Laurel Speedster

 

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This page contains photos of Fred Houston's restoration of a Laurel Speedster.  Fred will have to add additional commentary.

Below are two period photos of the Laurel Speedster. 

Fred discusses the project with Jim Roof, grandson of Robert Roof

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The body after considerable work (you should have seen it before)

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Period ad for Roof Type A head and Fred's engine

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Building the unique radiator and shell

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Laurel lowering brackets and bent front axle

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Putting it all together

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