason if you wanted to be competitive in a Ford product of why you wouldn't choose a FSB over an EB?

[EGud]

The guys I know that run the early Broncos do so because they are early Bronco's not because they think they are more competitive. From what I understand the extra 10" made a huge difference in the ride. But, before Ken Rice lengthened it they won class 4 in the 1k then after the lengthen they won class 4 in the 1k.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/EGud/Thunderbronco-1.jpg

[vistaracing1]

thanks for all the pics everyone! thats a nice stroll down memory lane

[Blanco]

Please post an updates on whats up with the kia's

[retroblazer]

[QUOTE=offroadaction;6129]The guys at Dave Correa Racing have put up a ton of old SODA pictures...the guys before CORR. Dave Correa died years ago and his buddies race in his honour.

Thanks for sharing, Wes. I always loved Chuck Johnson's Bronco.

Todd Z.

I just looked at these shots again, turns out I'm the one in the firesuit next to Chuck's 301 Bronco.

[offroadaction]

I have not updated this thread in a long time! Sorry!

Rod Hall in the early days!
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/W67HV_HM002L-600.jpg

Rod Hall at one of the African Rallys that he entered.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/W79HV_HM001L-640.jpg

The rest are Rod Hall and the Bronco that ToddZ and Andrew from Baja Bronco own and are restoring. Looking forward to seeing it at the NORRA 1000.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/W69HV_HM001L-640.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/W69HV_HM003L-640.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/W69HV_HM004L-640.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/W72HV_HM002L.jpg

[offroadaction]

Some other photos...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/19-640.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/22-640.jpg

Remember the celebrity races?
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan0003.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan0018.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan0027.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan0043.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan0044.jpg

[offroadaction]

Lets see what else I have...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan0029.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/Conejo_off_road.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/Conejo_starting.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/302_G.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/MVC-010S.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/0609091521a.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/Jackson3.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/Pony.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/96cb.jpg

I know I have more to upload, but I have to get some work done first!

[Blanco]

Wow! You have some great pictures in your collection! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/16.gif

& this one grabbed my attention.....?
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan0018.jpg
Thats not our current California Governator is it?

[offroadaction]

Wow! You have some great pictures in your collection! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/16.gif

Thanks Blanco. Yeah, I have to say that my photo collection is getting pretty big. A lot of the photos have come from posts on other websites like Race Dezert, but my site is starting to become popular enough that people are emailing me direct with photos and articles. Racing is just one section of the site...lots of WW2 photos, restored vehicles, vintage photos, etc. I really have to thank my readers...they are the best!

Yes, that is who you think it is. He did a few of the celebrity races. In those photos, you can also see a Smothers brother, Dan Hagerty, etc. A lot of famous people did the races at Riverside and a few other locations. Roundtree...he was from the Monkey's wasn't he? Chuck Norris did some as well. He actually teamed with Spencer Low in a Nissan at a few desert races.

ToddZ, can you remember other celebrity racers?

[retroblazer]

Ken Norton, the boxer. I found something at Dirt Sports through webseach that tells the story and some of the celebs. I was at Riverside one year to see them in person. Out of control

[toddz69]

Thanks Blanco. Yeah, I have to say that my photo collection is getting pretty big. A lot of the photos have come from posts on other websites like Race Dezert, but my site is starting to become popular enough that people are emailing me direct with photos and articles. Racing is just one section of the site...lots of WW2 photos, restored vehicles, vintage photos, etc. I really have to thank my readers...they are the best!

Yes, that is who you think it is. He did a few of the celebrity races. In those photos, you can also see a Smothers brother, Dan Hagerty, etc. A lot of famous people did the races at Riverside and a few other locations. Roundtree...he was from the Monkey's wasn't he? Chuck Norris did some as well. He actually teamed with Spencer Low in a Nissan at a few desert races.

ToddZ, can you remember other celebrity racers?

You've named the ones I can think of off the top of my head: Dan Hagerty, the Smothers Brothers, Arnold, etc. I'd have to dig back in my magazines to find them all.

Walker prepped all the Jeeps for the events.

Todd Z.

[Joe Rockhead]

I remember those celebrity races at Riverside.
Elke Sommer,Ruth Buzzi,Ken Norton.
Looks like Grizzly Adams is about to land hard on his roof in that one pic.
And Richard Roundtree wasn't with the Monkees.He played Shaft,the cool,black private eye.Remember the song about him?

