1934 Ford Gas Roadster

[fredvance]

I was thinking the same thing. When I pulled that cover an found metal and other crapolla, I would have loaded it up and taken it right back!

[jww36]

On the ground for the first time. I almost feel like a kid again!!

[jww36]

Getting closer!

[JamesJ]

Thats great, I know you said you were going to run a SB2 but what size?

[jww36]

James;
358 cubic inch.

[JamesJ]

James;
358 cubic inch.

You going use a take out nascar engine?

[jww36]

Yea, I bought one on ebay. At least they said it was a NASCAR motor!

[Rex Schimmer]

Any more if you run in any of the "C" gas classes you need to have a NASCAR engine. They make the most horsepower and the dollar/hp on the used ones is about the best you can find. Try to have someone build you a 358 inch anything that makes 850 hp and not spend $30,000. I have seen the NASCAR "used" engines for around $15000.

John your car is really starting to look close, C gas roadster is a really tough class, looking forward to seeing you at Bonneville.

Rex

[Seldom Seen Slim]

When you bought the motor and the guy told you is was a Nascar engine -- watch out.  Maybe he had a thick southern accent and was really saying it was from a "nas car" (as in nice car w/accent)

[Jorge]

Are you guys with the 114 car?

[jww36]

Jorge;
That depends. Do I owe you any money??
Yes, the 1934 Ford Gas Roadster is the 114 car.
John

[mtkawboy]

Im blown away by the craftsmanship of your roadster build. You should write that book, Id sure buy it. Im looking forward to checking it out in person at Bonneville

[jww36]

Mtkawboy;
Thank you very much for the complement. We are all driven in different ways. I lost my Dad during the building of this car. I didn't realize it until recently, but the focus on this build helped me thru a difficult period. My Dad wasn't big on showing his emotions, offering complements, or telling me he was proud in what I did (metal fabricator). I know he was watching me during the building of this roadster, and I know he is proud of the effort.
John

[desotoman]

On the ground for the first time. I almost feel like a kid again!!

John,

You do nice work. The car is looking great. Looking at the picture brings up a question. When sitting in the car with your helmet on how far out in front of the car would it be until you can see the ground?

Tom G.

[JamesJ]

 jww36 - dont think you need to worry about anyone not being amazed with your craftsmanship