DEUCE DIARY
VOLUME 1, NO. 2
NEWS ON FORD'S CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE '32 FORD
HOT ROD HEROES CRAFT ONE-OF-A-KIND
PEDAL CARS RAISING FUNDS FOR CHARITY
EDSEL FORD SUPPORTS PROGRAM HELPING JDRF AND OTHERS
s part of Ford Motor Company’s activities marking the 75th
Anniversary of the 1932 Ford, ten of today's premier hot rod builders
have been invited to produce pedal car versions of their personal
style of hot rod. Each builder is starting with a special edition "75th
anniversary" pedal car representing the famous 1932 Ford roadster,
donated by Warehouse 36. These 10 one-of-kind customized
collectables, personally autographed by Edsel B. Ford II, will be
auctioned in late 2007, with the proceeds divided between the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF) and the charity of choice of each builder.
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The first of these hot rod masterpieces has been built by Chip Foose and made its
world début at the May, 2006 JDRF convention in Washington, D.C. Foose has won
every major hot rod award in the country – many more than once – and has been
inducted into numerous design and automotive halls of fame and is the star of the TLC
television series "Overhaulin'."
Edsel Ford II with fans at the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation convention in
Washington, D.C., May
May,, 2006.
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What’
What’ss Inside
HISTORIC COLLECTION ASSEMBLES "THE 75" MOST SIGNIFICANT '32 FORD HOT RODS
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MAJOR EXHIBIT TO KICK-OFF
75TH ANNIVERSAR
Y OF '32 FORD
ANNIVERSARY
INTERCITY LINES JOINS DEUCE
ANNIVERSARY AS “OFFICIAL
TRANSPORTER”
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HOTRODHOTLINE USES POWER
OF THE WEB TO SUPPORT
DEUCE ANNIVERSARY
JACKMAN BROS. STORY
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WAREHOUSE 36 PUTS PEDAL
TO THE METAL FOR JDRF
CUSTOM ’32 FORD “DEUCE”
PEDAL CARS -- CONT.
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MAJOR EXHIBIT WILL
SHOWCASE ’32 FORD CARS,
HISTORY, PEOPLE -- CONT.
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PROFILE OF 12 FROM “THE 75”
A display of the 75 most significant ’32
Ford hot rods of all time will launch next
year’s 75th anniversary of the celebrated
1932 Ford, a car known for its innovative
engine and bold design. The 75 cars
were selected by a blue ribbon panel of
authorities after first nominating 474
individual ’32 Ford hot rods for
consideration and then conducting two
rounds of balloting. The display will be
part of the 58th annual Grand National
Roadster Show, the nation’s oldest annual
car show, held in Pomona, Calif. January
26-28, 2007.
The Deuce 75th Anniversary exhibit will be
staged in a 42,000-square foot building
on the grounds of the Los Angeles County
FairPlex in Pomona, Calif., site of the
annual Grand National Roadster Show.
The foyer of the exhibit will introduce
visitors to the 1932 Ford and its initial
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INTERCITY LINES JOINS DEUCE ANNIVERSAR
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ANNIVERSARY
AS “OFFICIAL TRANSPOR
TER”
TRANSPORTER”
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION PACKAGES OFFERED TO OWNERS OF THE 75 MOST SIGNIFICANT '32 FORD HOT RODS
ntercity Lines, Inc. has
joined the 75th
anniversary
of the
’32 Ford
as the
“Official
Transporter of THE 75
Most Significant ’32 Ford
Hot Rods.” The ’32 Ford,
nicknamed the Deuce,
turns 75 in 2007. As part
of Ford Motor Company’s
activities marking the
anniversary of this
celebrated car, a blue
ribbon panel of authorities
selected the most important
Deuce hot rods of all time.
An exhibit featuring these
cars will kick off next year’s
anniversary activities at the
58th annual Grand National Roadster
Show in Pomona, Calif., January 2628, 2007.
I
The 75 Most Significant cars are
owned by individuals and museums
across the country. To assist the current
owners in bringing their vehicles to the
anniversary exhibit, Intercity Lines is
offering discounted shipping
packages. A variety of packages are
being offered to meet the needs of
each of owner.
“We’re delighted to participate in the
75th anniversary of ’32 Ford,” said
David Wilson, president of Intercity
Lines, Inc. “The ’32 was a milestone
when first produced and then changed
the world again when it became the
quintessential hot rod. The list of the
thousands of Deuce hot rods built over the
last half century. These cars’ current
owners are in an elite
fraternity,” said Greg Sharp,
curator of the Wally Parks
NHRA Motorsports Museum
and a member of the group of
enthusiasts who are working to
organize the anniversary
exhibit. “Interstate’s generous
participation is going to make
it easier for the current owners
to bring their cars, which is
important to the legacy of this
anniversary. We’re working
to have all of the surviving 75
on display.”
