I THINK the Black '30 model A coupe above was the last Street Rod Roy Rockwell put together before he died, unexpectedly, he was in process of two more cars, '49 Ford coupe, and a '55 T-Bird.. car was built by Henry Ford, and Larry Foss and Associates.. I designed the front of the top insert...
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! What an outstanding job you did Paul. Almost sick not making it, but the heat and recent skin cancer on my head said stay out of the sun. I was really hoping someone would do this, but you did way and above anything I was expecting. Thank you!!
Just thinking, one of the great things about having a traditional rod or custom there is that you don't have to get up at 0 dark thirty to get in line to nab one of those "priority" spots out front and can cruise in later and park out back with the rest of the traditional cars by the roller coaster.
Been to a lot of the GG's events at both Puyallup and Pleasanton over the years and one thing I've noticed is some of the neatest stuff can he found in areas of the fairgrounds that the cool kids don't set up in. It seems like the main drag and major intersections always have the high profile, big buck cars, you know the ones, lots of shiny bling that catches your eye but not enough to make you want to linger very long. Another thing I experienced a number of times was when asking the gold chainers anything technical about their cars they seemed clueless as to the details.
Denny, the goldchainers have "their people" haul the car in, get in line at 4 AM to park it by the fountain and set it up including the matching embroidered lawn chairs and then they stroll in at 11 AM. That is after they fly in to Seattle and one of their people picks them up at the airport. I met a couple of guy out in the camp ground a few years ago who parked the tow rig and trailer near my 48 and camp trailer for the weekend who were some couple's people. Pretty well paid to haul the show rod around the country to various events and prep it for the owners. The event is just about 3 shows in one and maybe more than that now. The chainers along the entry way, the guys who park in the infield in front of the stage all weekend and then the rest of us who go outback where there is usually more room and more of the traditional rods and customs.
Paul, glad you did an extended presentation on Greg's roadster. We're fortunate that this baby fell into the hands of a craftsman such as Greg to revive it in a sympathetic way. Just a neat ol' piece.... Just a little unexpected crossing of life events for you, after I traded the chassis to Wingfield for the '40 pickup I had Greg do the paint work on the hood I put on it. He turns some nice work out of his shop.
I wish I took more pictures and got the whole story, everywhere you look on that car you can see something special. There must be a ton of hidden details, like the linkage to put the floor shifter further back on the ('39 Mercury?) transmission, or the safety bolt that automatically engages with the door latch, or the hidden hinges and perfect door gaps or... You could fill a book with the work that was done on that one car..
If you wanted to get ahold of Greg, here's his web page: http://retrorodsinc.com/contact/ Do a nice write up and photo shoot and Ryan might even give you a blog post to hang on the home page. Lot's of good pics here too, thanks.
Thanks for the pictures Paul! Normally I'm more of a five window guy, but the black full fendered '32 3-window in post #1 & #10 is fantastic. Thanks again for letting me know what I missed. -Dave
@Paul - Great coverage! ... Thanks for sharing your pics with the H.A.M.B. community! It's sure a bummer that there's not any "Traditional Hot Rods" at a Goodguy show
I see Bret Sukert changed up the tire & wheel combo on his bitchin' Deuce 3wd Coupe. Here it is two years ago at the 2016 Goodguys West Coast Nationals (where I picked it for my father's memorial award): photo by @J.Ukrop Here's a little more info on Bret Sukert's Deuce 3wd Coupe: Bret built the car (with a late '50s / early '60s vibe) in his Montesano, Washington garage. The '32 Henry body was purchased from a PNW Rod & Custom legend, the late Dick Page. The bodywork & paint was handled by Jim Ford & Jason Hill at "Larry Foss Hot Rods". The "period perfect" pinstriping was laid down by Mitch Kim. The upholstery (interior, running boards, & roof insert) was done by "Stitches". Interior also features: Eight (8) Stewart Warner "Blue Face" gauges. (NOS) Grant white steering wheel. Chromed HaDees heater.
I was up there as well. Here are a few of the pics I took. Most are from the Friday night drag races at SIR. Still sorting the show pics. Grandpa CJ hauled Taboo up and then I drove my 68 Camaro.
I didn't take many photos this year, but here are a couple I find worthy that I haven't seen posted yet.
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