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History Full fendered T roadster truck circa 1954

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Sancho, Oct 9, 2015.

  1. Here is another feature from yesteryear that I think still holds up today. Neat little truck with Model A fenders (rears raised up on the bed) and the perfect stance. Powered by Hemi. Check out the bedsides where the rear fenders mount. 1.jpg
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  2. falcongeorge
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    This is the Don Hentzel car, probably the best known example of a fifties era T built with Model A fenders. Don Orosco is restoring it. Nice post!

    Andy Southard photo
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  3. falcongeorge
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    There was a guy somewhere on the HAMB building a car very closely inspired by this car, but I haven't seen an update in a long time. Killer car. I had a couple pics saved, but I cant seem to find them right now.
     
  4. In that pic you posted is there a panel added to cover the gap between bed & back of cab?
     

  5. falcongeorge
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    yes, and the wheels have been chromed. Andy Southard says this photo was taken in the Pan Pacific Auditorium at the 1955 L.A. Autorama. This car, like a lot of them, was constantly evolving, in 1956 it got some fancy fire-truck style gold leaf pinstriping, and there are photos later on in the early sixties with chromed wires on it.
     
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  6. falcongeorge
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  7. Thanks George. ;)
     
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  8. One of my faves!
     
  9. falcongeorge
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    Finally found a pic of the car the HAMBer was building. Love to know whats happening with this car...
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  10. falcongeorge
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    Phillips just posted this on the fifties period correct hot rod thread.
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  11. Wowcars
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    Is there any updates on Don Orosco's restoration or the recreation?
     

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