When The Old Engine Functions
Date: Oct 30th, 2007 2:01:18 am - Subscribe
Mood: panicked
According to Keith Diehl, "At my age, I wanted more horsepower," he joked. He was the one adding up more horses on his 1957 Chevy’s engine. From 270 horsepower, he gave it a few more and then the 425 horsepower was produced.
The Chevy owner was a 65 year old car enthusiast and also a collector of different memorabilia. The owner of the Nitro restaurant is also very much interested in engine. The engine is now parked at the Diehl's Restaurant on Main Street. And the table is tagged at the value of $4,500. He said, "I got an engine stand, cut it down 3 inches and had a welder make the frame.”
The collection was established in 1960 by Keith's parents, Jack and Hazel Diehl. In 2000, his father dies but his mother is on her 85 but still do silverware wrapping.
"Those are my cap buster’s guns from when I was little. You’ll shoot your eye out" BB gun,” he said pointing to a display that also includes cowboy pictures and a genuine Red Rider.
Including on the memorabilia is the NASCAR wall, and pictures plus the pieces of cars driven by the favorite NACAR drivers.
"Here's the rock roll corner. My favorite bands are the Rolling Stones and James Brown, the godfather of soul," he said as he continued the tour."
Keith was seen several time s driving his red 1957 Chevy to work. His home is only a stone throw away from where he works so he doesn’t have to buy much of the gas. Aaron’s idea was actually turning the table. And he likes the result.
"I wish every table was like this," his son Aaron said
"You could put this right back in the car and start it," Diehl said.
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