Let’s try this again, now that I have had the time to thoroughly read the rules and guidelines ... New member from the northeast Pittsburgh greater area. Finally working to get this on the road this summer. Little history on the car. Man who bought it new in 40’ went blind immediately after buying it. He went to church where my great great uncle was the preacher. He gave him the car in 1941 with the understanding he would drive him when necessary. My grandpa bought the car from his uncle after returning from Korea and drove it almost daily until 67’. It sat from then until 1994. My grandpa started work to get it road worthy but he passed away shortly after. Car was left to my dad. Now he gave it to me. Intentions are keep it nearly stock, some 50’s era performance modifications and lower it a bit. Initially I’m just getting it driveable then going from there. 85hp flathead V8 standard business coupe with fold down opera seats (in the trunk). Car was originally Lyon blue but grandpa had the Earl Scheib paintjob in the early 60s. Current engine was rebuilt in the early 90s. The original was still running and pulled out for the higher horsepower newer engine most likely in the 50s. The original engine had little value at the time and was scrapped. I have a few other newer vintage flatheads and miscellaneous parts from scavenged wrecks Me and the car 1994, last time it ran and drove. Don’t mind the mullet As it’s sitting today NOS fenders Supposedly 65’ marauder hubcaps with spinners to the left in this pic Misc air cleaners
Great intro, great story, great car, great pictures!! Best of luck with getting this back on the road - I'll be watching.
WOW. that is going to be one sweet ride. Post pictures as work progresses. If that carb has been left uncovered you better pull it an the intake to see what is down in there. Jimmie
Appears to be a solid car and looks like it has a lot of potential. It needs many hours of tender lovin' care. That's a lot of debris... post the progress. Congrats.
Thanks guys Car drove into where it sits, carbs never been uncovered. Still rotated last year. So wish me luck!
That’s a great story. The car is awesome. Can’t wait to see the progress Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
WOW.....just WOW, you're a lucky SOB. Not just the car, not just the assortment of parts but the history too. Do your Grampa proud. Welcome from Vineland, On, Canada.
Very interested in how u progress on this car..great story on this.. Sent from my SM-J727T using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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