[offroadaction]

I thought of another one...Farrah Fawcett. Honestly...maybe it was in my dreams? As the Jeep beats me to the checkered flag, she gets out and takes off her helmet, and tosses her blond hair around...umm...honestly, I thought she was in the celebrity races... I thought Reba McIntyre (sp) did too...I may be wrong on that...but Farrah did...:)

Joe Rockhead, you are right...who was the monkey? Nesmith?

I did a quick google search...

Patrick Duffy has a small photo on his website http://www.patrickduffy.org/activism.htm

Hmmm...I think I have a new idea for an article guys! Now, I need some help on research...

[Joe Rockhead]

Yes,Nesmith was with the Monkees.He also raced a class 8 I believe.Didn't someone in his family invent Liquid Paper?

[AngerIssues]

thanks for posting these photos. I've been putting photos on my walls since I was a little kid, but haven't seen many of these!!

You should have seen my 9-year-old's face when she saw the pic of "Arnold". It was classic!! She said exactly what Cam said: "Is that who I think it is??" lol

thanks again!

[Blanco]

My Mom use to go to church with duffy. :)
Pretty cool.....

[Norra 1000]

Thanks for posting the photos of Rod, He is a good friend and i never knew he reace a Chevy Blazer:D

[Blanco]

Thanks for posting the photos of Rod, He is a good friend and i never knew he reace a Chevy Blazer:D
But I thought you were good friends....? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/6.gif

[Clydesdale4x4]

I wanna see some more of the 442.....

[retroblazer]

Steve Mizel had some cool stuff, what do you have in your collection?

[Norra 1000]

I thought he raced, Jeeps, Ford, dodge, I did not know Chevy, I guess i did not know him as good as i thought

[toddz69]

I thought he raced, Jeeps, Ford, dodge, I did not know Chevy, I guess i did not know him as good as i thought

The Blazer was a one-time deal only in the early '80s.

Todd Z.

[Broncodawg]

But I thought you were good friends....? http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/6.gif

That's our Blanco! Especially after Todd explains the good reason for the Hall/chevy confusion!

[offroadaction]

I thought he raced, Jeeps, Ford, dodge, I did not know Chevy, I guess i did not know him as good as i thought

Two, actually I think 3 time deal. Actually, Todd is right. That Blazer was a once time deal in a Africa rally. I think he also drove a Ramcharger before or after the Blazer. The Blazer below was a one or two time deal for Australia.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/W85HV_HM001L-640.jpg

This Blazer was originally raced by Bob Gordon (yeah, the kid's dad) and was a sister rig to Frank Vessels, shown below. Vessels sold his to Don Adams (Yup, the Class 3 Jeep guy) and Gordon sold it to Jim Hunter in Australia iin the early 80's. Hunter raced it out there for a few years and then brought it over to race the Baja 1000 in 87 & 88. Anyone know what happened to it after that or what happened to the Vessels/Adams Blazer?


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/vessels-1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/blazer-1.jpg

Steve Mizel had some cool stuff, what do you have in your collection?

I thought I had one or two photos of Mizel, but I could not find anything. You are right...he had some pretty neat stuff. IRS in a 80's Bronco in the early to mid 80's...way ahead of its time. I do not remember much else other than that and the big wing...

Who tell me what Bronco is in the picture below? Todd and Gud not allowed.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/scan0029-1.jpg

[offroadaction]

I cannot imagine racing a CJ-5 back in the day. My back hurts just thinking about it! Short wheelbase, 4" of wheel travel...man...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/mint_0001.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/3516.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/351.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/35.jpg

[Blanco]

Great Pics!
Keep it up! :D

[toddz69]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/W85HV_HM001L-640.jpg

This Blazer was originally raced by Bob Gordon (yeah, the kid's dad) and was a sister rig to Frank Vessels, shown below. Vessels sold his to Don Adams (Yup, the Class 3 Jeep guy) and Gordon sold it to Jim Hunter in Australia iin the early 80's. Hunter raced it out there for a few years and then brought it over to race the Baja 1000 in 87 & 88. Anyone know what happened to it after that or what happened to the Vessels/Adams Blazer?


