The past weekend was like a Summer one with temperatures in the 80’s. Pomona was going strong with Force winning again. Daytona was a long, long race and Jr. almost won again. As for me, I watched all of the racing plus the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Now that was some weekend.
Steve and Jim came to LA and attended the weekly meeting of the SO-CAL Roadsters. The group toured the Currie Museum and sent me some photos to share. Frank has quite a collection. I hope you enjoy them… and thanks Steve for taking Jim with you. You boys should get a condo in LA.
I did some trading and came home with a 350 engine and transmission for Andre. I spent all day today cleaning and putting the engine on my stand. I can now work on it and paint it some color that would go with Folkstone Gray. I like Maroon but I am not sure what color to use. Engines are fun to work on so I will give you some stories of the challenges I have in getting the motor ready for the chassis.
Let’s look at some pictures.
Stay Tooned!
Lynn
[singlepic=3776]The motor was in good shape but has been stored under a carport for over 10 years. I hoping for the best.
[singlepic=3766]The parts were all very clean which meant I had very little work other than removing 10 year old tape that covered all openings. Resolve it works great.
[singlepic=3768]Inside the motor was just as clean so I am hoping all I need to do is paint it and go. Andre is a budget build so far.
[singlepic=3769]I had made the exhaust for the roadster but they fit fine in the 40 also. I think I will use rams horns for the quiet and easy maintenance. Andre is not that kind of guy.
[singlepic=3770]Frank’s 32 sedan is one to keep. Stock form with flathead. Washington Blue with Black fenders is very traditional and cool.
[singlepic=3771]A long time possession, the 34 roadster has been everywhere.
[singlepic=3772]Boyd built Frank a very nice 3 window coupe a few years ago. Flames show Franks love of hot rods. Jeff chopped the top while at Finks.
[singlepic=3773]No collection would be complete without a Deuce roadster. Frank has a couple of them.
[singlepic=3774]This is one of his Great Race Cars.
Todays roadster…mine.
[singlepic=3775]Still has not sold. Lots of lookers and responses but no buyers. The wife would like it out of the garage as Andre is spread all over.