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Pat Ganahl AS WE WERE GOING TO PRESS ON THIS ISSUE OF CUSTOM CAR, news broke that Pat Ganahl had died at the age of 75 while racing his instantly recognisable Ike Iacono dragster at Riverdale Raceway in Washington. A legend among hot rodders, Pat was known throughout the community as a journalist and historian whose wisdom and knowledge was without equal. More than that, though, he was famed for his warmth, humour and sincerity… not to mention his tremendous height. We mention this because one of the many, many tributes made as the American rodding community was coming to terms with the news stood out for its pithy charm: ‘Though he was eight feet tall, he never talked down to you.’
More than just a writer, Pat was part of the scene. While he did race, and the dragster he restored was synonymous with him, his principal focus was on hot rods rather than competition cars – however throughout both worlds he was held in the highest regard. In the hours after news broke of his passing, US forums were awash with stories told by those whose lives he had touched; whether by taking the time to speak to them at shows, replying unexpectedly to fan mail or helping them in whatever way he could. He was a teacher but also an ally, often using his influence to rally support for those who needed it. It would be easy to assume that for someone so devoted to hot rodding, cars would be Pat’s sole focus. But no scene would be anything without its people, and
FANCY A POP WITH A DIFFERENCE? This one has been in the same hands since 1988 and is now for sale ‘to someone who will take care of it and make it their next project.’ Its owner, Mike Leake, says it’s the only Pop-based limousine in existence that he knows of. Its chassis was made by Westbourne Fender Works in Hampshire and it runs Jaguar front and rear suspension – as well as a Jag V12 engine. A lot of work to be done but you could make something truly unique out of this. Mike’s looking for £5000; give him a bell on 07771 686039.
he never lost sight of this. ‘If you think cars are the most important thing in life,’ he once said, ‘think again.’ In this modern, online world of selfproclaimed experts, humility is the mark of someone truly worth listening to. So too is the willingness, all too rare, to yield the floor and listen, which is what Pat would do when the conversation became technical. And that was Pat Ganahl: humble, human, and a man whose passing robs the hot rod community of perhaps the most knowledgeable mind it has ever had. Our sympathy goes to his family and friends, and to all the very many people whose lives he enriched. Pat Ganahl, 2 June 1947 – 19 August 2022. Rest in Peace
Unified 50
Webcon has developed a new 50 DCO/SP carburettor that features throttle shafts at both ends, allowing fitment of a Webcon DCO/SP throttle position sensor. This new unified carb is more suited to installations using mapped ignition systems. £787.19. www.webcon.co.uk
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