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/vessels-1.jpg



I'm sure you can find the answer to who owns the Blazers today by surfing around rdc long enough. I believe Don Adams still has his old truck - it was on display at the Baja 2000 party at the Petersen Museum in 2000 and I think Don owned it at that point.

Before Vessels and Gordon owned them, the Blazers belonged Parnelli. Dick Russell built them for him after the Big Oly days.

My friend that works for Parnelli told me they sold the Blazers crazy-cheap when they were done with them - like $2500 ea. or something like that.

Todd Z.

[offroadaction]

Check out the comments that accompany the photos at http://www.jpmagazine.com/jeepshots/sideways/154_0801_classic_race_jeep_pictures/index.html

http://offroadaction.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/154_0801_01_z+reader_rides_sideways+jeep_cj5.jpg

http://offroadaction.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/154_0801_04_z+reader_rides_sideways+jeep_wagoneer. jpg

http://offroadaction.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/154_0801_03_z+reader_rides_sideways+1967_2wd_cj6.j pg

http://offroadaction.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/154_0801_02_z+reader_rides_sideways+1972_jeep.jpg

[offroadaction]

I'm sure you can find the answer to who owns the Blazers today by surfing around rdc long enough. I believe Don Adams still has his old truck - it was on display at the Baja 2000 party at the Petersen Museum in 2000 and I think Don owned it at that point.

Before Vessels and Gordon owned them, the Blazers belonged Parnelli. Dick Russell built them for him after the Big Oly days.

My friend that works for Parnelli told me they sold the Blazers crazy-cheap when they were done with them - like $2500 ea. or something like that.

Todd Z.

I forgot that Parnelli owned them first. Didn't Adams run the Class 2 Blazer and the Class 3 Jeep in the same races?

[toddz69]

Didn't Adams run the Class 2 Blazer and the Class 3 Jeep in the same races?

I don't know the answer to that question.

Todd Z.

[retroblazer]

One of the wilder one's of Mizel was a Toyota Land Cruiser pickup with ifs. I found a 1975 copy of Four Wheeler that had a picture of the LC in it. I'll see if I can scan it.

[63chevyll]

if you guys have seen "Dirt" the 1972 movie the blazer in in there running, with PJ driving. I would recomend to anyone who like old classic movies

[Broncodawg]

Who can tell me what Bronco is in the picture below? Todd and Gud not allowed.

Is that now the Pike's racer, that is being restored?

[Blanco]

Picture below?

From what I can see its mine in the Avatar.. :D

[Norra 1000]

Todd, Have you seen this poster before? I just mailed you one out, I was going threw my many boxes of cool stuff and found 4 of these posters, You should see it this Friday, Ron

[Norra 1000]

Here are some photos during testing in 1969 at the river bed in Ventura, Ca, these first Blazers were built by Vic Hickey, Does any one have more blazer photos?

[AngerIssues]

Here are some photos during testing in 1969 at the river bed in Ventura, Ca, these first Blazers were built by Vic Hickey, Does any one have more blazer photos?

Oh how painful to see. I live not 200 yards from the Ventura river bottom... well the Santa Clara river-bottom that flows into Ventura/Oxnard. Now it's owned by the Nature Conservancy and you can't even go down there. Awesome 4-wheeling, bike riding, all locked up by tree huggers. What good is land if you can use it? Stand on the bridge and admire it? OK... not hijacking the thread.

Did Vic Hickey live in Ventura?? :confused:

[AngerIssues]

Todd, Have you seen this poster before? I just mailed you one out, I was going threw my many boxes of cool stuff and found 4 of these posters, You should see it this Friday, Ron


I have the 2005 poster. It's in pretty good shape, on the wall at the lake trailer.

[offroadaction]

Good shots Ron!

Have you guys seen the thread I started about race Broncos on Classic Broncos?

Ultimate Race Bronco Photo Thread - ClassicBroncos.com Forums

[Norra 1000]

Vic Hickey and Hickey Enterprises was located in Venture, The shop is still there i still stop by and talk to the current owner about when Vic owned it, They new Vic back then and rode in all the cars and trucks, He also had a large ranch in paso robles

[BAJA Silt Swiming]

seriously whats up with the snowflakes on my screan... this thread is awesome please poast more bronco pics..... gotta love those ponys.....

