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Doesn’t get more perfect than this tudor in my opinion


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Was this car at the Nat's North Kalamazoo last Sept? I parked next to one very similar, and talked to the owner.

 

If it was I didn't see it. Was it parked by your roadster near the swap meet.

 

Yes. Member 42 Merc usually parks in that spot but was out of town with his Cad powered '40. The owner is a friend of Mercs and took his spot.

 

Now that I think about it that was my 40 . 42 Merc usually parks there but he was at the hot rod Hill climb in Colorado. That 40 came out of Pennsylvania where it had been sitting in a garage for years. That one is also chopped mine is not. Here's an older picture of my 40.

 

A few beauties to bump

 

A few more.......

 

Hey Stray Kat. What's the story on the white chopped and channeled 40? Looks a lot like the Fred Cain 40. Lucas

 

Right you are about the drip rails, Mark. "Back in the day" when these customs were used as daily drivers, "no drip rails" indicated a West Coast car (since little rain) and drip rails were a hallmark of East Coast customs. The Fred Cain "dripless" coupe was built in Massachusetts, so the above differentiation is not absolutely valid.
I think it's sectioned (rear fenders have been visually raised and front fenders too and hood is sectioned more than mine) and chopped (looks like late 40s, early 50s since the rear quarter windows appear "longer" and also channeled since running boards eliminated with no rocker panels - bottom of door is +/- level with bottom of chassis. So: chopped, channeled and sectioned - a perfect trifecta. Any idea of its whereabouts? Putting out an APB - BOLO.

 

Thanks to all that keep this going, great comments, great tips, nice pictures. Helps keep the motivation front and center!

 

Not mine but I love it!!!


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Thank you Billy for your kind words and all the other folks on the HAMB who commented on the picture. I am sad to report my wife of almost 54 years, my copilot in life was called home to God on January 11th. I take solace in the fact she is in a better place, having fought a battle with dementia for a decade.

 

Sorry for your loss

 

So very sorry for the loss of your wife.

 

Sincere condolences on your loss.

 

So very, very sorry. I've watched your posts and I know you were by her side through it all. Thoughts go out to you and other family members.

 

The loss of a life long companion and loved one is never easy. You know she is home in a better place. My prayers are with you. Bill

 

So sorry for your loss...

 

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

This was a nice Pa. car.

 

So sorry for your loss olcurmudgeon. As you say she was called home and no longer surfers from the awful disease. Knowing you have suffered along with her I wish you peace and recovery so that you can engage in and enjoy the rest of your life.

 

Yes enjoy the rest of your life!! Miss Linda would definitely want that and for you to be happy. Later. Bill

 

Sorry for the loss of your wife, prayers to you and your family.

 

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family!

 

I am sincerely sorry for your loss but with a reminder that we don't grieve as those without hope. As you said, she was called home to God, no more suffering. What a happy reunion awaits us.

 

What Arkie said. What a happy reunion awaits us. May Good fill the emptiness you feel with His love.

 

What size are your rear wheels and tires? they fit and look perfect! Im planning on swapping out to a set of chrome reverse 15's on my 39 this year after I swap transmissions and rear axles.

 

15" chrome steelies from Summit 7" wide in the rear and 5.5 or 6" wide up front. Coker boas look radials. 8.20's and 5.60's i think. Thanks!