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Hey Dan, thanks for inquiry on the progress,(or lack of), on my old 52 Chevy. I haven’t been able to work on it lately. It got interrupted my...
Tom Davisons explanation is pretty close. Flat sheet metal, trimmed to fit was welded to the wheel opening then another piece was made with a 90...
I can't recall the popcorn wagon but I showed my Nomad there in 1967. It won best use of color when it was painted yellow/green. Pretty crazy...
Thanks all for the interest in my old 52 Chevy. Twenty eight years ago I sold this to finance my move to a live-in work space near downtown Los...
Congratulations on getting Jim's pick up. Those air brushed signs look like Tom Davison's handiwork. The pearl paint was done by Bob Brookins in...
Last I knew it's in Northern California and is now a full on low rider, candy red with dark red fenders, 13" Daytons. I'm happy to know it still...
Wow Ryan, I'm overwhelmed and not sure how to respond to all this. First off thanks for taking the time to save these images. I took the photos at...
I guess I should have looked at those slide rolls a little closer, I thought they were images of the Mid America Nationals in addition to my old...
The paint was done by Bob Brookins in Des Moines although I think the green panels must have been added later. I remember pin striping it as well....
I haven't had much of a chance to check in lately. Moving and watching nearby fires has kept me away. First off I'm glad you are enjoying the car...
I found this 40 Ford on Craig's List this morning...as the saying goes, if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't. Long story short...this...
A little more info on my old 50 Ford, ( for those that are interested). I spoke to the new owner shortly after he bought it at auction. The...
I guess it's time for me to jump in and explain the shortcomings and reasons for selling this car. I made the mistake of not looking as close as I...
Thanks Ryan for posting this and most of all, thanks to all that have responded, it's humbling to know that my cars, for one reason or another,...
Thanks Ryan for posting this, one day I'll have to learn how to scan and post photos. I wish I had taken more photos but the excitement of seeing...
I'm glad to see this car is still around. I had Bill paint a 47 Ford for me at the time he was building this for KHJ. He was under pressure to get...
Just for the record, this photo of the Buick is after the Terry Cook redo.
Neither Curt or Ryan know what they're talking about. Fronts are 5:90 X 15, rears are 8:20 X15. You can't believe everything you read in the...
You can get replacement glass for your Chevy from JR Distributor International in Ontario, CA phone number 909 460-9588. They make, (or sell),...
Thanks Ryan, It's nice to see John's photos finally being put to use. I can't wait to see what else he passed on to you. Regarding your...
Atomic Kustom is right, they are '56 Buick. The fit is not perfect, they are narrower than the Chevy lens and they are not as deep at the bottom....
It was built by Del Clausen at Imperial Customs in Mason City, IA
Thanks Jeff
Olcurmdgeon is correct. The car was owned and built by Larry Phillips when we both lived in Des Moines, IA. I did the body and paint work. It...
Thanks for posting these photos. They bring back alot of memories. The 1933 Duesenberg was owned by C.H. (Doc) Elsner in Crete, NB. The purple...
The one's you found at vintage car parts are correct. They will mount in your headlight buckets without a problem. I also found that the...
These are Lucas driving lights, model LR576. They are driving or fog lamps so you won't have high and low beams. The Lucas headlight bulbs will...
These are great tapes. I have both Vol. I and II. Vol. I is 1955-1959, 557 slides, Vol. II 1959 - 1960, 584 slides. California shows included...
That is, (or was), owned by Doug Vaughn in Long Beach, CA. A full feature is in The Rodders Journal number 7. Great car.
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