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ericmac Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, 1937hd45 said: Did all J Desenbergs come from the factory with hoods? Love the curved louvers, some coach builders took the time to align them with the curve of the side mount tires, or is it just poor camera angles? That's a set of factory J hoods. They are spectacular. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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8E45E Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) The Graham dashboard is a symmetrical masterpiece. Edited January 19, 2023 by 8E45E (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ericmac said: That's a set of factory J hoods. They are spectacular. The hood on the sedan in the bottom black & white photo looks perfect to me, curve of the louver matched the tire, top of the tire is almost below the belt line. Edited January 19, 2023 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsancle Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 We posted the Pirate and a Speedster but there are lots of attractive Franklins. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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philip roitman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) Thanks everyone. I have learned a lot. The photos and cars are beautiful. A real history lesson for a car nut like me who has more knowledge of post war vehicles. I like all cars and driving any of these I am sure would put a smile on my face, but then again all cars I can drive or race do. Already looking forward to the next thread with 2 door cars. Even got to see Ed say a yiddish word. A gezunt of dien pipick, Mr. Ed. Edited January 20, 2023 by philip roitman (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 14 hours ago, 8E45E said: Craig: Thanks for posting the 1934-'35 Chrysler Custom Imperial Series CW limousine. The only one I've seen in the metal was a terribly weathered example that was owned by a major Mopar collector here in the area. While he had done AACA First restorations in the past, he eventually sold it to another Airflow collector who still is likely in the restoration process. Interesting enough, because the upholstery was so deteriorated, it was possible to see how the body was constructed. To make the panels, they had cut and welded sections of production stamping together to make the taller section height and greater length. There was considerable leadwork to smooth the seams. All the glass was broken, the owner told how me much it would cost to have a new bend glass windshield made, a stagging figure. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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West Peterson Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 46 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: Craig: Thanks for posting the 1934-'35 Chrysler Custom Imperial Series CW limousine. The only one I've seen in the metal was a terribly weathered example that was owned by a major Mopar collector here in the area. While he had done AACA First restorations in the past, he eventually sold it to another Airflow collector who still is likely in the restoration process. Interesting enough, because the upholstery was so deteriorated, it was possible to see how the body was constructed. To make the panels, they had cut and welded sections of production stamping together to make the taller section height and greater length. There was considerable leadwork to smooth the seams. All the glass was broken, the owner told how me much it would cost to have a new bend glass windshield made, a stagging figure. Steve I was unaware that more than two of these existed. One a '34 and the other a '35. The '35 I think was the Major Bowes car, but this doesn't look like it, unless it's ben repainted. So... How many exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, West Peterson said: I was unaware that more than two of these existed. One a '34 and the other a '35. The '35 I think was the Major Bowes car, but this doesn't look like it, unless it's ben repainted. So... How many exist? Jim F can chime in............he will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) This Panhard was exhibited at a concours in Europe , body by Belvelette. It has a full 'belly pan' to keep the lines flowing and not be distracted by chassis details , a V windshield made of flat panels. The windshield would open on a hinge at the enter top section. The mascot/hood ornament/radiator car was cast brass and most likely weighed about 3 pounds. Edited January 19, 2023 by Walt G (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I'm going to just say "interesting" on that one, but WOW!! Thanks for posting it. On one hand, I was thinking that the full underbelly cover was meant to reduce the amount of dust getting into the cabin, but then, I think full fenders would help a lot more in that regard. I wonder what color it was painted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, West Peterson said: I'm going to just say "interesting" on that one, but WOW!! Interesting was not my first thought on that one, but I will be nice and leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Two 1931 Franklin Series 15 by Dietrich which I hope Walt has better images to share. I've included the Victoria Coupe since it is in the same design idiom as the Sport Sedan. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 A Dietrich design thread would be really interesting. It seems like his body of work was pretty extensive. Waiting for Walt, AJ, Steve maybe to write the book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Book on Dietrich has been written - I proof read it as a courtesy some years ago, but have yet to see a copy for sale etc. was done by someone in New Mexico where RD lived in his retirement years. Author is not a "car person" and there was illness in her family so that did not help . Publisher is the problem getting it out, not sure why. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 19 hours ago, 8E45E said: I don't particularly care for this era of styling but the designers at Jowett in England obviously did in the late WW2 years and put the Javelin into production in 1947. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsancle Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 We must have covered the cycle funder Hupp already?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsancle Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 34 was the year for any GM product. I have long loved the 34 Pontiac. A 3 window was on my list for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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George K Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Not a Cadillac man but... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Horch 930 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsancle Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Mercedes 320 Sedans are actually pretty good looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, alsancle said: Horch 930 Thanks for posting the sedan version. I saw a convertible sedan at the Imperial Palace Museum several years ago: https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/stove-huggers-the-non-studebaker-forum/47622-orphan-of-the-day-11-27-1940-horch Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, 8E45E said: Thanks for posting the sedan version. I saw a convertible sedan at the Imperial Palace Museum several years ago: https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/stove-huggers-the-non-studebaker-forum/47622-orphan-of-the-day-11-27-1940-horch Craig The 930 was a V8 and a step down expense wise from the 853 which was a straight 8. I think they were making them side by side in 38/39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 There are a couple of attractive 770Ks. Most of the later version are not. This one is not bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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