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Old 09-03-2013, 08:42 AM
pfreeman pfreeman is offline
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Default Duesenberg Taper Tail Clone

Per, Kerry,
Thanks for the comments.
The chassis is a '33 Buick 50 series lengthened to 142" wheelbase, the Buick straight eight is a 263 Cu. In from 1950 and it will most likely be dual carb or dual throttle body fuel injection. The front suspension is '33 Buick modified to accept Ford F100 front brakes, it has a BW T5 5 Speed and a Ford Columbia Two speed rear. The cowl was from an Olds Viking, 1929-1931. The doors are Auburn Speedster as well as the wood buck. I will have to lengthen the wood buck behind the doors to make up for the wheelbase. I am undecided about the boat tail, I do have a 1942-46 Hudson hood that might be used to create the boat tail or I may try and create it from scratch using 19 ga. steel. I have the original Duesenberg hood and most of the pieces to finish the car. Time is the problem these days! Something is always keeping me out of the shop. I will try and keep on track and report my progress.
Suggestions are always welcome.
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