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That "Video Vault" Thing - It's going to be, well, amazing.

Well, despite my doubts and criticism about this idea, I had an opportunity yesterday to tour the studio and production facilities with Don…

Started by Phil Lampman in General

15 Mar 13, 2015
Reply by Steve Ruedy

What happened to the History section?

You used to click on it and get a listing of all of the articles....now you get about 10 articles per page.  Any plans on going back to the…

Started by Steve Ruedy in General

1 Mar 12, 2015
Reply by Hydroplane Museum

Thanks for Hosting my Party!

I simply wanted to thank the staff at the Hydroplane Museum for providing the venue for my "surprise" birthday party last Saturday. As many…

Started by Phil Lampman in General

2 Feb 24, 2015
Reply by Phil Lampman

Old Hydroplane

I think it was middle 50's when a friend got my dad and I to get a ride in a hydroplane that had room for driver and 3 passengers. I'm sure…

Started by Rick Wise in History

3 Feb 21, 2015
Reply by Rick Wise

Allison engine

You may know this but I was in Carnation this weekend and I was walking though a Classic car and Motorcycle shop and found a Allison motor…

Started by Bob Shaffer in General

0 Jan 4, 2015

Die Cast Model of Miss Thriftway

I have a die cast, highly detail model of the Miss Thriftway (approximately 6" long) that I think I bought in the 1990's from the Hydropane…

Started by Ted Laurila in General

7 Jan 3, 2015
Reply by Glenn Landguth

Here's a Bit of Trivia For You

Guess which notable Detroit restaurant was shown in the recent film, "Jersey Boys", directed by Clint Eastwood? Hint: It is located on the…

Started by Phil Lampman in General

0 Nov 17, 2014

My grandpa

Hi I just found this site my grandpa (poppop) richard nelson from fox lake I'll raced hydroplanes since the 50 s he raced 280 class in migh…

Started by Jim daus in General

0 Oct 8, 2014

Bill Muncey Memorial, Mission Bay Park, San Diego

The Bill Muncey Memorial is more like a shrine to those that knew the man. And well deserved. His impact on Local and International levels…

Started by Gerry K. in Restorations

12 Aug 12, 2014
Reply by Gerry K.

Thriftway Too Restoration...

Several years ago someone was building a replica of the Thriftway Too...  What ever happened to this project?

Started by Ted Laurila in Restorations

3 Aug 11, 2014
Reply by Randy Mueller

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