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**Ryan** · 09-27-2010, 09:50 AM

Despite the spacious rear tire to fender gap, the oddly bobbed rear fenders, and the showy upholstered body panels, I've always loved this car. To me, it screams what an early 1960's era car should scream - LOOK OVER HERE! But it does this in a way t...

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**Stutz** · 09-27-2010, 09:52 AM

I dig the color picture. I think I could I actually fit in that coupe

**BIGREDTODD** · 09-27-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Stutz

I think I could I actually fit in that coupe

haha

I was thinking the same thing. Beautiful little coupe.

**general gow** · 09-27-2010, 09:58 AM

great choice for a subject today, ryan. love the powertrain combo.

Tman · 09-27-2010, 09:59 AM

Perfect

JeffreyJames · 09-27-2010, 10:19 AM

Definitely a nice coupe and I am digging those exhaust manifolds....are those stock?

**Mr48chev** · 09-27-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

Definitely a nice coupe and I am digging those exhaust manifolds....are those stock?

Look to be a one off set of custom headers. Nifty little A coupe.

Zapato · 09-27-2010, 10:27 AM

Wish there was a dash shot, from the one interior shot it almost looks chromed. Shifter looks like something from a Roth monster cartoon. Overall perfect barn find dream car for any of us today.

indawaitinroom · 09-27-2010, 10:35 AM

i am diggin this car, ive always loved the chromed and shiny cars of the late 50's early sixties, and its nice to see one without a 32 grill shell.

**hrm2k** · 09-27-2010, 10:38 AM

nothing wrong with that 60's " hey look at me " style.........I kind of like that look....

thanks for the memories !

**Dan Hay** · 09-27-2010, 11:05 AM

I wonder if that's the same Larry Ready from the LA Roadsters. His 32 hiboy is pretty trick, and was featured in the same issue of Street Rod Quarterly that my 38 was in.

LVHotRodder · 09-27-2010, 11:19 AM

i have larry's phone number and i talk to him regularly. I also have kept in touch with jeff tann the previous editor of rod and custom who currently own the car.
I am building my model a coupe to his specs.

**Ryan** · 09-27-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LVHotRodder

i have larry's phone number and i talk to him regularly. I also have kept in touch with jeff tann the previous editor of rod and custom who currently own the car.
I am building my model a coupe to his specs.

No shit? Any chance we can get a shot of the car now?

**Chris** · 09-27-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Zapato

Wish there was a dash shot, from the one interior shot it almost looks chromed. Shifter looks like something from a Roth monster cartoon. Overall perfect barn find dream car for any of us today.

Looks like a 33-34 dash! I have always loved that car and engine choice!

Rolleiflex · 09-27-2010, 12:06 PM

I too have always loved the look of that car. It would be great to see a lot more cars built with that kind of restraint today. While I often like chopped cars, I don't agree that they always need to be. Henry got it right to begin with.

I hope we can get a chance to see what it looks like now.

LVHotRodder · 09-27-2010, 12:12 PM

Heres the shot of the car today. It sucks he has a small block, independent front suspension the car was sold to jeff by larry in 67 with out a motor. The motor was used in larry's friends pick up and the dash is a 34 ford that he said he pulled out of a car in a washed up valley. The frame is stock rails with a 33/34 x member the motor was painted gloss black and it was in prime all through high school. If anyone would like any more info on the car i would be happy to inform you because its is my favorite model a coupe ever built.

**Gotgas** · 09-27-2010, 12:21 PM

I like the stance even better now! Completely agree, that is a badass ride then AND now. That pearlescent blue sure was sharp...

**Ryan** · 09-27-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotgas

I like the stance even better now! Completely agree, that is a badass ride then AND now. That pearlescent blue sure was sharp...

The independent front is a bummer, but really that car has survived pretty intact. Nothing that couldn't be changed. Your buddy has done a good job keeping it under the roof so to speak.

**Hitchhiker** · 09-27-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

The independent front is a bummer, but really that car has survived pretty intact. Nothing that couldn't be changed. Your buddy has done a good job keeping it under the roof so to speak.

at least it has fenders!

