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Technical Bob McGee roadster

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Chainsaw chipper, Mar 8, 2020.

  1. Chainsaw chipper
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    I was looking at the McGee roadster this weekend at the Chicago world of wheels and was wondering if anyone might have the info on how the hood is latched.We noticed a small hole on the drivers side hood side just below the hood top and about half way between the grill shell and cowl. Thought someone here may have some insight on how it's secured and the linkage used if that in fact is what the hole is for.It's difficult to see in this image but it's the only image I have of the hood side. Thanks 20200304_122936.jpg
     
  2. Pete Eastwood
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    There is a latch inside , the hole allows access with an allen wrench to actuate the latch ( if I remember correctly ). That latch & hardware is all original, just the way Bob MaGee built it .
    I was very involved in the restoration when I worked for Pete Chapouris .
     
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  3. Chainsaw chipper
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    Thank you for the reply. Ken
     
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  4. I was wondering about the same thing as I was studying the car at the Autorama. Thanks for clearing it up for me. ........Don.
     

  5. clem
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    Wow !
    You ask a question on here that one would suspect no one would perhaps even know the answer too, and 8 minutes later the answer is provided by one of the restoration team.
    Probably took a couple of minutes to type the answer as well........
     
  6. 45669568-5C7B-44B8-81EC-DB8C92A86C2E.jpeg The “power” exhibited by HAMBERS is incredible, they(members) are virtuallyable to answer just about any question posed to them; NEVER underestimate the power of the HAMB!.
     
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  7. continentaljohn
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    The Mcgee roadster is just perfect and wondering if there is any detail pictures of it. Thanks
     
  8. Rickybop
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    Still the coolest web sight on here...………….
     
  10. Perhaps my favorite Hot Rod of all time..........Don.
     
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  11. continentaljohn
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    Thanks for the videos they are awesome and any still shots of the chassie and interior.
     
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  13. cfmvw
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    The Jay Leno episode is my favorite; great to hear the story behind the postage stamp, but even better is to see and hear the car being driven!
     
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  14. Forever Hot Rod Stamp release ceremony, York NSRA, 2014. York 2014 Hot Rod stamps (2) (1).jpg 14-Hotrods USPS stamps (1).jpg
     
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  15. continentaljohn
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    Thank you Rickybop any pics on the interior or seatback
     
  16. Obviously they didn't have the iconic McGee Roadster for the stamp release ceremony at York, Pa. in 2014 so they just used any old Red Deuce Hi-Boy Roadster that was available.:D;) 20170611_070856.jpg 1024151020 (1).jpg FB_IMG_1525008048923 (1).jpg
     
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  17. Chainsaw chipper
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    I was able to get 20200304_122911.jpg this photo of the interior without getting too close to the car last weekend.This car and the detailed work that was done to it is really a testament to the craftsmen that restored it.
     
  18. continentaljohn
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    Thanks Ken I am doing a leather interior in my roadster and trying to figure how he rolled leather or vinyl around the back surround and still used the top mounting hardware
     
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  19. verde742
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    wonder if it has "bump steer " ?
     

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