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That's one beautiful coupe! Its impressive that he was able to get it that low with what looks like an undropped Model A axle.
Looks to me like it was channeled quite a bit. Th picture with the door open shows a lot of door jam between the floor and the rocker.
Can you imagine, pulling your wicked 34 coupe with the best custom ever? Buddy O. and the Sacramento gang ruled! What a great picture Joey.
I have a friend whose last name is Ohanian, I had to do a double take with my blurry eyes this morning. My friend is Armenian Must have created quite the stir back then.
There's a few H.A.M.B. threads dedicated to the car: Dick Bertolucci with the Buddy Ohanesian Merc. Buddy Ohanesian Merc over at Sacramento Vintage Ford Custom 1940 Mercury- Westergard - Bertolucci - Ohanesian - Hegarty at Vintage Ford . . . and literally dozens of photos of the car in other threads . . . including (but definitely not limited to these posts: HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, & HERE.
According to Gene Winfield, which is recorded in his book, “The Legendary Custom Cars and Hot Rods of Gene Winfield”, by David Grant. Buddy’s 34 Ford 3-window was chopped by Dick Bertolucci and yes, it was campaigned by fellow Century Toppers Automobile Club member, Orvel “Speed” Reichert. A familiar photograph of the timeless coupe is on page 49 with friend Dan Bailey standing by the opened door. According to Gene Winfield, in his book, “ The Legendary Custom Cars and Hot Rods of Gene Winfield” by David Grant, Buddy’s 1934 Ford 3 window was chopped by Dick Bertolucci. It was indeed owned and campaigned by fellow Century Topper Automobile Club member Orvel “Speed” Reichert. A familiar photograph of the timeless coupe appears on page 49 of Gene’s book with friend Dan Bailey. Enjoy!