West Peterson Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 ... almost identical. Tom's car is the lower car, before the new tires. The other car is from Colorado and was seen on the CCCA CARavan last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 The 'Long Lost TWIN' has been Found! Separated at Birth, but now we Know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 It has those flashy chrome wheels that West likes. I think it looks good with the BW tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 The chrome "flashyness" is toned down by the black tires.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hey, I have an Idea!We could all put black-walls on one side, of all our cars, and white-walls on the other side. That way Everyone would be Happy! If not, they would only have to walk around to the other side. What do ya think??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 West,That is spooky! I guess someone else has as much class as me . Rick, Your Brilliant . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Geez, there are about 10 of these 34 Super 8s out in the world, and you both paint them the same color. How about this color... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 I've updated Tom's photo above with the new tires.KenYour photo isn't coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've updated Tom's photo above with the new tires.KenYour photo isn't coming up. </div></div>Patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tbirdman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> How about this color... </div></div>Nope, it needs bright-Orange fenders and stripes, to be the Puuurrfect Circus-Wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Wow, Ken, that car would look great at a 70s car show revival show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 KenYou do know that I have the power to delete posts, and that one is definitely riding on the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Tis a ratha nausiating green, Isn't it. Gotta go find my Pepto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">KenYou do know that I have the power to delete posts, and that one is definitely riding on the fence. </div></div>So what's wrong with a little green? Maybe if you put a hemi in it So which one is worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 That one I Like. Reminds me of one of my favorite Drinks, my Bar-tender makes for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Rick, you drink slimy swamp water????..B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Actually, if you put black tires on them, I might be able to stomach them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 West: You, of course, meant to add: 'and paint over all that 'bling'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Another round of 'slimy swamp water' for everyone, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 So...on those "twins"...which fender molding pinstripe is correct? The chrome wheeled car has the pinstripe at the lower part of the raised fender molding. The other car has the pinstripe on the upper part of the raised fender molding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Okay, I did a Zoom-in and lightening of both, and can now see them both and can see what you mean. I thought the stripe was supposed to be in middle of raised band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Yep...me, too. Anybody know what would be correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 I think that Tom received factory photos of pin striping from the Detroit Library, so I'd bet on his...Or was that Randy Stone I'm thinking of...?? Good question, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 My pin striping is based on photos of Owen Dyneto's unmolested 34, and on factory photos from DPL. A lot of effort went into getting the pin strip correct, so I hope we were accurate.Cheers,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Tom,So, it should be closer to Top edge (inner edge) of band, on fenders ??? What about on the body, I thought those should be in middle also?They are also a good example of how much different a chrome grill-shell or louvers makes the car look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 If folks are interested, I will take some close ups of the pin striping when I get the car out this week.So which look do folks prefer, the chrome shell with painted louvers or painted shell with chrome louvers? I think I am partial to the painted shell (though I won't be changing it on my car).Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I was trying to deside about the shell, before. The painted shell definitely gives cars a more Modern streamlined look and chrome gives it a more Vintage look. Older than '32 needs to be chrome (or German-silver if possible) and later than '34 need to be painted, but I think '32 thru '34 shells look great both ways. If I was restoring one I would go with Painted shell, if nothing else it would cost a lot less. LOL As to what the different models, for those 3 years, had originally, I'm not sure?(I've heard different opinions on that subject)The louvers look good in a contrasting surface, so if shell is painted, the shutters(louvers) need to be plated, but if both are plated they look good also.Especially if you 'Like a Lot of Bling'. LOL Chrome shell with painted shutters, looks even More Vintage, and Vintage is not a bad thing, as many of the 'Vintage Old Codgers' on this forum, can tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Speedster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I was restoring one I would go with Painted shell, if nothing else it would cost a lot less. LOL </div></div>I have often wondered about that. What you're saying is that is is cheaper to chrome the louvers than the shell? I would think that it would be more work to chrome all those individual louvers, and polishing them would be a lot more labor intensive as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> What you're saying is that is is cheaper to chrome the louvers than the shell? </div></div>No, 'I' didn't say that. I didn't take my wonderings that far into the question of overall cost. At that point I was only talking about the Shell finish cost. and another feeble attempt at making a joke. Hey, maybe someone had already chromed the shutters. LOL Of the 2 grille-shells (two '29s) I've had plated, the shutters were supposed to be painted and my 1502's shell I painted, with plated shutter-assembly. And if I remember correctly the cost of plating the shutters for the '37 was close to cost of a '29 shell. I do remember, for sure, that they ALL were a lot of work to clean, weld-fill, sand and buff for Plating prep. Much less work to repair, putty-fill and Paint. Of course I've always done most of the Plating prep work, to save on Plating-shop cost. And it greatly depends on the condition of the parts that need restoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 They each really have a nice delicate balance to them. The one with the chrome shell looks great with the painted wheels and the one with the painted shell has the nice chrome wheels. It's rather difficult to decide.....o.k....I'll take them both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 For 1932, the cars came with a chrome radiator shell, but painted was optional..same price. The louvers came painted, and chrome plated was 20.00 extra. The Super 8 was the same. The Twin-Six was the same on the louvers, but there is no mention of the radiator shell. The Light Eight mentions nothing about louvers or shell. Hope this helps...B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Yes, it seems the general opinion is that just about anything was an option and acceptable for '32 thru '34 grille, so what ever 'Turns you On' is 'Good to Go', is what I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 The Light 8 did not have louvers. The plated grill was optional. Grill "insert" was always plated. Slats which took the place of louvers were always painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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