Toppers Tuesday

I just returned from the city by the Bay and had a wonderful time. San Francisco always is an exciting place to visit. I lived there for several years and still miss the uniqueness of the city. The weather was perfect and the trip was non-exhausting. I attended the Rod and Custom Show at the Cow Palace and it was a complete waste of my time except for the Brizio exhibit. Roy, as usual, had some very nice cars on display. I need to learn how to shoot photos with florescent lighting as my pictures did not turn out very good. I need that SLR camera with all the settings. The wife reads this so maybe a hint for my birthday.

I also visited my friend, Tom Walsh and looked over his latest project. Tom is a prolific builder and is completing a 1940 Ford coupe that is stunning to say the least. This is the nicest coupe I have seen in a long time. I add Tom to the list of Tim and Gary who also put together some beautiful 40 coupes. Tom built a beautiful 40 Convertible a few years ago and let it get away, so this is the replacement.

Tom has a garage next to his house that any Hot Rodder would love to have. I have known him for over 20 years and he continually upgrades his garage. I have included some pictures for you to see. We should all be able to get up in the morning, grab a cup of coffee and walk a few steps into paradise.

More on Tom’s Garage tomorrow.

Stay Tooned!

Lynn

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The reason for the trip, my daughter and me at my son’s Art Show in SF.  The joy of my life Chris and Sarah.  She looks like me, good looking!

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Tom’s new 40 Ford coupe that is going to be the Best one ever. Heidts, 350/400, 9 inch, etc.

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Note beautiful stock dash detail with hidden modern components.

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Interior details with Dynamat, wiring, primer (DP) coated interior sheet metal.

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Tom’s 32 stunning 3 window coupe. The one is the Best. $$$$

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Tom’s 32 hiboy he has owned since he was 16 years old. Very detailed and driven everywhere last year.

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A portion of Tom’s immaculate garage. Tools are his specialty. This is just one side of the garage.

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Tom’s Bonneville record holder. Just in case he gets bored with his other 12 cars.

Dreaming

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Roy Brizio booth at the Cow Palace. Very well executed 34 Phaeton for a long time Hot Rodder from the Bay area. This car used to be blue and the owner was a member of the San Jose Roadsters. (Poor pictures. Maybe the operator not the camera.)

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Roy had several cars with the Resto-Rod look. Woodgrain dash, Sids interior and all blended together in a perfect Brizio/Shavers style. This was my favorite car at the show.