Warning: Car Porn in this Post.... My Dad's (My) 55 - 150 w/ 409 Project.

[RFE3]

Cool Norton .

Is that a "Norton Manx" or possibly it's predecessor?

Great story!

TomK

It's the non racer model of the Manx, a Model 18.
He still had it when he and my Mom started Dating in 64 but after they were married my Grandmother (his Mom) convinced him that "responsible Married Men with a baby on the way" don't ride Motorcycles...

 

[1958 delivery]

It's the non racer model of the Manx, a Model 18.
He still had it when he and my Mom started Dating in 64 but after they were married my Grandmother (his Mom) convinced him that "responsible Married Men with a baby on the way" don't ride Motorcycles...

"Responsible" is over rated.

 

[blkblk63ss]

Here's a couple Photos that I found as well. The first was his 47 Chevy that he traded in on the 55. My Dad is in the Drivers Seat. The Second is his 46 Norton Mod. 18 but in the background are a couple of his buddies 55 Olds 88's. This was probably 58 or so.
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That don't look like a 47 Chevy to me???

 

[55Brodie]

That don't look like a 47 Chevy??? To me???

It's a Mercury I believe.

 

[1958 delivery]

Could this Be the casting # on the Block? This was on the rear of the Engine between the Dist. and Drivers side Cylinder head.
K2561 / Maybe Nov. 25 1961

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You need to get the casting number to verify it's a 409 not a 348

 

[1964SuperStocker]

If I were ever to get into moon shine running, my cars would look like the 55 and 64.

 

[RFE3]

That don't look like a 47 Chevy to me???

It's a Mercury I believe.

Yeah, you're right, my bad

 

[RFE3]

You need to get the casting number to verify it's a 409 not a 348

I know it's a 409, atm I can't get over to the RF of the car to make a photo of the Block #'s.

 

[1958 delivery]

I know it's a 409, atm I can't get over to the RF of the car to make a photo of the Block #'s.

You believe it is, and may very well be correct but the casting number leaves no doubt

 

[RFE3]

Here's a few more just General Hotrod/Drag Racing Photos from"Back in the Day" They're all dated Feb. 1960

 

[blkblk63ss]

1959 Pontiac wagon, others before my time. Lol

 

[32witha409]

That's how we grenade a banjo Halibrand quick change. Model A with a blower.

 

[1958 delivery]

I know it's a 409, atm I can't get over to the RF of the car to make a photo of the Block #'s.

Casting number is on the back opposite side of the date code you posted

 

[1958 delivery]

Here's a few more just General Hotrod/Drag Racing Photos from"Back in the Day" They're all dated Feb. 1960

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Your dad hung out with Lamar Walden?

 

[RFE3]

Your dad hung out with Lamar Walden?

Yeah, They all ran together back in the Day.... They were all from Buckhead, Brookhaven, Chamblee and Doraville. Lamars Shop is only a couple of miles from my Dad's shop.

 

[Barry Taylor]

Those are some great pictures you have there!!!

 

[benchseat4speed]

Yes they are, wow. Too cool. Benjamin says that 55 has an 068 car block and 690 heads on it.

 

[nomad59NZ]

Mate, you have some cool history there and stuff to be real proud of . Love the 55 and certainly look forward to your build process on this.

Gav

 

[32witha409]

That's how we grenade a banjo Halibrand quick change. Model A with a blower.

My mistake, the Halibrand QC was in a 32 roadster. Still very cool history caught on film.

 

[32witha409]

This guy reminds me of Gray Baskerville of Hotrod Magazine fame but he always had glasses on.