Bad penny or good JuJu ?
 

Back in the 50s my dad built a 29 Ford roadster on 32 rails.
The car was pretty special and was featured on the cover of some hot rod mag. (still trying to find a copy)
At the time, my dad was an engineer making $1.50 an hour and raising 3 kids.
At some point the car was bundled up and parked for lack of funds to rebuild.
35 years later, Pop went on a mission to rebuild the car.
He spent 20 years collecting part at swap meets, garage sale and shopping the Penny Saver in search of the parts needed to restore it to its glory.

About 6 years ago he got it running but lost interest in finishing the project.
It was traded to a car builder (Don) here in Fallbrook for a Porsche project he had and he started to complete the little rod.

About a year ago the car was completed and Don invited my dad down to see her.
I got some picture of my dad in the car and I would say he was about as happy as I've seen him in years.
Well, in February of 2012 my dad passed away.

My mom told me driving that old hot rod really made his day.

Three weeks ago Don came by and asked if I wanted to buy it back. He was having some contractor issues and needed quick money for his remodel.
Suffice to say, the 29 Ford is back in my barn. :)


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Not only a very cool car buddy but a really cool story. Yer a really great guy. I'm proud to say I know you as a friend.

Cool story.

Not bad Ju Ju, just good memories.

Henry that pic of your Dad is priceless, looks like he is rolling down a favorite road at speed. with his hair blowing back and that smile on his face. Love it!

The car is super in the gun metel gray paint. Glad you got it back. Lets see some pics of you out enjoying the ride.

Cheers Richard

Great story, not much more to be said.

great story, nice rod.

enjoy the car

Awesome all 'round. Thanks for sharing this with us.

I think it is awesome your dad got to see it completed, and even more so that you have the car.

i love it!! great story.

Awesome, I'm sure your Dad would have done the same.

Great story and great car... owning and driving a flathead V8 hotrod is on my bucket list.

Best of luck!

Good mojo will come to you for this Henry.

Sorry to hear of your father's recent passing. That's a beautiful rod. I love the flathead in it. What is it? Of course this is good luck - would have been a shame to let it go to someone else!

G

Thats what I was thinking, good for you Henry

Totally cool car. Flathead Fords are great. I hope the pipes allow for a good soundtrack. Glad the car is in your garage.

Thanks Henry. That is so very cool. Man, I wish I ..................

It would be pretty hard to put a price on that. Good vibes, to say the least.
Jim

the look on his face..
is amazing..
so happy...
you did good..real good!

Rika

Way cool story and hot rod, Henry!

Drive it every chance possible.

Great story.