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    Some amazing engines, Mike! And to think that those were all built well before the existence of computers and numerically controlled machining of any kind. True craftsmen, and all one at a time or even one of a kind.
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    It is amazing in it's own right, isn't it!?!? Pieces of art imho. I am so glad I made this trip, got to meet and hang out with you and Bones, saw a really cool car show and saw parts of the country I'd never been in before, and more, then capped it off with the Smith Colelction / Museum!

    It was a great week all in all.
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    What a great snapshot of racing history!!! Thanks for the pics, Mike!!! These guys were true engine builders, not just a bit of machine work and assembly, but designing and building their own heads, blocks, heck, most everything!!!! It's always good to look over these cars, engines, and pieces that are such a huge part of our racing history!!!
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    After all those sexy engines and cars I think I need a drink and a smoke!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Severson View Post
    What a great snapshot of racing history!!! Thanks for the pics, Mike!!! These guys were true engine builders, not just a bit of machine work and assembly, but designing and building their own heads, blocks, heck, most everything!!!! It's always good to look over these cars, engines, and pieces that are such a huge part of our racing history!!!
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    After all those sexy engines and cars I think I need a drink and a smoke!
    It's amazing when you think that at the most they had a lathe and maybe a shaper.. a well equipped shop might have a horizontal mill.. when I read that the one engine had 40 hours of polishing and shaping in 1 part! That's simply amazing!

    Steve - I felt the same after I left, breathless and wanting a cigarrette!
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