Dingman Collection auction A little rich for my blood but what a collection.
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Re: Dingman Collection auction I saw the Glasser cab while it was under restoration and boy was it nice!
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Re: Dingman Collection auction Here's a nice credit to Mike Kubarth. What a beauty.
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Re: Dingman Collection auction Beautiful cars! Did you notice the 39 woodie cost $280,000 to build and has an est sale price of $120,000 to 150,000? Going the wrong direction
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Re: Dingman Collection auction Those are some outstanding automobiles... Sure wish I could win LOTTO...
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He has one of my restorations in his collection. I keep checking to see if it will come up for sale. Thus far, it appears he's holding on to it. |
Re: Dingman Collection auction KUBE, take a look at the above post from 19Forty, the car is in the auction, lot #817. Here is part of the write up from the RM Auction catalog...:eek:
The Dingman Collection’s 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe was acquired from Michael Kubarth, of Racine, Wisconsin, and was restored to a very high standard. Immediately following its acquisition, it was shipped directly to Roush Performance Products to be prepared for its participation in the Great American Race, which included having the engine rebuilt to Mr. Dingman’s exacting standards, the remarkable details of which are listed in the front of this catalog, and for which the paperwork on file amounts to approximately $36,000 in additional work. Other special touches include conversion to 12-volt electrics, allowing the use of an electric radiator fan for reliable operation in all climates and the discreet installation of a modern stereo system under the dashboard. Imagine that...:D:cool: |
Re: Dingman Collection auction "Other special touches include conversion to 12-volt electrics, allowing the use of an electric radiator fan for reliable operation in all climates and the discreet installation of a modern stereo system under the dashboard."
Modern stereo, pfffft. If I went through that much effort on the engine I'd want to hear *it*. ;) |
Re: Dingman Collection auction Thanks for the very kind words 19Fordy and leading me to the sale. I looked at that car but didn't read the verbiage that accompanied it simply because it didn't look like my car. I mean a cup holder? Really? Plus, that engine compartment... yech. I never had the bumper tips nor the grille guard on there either.
NOW I know why! ARRRGGGHHH! My stomach hurts... The real shame as I see it was the customizing of that particular vehicle. It was an honest 999 point car, one that I went "crazy" on during the restoration. The engine was the last remaining NOS engine I had, purred like a kitten and was very strong. Vic, you may find this humorous...no kidding - but the single point I lost on that car (Dearborn, 2003) was for leaving two, yes two pits in one of the rear axle housings. |
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It says he had Roush go through the motor.... what a waste of your "last NOS engine" Some people have more $ than sense. Obviously he can do what he wants, but would have been nice to set that engine aside and have Roush build another one for the car. But what do I know? By the way Kube, I appreciate your expertise (particularly about 40s) and the good advice you provide here. |
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Re: Dingman Collection auction ...in previous post (which by the way, I did not delete) I simply pointed out a misnomer that he had previously stated as fact, case in point “Opera Coupes”.
Hey Vic, I purposely deleted part of the post (above) I am responding to simply to save a bit of space. I am not getting in to any fray going on here but did want to comment (oh -oh) once again about 1940 Ford (so called) opera coupes. The public at large has long ago dubbed these cars opera coupes and yes, some of the Ford parts books, etc. calls them that. The fact does remain that Ford Motor Co. termed them BUSINESS COUPES. Period. Even Lorin Sorensen in his book The Classy Ford V8 states this clearly on page 102. I quote: "Nicknamed "opera coupe" by the public, but officially called the Business Coupe, the car in this configuration was ideal for the businessman or family with small children (or small adults). The fold-up seats hinged down from the side wall to stand on a peg while a padded rail served as a backrest." Unquote. It goes on to describe the availability of both the Business coupe with jump seats or the 5-window Coupe with a single seat and package shelf. So, my point is: If anyone knew Fords it was Lorin Sorensen. The public may call them whatever they choose. However, I think it important that at the very least, the public should know the fact(s) before making their choice. In response to your earlier comments about my "trailer queens"... I never took that as an insult but rather a compliment. Thank you. My "trailer queens" are ready to roll with the best 'drivers'. I enjoy building them more so then driving them. However, when and if I sell them, well, what the new owner does is his prerogative. Whether or not I can understand the thinking process. :) With due respect, Mike Kubarth |
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Re: Dingman Collection auction Kube, I also appreciate your expertise. You were a great help on replacing my running board covers and questions I had on the arm rest when restoring my 39 std. coupe.
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Mike, As far as the "Opera Coupe" debate goes, I agree that Loren Sorensen does know Ford history, I also know that most people that are into Early V8's look at the EFV8 Club as "the authority" and on their web site (as I previously posted) they list the '40 Deluxe & Standard Coups as Business (Opera) coupes and apparently got the definitions from original Ford literature. It is truly an enigma wrapped in a puzzle. As for my reference to Trailer Queens, it was meant as a complement. Vic |
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