Bill "Goldenrod" Summers

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Bill "Goldenrod" Summers

Postby Jack Redd » Sat May 21, 2011 7:19 pm

Man another crossed the finish line of life! The brothers Bill & Bob built the "Goldenrod" in
the back of a roadside stand and went on to set a LSR at Bonneville. RIP Bill you sure are
getting a lot of company this week.
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Re: Bill "Goldenrod" Summers

Postby WCB » Sun May 22, 2011 6:35 am

R.I.P. Bill
You were awesome......Thanks for Axles that didn't break.
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Re: Bill "Goldenrod" Summers

Postby draglist » Sun May 22, 2011 10:47 am

A big name from back in the day. Farewell, Bill. bp
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Re: Bill "Goldenrod" Summers

Postby WildcatOne » Sun May 22, 2011 2:16 pm

Goldenrod was absolutely gorgeous and it was an engineering marvel. Rest in peace, Bill, and thanks for the great memories. WC1
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Re: Bill "Goldenrod" Summers

Postby B Duke » Wed May 25, 2011 12:20 pm

Back in the late 70's I had a friend who worked for Summers Bros in the shipping department. While cruising around, I asked what ever become of the famous streamliner. He said it was being stored in a used car lot not far from the shop. Sure enough, we proceeded there and discovered this long open trailer upon which sat a cigar shaped vehicle clothed in an old tarp. We lifted the tarp and there it was, the Golden Rod.

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Re: Bill "Goldenrod" Summers

Postby RH » Thu May 26, 2011 11:11 am

Built a brand that ANYONE in motorsports recognized and truly a innovator.
Thanks for all you did to entertain us and provide better safer racing with your products.

Ron
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Re: Bill "Goldenrod" Summers

Postby stimpy » Thu May 26, 2011 3:57 pm

even though I am one of the younger guys here ,I remember them and the products they made . that lsr car was neat . would to love to seen it run . one ay i will make it to bonneville . well bet hes talking to Mickey and trudy right now . Race in peace .
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