Customs Old Custom - 1936 Ford Chopped 3w Coupe Packard Grille

I recently went to see Scott and Brian, at Deluxe Speed Shop in Denver, for their BBQ season ender. Scott had told me about his newest project, an old custom '36 3w coupe. I was anxious to see it. He doesn't have much history, and I offered to post a write up on the HAMB for him. So here it goes......

The Story....

Scott recently bought the car from an older gentleman in northern Colorado. That man bought the car in 1957. He relayed a story to Scott that, "the Barris brothers in California" had done some work to the car before he bought it in 1957.

The car in the following pictures is not exactly like it was in 1957. Scott has added a few things to get the car mocked up. The hubcaps are an added treasure, originally on Johnny Bandimere Sr's T roadster (see pic on cork board below) and believed to be built by George Duvall. The skirts, bumpers and seat have also been added. The louvered stock hood, grille, and side panels came with the car. Scott has the Packard grille/shell and custom hood stashed in the back room. A timeless example of the early custom days.

As for paint, it has several colors that are layered, at the bottom is the original Washington Blue, a Burgandy, a Turquoise, a Red, and the Grey/Black on top.

If anyone recognizes the car, post the details. Any leads, post them. this car is a fantastic example of an old custom, I look forward to seeing it on the road.

Enjoy!!



Scott said the tail light lenses and rings are 49-50 Pontiac, and he doesn't know what the buckets are, but they do not appear to be Ford.












The Packard grille is not currently on the car, but rather safe in the corner of the shop.





Here's a shot of the inside of the car, the chop is so clean. There is only one vertical slit on the bottom side of the chop to bring the panels into line. Very Clean, not an amateur job.



The chop was so clean, all the welds are 1st class, it appears seamless.



To the far right there is a pic of Johnny Bandimere Sr's T, unfortunately I didnt get a very good shot of it.

 

that thing is badass

 

Wow!

 

The "Lasalle" grille is actually early 40's Packard Clipper.

 

I cant see no pics????????????? Ill have to look when I get home

 

That custom grille is beyond awesome...great find!

 

uh, did I say Lasalle? Packard, right. Thanks!

 

I'd really like to see what it looked like with the Packard grille and custom hood, looks like very nice workmanship was done when it was built. Would be great to see it restored to the way it was originally built, or at least close.

 

Amazing. No matter which grille, this car is killer. I hope he sticks with the "early custom" theme.
Please post updates when they become available.

 

DREAM CAR!! I really hope he stays with the 40s custom look for it...

 

That is cool as shit!

 

Man these things are sure coming out of the woodwork.

what are those hubcaps?

 

Very nice....
I don't recognize it... but I will have a look with the 36 Ford files I have later.

 

It the Packard grill going back on?
It'd be a shame to split theme up after all this time.

 

My goodness that thing is cool. I'll have to make a trip over there to see it in person.

 

wow!! that thing RULES!

 

The Packard grille needs to go back on. But if he doesn't want to use it I would be interested in buying it and building a ford behind it.

 

Wow. Perfect wheel/tyre/stance/chop. Bring it back; Pastel turquoise/saddle tan/'40 dash, '36 or '40 wheel..

 

Radness. I too would like to see it with the Packard grille. I bought a '41 grille a few years ago in case I'm ever lucky enough to find a '36 Ford to put it on!

 

What a great old custom! Thanks for posting, looking forward to seeing what background/history can be dug up!

 

That's a 3w I'd love to have. Looks like the previous owner kept it out of the Colorado elements, too.

 

That is the perfect chop!!!

 

That thing oozes cool.

 

Love it!

 

too kool!

 

I agree , beautiful car ,lucky guy!

 

Awesome looking find....congrats

 

Thats very cool. Good luck finding more history.

 

My dream car 36 Ford 3 window coupe, I love it...Hopefully Rik will find something out about it. The car is awesome ! Please keep the 40's custom looks , hopefully the Packard grille will be going back on.. Sweet ride.

 

thanks mike....... the packard grille dosent look as good as you would think on the car. we might make it work. ill try to keep you guys updated with the build.