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03-12-2007, 08:47 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Grand Ledge, Charlotte, Milford.
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the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
in the opinion of myself and Mr. Lesky at least. and it was still under construction. it was the modern interpritation of Harry Miller's Golden Submarine being built by Michigan's own Dan Webb. absolutely AMAZING design and craftsmanship. this is one of the cars i thought it might be cool to one day replicate (seeing as the original is long gone). glad to see the task of it's recreation (though not an exact replica) is in good hands.
          Dan's coupe and Ashley's (his daughter and fellow HAMBer) roadster.  another of the best cars there (if you looked at it real close and checked out the build pics of it) was the Spencer2 that was actually started by Doane Spencer before his death. Denny Lesky said it best during our conversation when he said that this car was the culmination of everything Doane had learned, throughout his life, about building cars. wish i had better pics but i know Mongo got some. 
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03-12-2007, 08:49 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Combine, Texas
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
Thats wild, looks like he has got some good sponsors
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03-12-2007, 08:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Rochester, NY USA
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
I agree 1000%! The new interpretation of Barney Oldfield's Golden Submarine is freaking OUTSTANDING and I'm glad I got to see it in person.
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03-12-2007, 09:04 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Glasgow, KY
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
WOW!
That's a work of art. Wonder if he will tackle the body? That will take a lot of work. Rich
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03-12-2007, 09:06 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Flint, MI aka Murder City USA
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
I gotta kinda agree with you guys. I was fortunate enough to lend a hand in the early stages of this build. The original idea was a 2 single seat roadster. I'm glad to see it morphed into this. Harry Miller is one of Dan's biggest inspirations in his meticulous build style. And the Sub is one of his favorites. I hope he sees this post.
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03-12-2007, 11:12 AM
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 1995
Location: Austin, TX
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
Wow... Now that's a contemporary hot rod I can dig on. Great detail work...
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03-12-2007, 11:41 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Sucksville California
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
damm thats crazy..
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03-12-2007, 11:42 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Garden State
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
Really amazing craftsmenship.
Can anyone tell me what are those drilled large diameter disc on each of the wheels? Is it some sort of outboard disc brake set-up? Webb is certainly in a elite field of metal workers with a unique vision.
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03-12-2007, 11:47 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Michigan
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
I got a woody over the spencer car.. That was nice..
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03-12-2007, 11:49 AM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Flint-town
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
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The body will be built by my father and Craig Naff.. Just like my car.. and the brakes are handmade style kinda like custom motorcycle racing brakes...
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Ugh, Pretty nice car for a girl 
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03-12-2007, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
I think this is CLEARLY proof that the other threads claiming that the '07 Autorama was lame were off the mark. I ALWAYS learn something by just looking and I ALWAYS meet somebody cool. Pretty good entertainment for $14 in my opinion.
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03-12-2007, 12:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Greater Metropolitan McLouth, KS,
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
beautiful work. does anyone have any photos of the golden submarine?
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03-12-2007, 12:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Under the pier, So Cal
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
Here's a link about the Golden Submarine. The original is gone but Buck Boudeman built a very good replica a number of years ago using some genuine Miller parts.
http://www.vintageracecars.com/sub.htm Cheers, Kurt
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03-12-2007, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Studio City, CA.
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
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03-12-2007, 12:58 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Michigan
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
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03-12-2007, 09:09 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New Zealand
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
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Your Dads work is grouse even if not the style I would personally want. Look forward to seeing the Miller project progress and hope you post pictures during the build |
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03-12-2007, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Wichita, Kansas
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
As I remember, one of the versions of the Golden Sub had the exhaust running through the firewall into the cockpit and out the tail of body. Probably won't be included on this version?
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03-12-2007, 09:29 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Abbottstown PA
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
I stared at that for a good half hour. One of my favorites!
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03-12-2007, 09:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Connecticut
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
unreal..just like most everything out of the WEBB shop...inspiration for me anyways..and a level of workmanship I hope to achieve...
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03-12-2007, 10:00 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Corner of Time and Space. MT
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Re: the BEST thing at the Detroit Autorama
That's nuckin futs!
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