Hot Rods The Howerton & Moal Tulsa Roadster (2019 AMBR Contender)

They had to notch the frame to make it clear, gotta do whatcha gotta do.
awesome car.

 

Michael (@Michaelcozman) Corazzelli's photos of the "Howerton & Moal Tulsa Roadster" (in the order he shot them):

https://www.corazzelliphotography.com/Carshows/2019-Car-Shows/70th-GNRS-SetUpDay-2019/i-ZTVZx2r/A


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Here's a couple of snapshots of the "Howerton & Moal Tulsa Roadster" from the Blogsite:

images by Lynn (@Pewsplace) Pew
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Can someone educate me on why the transmission is so large? Trying to figure it out. Beautiful roadster!!

 

Karl -

The transmission is not “large” ... the machined aluminum pieces you’re seeing enclose a Tremec 5-Speed transmission (with a custom bell-housing that attaches to the custom firewall/motor-plate) and the exhaust (which runs under the T-5 and above the belly pan):

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The craftsmanship on this car and the thought process is second to none with one exception to me. Having the axle infront of the grille completly turns me off. Can't help it.

 

Outstanding car.
It should have won the AMBR

 

Here's an excerpt from a article:

2019 GNRS AMBR – Rod Authority Reviews The “Rest Of The Best”
By DAVE CRUIKSHANK | JANUARY 30, 2019

There can only be one AMBR winner.

Since 1949, winning “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” at the annual Grand National Roadster Show has been one of the most coveted awards in the hot rod hobby. For 2019, George Poteet’s “3 Penny Roadster,” built by Pinkee’s Rod Shop, is the new AMBR King of the Hill. {...}

But, what about the other killer contenders that floored us with craftsmanship, style and creativity?

We’ve always said we don’t envy the judges of the GNRS. It takes a seasoned eye and years of experience to identify a winner. The pressure to pick the big kahuna from the best builders in the world would be a pressure cooker to say the least. We think there is a fair amount of politics involved as well. But, anytime you put a group of people in a room, there’s gonna to be drama. Hell, folks can’t agree on what to have for dinner, for God’s sake. So political skull-duggery is as predictable as darkness after dusk.

Rod Authority wants to give a shoutout to the builders and owners who sweated blood and tears to bring these cars to Pomona. You make the world a better place and we stand amazed. Thank you for your achievement and know that we are your biggest fans. We thought we’d give you a little insight into all the stupendous contenders from the GNRS AMBR 2019.

So without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the “Rest of the Best,” shall we?

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Bill Grimsley’s 1932 Ford Roadster

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Bill Grimsley brought this 1932 Ford Roadster, built by Jackie Howerton and Steve Moal. Dubbed the “Howerton – Moal Tulsa Roadster” it created quite a sensation. Built from scratch, the details were amazing. Painted by Darryl Schneider and Mike Wagner, with a killer vintage interior by Sid Chavers, the car was period perfect. This and the “3 Penny Roadster” were RA’s picks to win AMBR.

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Thanks Hemi32.

 

My favorite Hot Rod of all time. The best other Hot Rod that I ever saw is a distant second compared to the H-M Roadster

 

incredible car! Crazy details! Only thing I don't like is the interior color choice! Is it "purple"? Definitly a great car but the correct car won the AMBR this year

 

It was difficult to show the detail in the grille bar construction-the indentation of the bars for axle clearance. This is as close as I could come in showing the detail. While I appreciate what went into this touch, it seemed a bit gimmicky to me.

 

One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the H&M roadster is similar to last years winner, I know it is not exact but it does have a similar vibe.

 

One man's "gimmick" is another man's "detail". If a car doesn't have a theme, with gimmicks or details, it will just be lost in a sea of similar hot rods. I think this car has a whole lot of cool details that draw your interest all over it. If allowed, I could probably spend a day looking at all the details and never find them all.

 

Just a fantastic build and I am so pleased that they included Tulsa in the name. Jackie and his Dad Angelo are legends here. Had the opportunity to set next to Jackie at a local eatery and visit with him a bit, just a nice, down to earth, guy.

 

Here's some under-construction photos from (Moal Coachbuilers' sheet metal fabricator) Troy Morris' Instagram feed:

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Just noticed the belt molding end, or start in the cowl for the first time. Thanks for the construction shots. Bob

 

Seems like the '37 tube was a MUST, (like most of mine!) but is conflicted by the '32 shell/grille, frame horns, and rails nearly resting atop.
Definite interruption of 'flow' here, looks like some allowances were made late in the assembly process.
V860 tube: Gotta Have!
'32 shell/custom grille: Gotta Have!
Traditional frame horns: Gotta Have!
Torsion bars: Gotta Have!

All there, but Indy Car Roadster features 'custom street rod frontal treatment'

 

I mentioned it earlier that the cockpit has a lot of styling ques from a GP Bugatti. That can be said about the front axle setup as well. Here is a Type 59 Bugatti coming at you. Bob Bob

 

Photographer Michael Christensen recently shot the "Tulsa Roadster"(built by Steve Moal and Jackie Howerton) for a feature article in an upcoming issue of the new (subscription only) print/online magazine called "MODERN RODDING":

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... and here's the resultant article:

The Tulsa Roadster - Proving Once Again That Not Everything Has Been Done to the Deuce
February 23, 2021 - By @Brian Brennan - Photography by Michael Christensen - Illustration by Alberto Hernandez​

 

I kind of like the raised front frame horns, no idea how it is sprung. Bob

 

Torsion bars.

 

There is a bit of '50's INDY car look there. Also noticed the thread is a YEAR and a HALF old. Bob

 

This car will be a classic forever!

 

Cool roadsters!
Never understood why Jackie’s first roadster got painted???

 

Because it competed for the AMBR and won!

 

Interesting that this thread came up again. An absolutely beautifully incredible car. In light of the current thread on disc brakes vs drum brakes, did anyone notice what was on the front of this car. I'm just sayin...

 

Guess that’s the reason I’m not a show car type guy...