Congrads, Bruce...that is correct. The car was built by Quinn Epperly.
Quincy was a master who was best known for his innovative laydown Indy
roadsters. He also built Craig Breedlove's 3 wheeled car.
In addition to being a superb metalshaper, he was a practical
metallurgist. He developed several methods for successfully weld repairs
to alloy castings starting with Offy blocks and Hallibrand wheels.
Unfortunately, he passed away on January 7. He was 88 Years old. He
worked up to three years ago,when he suffered a stroke. I would have
loved to have spent a day in his shop, working along side of this
master.
joe
FastmetalBDF@aol.com wrote:
>
> Joe,
> That fine looking piece of metalwork with the front wheel skirts
> was once piloted by a man who has had a fast ride or two in his day
> .....
> CRAIG BREEDLOVE
> It had a beautiful metallic blue paint job with some red trim and
> white
> stars on it to give it a patriotic appearance ..... ala Spirit Of
> America .
> I think it was on a cover of Hot Rod Mag around 1971 or ' 72 .
> Where was the photo taken ..... your shop ?
> Who is NEXT driver ..... the OWNER of Delaware Chassis Works ???
>
> grandpa Bruce ..... who shoveled that pretty white stuff for
> almost three hours today .....
> Sure do MISS that Contra Costa County weather of last August !
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