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That looks like a beautiful roadster. I hope you get it apart and back together so that you can enjoy it this summer.
Thank you for taking the time to share pictures and to tell the story of the reconstruction.
That’s a nice roadster!! Thanks for sharing pictures!
I think you made great choices on the back of your roadster.HFH.
I think you will love driving behind that windshield. But I would encourage you not to commit to a glass shape until your car is much more...
Thanks for sharing your project. And I enjoyed being a “passenger” in the Lotus.
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Frank, A long while ago you sent me some pictures of louvers you made that went both ways. They would move a lot more air I think. Might be good...
[ATTACH]I made patterns for my windshield, first in cardboard, next with 1/4” plywood and finally in pine. My patternmaker friend added a bit to...
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If you like making things out of wood, doing a woodie body can be lots of fun. The joinery can be complicated with finger joints and mortise and...
I don’t know much about Model T’s but I am loving reading about what you are doing. Thank you for sharing all the details of your journey. Hope...
What a beautiful job!! I’m wondering if you have figured out some sealed beams for the E&J’s.
Ancient history. I found this old picture yesterday.[ATTACH]
Thanks for all the great pictures of New England cars!
I, for one, would love to hear more about how you found it, what you’ve done to it, and what was especially fun for you. I don’t drive my roadster...
[ATTACH] Many years ago my friend and I held a meet in Massachusetts (invitation only) for traditional hot rods. He did most of the leg work,...
Tweety, thanks so much for taking the time to share your journey on this project. I love the way your car sits! You are really going to someday...
Recent pictures. I decided against the E&J’s since I can’t figure out a bulb [ATTACH] in the correct diameter that has high and low beams.
My roadster has a banjo steering wheel of unknown origin. I adapted a ‘37 Ford horn button in the center. It’s 16” in diameter. I like this size...
That could be a FUN project if you could figure out what chassis it was made for.
I very much enjoyed being there today. Thanks for posting all the pictures.
Several years ago I changed the windshield on my roadster. That meant that the wooden top that I had made didn’t fit anymore. For two winters I...
Wow! What a great picture and story. I’d love to hear more. Did he build other cars or just this one? Thanks for sharing!!
How about getting smaller tires? These are 500/16. ‘36 spare tire covers.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks for all the great pictures!!
Good luck with your project. I love your direction!!
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