Hello from Indiana

3rd Gen Hot Rodder

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Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Bill Bronson from Tipton, IN and as my name implies, I am the third generation in the old car hobby. My late Grandfather, also named Bill Bronson, purchased a 32 Roadster in October of 1953. He taught my now late father, Larry, the beauty of this 'hobby' and as a result, my father continued and passed it on to me.

I have three 32 Fords, one original 5 window, the aforementioned Roadster and a 5 window chopped coupe done in a late 60's - mid 70's style. I also have a 1935 Ford 4 door as well as a 48 Mercury convertable which is all original except it has a Ardun conversion. Finally, I restored my Grandfathers dragster that he raced from around 1954 to 1965. I am a regular participant in NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion cacklefest each year.

I hope to use this board to both learn from those with more knowledge than I as well as teach when I can what I have learned. I look forward to 'chatting' with you.
 

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Welcome Bill, those are some super cars. Can you post a photo of the Ardun in the Merc; I'd love to see that.

Vic
 
Thanks to all above for the nice comments. I do understand that I am very fortunate to have these pieces of history.:)

Glad you found us here. Great set of cars. What engine is in th e dragster?

From the time it was built until around 1957, the dragster was equipped with a flathead motor. Subsequently, a 331 CI hemi powerplant was added and used until he retired around 1965.

More photos and history can be found on the dragster here....
http://www.cacklefest.com/Bronson.shtml

Welcome Bill, those are some super cars. Can you post a photo of the Ardun in the Merc; I'd love to see that.

Vic

Vic,

Here you go...

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That Merc is assume,looks stock but when you open the hood eehh kawow. Super,super/ welcome to the tribe. lol ken ct.
 
Hi Bill

I've seen pics of your Merc convertible before, and I'm happy to be able to tell you directly that it RULES! :D

I grew up in Lebanon, BTW.
 
Welcome & ooooooooooh wow what stunning cars , Ardun in da merc wayyyyyyyyyy cool !!!!!!!
Cheers
Tony
 
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