Projects 1926 Ford Lakes Modified a New Chapter

Saturday morning we were up early and decided to try and beat the storm. That was a fail, storm videos to come... but this was a video from post from after it blew through. Nothing like driving an open-wheeled and open top roadster in the rain.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=779929630533031

 

By Saturday afternoon we were home. 4 days, 1200 miles and a great bonding trip. We are already working on plans for the next big trip, with a few vehicle builds to accompany the Lakes Modified. Also, a few minor changes to the car including a shifter rebuild kit...

 

You went from Kansas to Minnesota, and stayed 3 hours?

 

Yes, we are more about driving and working on cars than looking at someone elses...

 

my kinda people.

wish I had known you were headed up, I went up through iowa on thursday as well.

I only got like 1000ish miles in, but boy it was a hoot.

 

Same here

 

Finally got to meet @scottyairborne and his brother Matt at my open house last Saturday, good people that aren't afraid to drive 3 hours to hang out for a couple hours. i knew they were my kinda people when they took the through-the-ditch line to get to my driveway.







Neat car, nice guys. thanks for coming by.

 

Still love that little modified!

 

Was great meeting @BigJoeArt and his family. Seeing the shop, rides and art… can’t wait to see the modified through the eyes of an artist.

 

Driving the modified every day with my Dad, tinkering on little maintenance items, and enjoying the time together. Thought this was a fun shot of a sweet ride at my brother’s house he is tuning up.

 

My brother picked up a new ride today, drove it home 100 miles. It has quite a bit to sort, but if anyone can do it he is the one. Real Henry metal

 

I was wondering if you guys picked it up! looks like a solid start.

 

I headed back home, leaving the Modified in its space in my Dad’s garage. I am well over 3000 miles this summer (which is saying a lot, since I am not with the car 85% of the time). Hopefully I get a chance to drive quite a bit more this fall. I have a list of things I am considering changing this winter, but so happy with the driving this first season.

 

Considerations for the winter:
1. New upgraded seat
2. Body mod to clear the rear bones
3. Change locker for a posi
4. The HAMB consensus gas tank change

 

What materials were 1950s lakes modified seat and tonneau covers made of?

 

No idea but if you want to go with canvas check this place Big Duck Canvas I used the material for the interior of A model truck.

 

Canvas or vinyl. I used boat cover material for mine.

 

Just got a great piece of commissioned art from @BigJoeArt I can’t wait to get it framed up. Can’t say enough about Joe, he captured the car and my raucous driving style