I know nothing of cars of this vintage, but they sure look cool.

Jer

[Bob Harris]

Beautiful condition Jer, well shot in b/w.

[normhead]

Nice shooting Jer, were Bonny and Clyde there?

[charliezap]

Very nice shots of a by gone but not forgotten era Jer.--capn zap

[Sailor]

Beautiful condition Jer, well shot in b/w.

Hey, old buddy, I appreciate it!

Jer

Nice shooting Jer, were Bonny and Clyde there?

Thanks, Norm. I think Bonny and Clyde were over getting the complimentary hot dogs and soft drinks that were available.

Jer

Very nice shots of a by gone but not forgotten era Jer.--capn zap

Thanks much, Capn. I appreciate your looking!

Jer

[SpecialK]

I know nothing of cars of this vintage, but they sure look cool.

Jer

These are the best vintage :-)

[Michael Piziak]

Reminds me of Bonny and Clyde!
nice capture !

[arnold]

Great pictures. We had the 1935 model when I was a kid.

[Sailor]

These are the best vintage :-)

They have a special magnetism - that's for sure.

Jer

Reminds me of Bonny and Clyde!
nice capture !

Thanks much, Michael.

Jer

Great pictures. We had the 1935 model when I was a kid.

Thank you! Glad the shots produced some memories - good ones, I hope.

Jer

[lesmore49]

Good photographs...I think your decision to use B+W was the right one.

Beautiful Ford. I really like the wire wheels and particularly the art deco stylized V8 symbol, on the hub caps.

That '34 grille is very nice...close to my favourite Ford front of the thirties...the '32.

When you get down to it, cars from the 1930's and 40's had real style.

[Sailor]

Good photographs...I think your decision to use B+W was the right one.

Beautiful Ford. I really like the wire wheels and particularly the art deco stylized V8 symbol, on the hub caps.

That '34 grille is very nice...close to my favourite Ford front of the thirties...the '32.

When you get down to it, cars from the 1930's and 40's had real style.

Thanks very much, Les, for the terrific comments. They had style, indeed.

Jer

[Racer X 69]

I know nothing of cars of this vintage, but they sure look cool.

I'll tell you this Jer, the steel they used to make them with was so thick that none of them ever rusted out. That may have made them heavy, but they were solid, long lasting pieces of automotive machinery. I see this one has suicide doors, a nice feature. The 32 Vicky's had regular doors.

Did you get a shot of the Flathead V-8 in it?

Nice shots!

I have always liked the models like in your photos. My favorite is the Ford Victoria Tudor. They look real nice with a set of large meats on the drive axle (a Jag rear end or a Hewland Quick Change is the best), smaller and more narrow wheels and tires up front, on Halibrand Mags, a Ford 351 Cleavland or a Chevy 327 up front (I am undecided about having the hood fully intact, just the top with no sides, or completely removed with just the grille shell), lowered as much as is reasonable, shaved door handles and electric windows, a nicely done leather interior, and painted with a candy color so deep you could almost go swimming in it with phantom flames.

*sigh*

I know the purists are having a fit reading what I just typed.

But.

Full Vicky bodies are available today in fiberglass (or carbon fiber if you are rich) so one does not have to sacrifice an original car to build a rod. Custom built frames, aftermarket "everything" and a complete car can be assembled that only true experts can detect as non original.

[Sailor]

I'll tell you this Jer, the steel they used to make them with was so thick that none of them ever rusted out. That may have made them heavy, but they were solid, long lasting pieces of automotive machinery. I see this one has suicide doors, a nice feature. The 32 Vicky's had regular doors.

Did you get a shot of the Flathead V-8 in it?

Nice shots!

I have always liked the models like in your photos. My favorite is the Ford Victoria Tudor. They look real nice with a set of large meats on the drive axle (a Jag rear end or a Hewland Quick Change is the best), smaller and more narrow wheels and tires up front, on Halibrand Mags, a Ford 351 Cleavland or a Chevy 327 up front (I am undecided about having the hood fully intact, just the top with no sides, or completely removed with just the grille shell), lowered as much as is reasonable, shaved door handles and electric windows, a nicely done leather interior, and painted with a candy color so deep you could almost go swimming in it with phantom flames.

*sigh*

I know the purists are having a fit reading what I just typed.

But.

Full Vicky bodies are available today in fiberglass (or carbon fiber if you are rich) so one does not have to sacrifice an original car to build a rod. Custom built frames, aftermarket "everything" and a complete car can be assembled that only true experts can detect as non original.

Thanks much for the great reply - I really appreciate it! Unfortunately, the engine was covered during the time I was at the show.

I've been a car guy practically all of my life, but I know virtually nothing about cars built before WWII. You've taught me more in your reply about these early cars and related hot rods than I've learned heretofore.

Jer

[rbefly]

Thanks for posting this great series, Jer! That DA 15mm looks like the perfect lens for tight car-show shooting. Fine work on the B+W conversion, too.
I like this vintage auto also, but don't know the years or models like the 1950's and 1960's. The swooping fenders and ornate grills show true craftsmanship and quality, a real treat for gearheads of all ages and tastes.
Looks like you're having a fun Gearhead season!
Ron

[Sailor]

Thanks for posting this great series, Jer! That DA 15mm looks like the perfect lens for tight car-show shooting. Fine work on the B+W conversion, too.
I like this vintage auto also, but don't know the years or models like the 1950's and 1960's. The swooping fenders and ornate grills show true craftsmanship and quality, a real treat for gearheads of all ages and tastes.
Looks like you're having a fun Gearhead season!
Ron

Thanks much, Ron. I always enjoy and appreciate your comments.

Jer