Received an email the other day, another one of our family has departed this earth.  Sam Alix, from OK, in the words of his brother Ralph, "took his last ride" last Friday.  He had been ill, but managed to bring his '57 dual quad former stocker to Columbus and make a pass in it.  Then, Ralph started it up for him to hear last Thursday.  Our condolences to the Alix family.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

I am really sorry to hear that. The Alex brothers were a big part of the Columbus meet he will certainly be missed. I'm glad we got to spend some time with Sam and his car this year. You could tell he was not well but wasn't about to let up. The two brothers from Oklahoma "crudge race" was great fun for us and them. One more occupant for Y-Block heaven. Chuck

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MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

So sorry to hear about Mr Sam, I spent quite a bit of time talking with both he and Ralph last year in Columbus. I really had a great time talking with them, Sam will be missed, prayers too his family.

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

Some mostly watch, others drive all the way to the distant tracks to race... will be missed..

Brother and I own/operate 1957 Ford Fairlane 312/4x2 and two 1963 Falcons 302 rollers carburated 600cfm, FE427 sitting in shed..

Sure glad I got to visit,and spend some time with Sam and Ralph in Columbus, they are truly GREAT GUY'S and Sam will be missed ALOT!!! We'll all meet again someday and what a blessed day it will be.

-Gary Burnette-

I sure hate to hear that, John. I had spoken to Ralph on the phone about some 312 stuff a while back, but never got to meet Sam. God bless their family, they will be in my prayers.

James Potter
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Pass Christian, MS (near Gulfport/Biloxi)

I only got one picture of him this year, and it was by chance. I didn't notice until I was home sorting them for Bob. I feel bad about it because I meant to. I just forgot with all of the running around.










Lawrenceville, GA

Thanks for posting those pics Charlie. Thats the way I will remember him. Chuck

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Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

To Ralph & Family

Our thoughts & prayers are with you .Sure glad to have met Sam.

Lon,Brad, Darryl & Jayson

yblocksdownunder

Sorry to hear this.  didn't know him but I'm sure he will be missed.  So many people I have yet to meet and we keep getting older.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

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