Art & Inspiration Just Louvers////////

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Posted by Hamber @Pewsplace

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/icon-the-bob-mcgee-32-roadster.941311/#post-10591983


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Louvers done in 1957, on the curve of the hood, pretty slick.

 

It is cool...seriously. The staggered short runs are a a great exercise in restraint. I am surprised they didn't make a special die and punch for it as you can see the obvious dynamics fighting in the outcome...but maybe you can't...despite that old Hotrod's rock and so do Louvers...

 

What's even cooler is that all four sides of the hood were chromed, then painted purple with just the chrome louvers showing on the original car. God, I never should have sold that!

 

There was another Hotrod recently with chrome louvers exposed...it is another of those amazing period details that just add a bit more awesome to the awesome...

 

Hey everyone...Thanks for All Your continued contributions to this Thread...it continues to be a force in Ventilation...

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How awesome is this! 1957 I believe.

 

...Just Hambtastic...

@alfin32...you owned this Hotrod at one time I take it?​

 

Yes, sold it about 4-5 years ago.
Too many cars, and it had an Olds with a 4 speed Hydro that was undriveable.
My loss.

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...genized-hotrods.1002926/page-83#post-12822101

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These were done by a vintage foot pumped/spring loaded machine by EJ Kowalski during the build 20 years ago. When I asked him to build this Lakes Modified, I kept driving him crazy saying more louvers, more louvers! PS this car is for sale on the Hamb now, trying to make room for a new build.

 

...Just an impressive bit of Metalworking

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Any pics of the Machine and craftsman in action? If he's still in biz I can add him to my list of options for Hambers...and you sure do like louvers...

Michael what is this Modified?...It is a T correct? You should put your link for your ad in your post...​

 

This is a Hamber's work in progress looking purdy...with a fairly stock looking set of hood louvers...and that's just fine with me...

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The body came from a farmer/model T collector in Wichita Kansas, still has original paint with brush "touch ups". Most everything else is vintage or hand fabricated. It was finished around 2000. I have been pounding on it ever since, weather permitting. The louver machine is buried behind many on going projects. I will see if I can take a photo of it the next time I am in EJ's shop in Reading Pa (long way away during the winter here in the mountains where I live.

 

Subtle Understated Louvers

This is a Pretty Nice Custom originally a coupe...very clean machine...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1936-ford-roadster-2/

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Hamber @cuznbrucie's Former Mild Custom
He hasn't been on in a while hope all is well.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...ser-traditional-reduced.968005/#post-11026650

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