Norm's Auto Body Rochester NH old photos

Are there any of his cars currently up for sale?
or is there a way to reach him?
thx!
eric
(building a new garage, so hey, time to add a new toy!)

 

WOW is not the right word. Fantastic is more like it. I went through this thread way too fast. It will keep me busy for a least a couple weeks. Thanks for posting. Awesome stuff. Gary

 

Does anyone know where the white rocket-powered # 29 is located now?

 

Don't know, but I like them Both!

 

Heading towards CA

 

Does anyone know of a speedster for sale?

I am looking to purchase one similar to the white #29 rocket-powered or the black one with the fin of the photo that rbantique posted.

 

Some of us, take three years,
to build what Norm does in three months!
Norm was kind enough to sell me a continental kit cover-hoop. The S.S. makes great cycle fenders.
Thanks to Rickster for these pics.

 

Hell, I would be happy if I had the talent to do it in 3 decades!

 

Update

 

@rbantique thanks for sharing so many interesting rides, auto related memorabilia...and your friends are pretty cool too...this is one interesting shop indeed...Say Hi to Paul for us and what a great retirement pastime...

 

I recently purchased the 33 roadster Ute seen on page one of this thread. Looks a little different now. Painted satin white, but looks to be mechanically the same. I would like to find out some history on the build of it. Is there a way to get in touch with Paul here on the forum, or by another means that anyone can fill me in on?

 

Paul is on here and Facebook..

 

@rbantique what Name does Paul go under on the Hamb?

 

I bought a 28 A that Paul Normand 'built' that was imported to UK.
Not knocking the guy as he is a prolific builder - but I know how he manages to turn projects around so quickly.
The car I bought was literally just thrown together.
None of the mechanicals had been overhauled, king pins were shot - steering box was total rubbish, no bearings and loosely fitted to frame, brakes all needed re doing - front suspension was siezed and binding - rear axle had teeth missing and no oil, engine needed all new ignition and waterpumps. It had a lovely paintjob and cheap generic vinyl interior.

Body panels were all rusty on the inside.

I spent 18 months going thru and rebuilding the whole car - then I sold it as I was sick of it.

 

That's a sad story...After blood sweat and tears you let it go rather than enjoy what you turned it into...I hope you have rounded that out with a new adventure...it sure looks smart in that pic...and even nice to see a Special still a Special...

 

This is it before I sold it.

I have a new project on the go right now - 30 Coupe Fresh Start

 

Done and up for grabs 38k

 

I've had several of Paul's creations over the 40 years. Here are a few images that I photoshoped.

 

The channeled '32 Roadster has resurfaced.

 

the old attic

 

In reply, Paul ran a highly reputed body shop in MA for years. My guess is he knows that craft fwd&bkwards. thanks to RBantique for these beauties!

 

Paul has an incredible imagination, and talent to follow through.

 

Great pics.

 

The green MG/Ford Coupe is for sale now, with many detail shots:

https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/55022001-ford-usa-roadster-custom-no-reserve-1939