Hot Rods 29 Model the Gathering and other news

I’m bringing the coupe to a show for the first time in five years. Heading to The Gathering at the Roc, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Put a pair of new Firestone bias-ply on the front Those ribbed dirt tires were bald at 6000 miles Got to visit my son today at Girard, KS. Did a little work on the coupe. Took it for a spin. I needed something to put a smile on my face, and this thing always delivers. Had a nice open two lane blacktop to stomp on it. ‘Ol Blackie can really haul. . . the mail.

My new radiator overflow tank works great. It’s a finely engineered system.

 

Looks like you're ready!

 

The radiator will boil over into Falstaff can, almost to the top, then suck it back up. Took some thorough engineering calculations to sort out the 16 ounce perfect size.

 

I think this thing would look better with a change to the wheels. The black on black on black is a bit much for me. I would like chrome steelies or Troq Thrust. Paint is the easy choice. What do you think? I will probably post on the photoshop thread.

 

Just wax it and drive it!

 

Some chrome 40’ ford steelie wheels with no caps would be a cool set to swap in on occasion. Mine are from wheel smith via speedway and love ‘em.

i made sure ever car in the garage has got the same bolt pattern now I’ve got lots of different wheels I can play around with if the mood strikes

 

That car is bitchen. Just drive it.

 

Your car has a great 50s to 60s flavor (BTW Falstaff name started in early 1900s - I Googled it). Try to maintain that if you change wheels.

Great looking coupe.

John

 

The engine a a 1962 327 Chev, so that’s my date cutoff. Torq Trusts came out in 62, so they are a viable option. I probably won’t be changing much before the show. Might pop on a set trim rings? That’s the kind of quick, easy, cheap change I can handle.

 

I agree with the trim ring idea...especially with black rims. They will help define the rim from the tire.

 

We are on the reliability run!

 

American wheels only if they are real magnesium. Otherwise I like the chrome 40 steelies idea.

 

Plumber’s crack sighting.

 

My son is driving the coupe. I’m in the smooth riding support vehicle.

 

This has always been my fav A coup here on the hamb.
With a great stance and that home built no nonsense drive the shit out of it look
If you change the wheels, to me chrome ones are the only ones
I like it just the way it is

 

I think this car could pull off wide whitewalls and full covers, say 1956 Olds?

 

I agree. I have a nice set of Desoto covers. My son is talking about whites.

 

Good having lunch with you guys! Car looks killer

 

Good to see your sweet family,great kids.

Where’s the first tee, and what’s the course record?

 

I've got a 29 coupe waiting to be built, and when I do, I want it to look just like this! I love the full fender black-on-black look.

 

Thought I might have a chance at that survivor award. Car that won was. Truly deserving.

 

Yes get rid of the black wheels. Black on black is not good.

 

Wasn’t that red roadster insane?

 

Yeah, when I walked around and saw it I knew: outstanding. I didn’t hear the history on that one, but it looked like it won a major show in 1958, then put in storage till last week.

 

Yeah tons of little details, I keep finding more in the photos I took.

 

What? Love that car

 

Looks like an adventure, thanks for taking us along.

 

Thinking of the great time we had.