[Blanco]

seriously whats up with the snowflakes on my screan...
Its snowing in the desert... :D

[offroadaction]

Steve Mizel had some cool stuff, what do you have in your collection?

I knew I had seen some Steve Mizel stuff somewhere....I never saw this in person that I can remember. Didn't it have independent A Arm suspension front and rear? Didn't he also have an early Bronco before this? Or perhaps this is the same one with a newer body?

Speaking of wild rigs, I have been talking to Carl Cooks daughter and should have some photos soon. Carl raced the former Glen Emery rear engine Jeep...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/mizel1-600.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/mizel2-600.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/offroadaction/Old%20School-Desert/mizel3-600.jpg

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[TIMMY LEE PRUETT]

I'm alive and kicking, moved from Moreno Valley to Norco. One of my trucks is at the bottom of a raven not far from Mikes Sky Ranch on the way to the Observatory. The new truck was sold to the Collins then went to a guy in Las Vegas who also bought Wlakers V-10 class 8. It was then sold to a couple of young brothers in Las Vagas minus the Leon Patton motor. Which now is in a 32 Ford Hot Rod. The Truck was raced in some local races around Las Vegas by the guys mother who won a couple races. I built a couple of 76/78 Bronco prerunners that had nice parts on them when I still had the shop Moreno Valley. Last I saw them they were at Leducs shop, then up at Sandy Cones shop up north.I stumbled on to this site and will post some cool pictures from the past. Looking to hear from old racing buddies.

[toddz69]

I'm alive and kicking, moved from Moreno Valley to Norco. One of my trucks is at the bottom of a raven not far from Mikes Sky Ranch on the way to the Observatory. The new truck was sold to the Collins then went to a guy in Las Vegas who also bought Wlakers V-10 class 8. It was then sold to a couple of young brothers in Las Vagas minus the Leon Patton motor. Which now is in a 32 Ford Hot Rod. The Truck was raced in some local races around Las Vegas by the guys mother who won a couple races. I built a couple of 76/78 Bronco prerunners that had nice parts on them when I still had the shop Moreno Valley. Last I saw them they were at Leducs shop, then up at Sandy Cones shop up north.I stumbled on to this site and will post some cool pictures from the past. Looking to hear from old racing buddies.

Timmy: Welcome aboard. Glad you found us here. Looking forward to seeing your cool old pix from the past. I still have an old Off Road magazine in my files that has an article on the various prerunners you built - Torq? Off Road as I recall....

Todd Z.

[TIMMY LEE PRUETT]

Yes that was the place I called home until the Most expensive thing I had done so far in Life DIVORCE. Divorce is more expensive than racing which I found hard to believe at the time.
I still wonder through old books and magazine reliving the past then jump back to the present. TORQFAB was fun and all the people you end up meeting while building trucks was real fun. I remember a guy came to me with a CJ-7 and wanted a 401 in it. along with all the good suspension stuff. What a project, as I get some time I'll post pictures of Off Road racing history. Jerry Bundy, Curt Leduc, Don Adams and lots more.
Best
Timmy Lee

[offroadaction]

Welcome to the site Timmy! I look forward to photos and old racing tales!

[BobBower]

Let me add my welcome to Timmy...

[raceanything]

Great old pictures. I was searching for current rules in Class 4 for a build I'm working on (what ever happened to class 4?) and found this page.

I remember the Archer Bros. Jeep shown in post #111. I'd check it out every time my dad took me there as a kid to just a couple years back when they closed the shop it sat in the yard. I recognized the double hood latches and Dessert Dogs. Seems to me it had some weird double leaf spring set up too. I wonder what happened to it.

[poppajeep]

I noticed one of the Jeep pictures had "Aggie's 4x4" on the side. That must have been after Clyde "Aggie" Parsons quit building Class 3 Jeeps. He built and raced many, even receiving a test unit from Jeep after placing well in a Las Vegas race. If my memory serves me correctly, Curt LeDuc drove for him after Clyde retired from driving, amongst others. He was quite innovative for years. I went to school with Clyde, and later mud raced with him in the Northwest. Always a fantastic competitor, and innovator. Many Northwest drivers have said if they had their choice, they wanted Clyde in their pits. He could fix anything. Greg Peters

[Moss2]

