Roof Deuce Restoration

[1969l78]

Car looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mockingbird812]

Keeping with the day-two theme, a couple guys asked about how I mounted the Mallory coil. I didn't want to drill any holes in the firewall so I used some existing holes for the wire gutter to attach this coil (and resistor).

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">Started with a cardboard template to make sure I had a decent design and fit (would recommend taking own measurements as they may vary from car to car) .... </span></span>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0005-3.jpg

<span style="font-size: 20pt"> <span style="color: #3333FF">...then had my talented friends at the fab shop make my mount (18 ga steel - I think)... </span></span>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0007-1.jpg

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">...dry run for fit. One of the challenges was keeping the TCS relay switch in the stock position and accomodating it behind the coil, so I designed the mount so the coil would be about an inch off of the firewall. This design also allowed me to easily bolt the coil and resistor to my new mount...</span></span>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0008.jpg

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">...this is what the Mallory coil mount looks like from the rear... </span></span>http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0028-2.jpg

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">...side view of dry run...</span></span>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0011-1.jpg

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">...top view (dry run)....</span></span> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0013.jpg

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">... borrowed some knowledge from my <span style="font-style: italic">crafty</span> wife and used her thin cork adhesive backing to prevent scratching the firewall...</span></span> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0016-1.jpg

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">...primed and drilled holes for mounting the coil and ballast resistor (bottom hole elongated because of a minor miscalculation <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/blush.gif ) ....</span></span>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0020-1.jpg

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">...coil and ballast resistor mounted and final coat with Eastwood's Underhood Black...</span> </span>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0033-2.jpg

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">...installed...</span> </span>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0165.jpg

[Nova Jed]

Improvise, adapt, and overcome!

[SS427]

Now that is cool! Never even noticed it until you mentioned it. Nice!

[m22mike]

Come on Sam....did Eddie do that for you... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif
Very nice work.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Mike

[69SSZL1]

Back in the 70's when I bought the coil for my Mallory dual point, Super Shops store told me to mount it at an angle so the &quot;Mallory&quot; name was level. This was to keep to oil inside the coil from uncovering the internal contacts during cornering. Anyone ever hear of this?
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/OAKLYSS/RS%20Camaro%20photos/69RSMOTOR.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Greg - that is a real nice set up you had there under your hood.

Never heard that one before. Suppose that logic of <span style="font-style: italic">&quot;at an angle so the &quot;Mallory&quot; name was level&quot;</span> would work if you spent a lot of time on surpentine roads or a circle track.

[mockingbird812]

Mystery solved. I got a pm from Al Corporon (AlsV8vair) today, saying he thought he knew who manufactured my Nova's traction bars. He then forwarded a catalog page (looks to be a '71 version) and photo from <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Drag Dimensions Limited </span></span>of Downsview Canada. The catalog scan has a detailed blow up of the adjustable snubber. The Roofs remembered the bars were white and I'd say Schonye &amp; co. nailed the original product look. The bars were put on the Deuce just after they bought the car in 1970.

Thanks Al - that sure made my day! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #3333FF"><span style="font-size: 20pt">Drag Dimensions <span style="font-style: italic">COMPETITION TRACTION BARS</span>:</span></span></span>

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/Drag_Dimensions_catalog_page_2.jpg

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #3333FF"><span style="font-size: 20pt">Here's a few ready for shipping...</span></span></span>

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/Drag_DimensionsFinished.jpg

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">The Roofs' modified (shock perch removed) <span style="font-style: italic">Drag Dimensions </span>traction bars that are on the car today... </span></span></span>

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0892.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0895.jpg

[SS427]

Now all you need is to have Cumby make you the DD sticker on the side....... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

Wow....the power of the internet comes through again....very cool, Sam!

[Born30YrsLate]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mystery solved. <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #3333FF"><span style="font-size: 20pt">Drag Dimensions <span style="font-style: italic">COMPETITION TRACTION BARS</span>:</span></span></span>

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/Drag_Dimensions_catalog_page_2.jpg


</div></div>

Hey Schonye those middle traction bars look familiar too aye...

[Schonyenko2]

I was thinking that too. I'm thinkin they need to go back on. (big smile)
I had not seen slapper bars like those on Sam's car before. They really are a pretty unique piece in that you can leave that factory sway bar on, and you can adjust the snubber height with those slotted openings. If I'd have known about them back in the day, I probably would have put a set on.
Restoring them was a best guess situation. Looks like we may have guessed pretty close.

