Oregon Desert model 45 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 This photo is a relative of mine posing with his car and deer, and I thought the car was just a modified 1930 Ford Roadster, but the only person still alive who remembers this car told me it was a 1928 Huppmobile. Which is it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 1930 Ford Model A Roadster. Split windshield is unusual though as are disc wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I believe the fender-mounted elks are aftermarket, as well. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) Yes, a '30 Model A. Split windshields came in vogue in the mid '30's and that is emulated here by a bar having been placed vertically in the center on the flat glass. Later Ford wheels from '32-'35 and '40- '48 would fit right on any Model A. These look like 16", a common switch during WWII because the original 19" size tire wasn't as easy to get. Bald tires such as seen here weren't looked upon with disfavor as long as the fabric wasn't showing through during the war. The headlights aren't Ford either, and the top may be other than canvas. Edited February 18, 2019 by Dave Henderson (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: I believe the fender-mounted elks are aftermarket, as well. Was that the rare Rudolph Red Light option? Goes with rest of added lights... Like the split windshield, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Did Model A's have that many horns? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 8 hours ago, zipdang said: Did Model A's have that many horns? GRROOAANNN. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I think the animals are deer, not elk. The driver's side animal looks like a whitetail, while the other reminds me more of a mule deer. What state was the photo taken in...out west some where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 28 minutes ago, lump said: I think the animals are deer, not elk. The driver's side animal looks like a whitetail, while the other reminds me more of a mule deer. What state was the photo taken in...out west some where? Yeah, but "elk" is a funnier word than "deer." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Desert model 45 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks for all the funny comments. Location is Oregon There is another furry animal on the hood, but I can't make out what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 12 hours ago, Oregon Desert model 45 said: There is another furry animal on the hood, but I can't make out what it is. I was looking at that too. I was even thinking fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Almost looks like a raccoon skin, perhaps tied to the radiator cap? And that looks a little bit like a foot-long piece of a late 1940's chrome plated bumper end bolted between the front bumper bars, with a hole drilled in the upper tip end, and a rope extending to the antler on the mule deer, to keep it from falling off the passenger side fender. But my eyes are old and feeble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I really like the split windshield! It must of been home brew made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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