Hot Rods Searching for a Ford 3 window

Last known whereabouts is cape cod Mass in the early 60s. it had a 39 transmission with zephyr gears, had a small block Chevy engine, 37 truck grill. Same car I’ve been looking for for years. It was my grandfathers hot rod he built between 54 and 57. His name is George Smaldone. You can find him posted by me throughout the HAMB

 

I see these posts from time to time on most of the automotive forums I'm on and can't help but wonder if the car is like it was back in the day or has been completely redone a half a dozen times and had twenty owners.
It's a cool ride good luck with your search.

 

What oldiron 440 said - I always look for my uncle's 1949/50 built Bonneville roadster he finally sold in 1962 in Cali. It was unquiet with his own Duvall type windshield - something that could of - and most likely was changed . He saw it shortly after signed off on the pink slip with a new set of American's on it instead of his old chrome caps.

 

The next step is to perform historical research at the DMV. I have three years it was registered to my Grandfather and his address at the time. If I can get the chassis number/serial number/or assigned vin then I can locate at least where the frame went!

 

Derek, I'm not sure what the rules are where you are located, but here in Wisconsin, it is hard to almost impossible to do what you are describing. If you are a member of law enforcement you can get access to the DOT database of registered VIN numbers, but a civilian cannot. Also, I believe the LEO's can only search the database as it relates to law enforcement - for example, if you have a buddy that is a police officer he cannot legally look through the database on your behalf to find a car.

It may be different elsewhere, and I may be talking out of my backside about the rules here, this is just my understanding from having had this exact same conversation with a friend who is a police officer.

 

thanks for the notes. RI does allow historical research. I spoke with the archive. They have to perform the search though as I will not have the authority to see all the records. I know the plate numbers and the address my grandfathers had. They are likely all on microfilm which will take a while!

 

Update: it was showcased at the 58 hot rod and customs worlds fair in Springfield MA! Although this calls the car a 1934 not a 33 as I previously thought!

 

The same here and as it should be.