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I just received word the Russ Meeks, of Portland OR passed. Russ was a well known and talented hot rod and salt race builder.
Originals were originally zinc (I think), reproductions are aluminum. There were two retainers, one went crosswise at the visor from rain gutter...
Pat Barett. Pete Hirschberger originally built the car. Pat rolled the roadster over on a mountain road near Newburg OR (soft roll) and Jerry...
The air/car museum I mentioned is in Hood River. The Spruce Goose is at the Evergreen Air and Space museum in McMinnville (and worth a look).
Yours a most likely aftermarket. The curve on the outside is a bit too tight, It does not have the relief marks (that neilswheels remarked on) and...
Wescott's (LOL). Restorations and Reproductions (Mike McKennet). Schroders Speed and Custom. Steves Auto Restoration. All on the east side. Drive...
More specifically, early 1941 Ford (3 piece fenders, upper + front lower + rear lower). Later 1941 had a 1 piece lower.
I have with much trepidation decided to put the word out that the end is approaching for me to continue making fiberglass fenders, components, and...
Yes, 1932 front fender brackets are the same RH and LH. Regardless of "how close" they are the best practical method for aligning the fenders is...
The guy that might be able to help with history is Mike Foster of Hamlet Oregon. He was Tony Marino's cousin or some shirttail relation and seemed...
NO! Those visors out in the real world (that I know of): 1935-48 Closed car (Coupe & Sedan) 1938-47 Pickup 1948-52 Pickup 1941 Early Convertible...
Ten Commandments for Street Rodders One: Thou shalt not paint nor plate any part without first testing fit to thy chariot. Two Thou shall check...
While not my thing, shortened tri-5 fordors were somewhat popular with the drag race crowd in the Pacific Northwest in the 1960's-1970's.
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