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Restoration
Information & Photos
Since
the Crack'n Riley Special was campaigned over numerous
years, (1933 - 63), a year / era had to be chosen to restore
the Sprint Car to, that year / era, was 1933 - 1935.
The
restoration took a total of 3 years, (1970 - 1973).
March
1970 - Condition of #32 as it was received prior to restoration
Disassembly
Starts
More
close-ups of car as it was received, prior to restoration
March
1970 - Riley 4 Port on "B" Block,
Sintella Vertex Magneto, Winfield Carburetors
One
of two Winfield Carburetors prior to restoration
Front
mounted oil pump, dry sump
Fabrication
/ restoration of body panels.
First
batch of chrome arrives
Assembly
of running gear to chassis, 4 tube exhaust headers
Freshly
restored and painted engine back home in chassis.
Water pump is a Hudson unit
Lettering
by: Phil Umile
Polished
aluminum fire wall, magneto, valve covers and chrome headers
1973,
E. William Watson Jr. (Bill) attending to some last final
touches
1973,
Restoration complete, Left: Elmer Watson Sr.,
Right: E. William Watson Jr. (Bill)
1973,
Quick trip around the block to check things out...
1973,
AACA National
Fall Meet, Hershey, PA. On Rear: 15" Crosscut
dirt track tires on Dayton Wheels
July
1982, Hagerstown, MD, Grand National AACA Meet, Bill Watson
in the #32 Crack'n Riley.
On this day, in Hagerstown, though not on a track, #32,
came in First.
6:00
x 16 Knobby tires on Dayton Wheels, Phila. Fairmount Park
races
October
2000, On way to AACA
National
Fall Meet Hershey, PA
August
2002, 1933 Ford Riley Sprint Car at the Famous Williams
Grove Speedway
August
2002, 1933 Ford Riley Sprint Car at the Famous Williams
Grove Speedway
August
2002, Eastern
Museum of Motor Racing, EMMR, Latimore Valley
Fairgrounds
January
2004 Area
Auto News Motorsports Show, Fort Washington PA
October
2004. Even the smallest of team members lend at hand at
Hershey.
October
2006, Hershey PA, AACA
National
Fall Meet. Unloading.
Click
HERE
to view the complete 1933 Ford Riley photo gallery archive
as well as numerous other Vintage Racing Photos from contributors
and events throughout the US.
www.vintagecelebration.com
www.watsonracingteam.com
http://vintageracingphotos.smugmug.com
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