“Gathering these cars together
will be an historic event, the
first time they’ve all been in
one place at one time. It
75 Deuce hot rods includes some of the promises to be the most valuable
most influential, iconic cars of all time. collection of historic hot rods ever
The Intercity team is proud and honored assembled,” said Larry Erickson, chief
to help get them to this historic exhibit.” designer, Ford Motor Company and
another member of the anniversary
The ’32 Ford 75th Anniversary exhibit
committee. “This will honor both the
will be staged in a newly remodeled
legacy of these 75 cars and all of those
42,000-square foot building on the
who have worked to preserve them.”
grounds of the Los Angeles County
FairPlex in Pomona, Calif., site of the
annual Grand National Roadster Show.
Two additional displays will showcase
the first Ford V8 engine, known as the
“flathead” because of its cylinder head
configuration, and the design influence
of Edsel Ford, Henry Ford’s son.
“This is an exceptional collection of
cars, just 75 selected out of the
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FOUND – THE JACKMAN
BROS. COUPE!
Jack & Mar
Maryy Ann Lawford of HotRodHotLine.com
The Jackman Bros. ’32 Ford Spor
Sportt Coupe.
This car won the “Sweepstakes” award at
the 1959 San Diego Custom Car Show
Show..
The brothers were 16 & 17 at the time.
One of the cars from "THE 75" that many experts
thought was lost, the Jackman Brothers ’32 Ford
Sport Coupe, has been found. Tom and Harry
Jackman were given the car by their father, Tom,
Sr., in the early 1950s when they were barely in
their teens. He instructed them to take it apart, lay
it out on the garage floor and massage every part
and every bolt before re-assembling it. They did
this three times before they were satisfied with the
result. Later they built the car into a full-on show
version with chrome frame, candy wild cherry
paint and Plexiglas floorboards.
Over the years, the car passed through several
hands and its whereabouts became unknown.
After HotRodHotline featured the car as part of its
weekly coverage of the upcoming 75th
anniversary of the ’32, it received emails with tips
on its location. After many phone calls, the
forwarding of current photos and a visit from Tom
Jr.’s son, also named Tom, it was confirmed, the
car exists and is now in Kansas and owned by
Pete Mustain.
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When Jack Lawford and the staff at
Hotrodhotline.com, first heard about Ford’s plans
to honor the 75th anniversary of the legendary
’32, they knew they had to get involved. Long
time enthusiasts, as well as producers of a leading
hot rod Internet site that has over 47,000 visitors
and a million pages viewed daily, they knew the
instantaneous and viral nature of the Web could
be a big help in generating awareness and
encouraging participation.
“We were intrigued, like many others, with the
missing cars on the list of 75 greatest,” says Jack
Lawford, owner
and publisher of
HotRodHotline.com.
“No one at the
time knew where
these cars were or
if they’d even
survived. We
wanted to use the
power and reach
of the Web to
help in searching
for these historic, important cars.”
Beginning with its February 2, 2006 e-newsletter,
Hotrodhotline.com began publishing the list of
“missing cars,” highlighting a different one each
week. This effort was rewarded almost
immediately with numerous calls and emails
offering clues. HRHL first heard from the current
owner of the Lil’ John Buttera 3-window coupe.
Then the owner of Boydster I emailed. Next the
location of Limefire was identified. Then the Bill
Breece car.
Pete Mustain (L.), current owner of the
Jackman Bros. coupe, and TTom
om Jackman,
son of one of the original builders.
“It was amazing to see the power of our
publication put to work in a way that was so
beneficial to our hobby,” adds Jack. “But then, the
most amazing find of all took place. We got
an email that simply said ‘I know where the
Jackman Brothers car is.’ That was all. After a
series of emails back and forth we were put in
touch with Pete Mustain in Kansas, who had a
car he thought might be the Jackman coupe.
We passed the information on to the Deuce
anniversary group who, after much consultation
with Harry Jackman and others, verified the
find. Now the car that was feared lost forever
is being readied for its new debut at ’07
Grand National Roadster Show anniversary
exhibit.”
Seeing the
excitement
and
enthusiasm
people have
for the ’32
Ford and its
upcoming
anniversary
inspired the
HotRodHotline
crew to develop an entirely new website
dedicated just the 75th Anniversary. “The goal
is to be the ‘clearing house’ for all information
about the anniversary,” says Jack. “We want to
provide enthusiasts around the world a central
place to get up-to-date, accurate information
on the many events, products and activities
being planned for the big Deuce birthday.”
Businesses, organizations or individuals with
75th Anniversary information are encouraged to
send it, along with pictures, to
www
.Y
earOfTheDeuce.com
www.Y
.YearOfTheDeuce.com
earOfTheDeuce.com, or to
www
.HotRodHotline.com
www.HotRodHotline.com
.HotRodHotline.com. Hotrodhotline’s
phone is 877-700-2468.
