What is “too early” for boat start-up on the Parker Strip?

[Wheeler]

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Wheeler,
Is this your family’s wooddecker with the FE ?
Bad assery right there..
Awesome

It belonged to a friend of a friend here in Parker. The owner is Jim O'Leary, Jim is one of the "Original Venice Crew" that built the Cobra for Carol Shelby.

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Return of the Rebels.

 

[Wheeler]

Couple more pix of pix from Teds garage.

Allen Grant on the left, Ted Sutton middle and I forget the mans name on the right.

 

[Wheeler]

A few random pictures or pictures and some photos I took while at Willow Springs.

Allen Grant and George Lucas.

Part of the original people that work for Carol Shelby in Venice and LA

Lynn Park and his Cobra's

Peter Brock of GM, Shelby and BRE fame.

I'm trying to fit into the car so I can go for a ride with Lynn Park

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Our family (and family boat) in Parker back in the 60's. The little girl is my sister Janice aka Billy B's wife.

Mom and Janice.

Dad

Janice

Mom and Janice

Janice grew up.

 

[stokerwhore]

and howz the new vw bus in the first pic. if only... lol

 

[Wheeler]

and howz the new vw bus in the first pic. if only... lol

That VW must of made the trip to the river fun while listening to your 4 track Muntz and throwing back a few Hamm's.

 

[Wheeler]

I believe that everyone has seen these pix at least twice and I'm starting to run out of 'em. I might have to resort to scanning some old Hot Rod magazines next.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Rare boats indeed!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Here's a shot of NRBR in Parker. For those that don't know he's a bad mofo behind the wheel aaand, he likes to party.

 

[Wheeler]

Here's a shot of NRBR in Parker. For those that don't know he's a bad mofo behind the wheel aaand, he likes to party.

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I told him and his little friend to get the hell of my dock and stay off!

Will you just look at the way he's taunting me!

 

[Wheeler]

It belonged to a friend of a friend here in Parker. The owner is Jim O'Leary, Jim is one of the "Original Venice Crew" that built the Cobra for Carol Shelby.

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Almost forgot that they made the cover of the new issue of Hot Rod Magazine.

 

[stokerwhore]

need some captions for all those nordscog photos.. for us young guys lol. i feel i'm seriously missing out on a history lesson here

 

[Wheeler]

need some captions for all those nordscog photos.. for us young guys lol. i feel i'm seriously missing out on a history lesson here

The flatties were out for the 9 hour. I'll have to ask Ted to fill in the blanks and try to place some captions.

 

[nrbr]

Here's a shot of NRBR in Parker. For those that don't know he's a bad mofo behind the wheel aaand, he likes to party.

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Sweet!!! Glory days

 

[dryhoze1]

Our family (and family boat) in Parker back in the 60's. The little girl is my sister Janice aka Billy B's wife.

Mom and Janice.
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Dad
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Janice
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Mom and Janice
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Janice grew up.
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As always Jerry great pictures!

I’m honored to say I own the exhaust logs off of this boat.

They are going on a project I’m currently working on & you will see them again sometime soon

 

[Sharp Shooter]

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As always Jerry great pictures!

I’m honored to say I own the exhaust logs off of this boat.

They are going on a project I’m currently working on & you will see them again sometime soon

Awesome brother!

 

[Hydroman55]

How cool!

 

[old rigger]

I believe that everyone has seen these pix at least twice and I'm starting to run out of 'em. I might have to resort to scanning some old Hot Rod magazines next.

Never get tired of your pics no matter how often I see them.

My friend and I went to check out one of Nordskog's Sharks Tooth boats about 2 years ago, way out at the far end of the valley. Price was ok but the boat was beat to hell, too much of a project for either of us. I don't think it sold because every now and then I'll see it on CL.

Beautiful hulls.

 

[1homeblown]

Awesome brother!

Jerry,
Where was that picture taken with the “grocery store” sign behind the flatbottom launching?

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. I really dig the old pictures like those. [emoji1303]


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[coolchange]

Love the old pics of riverland with the palapas. What was it called back then?

 

[fmo24]

Love the old pics of riverland with the palapas. What was it called back then?

Kinders camp I believe

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Jerry,
Where was that picture taken with the “grocery store” sign behind the flatbottom launching?

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. I really dig the old pictures like those. [emoji1303]


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As already correctly labeled, Tommy Kinder’s “Kinder’s Camp”

 

[Wheeler]

Hell yeh u will . Won’t be bringing the white turd but will be on the water with my buddy’s Hallett.

Looked for you but not much going on over there.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[old rigger]

Someone’s been cruising the River Lodge web site.
That first pic looks like Lake X?

 

[1homeblown]

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Super cool pictures Wheeler!! That first pic definitely looks like an OH SHIT moment!


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[Wheeler]

Someone’s been cruising the River Lodge web site.
That first pic looks like Lake X?

I pilfer a lot of photos and pay no attention to where I get 'em.

 

[Wheeler]

Super cool pictures Wheeler!! That first pic definitely looks like an OH SHIT moment!


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Gotta keep the thread alive 'till you get back to Parker to start the next chapter.

 

[1homeblown]

Gotta keep the thread alive 'till you get back to Parker to start the next chapter.

YES!!! You guys are doing an awesome job with keeping it alive!


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[Wheeler]

YES!!! You guys are doing an awesome job with keeping it alive!

In all reality, I just want to see how long it takes for RD to acknowledge this thread. Did you know that RD hates small boats, especially V-drives.

 

[1homeblown]

In all reality, I just want to see how long it takes for RD to acknowledge this thread. Did you know that RD hates small boats, especially V-drives.

