Twist That Throttle

I was a 'child of WWII. Born in '43 while dad flyin anti sub patrols, Charleston, S Carolina, and Galveston, TX. We briefly were together before he went overseas in '44 My first memory of him is in late '45 in Ft Worth, TX. and we weren't a falmily til Fukoka, Japan, '47. Growin up with dad, was 'livin out WWII areal combat. He was a bomber pilot, but this is my 'fave WWII aerial photo.

As some of your know, I used to race motorcycles. When I started traveling, I needed a 'race vehicle'. One that I could carry my bikes in, travel in, live in. With the help of my dad, I was able to get this one. Bought from fellow traveling partner and racer himself, Bill Hotchkiss. He owned a auto parts and custom accessory shop. This was his race and business promo vehicle. I bought it in '72. Went 'around the world' in it. Still have it. Got to win the lotto and restore it to it's original 'glory. Stopped by my parents' home in Wichita Falls later in '72. Brother Dan at front, sister Shay at rear. Sadly, these two passed away this year, two months apart. 😢

Easy Rider Jr. Las Cruces, NM. 1969.