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Offline pookie

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Rex Shimmer & Rod & Custom Mag
« on: November 05, 2010, 10:52:37 AM »
There is a nice write up of Rex Shimmers 29 modified in the latest issue of Rod&Custom magazine, Jan 2011 edition.. Some good pics of Rex's skills in metal work!!!! Also another SCTA-BNI racer, Dick Martin is a contributing writer for R&C and has been writing a series of articles on pioneers and greats of the landracing, drag racing, the guys that made a difference in the sport, has a nice article on Tom Medley, ie; Stroker McGurk fame..  Mike R.

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Re: Rex Shimmer & Rod & Custom Mag
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2010, 01:03:27 AM »
Rex, that is a very nice car.  It sure is a minimalist approach.  There is absolutely nothing on that car that is not needed.  An interesting mix, too.  Model T rear springs with a magnesium cased differential.