In 1968 my Dad spotted an old Hot Rod for sale. He thought it would be a good project for him and his 15 year old son (me!).We bought the car ,and so began my lifelong p***ion for Hot Rods.After driving the Roadster to school for a couple of years I sold it for more practical transportation (40 Ford Coupe). I saw the car for several years after, at various Nor-Cal events , but it eventually disappeared. The car changed a lot thru the years and I may not have even recognized it any more, but it had some distinctive features! The roadster was a 1930 model A, with a 32 Frame and Grill.The body was channeled over the frame and had been welded to it. Here are some photos of the car........ 1968 1969 1969 Lodi Mini-Nats 1975 Lodi 1977 Western Nationals San Jose 1985 The last I knew of the car it was in the Modesto California area in the 1980s. I wanted to put this on the HAMB to see if anybody new anything about what might have become of my first love ?????
Hey Ron, the last I heard it was in Turlock. A guy named Charlie Brown, (really) has it. He blew up the motor, and it's in pieces. This was almost 10 years ago. The guy lays carpet for a living. Works for himself. I don't have any contact info. Dean (ps) I'll see if I can come up with a phone number.
How sore is your *** from kicking yourself for selling it? I've done that too. Seriously, hope you can track it down and hopefully bring it back home. Good luck.
Nice story Thanks for sharing. I really like this set up best. What was yours?, now that you look back.
That was how my Dad and I had built it ,and how it looked when I sold it, so that version has all the memories.....
Thanks Dean , I had no idea you had that information! I would love to at least see pictures of the car today.
Well if you had to replace the roadster with something practical I can't think of a better replacement than a maroon 40 coupe. Nice history lesson on the roadster.
I haven't been able to find much on Charlie Brown. He's kinda shady. I know he was laying carpet as an independent contractor. Don't know if calling the carpet stores and asking who puts down their carpet would get you anything. I think he was laying carpet in rentals too. Try calling some real estate places that deal with rentals. I heard he was s****ing cars too. Don't know if you could find anything out if you checked with the local s**** yards. I'll keep looking for you, but my resources are limited from here.
Thanks Marcus , that car started a lifelong p***ion! Here is another photo I found of my best friends 39' Ford and my Roadster.
Wow nice ride. That thing has give me a ticket written all over it. heh heh he Fathers day coming up so be sure to thank your dad wether he is still around or not. I thank my dad all the time along with my mother for putting up with me & my wrecks. They have been in heaven for many years.
Great observation , I spent a lot of time on the side of the road with the Highway Patrol looking it over , even ran cycle fenders for a while to keep them happy! Pop is still around (82) and goes to a couple Car Shows a year with me.....I am very Blessed!
My first car ever was a 1974 Dodge Challenger which had been my Dad's daily driver for 15 years before I got it and I've always said I'd love to find that thing (***uming it still exists)
Sorry to hijack your post Ron..lol Here's me(****!) in my High School Ride,65 Mustang 289 convertible, circa 1988/89.This was the second car, since my first 289 64.5 Mustang coupe got wrapped around a tree drag racing a 67 RS Camaro in Fremont.
Your first love is exactly how I remember mid to late 60's California hot rods at their best. I grew up in Vacaville till late 65' when we moved to So Cal. Some days I really miss my home state, this thread stuck a chord. Heres hoping you find her.
you had a nice roadster - good luck finding it....do any of you Nor Cal guys know of a 30 on 32 rails with 32 fenders....it was my uncle's old ride sold around 1964 like this and running a Olds....out of Sacramento..
Hey Ron, I took a picture of your roadster at the Merced Nats in 1987. looked just like the 1985 photo above. Dig it out for you...Rich.
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