I noticed one of the Jeep pictures had "Aggie's 4x4" on the side. That must have been after Clyde "Aggie" Parsons quit building Class 3 Jeeps. He built and raced many, even receiving a test unit from Jeep after placing well in a Las Vegas race. If my memory serves me correctly, Curt LeDuc drove for him after Clyde retired from driving, amongst others. He was quite innovative for years. I went to school with Clyde, and later mud raced with him in the Northwest. Always a fantastic competitor, and innovator. Many Northwest drivers have said if they had their choice, they wanted Clyde in their pits. He could fix anything. Greg Peters

I assume this is the same "Aggie" that is out to help BFG racers with his remote roving pit support? BFG and lots of people also feel he can fix most anything and give him a lot of respect. Nice to know more of his story if this is indeed the same man.
Ken

[offroadaction]

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[offroadaction]

1971 Mint 400

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[toddz69]

1971 Mint 400

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Awesome!! Thanks Wes!

Todd Z.

[offroadaction]

thanks Todd. That is Sandy Cone's Jeepster in the first picture right? If so, I will email it to him. He has commented a few times on my site. I thought most of the pictures I saw had Eufeldt-Cone on the hood...or something like that.

[EGud]

thanks Todd. That is Sandy Cone's Jeepster in the first picture right? If so, I will email it to him. He has commented a few times on my site. I thought most of the pictures I saw had Eufeldt-Cone on the hood...or something like that.

Wow! Those are some great pictures Wes! Thanks for sharing! :eek:

[4x4dudester]

Sweet pictures! I love those Bronco ones.

[toddz69]

thanks Todd. That is Sandy Cone's Jeepster in the first picture right? If so, I will email it to him. He has commented a few times on my site. I thought most of the pictures I saw had Eufeldt-Cone on the hood...or something like that.

Yes, Sandy and John Utfeldt. I had a long conversation with Sandy last winter about John. He invented what we today know as the "Parker Pumper".

Todd Z.

[offroadaction]

1975 Baja 1000

Thanks again to Doug Sutton for the photos

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[retroblazer]

I called Sandy to let him know that a picture of his Jeep had been posted. If I got it correctly, it is a fiberglass bodied Jeepster, running a 390 and a 4-speed. Sounds like perfect NORRA material to me.
The last batch of pictures has a 1st gen, 2wd ,white Blazer, #210. I ran across it in the neighborhood when I lived for a year my aunt and uncle's house in Pasadena in 1977. At the time, it had Horsepower Engineering on the side and was I think yellow.

[offroadaction]

I remember the Blazer in a magazine article. It had a fiberglass body and maybe tube frame? In the article, it was yellow and was built by Horsepower Engineering.

1975 Baja 1000

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[offroadaction]

More 1975 Baja 1000
I know they are not Class 3, but...

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[Class3Fan]

Here's a couple of the Lewis vehicles from the 1976 WRA 300.

[winters10]

I am looking for some pictures of my uncles old CJ-7 that he raced with Whiplash Racing, his name is Tom Swanson it was a red CJ-7 number 303.

[Class3Fan]

Any idea what years -- and what states -- he raced in?

[winters10]

He raced in the whiplash racing series from mid 90s to about 04 whiplash is based out of arizona, but they raced in az, ca, and mexico

[toddz69]

I am looking for some pictures of my uncles old CJ-7 that he raced with Whiplash Racing, his name is Tom Swanson it was a red CJ-7 number 303.

Should be tons of pictures of that Jeep around. It was for sale forever and there would be lots of pictures of it in Dusty Times too.

Todd Z.

[blue dog]

Spectacular photos in this thread. Funny to see what 8 trucks were in the early/mid 70's.
Why did class 4 ever go away. I for one, would like to see it come back. What would it take. Class 3 rules in full size 4x4 trucks.

[straightaxle]

Spectacular photos in this thread. Funny to see what 8 trucks were in the early/mid 70's.
Why did class 4 ever go away. I for one, would like to see it come back. What would it take. Class 3 rules in full size 4x4 trucks.


Bring 3 to 5 of them to a race, they will make a class. Both Class 3 and 4 rules would fit within the 8 rules. For many years over the last 10 we have had a good enough time to have won class 8 with our 3 at the Baja 1000. Be aware that it doesn't have to be built like a TT to win.

