Jim Busby of Drag Racing/Road Racing,and owning some of the finest Hot Rods to ever hit the road has done it again. Former owner of the "Rocker Arm Special" which has seen much press,is in the finishing stages of this magnificent Roadster. It should be done this Friday and i plan to return for some photos to share of the finished car. Starting with an old "History Car" made up of a 33 Ford Roadster body with Auburn fenders.powered by a 21 stud Flathead with all the goodies,Jim has once again outdone himself. This car is destined to grace the pages of many Mags in the near future,thought you Hambers would like to see it first!
Maybe I focus on odd things but that split copper fuel line is one of the coolest things on that car - and a**** the coolest things I've seen on any car. Looks like a larger line at the pump with the end reshaped and two smaller lines soldered in place. Simple. Smart. Beautiful.
"Hank" his metal man is responsible for all the fine details you just noticed Kevin Lee "Maybe I focus on odd things but that split copper fuel line is one of the coolest things on that car - and a**** the coolest things I've seen on any car."
Lines just like that were available pre-made in some of the earlty fifties catalogs, with the big part neatly hammered down around the smaller lines. I doubt they were that neat, though!
A lot of research was put into this car ,in order for evrthing to be "Faithfull" and correct,Bruce Lancaster. " Lines just like that were available pre-made in some of the earlty fifties catalogs, with the big part neatly hammered down around the smaller lines. I doubt they were that neat, though!"
I am going to try and get more pics Friday Clark. The car should be just about done. Its being built for a guy in Northern California. Word has it he has notr seen the car since the start of the build except for email pics. I suspect this car might garner Rodders Journal pages maybe.
I had the pleasure of seeing 30choptop at a cruise tonight. He has a very cool 30 A-Bone,chopped,running Flatty,with a very unique dash {chevy truck}
Godamn that is nice. the engine bay is finished with a craftsmans eye. Marchal headlights are so beautiful... my dad runs very similar ones on his 1936 delage D6/70. only one there is. he got the headlights from france, wont even admit to me what he paid for them, let alone mum.
ok tomorrow morn{Friday} going back for the final pics to post,hopefully the front fenders,hood and wheels will be on and the car complete,will post if i get em........at any rate its a good excuse to get out the Track Roadster and take a ride through Laguna Canyon.........
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