Just wanted to say congrats to @nitrobrother as the new owner of dad's roadster that was listed in the classifieds. So happy you ended up with dad's roadster. Could not have gone to a better hot rodder. Can't wait to see your personal touches on it.
Dad made the color from scratch and never named it. I think it now has a name. At least nitrobrother has the recipe for the paint.
Ron Sr. did an awesome job building the car - the details are done to a high standard - and I'm honored to be the next caretaker of it. I'm gonna drive the wheels off the thing! Grinnin' like an idiot the whole way... Oh, and I've decided to name the paint color "Plum Fudge" just 'cause I was up late last night and couldn't sleep. The '40 has a garage-mate....
People with palm trees should have a roadster, way to go, and it gets to live in a garage with curtains! Live it up.
Unfortunately it's suffering from a distinct lack of brakes at the moment. It's got an appointment with The '40 Plymouth Doctor who will perform emergency MC replacement and front disc installation surgery.
A few of you have messaged me on the build details. Since the ad is gone now I will post here the details and photos of under the car that way @nitrobrother can have them too. Body: Denver Deuce Steel reproduction body stock 32 dimensions. Smoothed firewall Brookville 32 grill shell and insert Reproduction 32 commercial headlights 12 volt Chopped 2-inch reproduction windshield and laid back windshield stanchions Shaved rear trunk lid with hid latch cable release Reproduction 32 taillights on stock stanchions Polyurethane base and clear dark maroon with light metallic. Paint codes are included. EZ wiring 12 fuse wiring kit. Paint is dark chocolate/maroon fine metallic. Looks black at night. Custom mixed paint and recipe will be included so more paint can be mixed if needed. Chassis: American stamping 32 rails So Cal Model A front cross member Tubular “X” member and rear cross member Ford fruit jar brake master cylinder Front suspension: Super Bell 3 inch dropped axle 1940 Ford spindles and drum brakes 90 finned Buick drums 15x4 Wheel vintique steelies 500x15 Coker white walls Smoothie caps Vega steering 30-31 Model A split wishbones chromed Posie super slider spring Rear suspension: 1972 Ford Maverick 8 inch rear axle assembly and brakes 3.00 gears non-possie 1936 Ford wishbones split chromed 1940 Ford spring 15x6 Wheel vintique steelies Coker G78x15 whitewalls Custom built drive shaft Engine/Transmission: 1975 GM truck 350 fully rebuilt RV cam High volume oil pump Short water pump 1957 GM 12V generator 1957 GM 12V regulator Edelbrock 600 carberator electric choke Moroso Air cleaner Mallory Promaster electronic ignition and coil box Turbo GM 350 fully rebuilt Lokar shifter and parking brake GM Ramhorn Jethot coated 2 ½ Flowmaster exhaust with head wrap at the gas tank Walker radiator. Interior: 32 reproduction steel dash Stewart Warner white face vintage gauges, speedo, tack, fuel, oil pressure, water temp 1955 Ford Script and V8 badge 1940 Ford cut down steering wheel Old Ford Store straight column 1950’s reproduction of JC Whitney turn signal switch Dodge caravan middle seat Oxblood/maroon vinal tuck and roll Grey loop carpet.
Here are my plans for it: Square headlamps 19's and 20's Foose wheels Scallops - probably in pink or mauve High-back buckets from a mid-'90s 350Z JUST KIDDING!!!! Seriously, I'm only going to make subtle changes in the interior space to make it fit my lanky body, and probably a top of some sort to keep the Arizona sun off'n my haid. Some period-correct detailing to the engine. And plenty of gas in the tank!
At Goodguys! (Yes, I lost the front hub caps...they ping-pinged down the road a couple of weeks ago on a particularly rough portion of Grand Avenue in Glendale... )
And look what showed up today! I'm planning on going to LARS with the 4bbl setup but put this and the early Corvette valve covers on once we get back.
Dang, I hate bad news. Hot Rod Ron just let me know that his dad, the builder of this roadster, passed away this past Sunday. He was a great builder and had a broad taste in well-done cars. Rest in peace, Ron Sr.
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