[AlsV8vair]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">The Roofs' modified (shock perch removed) <span style="font-style: italic">Drag Dimensions </span>traction bars that are on the car today... </span></span></span>

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0892.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0895.jpg </div></div>

Hi Sam I just checked and I only have one of the small Drag Dimensions decals , Monday I am going to call and have some more made up. as soon as I get I will get them off to you.

Al

[Salvatore]

Schone those bars on Sam's car are killer and dead on IMO. Not sure they worked as good as the Lakewoods with more of the slapper type action but really unique. Love em!

[Xplantdad]

Sam...cool!

Al...way to go!! One Y-net member helping another <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[mockingbird812]

Al sent this cool Drag Dimension factory photo of the press that made the traction bar block that holds the rubber snubber. Where did you get this photo Al?


<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">&quot;Hi Sam I just checked and I only have one of the small Drag Dimensions decals, Monday I am going to call and have some more made up. as soon as I get I will get them off to you.

Al&quot;</span></span>

Thank you very much for your offer! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/EddyBryckresize.jpg

[AlsV8vair]

Ih searching for the history on the company and looking for one of the past owners who I found . I got a e-mail one day from a Lady who new Carl Rowland who was another owner og Drag Dimensions. Lesley was into photography and shot the photos, I have others that she has given me permission to use.

Carl Rowland built and raced this car you may recognize
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/Aircooled/dragdim-vi.jpg

which later became this car
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/Aircooled/Karbeltfiat1.jpg

I do have a few other photos of the track bars being welded on assembly and more info on the company.

[AlsV8vair]

Sorry I forgot to add that Lesley was a friend of Carl Rowland and she would stop by the DD plant once and awhile.

Al

[mockingbird812]

Al forwarded photos of two of the Drag Dimensions decals. He secured the permission to sell these designs from the sole surviving owner of the company. I have bought 6 of the small decals and 2 of the large (headers). From what I can tell the quality looks real good. Al said he may be making some T-shirts with these designs at some point. I like the looks of them - definitely a sign you don't see every day. Nice job Al!

Al may be pursuaded to sell DD paraphenalia on this site if there were some interest. I'll post pix of the decals on the Deuce when they come in. These photos show a protective mask over the design....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DD_decals__boat_wreck_yard_016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DD_decals__boat_wreck_yard_015.jpg

<span style="color: #FF6600"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">BTW, these are lower res photos displayed above vs. what Al sent to me. There are no jagged edges on the angled print of the decals in Al's hi res photos.</span></span></span>

[Xplantdad]

Great Job Al!

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 14pt">I installed Al's decals last night and am very impressed with the quality and colors. They really pop. Nice job Al - <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline">real attention to detail</span></span> </span>.

Fellas (gals too), if you are looking for a not-often-seen performance decal I would recommend AL'S DECALS (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&amp;Number=447125#Post4471 25) . I think the design would look terrific on a T-shirt too!</span>


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0651.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0648.jpg

[Mr. Chevy]

Sam, the decals look cool... I like them!!

Rich

[Salvatore]

And I continue to be impressed with everything Sam. Very nice!

[MrsBillyBobcat]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And I continue to be impressed with everything Sam. Very nice! </div></div>

Ditto! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[Schonyenko2]

That looks very good. I like it.

[enio45]

That is BADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[AlsV8vair]

Wow , those decals look cool on something other than my side window. . last time I actually saw a pair of those trac bars was a little over 30 years ago.

Stunning car , great story Sam

thanks

Al

[PeteLeathersac]

The Drag-Dimension decals look really great on the Trac-bars!.
It's details like this that add up and make the Roof Deuce what it is, C<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gifL!!!

I haven't compared them w/ the original on my toolbox yet but thanks for the new DD decals you laid on me Al!.
Great to meet you in person too and I hope you enjoy the original Thrush hat!.

On Curly's Fiat, I may be wrong but am pretty sure he told me once that the Drag-Dimension paintjob went on the car temporarily when he was in some sort of disagreement w/ the Karbelt sponsors so not necessarily previous to as noted above nor later either, maybe in-between?.

Here's a couple more shots of the car, another in DD paint also check the bottom picture from Wheelspin as it shows the front weights that slid side to side and locked, one of the subtle details Curly would adjust to suit different tracks, conditions and feel..

