Dear H.A.M.B.ers, It‘s a needle in a haystack and it‘s probably 20-30 years too late, but I‘m trying to find a hint who previously owned or customised this car. chances are fair, as it is not a high end outstanding built with exceptional combination of parts and metal art work, but being a yellow roadster makes the car a bit outstanding and memorable. So I’d give it a try. I was told it was customised in the 50‘s and I‘m more than willed to believe that, because it’s an everybodies whish come true to find an old custom/rod. Also I could not find hints of major parts dating younger than the 50s. That is apart from the wiring. When checking the car out I didnt expect to find a time capsule. I was just turned on by the looks. Normally you expect hot rod features on a non original car, but this looked different. It looked elegant with the yellow paint, the shaved handles and the original, comparably clean hood. What I know/have been told: It‘s been in possession for 15 years to an Ontario collector and nothing was done to it. Before it was owned by an old guy in Ohio (p***ed away), who also was into midget racers and owned a 47 Caddy. Prior to that „ zero“. It has a Kansas DMV tag. Things I can spot which where changed: nosed shaved 1936 Auburn chrome headlights 1938 straight Chevy axle front and back with juice brakes 40‘s 6 lug chevy steelies with clips 1947-1953 GMC 270 with three on a tree ( late 30‘s chevy column) Nicson dual Intake with 2 Zenith carbs Dual exhaust newer altenator and starter original 34 front bumper, which was converted into 2 pieces red heat pleated interior no indicators (to me) unknown clutch and brake pedals (probably came with GMC motor?) Funny side note: The set up looks a bit like **** Bertoluccis current 1933 Roadster, but mine is and a bit paler and an older built. As said in the beginning, any hints to the history are more than welcome. THX for reading Lars
Hi stillrunners, funny you mention that car. Yes it has quite a bit of resemblance and it came to my mind when I saw mine. ****s is a newer built with a more modern set up (pinto front, discs, 9“…) and yes, I also believe he still owns his. Apart from his being a ´33. I just wondered if mine was a predecessor and wrote him a mail. One of his daughters wants to show him the pics and ask him if he knows more. Haven’t had feedback yet, but I‘m not in a hurry and i guess the Bertoluccis have different things on their mind when they meet. Let alone that **** is 91 years….
Yep the last time I saw him he wasn't getting around well but still had a sharp memory. Not sure if his 1934 Chevy was an original car he owned and restored or if he bought one to build a clone of. He had found the one of his old Chevies up in the pacific north west - a 1937 or 38. If we could only find that 1935 Standard Chevy coupe !
@mgtstumpy nice car - and in great condition too. I think I came across it on pinterest, standing in front of a white estate. Which adds to the thesis, that light colors in the 30s -40s gave a luxurious touch to the car and leaned Fords and Chevys towards more upscale manufacturers. Give it a try and google „yellow 36 car“. You‘ll end up with Packards, Duesenbergs, Cadillacs, Auburn or Cords (and taxis, haha). I love that customised Hollywood style and will mildly push my Chevy more into that direction. Rik Hoving aka rikster has written an interesting column with great pictures on the topic of light color customs https://www.customcarchronicle.com/custom-history/light-color-early-customs/
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