The Way it Was Thread

[earthman]

Drewski, i remember that Triumph bobber style was the big thing in '67.

Lightning, those Muroc pix are collectors items now!

Thanks for posting guys.

 

[donsrods]

Here is one from my scrapbook. Sorry for the picture of a picture, I have a scanner but don't know how to use it.

Don

This was taken in around 1950 or so. We made the trip from Pennsylvania to Miami every year for a vacation. This picture was taken at some Motel in Miami. That is my Sister and Mom and me (Front right) and a buddy I met at the motel.

This 48 Roadmaster was my Dad's pride and joy and my Mom totalled it when a trailer truck slammed the rear of it, spinning it around 180 degrees.

 

[earthman]

Cool photo Don. Thanks, although it reminds me one that i wanted to buy but didn't have the $175.

 

[earthman]

1922

 

[Gastrick]

Super great thread. This is my Great Grandfather...



My Great Grandfather and my Dad as a child......



My Dad (in front) and his cousin...

 

[earthman]

So bikes and cars are a family tradition then Gas?

 

[speedwagen]

here are a few from my pics collection

 

[earthman]

Cool pix Speed. Love that Little Rascals foto Buckwheats got that Derby hat. Maybe that is why i always wanted one.

 

[sneakysnake]

 

[sneakysnake]

 

[sneakysnake]

Thought the chicken was funny

 

[earthman]

Good ones SS. Thanks for posting.

 

[speedwagen]

 

[29desoto]

OMG!!!

Drewski, what a memory you just shot my way. One of the first really good bikes I rode was the X-6. Being an old Honda expert (at 19 yet!) I casually asked the dealer if it was one down and three up on the shifter.

Of course, he casually said one down FIVE UP! It was sold when I hit fourth, with two to go! And it weighed nothing!![cl[cl[cl

I also built and owned several of the Triumph bobbers. I like the Bonnevilles for the dual carbs.
The old pre-units were great, except when you needed to adjust the primary chain!

More......

Take note of all the safety gear we wore back in the 60's, high speed t-shirt, racing penny loafers, skid resist white levi's.........hey at least I had on a helmet with the stylish bubble face shield.Guess we were lucky back then, never had any accidents and we had a blast. Guess it was teenager luck. The bike was a Suzuki, X-6 Hustler turned drag bike after an accident on the street.



Drewski

 

[Tripper]

Here's some of the old Tripper, my 1st rides, my Moms 2 weeks B4 I was born & then my Dad (on the right) & his twin with their Harley!

BoB

 

[cantwell.colton]

 

[earthman]

You are fortunate to still have those old family pix Trip. Thanks for sharing those.

The old radios were a treasure. Some of my best memories. No lifelong memories centered around a radio now.

 

[eyesore]

Are these family photos? [ddd

ISore

 

[Sam_Fear]

Are these family photos? [ddd

ISore

If he told ya - he'd have to kill ya!

 

[kzoldman]

My first birthday. Been a car guy ever since