Hot Rods Roadster ID from Jalopyrama??

Anyone have any more information or pictures of this little roadster from the Jalopyrama?

Thanks

 

Anyone?

 

ask the guy in the blue sweatshirt. looks like he is reading the sign.

 

I'm also trying to chase it down. Anyone at all? Beuller...

 

That Roadster belongs to a freind of mine,His name is Bill Ruffner from Delmont Pa.The car was in hot rod magazine in 1953,Still wearing the orig paint from 53, Was also painted in George Barris shop in California, Not sure who the orig owner was,The car ended up in Pittsburgh, And was owned by Broughers speed shop, Then Bill acquired the car a few years ago, And put it back together, Hope this helps.

 

It belongs to a fellow named Bill Ruffner from Delmont Pa..It has a ton of history--that old paint on it was applyed by none other than George Barris in early 50s

 

Hey,*****---U beat me by a minute!

 

Thanks ***** - it's a good start!

 

The owner is not a HAMBer,is about 6'8","earth-tenured" beyond most and a really nice feller.
He drives his (four or five tasty hot rods that he builds himself) everywhere.
A real motivator for us "young pups."

Both you guys beat me by milla-seconds! I musta slipped my clutch?

 

Wow. *****in car. Let's see some more pics...

Neal

 

Sorry Gary, LOL, That Car is a sweet heart, Has an orig Alburn dash insert, The upolstery was done by a famous upolster as well, I think Bill told me Gaylord if thats correct not sure.

 

Every time I talk to Bill I learn something.He's a great mentor to guys like us that want to learn.
This hobby needs more guys like Bill.
The west coast guys have Vern Tardell,we fellas here have Bill!

 

now let me get this straight---a guy who goes by ***** mentions a guy named GAY lord????HA HA HA

nice to hear from U *****,you know i'm just pulling your chain

 

No problem Gary, Wish I could have made it to the show! Next year for sure!

 

Thank you guys for the info. Anymore pics or specifics on the car would be appreciated. I think i'm in love with it...

 

So is everyone that sees it

 

By the way--the guy also has about 5 or 6 others that he built that U would be in love with also---hell he's 74 (i think) and 2 years ago he drove his T-tub with caddy power from Pa to Bonneville and back no top either!

 

If the owner is 6'8" then it's likely the tall drink of water in the 2nd picture. Light blue shirt. He'd be hard to miss.

Nice lookin 28-9 A roadster.

Movin/on

 

Sutton,
Here ya go. Slim

 

Thanks Slim! That car is perfect.

 

December 1953 Hot Rod cover & feature car

 

I saved these a while back sorry I can't remember who posted them.

 

Good deal ,Jimmy B, Thanks for posting!,Bill has this as well, And displays it when he shows the car.

 

it was in some magazine a couple years back, maybe i can find it.

 

A few more from the show.

Sorry the sign is a bit blurry...

 

Nice shots, TOE.

 

I shot that car for Traditional Rod and Kulture Illustrated a couple of years ago. look through the back issues..

Spike

 

When I was standing next to it someone mentioned that the frame may have been galvanized or something before painting? Anything to comment on that?

Between that thing and the Carillo roadster that end of the building almost had me in tears. Two very impressive cars.

 

"Earth tenured". Gotta love that description of the owner. Great car and sounds like a really interesting character as well.....Don.

 

Bill Is A Great Guy, Also A Former Dirt Track Champion, Very Modest