I've never gotten to the bottom of the different roof cuts seen in any pictures over the years so there may've been more than one body used?.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

RIP Curly!.
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/76_75/118_173/dragdimfiat-vi-th.jpg (http://hotimg23.fotki.com/p/a/76_75/118_173/dragdimfiat-vi.jpg)

http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/76_75/118_173/carlrowland01vi-vi-th.jpg (http://hotimg23.fotki.com/p/a/76_75/118_173/carlrowland01vi-vi.jpg)

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I saw a pair of this type of traction bar at Carlisle last week, couldn't remember if they were the same as the Roof Deuce or not... they had a rubber stopper in that little cage thingy....

[Salvatore]

And you did NOT buy them?

[AlsV8vair]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And you did NOT buy them? </div></div>

I will second that <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Nope - wasn't sure if they were the same, I didn't see a provision for the rear sway bar attachment and I forgot how the Roof's version incorporated the bar. Still had the rubber thingy in them. Coulda, woulda, shoulda!!

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Wayne B's request for Deuce stories for &quot;Nova Times&quot; gave me an excuse for taking some more snap shots. I found this tractor repair shop just a couple of miles from my home and thought it would make a rugged background to contrast with the luscious flanks of the Nova. The skies cooperated with some interesting clouds. Here are some outtakes from the photo shoot...</span>

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/6E7C0626.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/6E7C0597.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/6E7C0598.jpg

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/6E7C0612.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/6E7C0621.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/IMG_0001.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Nice stuff Sam!!!!

[Nova Jed]

Sam, those are some awsome shots! I don't know which photos I like the best. The desert, or these?? The Ansens and just a hint of the chrome exhaust tips looks sweet. Such a beautiful resto and car. I'm so glad that the car came from PA and was restored.

[MrsBillyBobcat]

<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">WOW!</span> </span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[Salvatore]

Love those industrial area photos! perfect!!!

[bbbenny]

Sam, That is ONE nice ride! Benny

[Woj]

Very nice photos Sam.

Phil Woj.

[CC Rider]

Very cool Sam!

[Xplantdad]

Sam's Yenko rocks! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Swissyenko]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joe comes thru: My hood tach was sent out for rework at Auto Instruments recently and it was determined that the innards were no longer working and were unrepairable due to specific parts availability, so they put new tach workings inside. I asked them to address the yellowed face. They said that they could not access the inside face because of the Dixco assembly process where the lense was glued to the Yenko Crest bezel. Well Joe worked his magic when the hood tach came back to Donahue and the results are below. Mighty impressive Joe &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt; !! Looks great! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

Thanks!!

Before...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/188304-13.jpg

After &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt; ....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0952.jpg </div></div>

Let me tell you something to your restored Yenko Hood Tach.

They changed the complete inner mechanic with a very later dated unit ~1977. You can see the difference in the lighting. Your lighting is placed in front behind the black Yenko bezel. Original the lighting is in the case behind the 8000 RPM display with a large bulb.

Early Yenko Dixco’s had 4 cables: White, Black, Green and Red

Later produced Dixco’s with the lighting in front comes just with tree cables: Black, Green and Red.

Second thing: The adjusting knob looks like a later dated, also in mid-70th years.

About me, the restoring company made just a swap in your tach. They kept the rare original Yenko unit. Probably the Yenko Bezel is also a reprint, it looks like one.

Pat

[mockingbird812]

Pat

I know they changed the insides as that is what they told me they did. It has three wire leads now.

Adjustment knob looks ok to me But I am no expert. Sounds like you have some insight on this detail. I am confident that the face is original. If you go back in my thread you will see the original face with the embossed &quot;YENKO&quot; emblem on it which are no longer made. This face is what was returned from the tach repair facility and is on the car now.

[mockingbird812]

Here is the original face plate mentioned above that is on the car now.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/image-15.jpg

[Swissyenko]

Hi Sam

I never saw a Yenko face plate with embossed Yenko logo. It looks like a sticker over painted in black. I don’t want say it’s not original. It’s just new for me.

Have you a survivor picture from such face plate?

Thanks
Pat

[Justbad Joe]

The picture you posted above is a survivor. If you need another i'm sure my dad can get you one of his.
Joe

[Schonyenko2]

Hey Swiss, it appears you know a lot about these tachs. That's cool. You know how to fix them? Nobody out there is doing a great job. We've been hoping that somebody could get them right, but it's not happened yet.

If you can, I got one to send you, and I expect a lot of others will too.

