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MrNewportCustom
Call Me a Cab
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Not mine, but I sure do wish!
My buddy, Sal, just bought it and was kind enough to let me practice my photography. :eusa_clap
Lee
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I need a better job. A MUCH better job! lol
My buddy, Sal, just bought it and was kind enough to let me practice my photography. :eusa_clap
Lee
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I need a better job. A MUCH better job! lol
Flivver
Practically Family
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What a beautiful car!
The current Mustang has fantastic proportions.
The current Mustang has fantastic proportions.
up196
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On the movie sets
My car was rented for use in the movie "Chess" filming in New Orleans (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1186795/).
Here it is on the "1930s" set:
And here it is wearing 1944 Illinois plates:
My car was rented for use in the movie "Chess" filming in New Orleans (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1186795/).
Here it is on the "1930s" set:
And here it is wearing 1944 Illinois plates:
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up196 said:My car was rented for use in the movie "Chess" filming in New Orleans (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1186795/).
Here it is on the "1930s" set:
And here it is wearing 1944 Illinois plates:
Nice. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
undertaker
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up196,
That is a great looking Ford. I might trade one of my Model T's for a Model A, or better yet just by a closed Model A for fall and winter touring
. A sharp car, Thanks for posting it.
Regards,
J.S.
Also thought I should have posted my Model T here.
That is a great looking Ford. I might trade one of my Model T's for a Model A, or better yet just by a closed Model A for fall and winter touring
. A sharp car, Thanks for posting it.Regards,
J.S.
Also thought I should have posted my Model T here.
David Conwill
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Lack of a visor means that's a Briggs body, right?
-Dave
-Dave
up196
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Thanks, guys
Undertaker, very nice . I kinda wanted a touring car, but the sedan is more practical for me.
Dave C., to answer your question about the visor, well yes and no. The 4 door Model As without visors are the "160 Series" which are commonmly called the "slant windshield" models, because the windshield, well, slants back a bit. They came out in April of 1931, with bodies by both Briggs and Murray. The styling hinted at what was coming in the 1932 models.
The 160A was the Standard Sedan, the 160B was the Town Sedan, which hit the market first (like mine, it had a nicer interior and cowl lights) and the 160C was the Deluxe Sedan (it did not have the third side window at the rear).
Prior to the 160s, the 4 door sedans by Briggs had squared window tops and those on the Murrays were arched, like the ones on my car. None of the body parts between the Briggs and Murrays were interchangeale. The bodies and doors were also framed in wood.
With the 160 series, Ford specified all steel construction, no external visor (there were available optional fold down visors, much like those on current cars) and identical components from both manufacturers. The arched window design of the Muray was retained, as is shown on my car, which does have a Briggs body. With the 160s, the only way to tell who made the body is to look on the tag on the firewall under the hood.
The next major change was the introdction of the "indented firewall" around May of 1931. Mine has the older firewall, so it's dated to April/May 1931.
Undertaker, very nice . I kinda wanted a touring car, but the sedan is more practical for me.
Dave C., to answer your question about the visor, well yes and no. The 4 door Model As without visors are the "160 Series" which are commonmly called the "slant windshield" models, because the windshield, well, slants back a bit. They came out in April of 1931, with bodies by both Briggs and Murray. The styling hinted at what was coming in the 1932 models.
The 160A was the Standard Sedan, the 160B was the Town Sedan, which hit the market first (like mine, it had a nicer interior and cowl lights) and the 160C was the Deluxe Sedan (it did not have the third side window at the rear).
Prior to the 160s, the 4 door sedans by Briggs had squared window tops and those on the Murrays were arched, like the ones on my car. None of the body parts between the Briggs and Murrays were interchangeale. The bodies and doors were also framed in wood.
With the 160 series, Ford specified all steel construction, no external visor (there were available optional fold down visors, much like those on current cars) and identical components from both manufacturers. The arched window design of the Muray was retained, as is shown on my car, which does have a Briggs body. With the 160s, the only way to tell who made the body is to look on the tag on the firewall under the hood.
The next major change was the introdction of the "indented firewall" around May of 1931. Mine has the older firewall, so it's dated to April/May 1931.
GWD
One Too Many
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Took the 55 Chevy out for a spin last night.
indycop
I'll Lock Up
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I knew you reminded me of the crime show from the same guy that made the miami vice series, the one set in Las Vegas!
My 88 Chevy, first year for the new style body, that I purchased from my employer. I've added a Pioneer head unit, four 2x4 infinity plates, one 10 inch infinity woofer and a 1000 watt amp. Also have had the windows tinted, dual exhaust installed, a custom mounted ham radio and chevy rallye wheels. It has a 4.3 litre v-6 with a 5 speed stick.
This is my best friends Model A. He's built it fromthe ground up. He even made the frame. It's still not quite finished, but I like it.
Forgotten Man
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GWD said:
Nice 55! I like the colors, I see too much sea-foam green or red on those cars... that light cream yellow and white is very nice! It looks stock, is she?
GWD
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Forgotten Man said:
Dead Stock! Even the green dash and upholstery! Thanks!
Forgotten Man
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Not sure if...
I've told you guys but, the ol' daily P-15 got painted late last year.
The color is the original Chevron Blue... it's a pretty darn good match to the original color I'd say.
I went with black wall tires, that's exactly what she'd have come with from the factory. Also, no trim rings were standard... and I'm lookin' for a good pinstriper to repaint the stripes on the rims.
The water bag was a fun touch I thought. lol
I've told you guys but, the ol' daily P-15 got painted late last year.
The color is the original Chevron Blue... it's a pretty darn good match to the original color I'd say.
I went with black wall tires, that's exactly what she'd have come with from the factory. Also, no trim rings were standard... and I'm lookin' for a good pinstriper to repaint the stripes on the rims.
The water bag was a fun touch I thought. lol
Forgotten Man
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GWD said:
Good man! I think these cars are just more interesting and special when stock!
An all original or stock vintage or antique auto is a thing of beauty!
:eusa_clap
GWD
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Forgotten Man said:I've told you guys but, the ol' daily P-15 got painted late last year.
The color is the original Chevron Blue... it's a pretty darn good match to the original color I'd say.
I went with black wall tires, that's exactly what she'd have come with from the factory. Also, no trim rings were standard... and I'm lookin' for a good pinstriper to repaint the stripes on the rims.
The water bag was a fun touch I thought. lol
Absolutely Gorgeous!:eusa_clap
MrNewportCustom
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Forgotten Man said:
Very nice, FM. Just wait until you fill the water bag. I've heard from old-timers who;'ve used them that they really worked.
I hope to see it at the observatory next weekend. I'd like to get some pictures of it.
Lee
Jay
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Nice ride GWD! Those colors are sharp! Do you have the V-8 or the inline 6?
GWD
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Jay said:
It has the V8. Thanks!
MD11
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GWD said:
Wow GWD! That is a one in a million.. and I've been to Barrett Jackson 10 times, so I've seen a few. My dream is a Duesenberg SSJ of course, but that's a close second (oddly tied with a Mercedes 300SL)
Enjoy in good heath!