Chet Miller's W154 at Indy
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jj2728
, Feb 24 2011 01:21
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jj2728
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Posted 24 February 2011 - 01:21
Came across this as I was going thru my dad's archives. Indy 1948.
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Posted 24 February 2011 - 10:53
Is that the Don Lee car?
If so, I know where the later bodywork is sitting, covered in dust! From memory, a pale-ish metalic blue. Is it the original Mercedes bodywork, altered and painted, or a new set of panels produced by Lee's team.
A fantastic picture whatever!!
If so, I know where the later bodywork is sitting, covered in dust! From memory, a pale-ish metalic blue. Is it the original Mercedes bodywork, altered and painted, or a new set of panels produced by Lee's team.
A fantastic picture whatever!!
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Posted 24 February 2011 - 19:35
Is that the Don Lee car?
If so, I know where the later bodywork is sitting, covered in dust! From memory, a pale-ish metalic blue. Is it the original Mercedes bodywork, altered and painted, or a new set of panels produced by Lee's team.
A fantastic picture whatever!!
According to the 1948 Clymer Yearbook, yes, the Don Lee Special driven by Chet Miller. Qualified on the 7th row with a speed of 127.249 which would have placed the car 5th if posted on pole day. Dropped out of the race on lap 108 with "oil trouble", after running fifth in the early stages of the race.
What a great photo.
Tony
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Posted 24 February 2011 - 20:33
Agreed, a fascinating picture - in colour, too!
Some more pics of the car form other sources
http://www.libraryin...08_laps_oil.htm
http://winfield.50me.../Indy/Indy1.htm
http://www.indianapo...dianapolis-500/
Some more pics of the car form other sources
http://www.libraryin...08_laps_oil.htm
http://winfield.50me.../Indy/Indy1.htm
http://www.indianapo...dianapolis-500/
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jj2728
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Posted 24 February 2011 - 21:44
Glad you like fellas.....here's another.
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Posted 25 February 2011 - 01:29
Great shots- good to see in color.
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Posted 25 February 2011 - 02:39
Great shots- good to see in color.
Agreed. I can never get enough of these old pics, and when they're in color they're extra special.
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Posted 27 February 2011 - 05:35
Came across this as I was going thru my dad's archives. Indy 1948.
Love the team brown uniforms and matching trolley box GREAT.
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jj2728
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Posted 27 February 2011 - 17:32
The Bennett Brothers
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Posted 27 February 2011 - 18:27
Can't you just hear them pronouncing (in Texan), "We're in the awl bidness!"?
Frank
Frank
Edited by fbarrett, 27 February 2011 - 18:28.
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Posted 27 February 2011 - 21:26
Those bricks look mighty slick. Slick as in slippery as opposed to Willy.
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Posted 27 February 2011 - 23:11
Not only were they slick but they were VERY bumpy!
Many drivers used to clamp down on a hankerchief to keep their teath from breaking!
ZOOOM
Many drivers used to clamp down on a hankerchief to keep their teath from breaking!
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