My '28 Roadster in gloss black paint...finally!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Finally...and I am quite pleased with the results I just had to share!
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06582_zps7697d06b.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06583_zpsbd77aa26.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06584_zps698d0da9.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06585_zps59eb75b3.jpg

[Shmoov69]

SwEEt!!!

[camcojb]

Congrats John, it looks great!!

[GregWeld]

Oh yeah! That'll buff out!

[jy211]

Looks good! Gives me motivation to get started on my '32 :idea:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Oh yeah! That'll buff out!

LOL...figured you'd like that Greg!:hello:

[NOPANTS68]

Hey another Model A guy! Car looks killer! Fenders or Hiboy?

[buickfunnycar.com]

Hey another Model A guy! Car looks killer! Fenders or Hiboy?

No fenders,more of a highboy than anything else but lots of trick mods like a '32 grille chopped 5" with '34 sides and a real rake built into it.
Custom Duval-style windshield,heated seats,crate 302 with alloy heads and a hotter cam and a 8" rear.

Car is completely painted/polished/plated underneath,just needed painting:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06267_zpsb6c6be3a.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06264_zps295075f5.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06266_zps0376cdd8.jpg

Previous owner/builder driving it here:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/28Ford2_zps1dbad8f4.jpg

I had the windshield glass tinted which looks real sharp and should look killer against the gloss black paint,will post up completed pictures once it's all done and cleaned up.

[GregWeld]

There ya go! A real hot rod!


Yipppppeeeeeeeeeee

[Ricochet]

Nice!! Digging the steering wheel! And look - it even has a cup holder for Greg! :lol:

[NOPANTS68]

That DuVall looks killer. It's pinched on the sides which fixes that kinda odd look where the glass flares out. I really like that look. Great car.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Nice!! Digging the steering wheel! And look - it even has a cup holder for Greg! :lol:

That's a Joes Racing steering wheel,the original wheel is from a '27 Chrysler and was just to big for me to be comfortable, apparently the owner originally built the car around the wheel:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06079_zps1704fcc5.jpg

[tones2SS]

Looking good John!

[65 347]

Looks great, love old street rods.

Mike

[buickfunnycar.com]

Thanks guys...never fully appreciated these cars until I drove this one...now they're all I look at shows...besides Greg's wife's car...now talk about stunning!:king:

Cut & buff has begun,all day today and all day tomorrow...hopefully I'll have her back in my garage sometime this wknd.

[waynieZ]

Very Nice !

[CURVES]

That thing is awesome!

I'm almost old enough for my street rod phase, I can't wait. :excited:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Bad picture but you get the idea...laser straight and a mile deep!
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06610_zps31b38939.jpg

Driving her home today,can't wait...then my nightmare begins!:hairpullout:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Well guys the car is done and back home in my garage and I truly couldn't be more pleased,they did a fantastic job and the final bill (which I haven't even paid yet,lol) came in at the very bottom of the estimate...a full thousand dollars less than I expected...so I am a very happy camper tonight and have already hit the tequila to celebrate!

So without further ado,I present the "Kendall Roadster" in her black tuxedo and Don...I hope you're happy with what we've done with your little roadster:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06626_zpsb57845ce.jpg

I really like the tint on the windshield:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06627_zps81d295ef.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06628_zps02ab0ef4.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06629_zps12169115.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06631_zpse14e9668.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06632_zps278fc0a9.jpg

What appears to be orange peel around the top of the rear tire in this picture is actually just a reflection of the building:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06633_zpsd020c33f.jpg

Now this is what I'm talking about...laser-straight and a mile deep:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06634_zps0b89f726.jpg

[DBasher]

Whooooowheeeee that looks nice! Enjoy the tequila tonight and get out and drive that thing tomorrow.
:drive:

Dan

[Flash68]

Looks fantastic. :cheers:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Hey thanks guys...on to red wine now...and still stoked!

[GregWeld]

Love it! Happy for ya man! That's just a bad ass little hot rod!

[Rick D]

Very nice!! Can't beat a black hotrod!!

[Evan Iroc-Z]

That thing looks incredible!!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Love it! Happy for ya man! That's just a bad ass little hot rod!

Thanks Greg...figured you'd love it!
I'm gonna leave it just the way it is...less is more in this case.

Thanks guys for all the kind words,headed out to clean it now and play me some Johnny Winter...R.I.P. old friend and thanks for all the memories.

[tones2SS]

Very nice John. That paint is killer.
Enjoy bud!

[GregWeld]

Thanks Greg...figured you'd love it!
I'm gonna leave it just the way it is...less is more in this case.

Thanks guys for all the kind words,headed out to clean it now and play me some Johnny Winter...R.I.P. old friend and thanks for all the memories.




I heard this on XM Satellite while driving to Sun Valley today. Frankly -- I'm surprised many of these guys (meaning our heroes) made it as long as they have given the rock and roll days of yore...

Sad...

[buickfunnycar.com]

I heard this on XM Satellite while driving to Sun Valley today. Frankly -- I'm surprised many of these guys (meaning our heroes) made it as long as they have given the rock and roll days of yore...

Sad...

You're right there Greg,Johnny led a hard life,started drinking and smoking at age 15 plus all the drugs...but he was one hell of a bluesman,perhaps the best of all time in my book.

[Ron in SoCal]

JW RIP. Hope you don't mind:

mb2frZOA1Fw

[buickfunnycar.com]

JW RIP. Hope you don't mind:

Don't mind one bit...been playing Johnny's CD's non-stop ever since I heard the news...here's the Rolling Stones magazine write-up:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-lion-in-johnny-winter-a-tribute-to-the-guitar-icon-20140717

And another great one from the king..."Ring the Bell":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1E1EH6bXfA&feature=player_embedded

And I love this picture...just to show you how respected Johnny was,here's Jimi Hendrix playing BASS to Johnny's lead at Buddy Miles club...bet you've never seen anything like this before...because I know I haven't!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Johnny-Winter-Signed-11-X-14-With-Jimi-Hendrix-Buddy-Miles-Scene-Night-Club-LOOK-/131245271343

[fleetus macmullitz]

Now that's a hot rod. :cool:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Thank you Skip...it's an awesome ride alright and I can hardly wait to drive her tomorrow!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

You know I love a good hot rod!!!!

[buickfunnycar.com]

You know I love a good hot rod!!!!

Thanks...taking her to Baja Cantina in Carmel Valley this Thursday for a tribute to the original owner/builder Don Kendall who passed suddenly recently,this car was his pride and joy and should be the center of attention...looking forward to a great evening of memories.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Two pictures taken tonight at Carmel Valley's famous watering hole Baja Cantina...I'm trying to be like Greg Weld,lol :relax: :
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06674_zps17fc45e5.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06673_zpsa3060b2c.jpg

[GregWeld]

We could be in-laws - or twins - or second cousins or something - that place looks familiar!!



Great looking hot rod! And fabulous place for a photo op!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

outstanding John!!

[tones2SS]

outstanding John!!

^^What Vince said!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Thanks guys....and LOL Greg! :flag2: