Projects A WWII Pilot's 31 5W.

Jeez Ken I forgot how Crusty that V8 60 was , steel pistons & 50 yrs by the beach takes it's toll .

 

cool! i got goosebumps reading your story

 

To meet any WWII vet is an honor.

I love what your doing. Please keep us posted.

 

Awesome story. Makes me miss my Dad even more. He was a WWII vet served in the Army-Airforce. Love the Linda Lee part. WOW what opportunity. Good Luck. Slim

 

I probably should have posted these at the beginning, but here are a few pics of the A in the garage at Manhattan Beach, Ca. We pulled it out in 2002 after being in this garage since 56'. ( 46 years).

RH backed it out on occasion and left it outside. Engine became a victim of "rust never sleeps"..syndrome..

See pic of Golden Eagle Gas Station redemption ticket i found under the seat.

 

Sounds like you are going to have some good company riding shotgun when you get that car on the road. It was guys like RH flying the TBMs that took the 100% losses attacking the Jap carriers at the battle of Midway. They should be remembered. I think you are doing it in the best way possible. Good luck and take good car of the car.

 

Thanks OldeBob,

RH will be remembered and honored along side all who risked thier very lives in the Pacific Theatre for the very freedoms we enjoy right now in America.

As long as I am the owner of (RH's) A, she will travel as a small tribute to WWII Vets everywhere... .....Freedom is NEVER ...."FREE"....

 

Slim,

GREAT pics on the backstreet Blog.... Thanks,

 

That 3'' hair cut looks GOOD!

Nick.

 

V8 60 being built by Limeworks...

First pic, before, other 3 pics are after...

 

I dig this old coupe. Really coming together! Love the V8-60, too. Glad you're keeping it with the coupe!

 

Some New Pics...v8 60

 

BSeat, Banjo wheel, Engine

 

This is the beginning of a great story! Now finish it.

 

Update ..drove the A Today..what a rush...just a little tweeking of the water pump seal Steve Dennish of L Works adding a tach and Temp gauge ...and "King of Hearts" will be on Temescal Canyon Road in Corona (Possible??) Saturday heading for Toms Farms for coffee...just listen for that little V60 flattie up Lawson Road...Thanks Lime Works !!!..You saved this father of four some quality time.....

Not to say building and wrenching is NOT quality time with the kids.....but...

 

must be great honour to own something so rich in history
great to hear you finishing the job with thier memory in mind

 

Pic of original owner of the model A ...RH Wilson ( on the right) and my uncle ( on the left) in Los Alamitos Air Station in 1942, pic says 43 but am sure was late 1942..

 

Excellent tribute to those who served and a reminder that each of us is only the "caretaker" of a vehicle we may own for a certain part of our lifes journey and then it p***es on to the next ........hopefully a good caretaker also.

 

19 ...Well said ...i really look at it that way...just a caretaker ...and a restorer of history for those to come when my sons have it ...

 

Man, That coupe is sure coming together ! I hope to see the King of Hearts out there on the highway in the near future. You should set up a local run to introduce your car to all the HAMBers in the area. I sure would be there !

41 Dave

 

Cant wait until you have the finished product, What a great thing to have a dated picture with your father & first owner of your project. To have do***entation like you have and the history on the car makes it even a greater part of history. Thanks for sharing your build with us!

 

Dave,

I will be cruising in the A to local 1950'S Jimmies Diner in Corona, Ca, hopefully soon. Thanks !

 

Thanks Ray... its going to special...and forever a tribute to vets everywhere..!!

 

I'm liking the heck out of this thread. Respect.

 

The Coupe is a runnin...thanks Limeworks!!!

 

Superb! The Coupe looks stunning and it's hard to say what's better, the car itself or the history behind it and how it came to be the rolling tribute it is now.

RH would surely be proud.

 

this is just a great story. and great to see it finally running,

what it is all about.

 

Nifty, the tribute to RH's time fighting for his country will live on though "King O Hearts" ... Thks..!

 

Thanks, Flatoz....!

 

Thanks Ray , its hambers like you everywhere that keep traditional rodding alive and well...