[March 26, 1957] Ron Courtney, center, a member of the Tie-Rods, a McMinnville teenage group, leans under the hood of his modified 1951 Ford to make an adjustment as other members of the group watch. At left is Paul Prescott and at right, Scott Compton. Courtney values the car at $6,000, considering time and materials. The hot rod group boasts 26 active members devoted to safe driving and better cars.