Do you have a deuce? Maybe you could share some pics. None of us will live long enough to know it all.

[Swissyenko]

Me, and a friend restore this Hood Tachs here in Switzerland to perfect condition.

In this case, we have all the knowledge to fix them. Nobody is reproducing hood tach parts; it’s a hard way to find them. Some time, we need up to tree old tachs to build a perfect one.

I’m a collector of NOS Hood tachs and old literature; I’m still searching for some special hood tach editions, like a 10’000 RPM Balkamp.

Here a picture from my friend’s collection:

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4048/collectionp.jpg


No I don’t own a deuce, sorry, only a real AAR Cuda and a Challenger TA. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/blush.gif

Show me please your tach by PM.

Pat

[Mk IV Muscle]

I will bet those tachs run like Swiss Watches! (Sorry couldn't resist).

Seriously though, your work looks beautiful and I'm sure functions just as well. Glad to have you on the forum. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[hvychev]

This Deuce is literally off the friggin charts cool.....I'm not kiddin. Sam the extra work you put into this car is so amazing that words cannot barely describe it.

I am totally convinced that the members of this site have collectively the best cars in the hobby.

[Bill Pritchard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hvychev</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am totally convinced that the members of this site have collectively the best cars in the hobby. </div></div>

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Swiss, the above pic is the same as mine. I'm an original deuce owner. Many of us have looked for someone to fix these tachs as they do go bad for some reason. I don't know what makes them work, but would think that what was available 40+ years ago could be fixed with either the same parts, or something a little better while retaining as much originallity as possible.
If you believe that you can repair these deuce tachs and keep them as original as possible, post your mailing address. I believe you will have some business.
And hey, the T/A Mopars are cool, just not as fast as deuces. (big smile)

[Swissyenko]

Hi folks

Many thanks for all your feedbacks.

Yes, our tachs are working like Swiss Watches. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

If somebody wants a perfect Hood Tachometer restoration, please send full picture documentation. Also from the inside to:

dixco@gmx.ch (mailto:dixco@gmx.ch)

We will let you know, how big is the parts search and restoration work. In other words, we give you our opinion, if a restoration is practicable or not.

Here a picture from a full restored ultra-rare <span style="font-weight: bold">Dixco HT/x – 977</span> from 1972.

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5638/006cyxg.jpg

http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/2807/htx977.jpg

Thanks
Pat

<span style="color: #FF0000">PS: I agree, nothing is faster than a Deuce. Have fun!!!</span>

[Schonyenko2]

I didn't get any pics. They were all forbidden/removed. Need to get them in an e mail file somehow so I can run it off on my copier.

[x Baldwin Motion]

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where does one find G60 14's ?? NOS?

[mockingbird812]

GTO Don White is yr best bet. 267.246.6903

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 14pt">When I met Earl and Linda Roof for the first time at the tail end of 2009 at their home in Creekside, PA, they gave me their remaining oil-change-worth of the only oil good enough for their Deuce. I was flying back to AZ, so I left the 5 quarts of Wolf's Head at my sister's in Oakdale near the PGH Airport. I recently got them back to Dayton and then brought them back to AZ last week to reunite with the car. It's a little thing, but serves to highlight the Roof's passion for their Deuce. What a combo: <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Wolf's Head Racing Oil + Sunoco's high octane 260! </span></span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif </span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/11/full-1691-7941-image.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/image_zps34f523dc.jpg

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[68l30]

Grea pics! That Wolfs Head used to be the chit to run...great looking cans!


BIG

[earntaz]

What vendor did you get the replacement Yenko stipes, etc. from?
thanks -- The TAZ

[mockingbird812]

Craig,

Can't remember off the top of my head. The mayor (Schonye) will have to chime in. I do know they were not cheap!

[Schonyenko2]

They were hand cut by a guy in MIN I believe. This was the last one he was going to do. He did very nice work, but they were very expensive.

[earntaz]

So who else? Classic Industries and a few others offer them for over $300. I've even thought about trying to find someone in the San Antonio area that has a &quot;real&quot; Deuce and see if I could get a pattern and then paint the stripes on. Heat is hell on them -- when I redid my old Silver Deuce, I painted them on.

[novadude]

I can remember driving by Wolf's Head offices in Oil City in the 1980s and early 1990s. Seeing Oil City, PA today, it is hard to believe that this little PA town was once the home of Pennzoil, Quaker State, and Wolf's head.