[emoji23] I didn’t know that. All I know is this...I love driving my flat on the Parker Strip. If I hear another little boat with some HP, I’ll make my way to the docks to watch if I’m not already there. Hot rod boats on the Parker Strip is one of the the best sounds in the world to me.


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[old rigger]

I pilfer a lot of photos and pay no attention to where I get 'em.

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You gonna be around this weekend? Headed up Fri morn til Tuesday.

 

[mash on it]

I believe that everyone has seen these pix at least twice and I'm starting to run out of 'em. I might have to resort to scanning some old Hot Rod magazines next.

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Mr. Wheeler,

Post 759, pic #8, the freight trained engines, are they big block Chevy's?

Are they mounted 'flywheel to flywheel'? How did that work? (One engine turning backwards?)

Is this in the 'Campbell' looking blue/white day cruiser?

Pics 18, 19, and 20 - what happened there, and do you know the story behind it? (Mud in the header - blown out transom) Racing mishap?

Best thread on RDP.

Thanks

Dan'l
Ditch pump degenerate.

 

[OLDRAAT]

I pilfer a lot of photos and pay no attention to where I get 'em.

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Wheeler,

Got a pix of him in the hydro?

OR

 

[Wheeler]

Wheeler,

Got a pix of him in the hydro?

OR

Since I broke out the old computer last week I guess I should find the original files of Flat Bottom John doing the Hydro Hop.

 

[Wheeler]

You know, just yesterday I went up to see Ted Sutton to ask him a few questions about the Nordskog boats but he wasn't home and I didn't wait. I might drive back up the hill later today and find out for you.

Mr. Wheeler,

Post 759, pic #8, the freight trained engines, are they big block Chevy's?

Are they mounted 'flywheel to flywheel'? How did that work? (One engine turning backwards?)

Is this in the 'Campbell' looking blue/white day cruiser?

Pics 18, 19, and 20 - what happened there, and do you know the story behind it? (Mud in the header - blown out transom) Racing mishap?

Best thread on RDP.

Thanks

Dan'l
Ditch pump degenerate.

"Is this in the 'Campbell' looking blue/white day cruiser? "
yes it is.

"Pics 18, 19, and 20 - what happened there, and do you know the story behind it? (Mud in the header - blown out transom) Racing mishap?"

It's been a few years since I heard the story but as I recall that was at the Parker 9 hr.

 

[Wheeler]

You gonna be around this weekend? Headed up Fri morn til Tuesday.

I'll be working Friday but will be taking Saturday off. A friend is trying up his toon out front and we'll be sitting there watching the float. Swim on down and have a beer!

 

[Wheeler]

[emoji23] I didn’t know that. All I know is this...I love driving my flat on the Parker Strip. If I hear another little boat with some HP, I’ll make my way to the docks to watch if I’m not already there. Hot rod boats on the Parker Strip is one of the the best sounds in the world to me.

If this thread is any measure of the enjoyment we get from watching you and the others terrorize the strip, I say we have a winner!

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

Mr. Wheeler,

Post 759, pic #8, the freight trained engines, are they big block Chevy's?

Are they mounted 'flywheel to flywheel'? How did that work? (One engine turning backwards?)

They are connected at the flywheel by a V-driver unit made by Casale. One of the engines is configured to run counter rotation from standard. Pretty much standard in Marine use, or at least it was. I bet @twocents would know more or be able to make any corrections.

Is this in the 'Campbell' looking blue/white day cruiser?

It's a Bertram

Pics 18, 19, and 20 - what happened there, and do you know the story behind it? (Mud in the header - blown out transom) Racing mishap?

Bob Nordskog flipped the boat at the Parker 9 hour. Yet to determine the year.

Best thread on RDP.

Thanks

Dan'l
Ditch pump degenerate.

 

[cofooter]

Cool pics, Wheeler!

 

[Wheeler]

Cool pics, Wheeler!

Now if we could just get that homeblown guy back out to Parker.

See you next week?

 

[cofooter]

Now if we could just get that homeblown guy back out to Parker.

See you next week?

Yep, be there with my daughter and her family Fathers Day w/e, hope to have my Hot Rod done by fall!

 

[1homeblown]

Now if we could just get that homeblown guy back out to Parker.

See you next week?

I’m tryin. Torn rotator has me delegating work to the boat rather than doing it myself.... BUT with that being said, progress with simple maintenance is super slow. I’ll keep you posted. Currently need to get the tanks out to change the water pump impeller. While the tank Is out, all of the safety collars and steering gear will be gone over. [emoji1303]


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[Wheeler]

We'll keep the light on for you!

I’m tryin. Torn rotator has me delegating work to the boat rather than doing it myself.... BUT with that being said, progress with simple maintenance is super slow. I’ll keep you posted. Currently need to get the tanks out to change the water pump impeller. While the tank Is out, all of the safety collars and steering gear will be gone over. [emoji1303]

 

[Wheeler]

need some captions for all those nordscog photos.. for us young guys lol. i feel i'm seriously missing out on a history lesson here

This photo was taken at the old Richfield station on California ave. in Parker. Mike Donovan in photo.

Bob Nordskogs boat and company truck getting ready to leave for the 9 hour. Pic taken on Allengrove st. Downey.

Hartley White with Jake Smith in the foreground.

 

[stokerwhore]

Outstanding, Wheeler (thumbsup) thank you.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[Sharp Shooter]

These photos were shot by Ed Dellis the same morning of the early morning wake up call at Red Rock 15+ years ago. Most of you should know what I'm referring to.