Technical A 50s Survivor Deuce on the road again!!

Well, its only been 40 years in the resurrection, but finally can drive it. Originally chopped/built in the 50s with a 392 Hemi. Behind header panel is a name, Jack Schafer Oct 16 1958, I ***ume he was the individual that did the custom work, its all hammer welded and leaded. Anyone recognize the name? Bought it in Eugene OR in 69 for $125, less Hemi and took it to Alaska and started on it. Brought it with me to AZ in 93 and continued to dabble with it. Have licensed it every year since 70 to keep my plate but was never able to drive it untill now. After many changes of mind, engines and styles, its roadworthy and hope to drive it to Primer Nats for a shakedown run, then maybe some better paint and upholstory. Couple of pics from 69 and the rest from today. Dave
Added a couple of eng pics. Added pic of the header with Jack's name. Anyone know him from Pacific NW? Eugene/Springfield OR area. Deuce also had been painted "Metallic Lavender", 64 Pontiac GTO, Gran Prix color prior to the blue when I bought it in 69.

 

welcome back to the highway

 

That is really, really, really cool!

 

Congrat,,,a really good looking car,,,love the wheels! HRP

 

you realize you are one of those "I'm gonna fix it up some day" guys thet people are always complaining about..... well I guess not any more, but you were for 40 years.

 

Perfect

 

looks good....

really cool that you still have it after 40 years...

 

Real nice. What's the engine, ****** you used?

 

Crazy spring setup, was that for hard launches?? Great to see it on the road again.

 

Better late than never......way to go!

 

SBC, Camel Hump 202s, Clay Smith solid lifter cam, Hildlebrandt VCs, Edlebrock 3 deuce with 350 horse 348 2 GCs, Sanderson headers, Mallory dist, 350TH w/shift kit, 8in rear w/4:11s equa-lock.

 

sweet. great hot rod.

 

good going!

(you still want a caddy 365 long block?)

 

Wow! Beautiful Rod! Nice to see it back on the road again!

 

Want your money back ? Looks good I like to see the ones people keep forever glad to see its on the road.

 

Looks real good , glad you got it back on the road . Go drive and enjoy it !........

 

Looks real damn good! Drive the snot out of it, you've got to make up for lost time!

 

Thanx, I want you to take note of the front rims, if you have not already!!!! LOL Dave

 

A chopped Deuce 5wd ... originally built in the '50s with a 392 HEMI ... what's not to like?

Very cool!

 

Dave , I did . My absolute favorite wheel for the front on most early Hot Rods ! I've got 3 pairs , you just can't have too many!........Z

 

I only have one pair of Mag 3 1/2in Torq Thrusts, but have a pair of Alum 3 1/2in 200S "Daisy Petal"s on the front of my Deuece Roadster and 10in Alum DPs on the rear.
The TTs are left over from my early 60s Drag racing days, they were on my A/MS 60 Vette with a 427, Hilborn inj Chevy with a "Cal Hydro" 4 spd hydro. Ran hi 10s/130s.

 

A dream realized At least he's not one of the guys complaining he wished he never sold it.

 

Man that is just phenomenal. Congratulations on achieving a milestone. Now get off the computer and go drive it...

 

Have been, its GREAT!!!

 

How many dam, er, cool cars you got

factory race mopar, some 32s, and a 34 ? or am I confusing you with someone else?

 

Congratulations, hope you do many happy, trouble free miles together.

 

Very cool coupe.

 

I just got mine on the road in March after buying it in '75. You beat me by a few years, Don't it feel just GREAT after all that time. I'm sure all my friends and family thought L'd never finish it.
Have a lot of fun now, Bob.

 

Great Stance, Congrats & Enjoy

 

I'd take her to the dance in the clothes she's wearin'