Another Speedster project

"Another Speedster Project "  final update ! Paul and his family came out last evening for to fit Paul to driver's seat position, I finished the build at 11 last night.  Over the last couple of days I've put 18 test miles on it sorting out a few  things. I had Jack at Bug Stuff in West Brownsville, PA build a 1776 to my specs and it pulls very well. Working with Paul Luse has been an absolute joy and he just left this morning with a huge smile on heading for home. I am truly ecstatic as to how this speedster came together, it's a stunning beauty .
While Paul's build was going on, I snuck in two other speedster fixer uppers working on those two extra hours weekends and nights. Both projects (#'s 57 & 58) sold very quickly and now I have a Safari Trail custom dune buggy restoration under way.
Despite 70 and yet to  "let the old man in" my Dr strongly suggested I lighten my load and slow down because of my advancing Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and cruddy lungs. So, Connie and I drive south November1st or sooner for a month or so, visit our close friends  to the places I've never had time to see. May look in north central Florida for an active  senior community ....who knows but I hear change can be good for the heart and sole.

So far, we are about an hour into our drive home and the car is turning heads everywhere.   I will post more pictures later, but here is one from the lovely and eclectic Thomas, WV.   Alan has done a spectacular job on this one.... one of his best pieces of work?   I have to think so!

lookin good

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What, no live streaming of the drive home?

Only hourly reports and still photos?

That's the problem with these damned cars, Paul. We have to polish our presentation skills and learn how to cope with an admiring public.

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that car behing U is dammn near on ur bumper..i always park aways  and walk

That's funny...  the car behind me is my wife's.   She was following me back and we did get it a little close to leave room on the other sides.

Here is a good picture of a scenic overlook about an hour from Alan's place.   That is my oldest son with me.   

Congratulations! Wonderful family picture. Also thanks for letting me discover "Don't let the old man in". I am 85 and doing my best to keep him out!

" Don't Let The Old Man In " .. I'm starting another new thread ... and back to Paul's speedster.

@MarylandGuy- Congratulations, Paul, your Speedster looks great!

And @Alan Merklin wrote- "I had Jack at Bug Stuff in West Brownsville, PA build a 1776 to my specs and it pulls very well."

So, Alan, you know what I'm going to ask-

                                 What's in it?                                                                                                    

_{(and you know what I need to know- what cam, heads and valve sizes, compression, carbs, exhaust, how high it goes with power- did I miss anything?)}

Here is a shot of how the custom interior turned out that I was describing earlier in the thread.   The black carpet pieces are just temporary until I get my cocomats.  Really beautiful leather hide and color matched up perfectly with the paint I think.

That really is a gorgeous car.  Kudos to @MarylandGuy and @Alan Merklin.

Very nice indeed

Who did the seats?

My friend mom is a seamstress and does upholstery work.  She and I did them together.  We were replacing the leather covers that came with the seats and were able to use that for patterns.   Came out really amazing with the diamond stitch and contrasting threat color.

I’m looking to change to leather and would love a set like that!

@MarylandGuy posted:

So far, we are about an hour into our drive home and the car is turning heads everywhere.   I will post more pictures later, but here is one from the lovely and eclectic Thomas, WV.   Alan has done a spectacular job on this one.... one of his best pieces of work?   I have to think so!

@MarylandGuy @Alan Merklin what”s nice is Alan know this cars so well you get a closely sorted out car right of the vet go. Enjoy the Madness. 👍🚘😎

Well guys, I have to say this Speedster is awesome and the madness is quickly sinking in.   I've got about 450 miles on her and after getting a few minor things sorted as expected, this thing is absolutely beautiful and really pulls for a 1776.   

Here are some pictures.   The red speedster belongs to my friend Bill who bought it on here from John in Georgia a couple months ago.   He tagged along for part of the drive home.   

The only thing I want to change is the exhaust... which I guess is a matter of taste.   The standard issue tri mill on this engine build is really loud and throaty.  Hoping to either mod this one or replace with something that is quieter. 

Again, many thanks to Alan for a beautifully and expertly done build!

I was born in Merryland(now CA) sister lives in Crisfield(blue crab capital world).

give that trimill a chance,,going stock VW is quiet...maybe A1 has something, my A1 was deep and throaty,sounded like a sports car..

someone will chime in here..

Love the color.  Very nice!