40 & 61 Fords · 09-27-2010, 12:29 PM

When Jeff was at the helm of R&C, the car was used in several tech articles. He has rebuilt it many times during his ownership. His writings about the car make it sound like he has a real love for the car, and its history.

09-27-2010, 09:50 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,688	The Early Bird Despite the spacious rear tire to fender gap, the oddly bobbed rear fenders, and the showy upholstered body panels, I've always loved this car. To me, it screams what an early 1960's era car should scream - LOOK OVER HERE! But it does this in a way t... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

09-27-2010, 09:52 AM	#2
Stutz Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 307 Wyoming Posts: 1,723	Re: The Early Bird I dig the color picture. I think I could I actually fit in that coupe __________________ The "Captain" 1930 Model A Build Need E&J Type 20's...

09-27-2010, 09:58 AM	#4
general gow Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 5,479	Re: The Early Bird great choice for a subject today, ryan. love the powertrain combo.

09-27-2010, 09:59 AM	#5
Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,306	Re: The Early Bird Perfect __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com

09-27-2010, 10:19 AM	#6
JeffreyJames Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 16,013	Re: The Early Bird Definitely a nice coupe and I am digging those exhaust manifolds....are those stock? __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

09-27-2010, 10:27 AM	#8
Zapato Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Brush Prairie,Wa Posts: 1,360	Re: The Early Bird Wish there was a dash shot, from the one interior shot it almost looks chromed. Shifter looks like something from a Roth monster cartoon. Overall perfect barn find dream car for any of us today. __________________ Cruise low and slow.......Zapato

09-27-2010, 10:35 AM	#9
indawaitinroom Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: the countryside of new york Posts: 624	Re: The Early Bird i am diggin this car, ive always loved the chromed and shiny cars of the late 50's early sixties, and its nice to see one without a 32 grill shell. __________________ When life is on repeat, it is time to move on.

09-27-2010, 10:38 AM	#10
hrm2k Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parkville MD Posts: 2,888	Re: The Early Bird nothing wrong with that 60's " hey look at me " style.........I kind of like that look.... thanks for the memories ! __________________ you know you want to buy my car http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=801248

09-27-2010, 11:05 AM	#11
Dan Hay Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Worth TEXAS Posts: 2,143	Re: The Early Bird I wonder if that's the same Larry Ready from the LA Roadsters. His 32 hiboy is pretty trick, and was featured in the same issue of Street Rod Quarterly that my 38 was in.

09-27-2010, 11:19 AM	#12
LVHotRodder Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 475	Re: The Early Bird i have larry's phone number and i talk to him regularly. I also have kept in touch with jeff tann the previous editor of rod and custom who currently own the car. I am building my model a coupe to his specs.

09-27-2010, 12:06 PM	#15
Rolleiflex Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 551	Re: The Early Bird I too have always loved the look of that car. It would be great to see a lot more cars built with that kind of restraint today. While I often like chopped cars, I don't agree that they always need to be. Henry got it right to begin with. I hope we can get a chance to see what it looks like now.

09-27-2010, 12:12 PM	#16
LVHotRodder Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 475	Re: The Early Bird Heres the shot of the car today. It sucks he has a small block, independent front suspension the car was sold to jeff by larry in 67 with out a motor. The motor was used in larry's friends pick up and the dash is a 34 ford that he said he pulled out of a car in a washed up valley. The frame is stock rails with a 33/34 x member the motor was painted gloss black and it was in prime all through high school. If anyone would like any more info on the car i would be happy to inform you because its is my favorite model a coupe ever built. Attached Thumbnails

09-27-2010, 12:21 PM	#17
Gotgas Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DFW USA Posts: 5,527	Re: The Early Bird I like the stance even better now! Completely agree, that is a badass ride then AND now. That pearlescent blue sure was sharp... __________________ . Good hands. BAD taste in cars.

09-27-2010, 12:29 PM	#20
40 & 61 Fords Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: HAMB Lake, MN Posts: 1,858	Re: The Early Bird When Jeff was at the helm of R&C, the car was used in several tech articles. He has rebuilt it many times during his ownership. His writings about the car make it sound like he has a real love for the car, and its history. __________________ "You boy's better hold on cuz I'm gonna have to stand on it."

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