[blue dog]

Bring 3 to 5 of them to a race, they will make a class. Both Class 3 and 4 rules would fit within the 8 rules. For many years over the last 10 we have had a good enough time to have won class 8 with our 3 at the Baja 1000. Be aware that it doesn't have to be built like a TT to win.

I have plenty of stock full under my belt, as well as class 8. Alot of times it is attrition that will win. Been watching you guys for some time, always consistent.

Was eyeballing an old wagoneer yesterday, the wheelbase was 108.7", just over, too bad.

[gunit]

I have plenty of stock full under my belt, as well as class 8. Alot of times it is attrition that will win. Been watching you guys for some time, always consistent.

Was eyeballing an old wagoneer yesterday, the wheelbase was 108.7", just over, too bad.

The Waggy would work if it is 108.7". The rule says 108" max but can be + or - 2" from stock. To reduce the wb by .7" would be no big deal.

[blue dog]

The Waggy would work if it is 108.7". The rule says 108" max but can be + or - 2" from stock. To reduce the wb by .7" would be no big deal.

Did not think about the plus or minus in the rule book.

[kkspeedracer]

i don't know if this pic is very clear but it is from indian springs colorado at the coors 150 off road race back in the 70's put on by rmorra. 48 entries in the 4wd class!!! some notables are sherman balch (green scout 2) one of the boone bros (yellow scout traveler), jerry daughery (black blazer), jerry colton (blue scout 2). i was running a scout 800 (chev power). their were just two classes for trucks, 2wd and 4wd.

[offroadaction]

Great photo! Thanks for sharing.

[Blanco]

Great photo! Thanks for sharing.

Ditto!

[Blanco]

Great photo! Thanks for sharing.

Ditto!

[Class3Fan]

i don't know if this pic is very clear but it is from indian springs colorado at the coors 150 off road race back in the 70's put on by rmorra. 48 entries in the 4wd class!!! some notables are sherman balch (green scout 2) one of the boone bros (yellow scout traveler), jerry daughery (black blazer), jerry colton (blue scout 2). i was running a scout 800 (chev power). their were just two classes for trucks, 2wd and 4wd.
I was at this race! The 1978 Coors Colorado Off Road Championship. All of these pictures were taken the day before the race at a car show held for competitors at Colorado Springs Equipment Company.

[Class3Fan]

i don't know if this pic is very clear but it is from indian springs colorado at the coors 150 off road race back in the 70's put on by rmorra. 48 entries in the 4wd class!!! some notables are sherman balch (green scout 2) one of the boone bros (yellow scout traveler), jerry daughery (black blazer), jerry colton (blue scout 2). i was running a scout 800 (chev power). their were just two classes for trucks, 2wd and 4wd.

Here's some more from the car show before the Indian Springs race.

[Class3Fan]

i don't know if this pic is very clear but it is from indian springs colorado at the coors 150 off road race back in the 70's put on by rmorra. 48 entries in the 4wd class!!! some notables are sherman balch (green scout 2) one of the boone bros (yellow scout traveler), jerry daughery (black blazer), jerry colton (blue scout 2). i was running a scout 800 (chev power). their were just two classes for trucks, 2wd and 4wd.

kkspeedracer -- I think this is you!

[Class3Fan]

i don't know if this pic is very clear but it is from indian springs colorado at the coors 150 off road race back in the 70's put on by rmorra. 48 entries in the 4wd class!!! some notables are sherman balch (green scout 2) one of the boone bros (yellow scout traveler), jerry daughery (black blazer), jerry colton (blue scout 2). i was running a scout 800 (chev power). their were just two classes for trucks, 2wd and 4wd.

There's some great rigs in this photo. The red Bronco is Rick Fliam's Mobile Wash of Denver special -- lots of photos of it on the 'net. On the right is Jerry Daugherty's original "Black Widow" Chevy Blazer. Just behind Fliam is a Cj2-bodied Bronco that raced in Colorado for years and was driven by Jerry Colton in a Baja 1000. The green Scout is indeed Sherman Balch's (he won). The yellow Scout Terra is Frank Howarth's. Way toward the back is Jerry Colton's blue Colorado Springs Equipment Co. Scout. Also in this race, but not visible, were Scout racer Jimmy Jones and Jeep racer Don Adams.

[Blanco]

Very cool pic's! :D