Thee Inland Emperors running for AMBR 2013 with the Woodward roadster!!!!

My good Friend John (Jadeidol) has been building this RPU for the past 10 years. He has had dreams of running for AMBR for years...in a few days that will become a reality. Just like 2 years ago, this roadster is club built- everyone chipped in and helped in one way or another. Machine work, fabrication, engine, trans, body work, paint...In fact, a few guys have been putting in 18-24 hour days trying to get it done this past week!!! They officially called it "finished" this morning at 5:30 after another all nighter, and got packed and hit the road. They have to have the car there tomorrow. It has been a long road (especially the last month), as we all have regular jobs, family's and little money...but huge drive!
John works at a machine shop and designed most of these parts himself and drew them up on CAD. Almost every part is hand made, but the early Ford influence is huge. Think of a 1940 concept sport roadster, or Edsel's 1 off speedster. Starting with an original 1928-29 roadtser pickup, this is where John took it. Car is flathead powered, 39 trans and a Columbia rear end. Every part is modified...even the wide 5 wheels.

John, I and several other Emperors will be down there. Help root us on, and lets see if the hoodlums can take this thing I guarantee there will not be a car more traditional, art deco, or well thought out.

Heres a few crappy pics from this morning before loading. I'll post more as we go....






Introducing the Woodward Roadster. You guys are the first in the world to see it.

 

NIIIIIIICE!
That instument cluster is out of control!

 

only 1 word 2 describe that 1.
BITCHEN
Good luck

 

Great looking car!! Good luck at the AMBR. Looking forward to seeing better pics.

Ted H

 

Damn, you I.E. gys have your shit together. Good luck, if I had a vote you would have mine, even not seeing what the competition is!

 

wish i was going now,safe journey and good luck,hope you win

 

Would have my vote! Love that instrument cluster.

 

She's a beauty! Good luck. Can't wait to see her tearing up the streets after the show!

 

Im excited, cant wait to see it in person.

 

Sweet!

 

Jeez, that whole thing is "out of control"! That is so FRESH, yet so much like what the AMBR concept was originally meant to represent. That thing is "out of the park"!!! You I.E. guys don't need me to tell y'all how proud you's guys should be of yourselves on THIS effort. Beautiful, guys! DD

 

Awesome! Can't wait for your coverage and antics like you had two years ago!

 

Great car

 

Few more pics...sorry about the quality. These guys literally finished it, washed there hands, loaded it and went!!! The details are amazing! Everything is so familiar...yet refined.

 

Wowzers! Infuckincredible workmanship! No jobs guys!

-Shiny

 

Truly awe-inspiring!!!

Thank you for sharing with us.

Vote early, vote often, vote I.E.!!!

 

Wow!! that thing is very very cool, good luck.

 

Beautiful - best of luck to you!

 

I think this was day one


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It's great! Love the dash and instrument cluster! The minimalist details in the interior are really cool.

See you guys there.

 

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Thanks everybody


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Wow looks great! I can't wait to see it this weekend and pick up one of those Inland Emperors shirts.

 

Awesome looking roadster, I look forward to seeing all the pics showing the detail. Post plenty of photos of "Pedro does GNRS II". I'm sure there will be plenty of antics.

 

that steering arm.....oh man, I'm in love.

 

Awesome!
Good Luck!

 

What is that cluster out of? Great looking car, I will get to see it in person this weekend!

 

Hand made...