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#15068 of 17969 Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by andys120 Dec 24, 2008 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 11:47 am) Didn't Tuckers kids build replicas of these cars and sell a few copies not too long ago?   That seems highly unlikely, given the idiosyncratic layout of the Tucker, they'd cost a gazillion each to replicate. Are you thinking of the several Cord or Duesenberg Replicas that have come and gone? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 24, 2008 12:35 pm) boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 12:41 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Dec 24, 2008 1:01 pm)
#15069 of 17969 Re: Early NASCAR: [andys120] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 24, 2008 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 12:29 pm) Hey a nice fiberglass Tucker body with a VW 1600 cc engine in it--it would be a joy to drive I'm sure.
#15070 of 17969 Re: Early NASCAR: [andys120] by boomchek Dec 24, 2008 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 12:29 pm) No I'm pretty sure there was some. A here it is:   I found this on Wiki:   In 1997, Rob Ida Automotive started work on a replica of the Tucker '48 Sedan, which culminated in the release and marketing of the 2001 Ida Automotive New Tucker '48. This replica faithfully recreates the Tucker's external bodywork, but is built on a hotrod chassis with plastic body panels. The paint and wheels reflect modern hotrod styling, and the interior is fully modern. It is powered by a rear-mounted Cadillac Northstar V8. Claimed performance is 0–60 in 7 seconds, with a top speed in excess of 120 mph. Ida has built three cars Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 24, 2008 1:01 pm)
#15071 of 17969 Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 24, 2008 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 12:41 pm) Not the best choice of engines. A simple Corvette pushrod V-8 would have been better IMO. A Northstar is a bear to work on, and has a few chronic issues.   Still, an ambitious project to be sure.
#15072 of 17969 Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by fintail Dec 24, 2008 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 11:47 am) My paternal grandfather really liked that design and planned to buy one...he even kept some promotional material on the car, which unfortunately isn't worth a lot today. He later became a big fan of Corvairs...not a surprise I guess. Replies to this message: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 1:41 pm) fintail (Dec 24, 2008 2:01 pm) andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 4:15 pm)
#15073 of 17969 Re: Early NASCAR: [fintail] by boomchek Dec 24, 2008 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Dec 24, 2008 1:18 pm) he even kept some promotional material on the car, which unfortunately isn't worth a lot today   You mean like Tucker brochures and stuff? Does he or you still have it? Doi you want to get rid of it?   Anyways Merry Christmas to all and stay safe this Holiday Season. Replies to this message: fintail (Dec 24, 2008 2:01 pm) andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 4:15 pm)
#15074 of 17969 Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by fintail Dec 24, 2008 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 1:41 pm) No real brochures, nothing in color - just some flyers and price lists. I should try to locate them and scan them in. I am pretty sure my dad had them last. My grandfather was kind of a technology nut - they were early adopters of television, and in 1940 he bought a private plane, and had one for many years. I know my dad has a pile of period aeronautic material. He wasn't unusually well to do either, he just liked machines. Replies to this message: andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 4:15 pm)
#15075 of 17969 Re: Early NASCAR: [fintail] by andys120 Dec 24, 2008 (4:15 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Dec 24, 2008 2:01 pm) I'd be surprised if the lightly-capitalized Tucker had much in the way of brochures and sales material. As for color, well my 1962 AC/ Shelby (260) flier hasn't got a lick of color, it's all b&w and that's from almost fifteen years later and Shelby is believed to have had financial backing from FoMoCo..
#15076 of 17969 Finding Crane Rental Los Angeles by sual Dec 25, 2008 (5:55 am)
i m living in Los Angeles. I have my roof unit sitting in the driveway and I need to swap the units. I need a crane service or can I rent something? I need someone else, what am I looking for? so tell me if you know the best crane service providers. Thanks Replies to this message: andys120 (Dec 25, 2008 11:34 am) oregonboy (Dec 25, 2008 10:00 pm) andys120 (Jan 03, 2009 8:17 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 03, 2009 10:04 am)
#15077 of 17969 Re: Finding Crane Rental Los Angeles [sual] by andys120 Dec 25, 2008 (11:34 am)
Replying to: sual (Dec 25, 2008 5:55 am) I assume your "roof unit" is one of those removable hard tops or truck-body caps.. Most of those are designed to be installed or removed by a couple of able-bodied males. If you wanted to do it yourself you could rent one of those hoists they use to lift engine blocks.>     You should have no trouble finding one in Lost Angels, just ask for an Engine Hoist. Replies to this message: oregonboy (Dec 25, 2008 10:00 pm)

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