V8 Grand National Concours South Lake Tahoe

[VeryTangled]

TJ, Please tell everyone in your RG and all the volunteers that they did a fabulous job! The disc is a very generous touch! It was worth the trip, that's for sure! I'm glad you guys came out so far ahead. I also heard you were very generous to the RG's hosting the next several meets. Y'all are a credit to the hobby.

-VT/JeffH

[mikebishop]

Does anyone have any info on the sectioned '34 5W? I've seen only one with this very difficult modification, that one done by Joaquin Arnett in San Diego in the early '50s. Just curious . . .

Mike Bishop
Santa Rosa, California

[VeryTangled]

Hello mikebishop, Here's what I remember of this awesome green '34.

It was not officially part of the show, likely because of the body mods. It doesn't scream Early Ford V8 Club. But it was in and out of the public parking lot close by the show field, for a couple of days, I think, maybe I was just standing there when it rolled in. It was well placed I'd say, especially since some of the official 'Display' vehicles were some distance away.

Kudos to the hosting clubs for handling a number of cars never attained before. Display guys: I visited your cars three times during the meet, so I need to be sure to say thanks. Some of the display cars were very very cool, period correct, modifications. Because I visited them three times, you know I like them, many were very nicely done. One of them was almost a twin for JM35's car, and we looked at it for quite a while.

Never looked under the hood of the green '34, so can't say if it was flat, but honestly, on this car, I could have handled it. I did hear it running and the rumble was as impressive as the body. The car was VERY NICE. From the outside, equal to many of the concourse judged cars a hundred yards away.

The bodywork on this vehicle was Pebble Beach quality. The sectioning of the body, IMHO, caused the metalworker a HUGE issue with everything from the rear window to the bumper. Whatever was done, was impossibly nice. It seems to me that all of the panels were hand made by an expert fabricator. I never pinged its fender, but it looked steel to me. So many hours were devoted to, and were rewarded with, an amazing modification.

Also the grill had to be shortened, and you couldn't tell.

I walked past this car three or four times and it stopped me for a closer look almost every time.

I didn't look through my photos, but were those you posted mine? I might have about two shots of it if I go back and look. All the photos of mine are available in the above links.

-VT/JeffH

[mikebishop]

Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Hello mikebishop, Here's what I remember of this awesome green '34.

It was not officially part of the show, likely because of the body mods. It doesn't scream Early Ford V8 Club. But it was in and out of the public parking lot close by the show field, for a couple of days, I think, maybe I was just standing there when it rolled in. It was well placed I'd say, especially since some of the official 'Display' vehicles were some distance away.

Kudos to the hosting clubs for handling a number of cars never attained before. Display guys: I visited your cars three times during the meet, so I need to be sure to say thanks. Some of the display cars were very very cool, period correct, modifications. Take that '36 Town Car for an example. Because I visited them three times, you know I like them, many were very nicely done. One of them was almost a twin for JM35's car, and we looked at it for quite a while.

Never looked under the hood of the green '34, so can't say if it was flat, but honestly, on this car, I could have handled it. I did hear it running and the rumble was as impressive as the body. The car was VERY NICE. From the outside, equal to many of the concourse judged cars a hundred yards away.

The bodywork on this vehicle was Pebble Beach quality. The sectioning of the body, IMHO, caused the metalworker a HUGE issue with everything from the rear window to the bumper. Whatever was done, was impossibly nice. It seems to me that all of the panels were hand made by an expert fabricator. I never pinged it's fender, but it looked steel to me. So many hours were devoted to, and were rewarded with, an amazing modification.

Also the grill had to be shortened, and you couldn't tell.

I walked past this car three or four times and it stopped me for a closer look almost every time.

I didn't look through my photos, but were those you posted mine? I might have about two shots of it if I go back and look. All the photos of mine are available in the above links.

-VT/JeffH

Jeff,

Thanks for the information. It was a surprise to see it at an EFV8 event but now I understand the situation. Very tasty, and if it's the Arnett coupe it was modified long before there was much interest in restoring EFV8 cars. A good, presentable, transportation-quality '34 5W could be bought for $100-$200 in SoCal in the '50s, and would just as likely be used as a family second-car as considered hot-rod fodder.

Mike

[52merc]

it was just beautifull the workman ship was the besti have seen in a long time I got some pics of it as well will dig them out trev new Zealand

how you going jeff now the excitement is over

[TJ]

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Jeff, thank you . We had a great time putting on the meet. I'll pass the word at the end of the month. We are having a BBQ for all the workers at one of our chairman's home and closing out the books. The co-operation among the workers, the hotel staff and the participants (even the weather co-operated) was what made this a fun time for everyone. Tom Johnston

[Dave Mc]

Originally Posted by mikebishop

Does anyone have any info on the sectioned '34 5W? I've seen only one with this very difficult modification, that one done by Joaquin Arnett in San Diego in the early '50s. Just curious . . .

Mike Bishop
Santa Rosa, California

That sectioned Steel 5 Window had belonged to the Wescott Family (Famous for Fiberglass Bodies and Parts ) in Oregon , the current owner purchased it from them after the Dad passed away.it had been built in the 50's.it was freshened up by Roy Brizio's Shop in South San Francisco,Jim the new owner also had a 40 Coupe parked next to it and my 33 C400 next to that.The little Coupe got Lot's of Attention all day long.my Phantom 33 Vicky C400 = not so much. but here is my 33

[TJ]

Dave, If I am not mistaken all the metal work on the car was done by Dee Wescott.

[VeryTangled]

-VT/JeffH

[VeryTangled]

Bumping this to the top.

[mercman from oz]

2013 Early Ford V8 Grand Nationals - Lake Tahoe
From an Australians perspective.

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by VeryTangled

TJ, Please tell everyone in your RG and all the volunteers that they did a fabulous job! The disc is a very generous touch! It was worth the trip, that's for sure! I'm glad you guys came out so far ahead. I also heard you were very generous to the RG's hosting the next several meets. Y'all are a credit to the hobby.

-VT/JeffH

Jeff, can you post the Videos you took there? the one that im in, i saw it the outher day, and i cant find it

[Brendan]

I found it! im in this one,
https://youtu.be/-QhiPNJV3Rg?si=PQXxU2VxL4HUMab4