Merry Christmas

My idea of a pretty picture is one that I've taken myself..
BUT. within the automotive world there are a few artists that I've always appreciated.. one in particular Mr. George Trosley..

I've been a fan of the Troz since the late 80's when I began reading "Cartoon's" magazines..




When I moved to the Philadelphia area I learned that George was living nearby and from time to time I have had the oppertunity to bump into him at area events..


needless to say I've often considered having george create a little something featuring my car, but George and my Father outdid themselves.

3 Dog Garage.

Today I was lucky to participate in an open house at 3dog Garage in Boyertown, PA.
A friend was good enough to set up a group tour, and quite a few local hotrodders came out to see the collection. The afternoon started with lunch, where I was thankful to catch up with Neil, Kevin, and Andy.

 After lunch, our group headed to the "Garage"

Obviously, the center of attention should have been "First Love"

The Ridler winning 36 Ford built by "Rad Rides By Troy"

However.. I was secretly hoping to get another look at the 1948 Ford Sportsman that the collection had previously displayed at the AACA Museum. Sadly, the Sportsman has moved to a new home..


and while the vintage Racecars, and Hot rods were really interesting.

it was this Chris Craft Cobra that kept drawing my attention all afternoon!

Still my favorite..

amongst the mountains of central Pennsylvania.

Hershey 2011

the annual trip to Hershey is special. because the recycled 40 ford woodie got its start in the vendor fields of Hershey..
this year, hershey had some extra charm.. as I was able to source parts for the next FEW recycled woodies..

additionally I had the chance to spot an original 40 ford wagon.. which answered quite a few pressing questions. 

 

the required door art.

a 1932 ford woodie.. (some assembly required)

as for parts for my 40? I managed to find this

Loaded

Neat shot from this eve.

More from wheels of time

A few favorites today

Wheels of time with Nate and family

Sunday at Macungie das awschst fescht 2011

Here at macungie for with a few members of the Penns Wood Chapter

 with Bill's 46 ford woodie from NJ..

the most beautiful late woodie mercury..

a recent local find.. 1940 ford standard woodie

 

 

from which I was able to glean a few detail pieces of information 

and finally.. a Chevy.. ANOTHER Rare 1940 Chevy sedan delivery (that makes 2 at the same show) 

just like my father,  the owner of this one has owned it forever.. this was its first outing. 

I'll always have a thing for these

lastly..

A 1938 Plymouth sedan.. another friend had one of these.. but it lacked the awesome roof mounted ariel

I doubt its effectiveness.. but I would love to have one..

Macungie Friday

Ed's 40 vert across the way and a rare 40 chevy similar to my dads.

thanks to TUCK, Danielle , Tokyo, and Jeep Doug for joining me..

My "nephews" came to visit, and wanted to drive the woodie wagon..

 

"W" has the look down.. .

 

and  "J" is obviously fearful of his brothers driving. 

for the record.. these are the only "boys" that I will ever allow to:

A. "Borrow" the car.. 

and 

B. Escort my daughters.

of course before the end of their short visit.. we did go for a "quick" spin around the block

My Father The Fotographer.

My dad takes some pretty good photos..

After 8 days on the road were home!

Barn finds

Are totally overrated

Tucked in tight

Visiting family here in the poconos.

The woodie is tucked in the boathouse between a vintage bike and my brother in laws 51 chevy truck..

Life is good

Qka lake

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Hammondsport!

 

I knew I was going to enjoy this trip.. I just didnt realize just how much I would like the finger lakes.. 

I'm already planning for next year..

Blob got us..... Fin

At blob fest with both 40's

 

Took both Cars downtown for "BLOB FEST". my wife enjoyed driving the convertible so much that she suggested we take "both" to more events.. 

At blob fest

Independence Day 2011

 

On the suggestion of my neighbor kenny we took the convertible out tonight for fireworks viewing.. this was the first time my kids have been to see fireworks.. and I dont think a better place could have been located.. 

Watching Fireworks from the convertible

Get well Craig

I learned recently that my good friend Craig.. whom I am hoping will confirm that I've hit a homerun has been under the weather as of late..

Not sure when he'll read this.. but.. Get well Old buddy..

Homerun or Strike Out?

when these arrive next week.. we'll know for sure..

I accidentally caught this photo in 2007 when the owner of this very original  1940 Ford Station Wagon was good enough to let me sit inside..

of course.. this was before I knew anything about 1940 ford woodies..

as it turns out, 40 wagons used a lot of "special" parts.. rear gate handles. corner brackets, window regulator covers (which I still don't have) and perhaps the most difficult to locate.. the silly door opener handles..

according to my good friend and fellow 40 Woodie owner, Craig J. (who has had his 40 Woodie for 30+ years) he has never seen another.. (and he still needs one)

I have made it a personal mission to locate these.. I've searched for about 6 months now... off and on.. and found several somewhat less rare window winder handles along the way.

The handles shown above showed up on eBay recently.. the seller identified them as fitting something else.. but admitted that they weren't sure of their original application..

I couldn't really ask for more details, (as the auction photos were really good) rather I had to search for an original 40 Woodie handle in an original photo or car.. luckily I mistakenly taken this picture...


  

and darn if  it doesn't look like this.