[The Hot Rod Grille]

Originally Posted by peters180a/170b

Re-production valve stems??? Why stop there. I bet hub caps , luggage rack ,top irons, top prop studs and saddles, bumper clamps, dash light,bumpers, door handles [inside and out]wiper motor[incorrect] , if it had a quail [yes re-pop] any sheet metal,Not a Bill Sturm interior..WAS the car judged at any National Meet?? Its easy to say 100 point restoration,No expense spared?? If done correctly he lost money at $62,000.00 and someone got a deal. I should know.Anyone know of this car??? I could be totally wrong in my discription.. l.o.l.[Skipper very nice car! it sits perfect as one should].but the white walls???l/o/l/

I think what he was referring to was the fact that the car had rubber valve stems clearly visible on the wheels. If there are obvious errors like that, it makes you wonder what else may have been done incorrectly.

Jim