My dads 40 coupe (photos & story)

[296 V8]

This is my dads 40
I came up with a plan to get him one about three years ago. My mom and I worked out a plan to surprise him with it.
My dad grew up in LA in the 50’s. was a member in the Black Knights and had a few cool early ford hot rods. The best of them was his 34 5 window and later (55 – 57) his 40 standard coupe that ended up with a deluxe front end.
Except for the moon discs and bumpers this new coupe is just like the old one. Pops and me worked on it for almost a year to get it up and running.
As long as I can remember my dad has loved 40’s but he just never got around to getting one for one reason or a nether. So being the evil hot rod genius that I am I had to find a way to make it happen. I owe my dad a lot for putting up with me.
He loves pulling the lake caps and hot lapping the town of Napa were he lives now http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I will try and post more pics today of the car when we got it – the flathead mill – and his old one from 1956
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239 inch 40 merc
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day one my house Rocklin
No exhaust
No door glass
No shocks
Junk front tires w portawalls
Rusty door
Flathead didn’t hold water
Weak 6v ignition
car came from WA to AZ to SoCal to NorCal
At one time it had a SBC with a lasal trans.
Those are NOS good year 800x15s on the back & new 520s on the front.
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We pulled off the fenders – doors – deck lid - hood- striped all paint and repaired rust holes. DP 70 primer – new grill – head light rings – door glass - 12 volt - tube shocks - new gas tank - burgandy & white T&R
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The P's came over for dinner, Mom sent the chief out to get a box out of the truck. we were all hiding in the garage with the 40 when he found us. this is the first moment he saw it.
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the hoodlem and his hot rod LA Dec. 1956
This car was sold in 57? by my grandmother while my dad was in korea
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[crush1776]

Good on ya! Well, he's probably glad now that he didn't strangle you to death when you were younger. I hope to be able to hook my dad up in a similar way in the future.

[flatordead]

Yes post some more pic's. Can't wait to see them.

[fab32]

That's cool that your dad and you could get together on a project. I always wanted to do something with my dad and we talked about restoring an old bi-plane, but it never happened. Be glad it happened for you while he's still around. My dad passed away a couple of years ago, so there won't be any joint projects for us.

Frank

[296 V8]

Im sorry you lost your dad.
A good friend of mine lost his dad before I did this deal, that’s what got me going on it.

[Skate Fink]

...........very cool! My Dad gave me MY "addiction" at an early age. The greatest gift he could have given me.........

[Nick32vic]

Thats so awesome. This post rules.

Nick

[Assdragger]

That is very cool, you are one hell of a son!!

Now if it just had a smallblock chevy!... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif..Awww, you know I`m just pullin your chain!

[Dat Dirty Rat]

Man that 'Rocks'....The car and the story too...I love 40's and you couldnt done that one any better...Thats one kool looking Hot Rod!!

Dirty

[SamIyam]

Cool car.
Cool story.
Cool people.

You and your dad are both lucky to have each other!
Sam.

[Crease]

Great story. I have the same sort of relationship with my dad. Thanks for posting!

[296 V8]

Thanks for all the kind words. I really was a pain in the ass when I was a kid. Its funny how you end up paying for it. I don’t mean the car, other ways. I enjoyed doing it for my dad. I’m glad all you guys like it.

And all you young guys go to school and learn something.
Greg

[Justin B]

reason 854 why i love the HAMB stories like this, thanks for posting but we do need more pics. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[PAPASMURF]

sniff..sniff..makes me want to call my dad right now. Just kidding. Man that is so cool man. Its cool (1) that your pops can share this together. (2)give something back to your old man, and (3) Bring back a little bit of his youth/wild days back. Bringin back the memories, that means the world to alot of people.

Since I started my chop with my grandfather he has been telling me old stories of choping rods after wwII. Tbuckets and crazy stuff he did when he was in his youth. To tell you the truth I have never spent as much Quality time with him as I am now. I am glad that I am, he is a great man and Im glad that he has taught me even more now than he has already taught me. That man taught me to be a mechanic. In essensce he taught me to feed my family. The least I can do for him is give him my time, companionship, ear, help, and hand. Your a good man, I wish someday I can return the favor for my folks the same way.

[296 V8]

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL538/2603122/5186947/66847485.jpg
He's liken it
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she was kinda funky inside
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the new block 286 inch, whating for cam at this point, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif ISKY http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
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I just like this shot
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40's make good shade

[JohnnyB327]

that last shot almost reminds me of american grafitti after the race between falfa and milner. and thats why I say that car is BITCHIN

[Rusty]

Oh yeah. Thats nice. Cool interior!!

[PAPASMURF]

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that last shot almost reminds me of american grafitti after the race between falfa and milner. and thats why I say that car is BITCHIN



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we are about an hour from modesto, Ca (where the movie took place). So the scenery is the same. I agree great shot. I can almost see the rolled chevy in the background now.

Damb I love that movie, they actually played that movie at the drive in cause they are closing it after this summer. That was cool. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif