A red-letter day

[Old Henry]

Finally met another barner in person today - the only other one in our state as far as I know - Elmo Rodge fka Wayno stopped by my house for a visit.



Took a cruise in Old Henry to Sonic for a malt, sundae and visit. A most pleasant and interesting guy. It was fun to learn about him and his interesting life and passion. Learned much about squeezing speed out of a flathead on the Bonneville Salt Flats. He may even get me there some day (only 3 hours from my house). I look forward to seeing his most interesting home, shop, drop tank race car, and '36 at his place some day.

Thanks, Wayne, for the red-letter day.

P.S. You can tell from his picture why his avatar is what it is.

[Vic Piano]

Looks like you guys had fun.

[Elmo Rodge]

It was a very good visit. Thanx. Wayno

[ken ct]

Great to meet both of you almost in person,LOL one in short sleeve shirt and one in a quilt lined flannel long sleeve shirt. Must be the blood flow out there. LOL ken ct.

[Elmo Rodge]

That was a fun ride in "Old Henry". As Craig has mentioned before, we've attempted this meeting for quite some time but I haven't been around when he's come through Salina. Lemme tell ya, looking at the dashboard on "Old Henry" is worth the price of admission. Wayno

[Old Henry]

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Originally Posted by ken ct

Great to meet both of you almost in person,LOL one in short sleeve shirt and one in a quilt lined flannel long sleeve shirt. Must be the blood flow out there. LOL ken ct.

Heck, it was a balmy 30° here. We don't put on coats 'til way below that.

[flatjack9]

I can't remember the last time we've seen 30. I'd be out in a t-shirt and shorts. +1 right now.

[52merc]

elmo you got that tank on wheels yet? last time I saw it it was on the back of your pickup at the salt trev

[Grandadeo]

Heck, I figured his smile alone would be worth an extra 10 degrees on a cold winter day. Haven't seen Wayno since five of us shared a ride in a '53 Plymouth wagon and had burgers at the Buffalo Inn on Antique Nationals weekend. Maybe again this June Wayno?

[Elmo Rodge]

52Merc and Bruce, I've run the past 2 years with a best of juuuuust shy of 150. This year should be great fun with the improvements over the Winter. Stay tuned. Lee, that was gobs o' fun. I'll be thrashing to get ready for Speedweek about June. You're about due for a trip to Bonneville aren't you? Wayno

[JWL]

I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting with Wayne a few times. Even enjoyed a nice Mexican lunch with he and Model A Lady during a visit here a few years ago.

I see no reason why Wayne can't get into the 200 MPH club. A simple matter of overcoming a few obstacles.

[deucemac]

Originally Posted by Elmo Rodge

52Merc and Bruce, I've run the past 2 years with a best of juuuuust shy of 150. This year should be great fun with the improvements over the Winter. Stay tuned. Lee, that was gobs o' fun. I'll be thrashing to get ready for Speedweek about June. You're about due for a trip to Bonneville aren't you? Wayno

Wayno, are you going to use that beautiful new high zoot manifold that you dug out of the trailer to show me last year? If it goes as well as it looks, you may get a red AND a blue hat!
Are you coming out here for the El Mirage opener?

Doug McHenry

[Elmo Rodge]

Doug, I should be at El Mirage in May. I don't know if the Tank will be. Yes, I'll be running the new fuel injection manifold this year along with AEM data acquisition and engine management. Should be "interesting". Wayno

[Bruce Lancaster]

Yeah...what's up with the tank???

[JM 35 Sedan]

Good to see that smiling face Wayno. We missed getting together last year on my way to and from Lake Tahoe but I am hoping to get back out your way in 2015 for Speedweek at Bonneville.

[cmbrucew]

Prof
I believe unclemax is in SLC.
Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

Originally Posted by Old Henry

Finally met another barner in person today - the only other one in our state as far as I know - Elmo Rodge fka Wayno stopped by my house for a visit.



Took a cruise in Old Henry to Sonic for a malt, sundae and visit. A most pleasant and interesting guy. It was fun to learn about him and his interesting life and passion. Learned much about squeezing speed out of a flathead on the Bonneville Salt Flats. He may even get me there some day (only 3 hours from my house). I look forward to seeing his most interesting home, shop, drop tank race car, and '36 at his place some day.

Thanks, Wayne, for the red-letter day.

P.S. You can tell from his picture why his avatar is what it is.

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by cmbrucew

Prof
I believe unclemax is in SLC.
Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

Right you are. I totally missed him there.
Wish I'd known when I first started on Old Henry. The 97 carb was the first to need some work.

[ford38v8]

Henry, your choice of word makes me squirm! "When" he crashes?

[Elmo Rodge]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Henry, your choice of word makes me squirm! "When" he crashes?

Oddly enough, that's exactly what I was thinking. I have all of this safety equipment but fortunately will never have to use it. Other than that, we had a great visit. Old Henry is always welcome at my house. Wayno

[KGS]

Wayno, What are you using for a transmission?
K