Trulyvintage Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, trimacar said: The California top is a redeeming feature of the car, a fabulous find...though my thought is that the people in the video were missing some knowledge of how it worked...nevertheless a fabulous find. I’ve offered free storage to Ed, with usufruct, we’ll see if that works! I have a guy who’s great on getting the inscrutable going down the road again, if that helps! Finding people who can unscrew the inscrutable is rare these days.... The top is fixed - it does not move. All videos were taken by me. Jim Edited May 30, 2021 by Trulyvintage (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 30 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said: Like the California top with beveled glass sliding windows! Bob Ken replaced one of the windows on the passenger side and it is hard to tell which one - he had a helluva time having the glass beveled and round along the edge to match. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Trulyvintage said: Ken replaced one of the windows on the passenger side and it is hard to tell which one - he had a helluva time having the glass beveled and round along the edge to match. Jim Been there, done that. Had to send a wind wing to South America to get the special process done, that is not allowed in the states.......I have no clue what chemical they were using. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Trulyvintage said: The tip is fixed - it does not move. All videos were taken by me. Jim I realize that, I meant the operation of the side windows. Glad you called the correct new owner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I keep coming back to this thread to look at this car! Amazing survivor! Fantastic stewardship. Love it! Thank you for sharing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) Thank You Terry 👋 History belongs to all of us and should bee shared for the education & enjoyment of anyone interested. Jim Edited September 18, 2021 by Trulyvintage (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 The Pan Am Pilot In Wisconsin When is the last time “ Pan Am “ was brought up in a discussion that you were part of ? The next owner Ken Gunderson of Wisconsin was made aware of the White by his father “ Billy “. After Herb Bubeck drove the White from Prescott, Arizona to Atlanta, Georgia prior to February of 1974 - he never closed the title. Ken surrendered the Arizona title but didn’t take a copy of it when he received a Wisconsin title in 1986. Ken isn’t sure exactly when he bought the White - but it had to be before August of 1986. Ken was a pilot for Pan Am and flew around the world. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 So …. Today I picked up the 1917 White in Long Lake, Minnesota and got to visit with Gene & Jim 👍 Jim asked permission from Gene for me to get a tour of a private collection - I left the 🎥 in the truck. The 1917 White is on it’s way to the best caretaker that Ken could possibly hope for 🍀 Jim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Stopped for the day - raining hard in Mississippi ⛈ Here is a video I took of the White the evening before I dropped it off earlier this year to Ken: @ Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Great video! Is the new owner hard headed? If so we can call him “Billy the sequel” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 5/30/2021 at 10:02 AM, Trulyvintage said: The Pan Am Pilot In Wisconsin When is the last time “ Pan Am “ was brought up in a discussion that you were part of ? Since it was brouight up I added this. Ken surrendered the Arizona title but didn’t take a copy of it when he received a Wisconsin title in 1986. Ken isn’t sure exactly when he bought the White - but it had to be before August of 1986. Ken was a pilot for Pan Am and flew around the world. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Awesome car! Which one is Jim? Im sure it will be in good hands as long as Ed doesn’t get his hands on it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Gene is on the left Jim is on the right I believe Gene had his own restoration shop before coming to manage the private collection housed where I picked up the White. Jim is here on the forum and posts on occasion - he has several notable cars in largely original condition. Minnesota folks are above average in the friendly department 🙂 Jim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) I keep looking at that picture of the beautiful blue White! To me, it looks like one of the most perfect nickel era cars I could imagine! Nice large size. Nearly perfect lines. Unusual, powerful, probably fast enough for two wheel brakes to need to be careful of! I suspect it will be a great tour car once properly sorted. Edited September 18, 2021 by wayne sheldon I hate leaving typos! (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 Wayne 👋 A lot has to do with the lighting. When I first saw the White - it was bright daylight at Skip’s Restorations in New Salem, PA and it really didn’t seem to stand out. For various reasons - it has grown on me. Ken Gunderson is one reason. Skip Seaton is another. But - the White is a SURVIVOR. I believe it has been in relatively good running order in the care of a remarkable group of owners since 1925. This is a still image from the video I shot inside of my trailer: This White - to me - demonstrates that you can have a 100 plus year old vehicle with original paint and have a Stunner 👍 Jim 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Sorted it will be........soon! First one is hard, second time around is easy when they are close together. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 Ed 👋 Yoda to me sounding like are you 🤔 Perhaps You Are “ Master Yedi “ ? Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I shall use the force, to keep the dark side of undependable pre war cars from taking over! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 You mean “The force shall use I, to dark side of pre war cars from undependable over take” come on Yodda, you can’t use good English. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Jim is ahead of schedule, and will be dropping off the car Monday morning early. Maybe Phil or Jim will post a few photos of the drop off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Ed 👋 The White should start right up. It runs & drives. I am hoping Phil will take it for a spin. I will take pictures & at least one video. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Here is a short video of me driving the White in the farm country outside Richmond, Indiana earlier this year: @ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 So I just got done dropping off Billy. It was sad to see the White go. But the neighborhood kids extended a warm welcome 👋 Jim 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Then this Kid came along …. Jim 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 That’s Phil........”With hands like George the Animal Steel!” It’s gonna be Phil’s baby for a few months. Soon to be seen on a HCCA tour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Video of Phil starting the White and driving down the stree: @ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I see Phil shifts as well as I do. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Looks like he's driving it like Ed would, like he stole it. Grinding gears and running through the grass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 As the Brits would say, that's a smart looking car! I think the combination of the canted windshield with "California" top and thin rear pillar with invisible doors make this really striking. Who is the carrosserie? Other than the mechanical attributes can we get schooled on the design? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I agree. It is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 This is a video of the White coming off my trailer and Phil getting his first look 👀 @ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 They look like two happy guys and proud of themselves and the car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 That is one sweet White! Color us all verdant with envy! We await your conclusive discovery of who the coachbuilder was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 On 9/27/2021 at 6:38 PM, 58L-Y8 said: That is one sweet White! Color us all verdant with envy! We await your conclusive discovery of who the coachbuilder was. I have the answer............😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) Is this the first post of the newest “Ed’s adventures and guessing game on the newest Great White collection” ? dave s Edited September 29, 2021 by SC38DLS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, edinmass said: I have the answer............😎 Please remember to phrase the answer in the form of a question. We await with anticipation the reveal! Edited September 29, 2021 by 58L-Y8 corrected syntax errors (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 What is Willoughby? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Who is Theodor Kundtz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cured Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 6:16 PM, alsancle said: I see Phil shifts as well as I do. One should jam a car into gear at the lowest rpm possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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