Art & Inspiration Just Louvers////////

...Dave Archer's Louvered 32 looking pretty top notch in this vintage b&w...Its went through extensive makeovers but this look just oozes Hotrod Cool to me...

Shared some time ago by @HEMI32 in a thread below with other period updates it went through over time...

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/top-drawer-long-roofs-of-the-50s.803627/#post-8921157

Credit to Photographer, Owner
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Every time this thread pops up, I kick myself for not louvering my splash aprons while I had the chance.



(...but it's still a great thread...)

 

Just had to add this @Mart

From this is looks like something anybody could do. Manual louvering.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/old-school-louvre-punching-by-hand.1185660/

 

Well...I don't know about anybody but @HomemadeHardtop57 has that method perfected as a science...and the style of the louver itself is unique...

Thanks for sharing that @loudbang...
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From Detroit Autorama today.

 

@GearheadsQCE...thanks for sharing the Motor City Pre Spring Appetizers in Louvers...pretty sizable Hamb Presence there it seems...

 

Found some more

One we all recognize

 

...Hamber @sailingadventure's tribute to the Dry Lakes Past Historical Glory...

Do check out this Exemplary example of show worthy excellence at the link below...

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/belly-tank-build-update.555655/

Credit to Photographer, Owner
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...The Beauty of Vintage Design...It was a good day in Henry's Clay Department in 1934...

Anybody have have any other pics of this Hotrod?

Credit to Photographer, Owner
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This was a tribute to Troy Rutman...I'm curious if anyone knows if Troy had something like this in the late 30s early to mid 40s that spirited the build? It may actually still be for sale here..

Credit to Photographer, Owner

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What color is it?

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I did some snooping and I don't think the poster was the Owner but perhaps another Hambers. Either way I couldn't nail that detail but it's nice to see you venturing into the roots of the thread...there is a Shiload of Fink Eye popping Louvers and Relevant Hotrod/Custom shared within...

Thank You All for All Your Contributions...
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...ooooh yeaaahhhh...talking business standing still...great pic @08racer...nailed it...

08's thread here...

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/my-dream-car-is-finally-mine.588952/

Credit to Photographer, Owner
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Right side has them on cowl left side has a Door?

EDIT: just noticed the shots may be from different stages, wheels, skirts, chop etc.

 

Door/vent on driver side and louvers on the other was how these trucks came from the factory, just FYI. Surprised that wasn’t changed considering all the other modifications to the truck. That back bumper is similar to what @31Vicky with a hemi was considering for his “pet project” build a while back

 

...Shadow beat Stogy to that...

@loudbang this was in a thread here recently in a build state I believe...the front bumper selection was questioned...I like the Chop and it looks great in all it's shiny...

That T really looks awesome as well and what a fantastic pic...No Amateur thats for sure either in Build or Camerawork...

 

Yes, and the DeLuxe heater used the passenger side louvers for intake air.

 

...one of those show quality racers...mixing a bit of Indy with the Drag Strip...

Credit to Photographer, Owner
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Pre cut and buff, not sure if it ever got done.

 

...Outlaw Louvers...

Credit to Photographer, Owner
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Sanded , epoxy prime , and high build painted . May get color on tomorrow. Blue

 

...that looks excellent @JOYFLEA...I take it the sides are bolted in fixed but easily removable with hidden fasteners...what is anchoring the Hood itself? Is it going to just lift off or hinged on one side? Aircraft style fasteners anywhere...Dzus comes to mind...

 

Dan Fink latches and hinge set . Sides have 10/32 screws on top and pins on bottom .

 

Just punched these recently ......

 

Great lines @tombstone...is that a T-Coupe? Hambers are always looking for Louversmiths...do you punch Louvers for others?
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