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cruzr · 10-11-2006, 02:35 PM

Jim Busby is at it again ! His shop in Laguna Canyon is busy restoring another piece of history. I had the pleasure today of seeing the progress and taking these pictures. Working off a 1959 Hot Rod Magazine exploded view, his craftsman are painstakingly massaging the 27 T Roadster back to its former glory. Losing control at Bonneville and flipping twice before coming to rest, the roadster was in dire need of some serious help. I will try and return to Busbys shop when this project is further along.

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 02:40 PM

working with some mangled pieces

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 02:43 PM

This is the original engine that ran at Bonneville, a very healthy 57 Hemi !

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 02:44 PM

a view from the ass end

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 02:47 PM

a view of the front

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 02:49 PM

Looking at the front, you know why Hot Rod Magazine said

"T_MASTERPIECE"

"Sharpened to a razors edge"

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 02:51 PM

3/4 view from rear

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 02:52 PM

The" Cockpit"

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 02:55 PM

Let me introduce you to one of the few old world craftsman left. If its made outa metal 'Hank" can make it ! Here he recreates the seat !

**Ryan** · 10-11-2006, 02:57 PM

holy shit... dreamy as it gets...

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 03:00 PM

Just remember, you saw it here first at H A M B !!!!!!

The37Kid · 10-11-2006, 03:01 PM

Thanks for posting the photos! Seeing any type of race car under restoration is a beautiful thing. What issue of Hot Rod is the car featured in?

**Muttley** · 10-11-2006, 03:05 PM

This thread has earned the official Muttley seal of approval.

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The37Kid

Thanks for posting the photos! Seeing any type of race car under restoration is a beautiful thing. What issue of Hot Rod is the car featured in?

Hot Rod Magazine January 1959

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muttley

This thread has earned the official Muttley seal of approval.

Mutley...............Thanks !

flatheadpete · 10-11-2006, 03:20 PM

Can I have that?

The37Kid · 10-11-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruzr

Hot Rod Magazine January 1959

WOW! It was the FIRST issue in the storage box of Hot Rod Magazines. I'm buying a Lotto ticket tonight!

cruzr · 10-11-2006, 03:35 PM

For you young un's, Jim Khougaz is listed by the American Hot Rod Foundation as a Pioneer in Hot Rodding. He is most famous for the his 32 Roadster which was recently voted into the 75 most significant 32 Fords .

roadstar · 10-11-2006, 03:44 PM

This is the stuff that keeps me coming back for more

Cshabang · 10-11-2006, 03:48 PM

friggin sweet...you best keep us posted

10-11-2006, 02:35 PM	#1
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics Jim Busby is at it again ! His shop in Laguna Canyon is busy restoring another piece of history. I had the pleasure today of seeing the progress and taking these pictures. Working off a 1959 Hot Rod Magazine exploded view, his craftsman are painstakingly massaging the 27 T Roadster back to its former glory. Losing control at Bonneville and flipping twice before coming to rest, the roadster was in dire need of some serious help. I will try and return to Busbys shop when this project is further along. Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2006, 02:40 PM	#2
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics working with some mangled pieces Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2006, 02:43 PM	#3
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics This is the original engine that ran at Bonneville, a very healthy 57 Hemi ! Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2006, 02:44 PM	#4
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics a view from the ass end Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2006, 02:47 PM	#5
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics a view of the front Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2006, 02:49 PM	#6
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics Looking at the front, you know why Hot Rod Magazine said "T_MASTERPIECE" "Sharpened to a razors edge" Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2006, 02:51 PM	#7
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics 3/4 view from rear Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2006, 02:52 PM	#8
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics The" Cockpit" Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2006, 02:55 PM	#9
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics Let me introduce you to one of the few old world craftsman left. If its made outa metal 'Hank" can make it ! Here he recreates the seat ! Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2006, 02:57 PM	#10
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 11,019	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics holy shit... dreamy as it gets... __________________ Ryan Cochran (Notes from the road) "Skating the same line since 1976..." .................................................. .... www.jalopyjournal.com - www.jockeyjournal.com - www.garagejournal.com - www.gearjournal.com

10-11-2006, 03:00 PM	#11
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics Just remember, you saw it here first at H A M B !!!!!!

10-11-2006, 03:01 PM	#12
The37Kid Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ridgefield, Ct. Posts: 9,473	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics Thanks for posting the photos! Seeing any type of race car under restoration is a beautiful thing. What issue of Hot Rod is the car featured in?

10-11-2006, 03:05 PM	#13
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10-11-2006, 03:20 PM	#16
flatheadpete Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phlintown, MI Posts: 5,368	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics Can I have that? __________________ I'm too drunk to taste this chicken.-Colonel Sanders

10-11-2006, 03:35 PM	#18
cruzr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So Cal..Orange County Posts: 2,856	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics For you young un's, Jim Khougaz is listed by the American Hot Rod Foundation as a Pioneer in Hot Rodding. He is most famous for the his 32 Roadster which was recently voted into the 75 most significant 32 Fords .

10-11-2006, 03:44 PM	#19
roadstar Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: automotive wasteland (Detroit) Posts: 3,977	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics This is the stuff that keeps me coming back for more

10-11-2006, 03:48 PM	#20
Cshabang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,879	Re: Jim Khougaz's Bonneville Roadster Restoration Pics friggin sweet...you best keep us posted __________________ BANG ZOOM, ITS NOT ROCKET SURGERY.... WANTED:10.00x 15 Radir piecrusts..see my ad

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