Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Early V8 (1932-53)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-08-2019, 10:53 AM   #1
trainguy
Senior Member
 
trainguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lehighton Pa
Posts: 1,085
Default Walter Dupont

Every time I drive my 1939 convertible sedan. I think of Walter DuPont. He built a fine running engine for me about 3 or 4 years ago. I really enjoyed visiting with him over the years. a friend of mine wanted to know who built my engine and how he could contact him to build an engine for his 1936. I gave him Walters phone number and address. He was unable to contact him. I was wondering what becaim of him. He was a great guy and a fine mechanic.
trainguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2019, 11:27 AM   #2
Russ/40
Senior Member
 
Russ/40's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Santee, California
Posts: 3,505
Default Re: Walter Dupont

Not sure, but I think he had a stroke.
Russ/40 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 09-08-2019, 12:16 PM   #3
BUBBAS IGNITION
Senior Member
 
BUBBAS IGNITION's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA
Posts: 4,148
Default Re: Walter Dupont

I TOO LIKE WALT , HOPE HE IS ok???
__________________
If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!!
www.bubbasignition.com
[email protected]
BUBBAS IGNITION is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2019, 02:46 PM   #4
V8COOPMAN
Senior Member
 
V8COOPMAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON
Posts: 11,106
Default Re: Walter Dupont

This picture was taken on July 18 of THIS year at a local car show in Gardiner, Maine where Walt has always made his home. Obviously, the coupe in the pic is Walt's famous, and unmistakable '40 Ford. Click the link below for some recent background on Walt. DD


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ht=walt+dupont


__________________
Click Links Below __


'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN


T5 W/TORQUE TUBE
V8COOPMAN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2019, 08:02 PM   #5
39portlander
Senior Member
 
39portlander's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Suth'N Maine
Posts: 1,996
Default Re: Walter Dupont

Quote:
Originally Posted by trainguy View Post
Every time I drive my 1939 convertible sedan. I think of Walter DuPont. He built a fine running engine for me about 3 or 4 years ago. I really enjoyed visiting with him over the years. a friend of mine wanted to know who built my engine and how he could contact him to build an engine for his 1936. I gave him Walters phone number and address. He was unable to contact him. I was wondering what becaim of him. He was a great guy and a fine mechanic.
I remember that motor on the engine stand when up to see Walt, my 39 pick up puuurs like a kitten thanks to the Flathead king. Not sure he is currently taking on any motor work.

I was up to the Gardiner cruise night on August 28, he drove the A and hanging out with Ken W and Dick Q, the three amigo's talking cars as usual.

Hope to get up there to see him again and do some pick'in on our Martin's
39portlander is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2019, 11:22 PM   #6
Russ/40
Senior Member
 
Russ/40's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Santee, California
Posts: 3,505
Default Re: Walter Dupont

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Great, sounds like what I thought was not the case.
Russ/40 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-09-2019, 06:01 AM   #7
trainguy
Senior Member
 
trainguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lehighton Pa
Posts: 1,085
Default Re: Walter Dupont

Good news! He was reluctant to do any more engines but i convinced him to do mine. It’s a 221 A sleeve engine bored to 3.187 with a 4” mercury crank. Walt didn’t like adjustable lifters so he did it the old way by grinding the stems.if it wasn’t for the Cherry Bomb s you wouldn’t know the engine was running. He put a plate on the engine with the year built by Walter DuPont on the engine.That tag will stay on the engine as a legacy to the pride and craftsmanship of Walter DuPont. Hopefully next year I will visit with him during my annual trip to Maine.
trainguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-09-2019, 09:37 AM   #8
Ol' Ron
Senior Member
 
Ol' Ron's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Chester Vt
Posts: 8,841
Default Re: Walter Dupont

Makes me feel real good, Walt is doing fine. I wish him well, not many of us old guys left.
Ol' Ron is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-09-2019, 08:04 PM   #9
39portlander
Senior Member
 
39portlander's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Suth'N Maine
Posts: 1,996
Default Re: Walter Dupont

Quote:
Originally Posted by trainguy View Post
Good news! He was reluctant to do any more engines but i convinced him to do mine. It’s a 221 A sleeve engine bored to 3.187 with a 4” mercury crank. Walt didn’t like adjustable lifters so he did it the old way by grinding the stems.if it wasn’t for the Cherry Bomb s you wouldn’t know the engine was running. He put a plate on the engine with the year built by Walter DuPont on the engine.That tag will stay on the engine as a legacy to the pride and craftsmanship of Walter DuPont. Hopefully next year I will visit with him during my annual trip to Maine.
If you are up next year and visiting, if ready will bring up my 26 Fordor an original car from PA you would appreciate it.

When I bought it a few years ago and told Walt he laughed and said "what do you want with one of those things, It's only got about 20 horsepower"
39portlander is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-09-2019, 09:36 PM   #10
cas3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: sw minnesota
Posts: 4,541
Default Re: Walter Dupont

model T's are a lot of fun, every growing boy should have one
cas3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:31 PM.