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CUSTOM '32 FORD "DEUCE" PEDAL CARS HELP JDRF
WAREHOUSE 36
PUTS PEDAL TO THE
MET
AL FOR JDRF
METAL
In addition to contributing all
ten ’32 Ford roadster pedal
cars to the hot rod hero
builders, Warehouse 36 has
announced it will also be
contributing $10.00 to the
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation for each 75th
Anniversary Edition pedal car
sold. Details can be found at
www
.fordpedalcars.com
www.fordpedalcars.com
.fordpedalcars.com.
Edsel Ford II signs one of the first 75th Anniversar
y-model Deuce pedal cars.
Anniversary-model
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The other craftsmen constructing custom
pedal cars for charity are Bobby Alloway,
Roy Brizio, Boyd Coddington, Pete
Chapouris, Jesse Greening, Steve Moal,
Rolling Bones, Thom Taylor and Troy
Trepanier. The cars will tour the country
over the next year to raise awareness.
“JDRF is so excited to be connected with the
anniversary of the Ford Deuce hot rod. The
unveiling of Chip Foose’s ‘souped up’ pedal
car at our JDRF Annual Conference was
electric,” said Gina Roche-Kelly, JDRF
National Manager. “Everyone, and I mean
everyone, wants one of their own. JDRF is
so appreciative of our partnership with Ford
Motor Company and the gracious support
from the world’s best hot rod builders.”
“I greatly appreciate the generosity of these
10 talented craftsmen, Warehouse 36 and
all those involved in the pedal car charity
program,” said Edsel B. Ford II, great
grandson of Henry Ford, member of Ford’s
board of directors and longtime supporter of
JDRF. “Being able to combine the 75th
anniversary of the 1932 Ford, which honors
the innovation and bold design that still drive
this company, with the opportunity to raise
funds for very worthy causes, makes this a
wonderful program. And, we’re having
some fun, too.”
Numerous events, museum exhibits, several
books and a wide range of other
commemorations around the country are
being planned to mark the 75th anniversary
of the 1932 Ford. Ford’s creation of the Hot
Rod Heroes charity pedal car program, the
list of “THE 75” Deuces and the planned
display of the “75 Most Influential ’32 Ford
Hot Rods” are designed to support and
integrate with these other efforts. Ford will
utilize the anniversary of its iconic 1932
model to celebrate the company’s heritage
of engineering innovation, performance and
design leadership. Ford Racing Performance
Parts, Ford Powertrain and Ford Licensing
are among the Ford entities participating in
the 75th anniversary activities.
POWERTRAIN
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MAJOR EXHIBIT WILL SHOWCASE ’32 FORD CARS,
HISTOR
Y, PEOPLE
HISTORY
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throughout the industry. Edsel Ford’s body designs were so
importance, before they enter the main display of the 75 Most
beautifully matched with his father Henry’s speedy V-8 that 1932
Significant ’32 Ford Hot Rods. The cars will be displayed so that the
models have become all-time
history and importance of
American classics.”
each can be told in detail.
Edsel Ford's 1932 Design
Henr
Henryy Ford's V8 Engineering
Rare photographs of the cars,
“The anniversary exhibit’s
and the people behind them,
telling of Edsel Ford’s
are being collected along
Theatre
contributions is important.
with historic film footage that
His impeccable taste was the
will play in a specially built
Exit
deciding element in every
theatre in the exhibit building.
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
Two additional displays will
built between the Model T
Owner
showcase the first Ford V8
Access
and World War II,” said
engine, known as the
Area
Freeman Thomas, design
“flathead” because of its
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director, North American
cylinder head configuration,
Strategic Design, Ford Motor
and the design influence of
The 75th Anniversar
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Anniversary
partt of the 58th annual Grand
Company. “This was a
Edsel Ford, Henry Ford’s son. National Roadster Show in a 42,000-square foot building on the grounds
significant chapter in Ford
of the Los Angeles County FairPlex in Pomona, Califor
nia.
California.
Motor Company’s design
“Henry Ford was an
dominance. The Deuce is the hot rod ‘gold standard’ because of
innovator. He wanted something new that would surprise everyone and
Henry’s V8 and Edsel’s design. Seventy-five years later, there still is
sell his next generation of cars,” said Dave Szczupak, group vice
president, Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company. “The basic architecture not a more youthful image in America than the hot rod. This is
another testament to the genius of Edsel Ford. This legacy is a
of two banks of four cylinders each, cast in a single piece with the
great asset and one on which Ford continues to build.”
crankcase, set the pattern for efficient and powerful V8s that is still used
THE RODDER’S JOURNAL #32 SALUTES
Y OF THE ’32 FORD
75TH ANNIVERSAR
ANNIVERSARY
The Rodder’s Journal, a highly collectable quarterly chronicle of hot rodding, is using its
32nd issue to celebrate the upcoming 75th anniversary of the 1932 Ford. With an extra
100 pages devoted entirely to the Deuce, the issue has over fifty-percent more pages
than usual TRJ editions.
“It is nothing more than coincidence and perhaps a bit of good luck that TRJ #32 comes
out just as the 75th Anniversary celebration of the ’32 Ford is ramping up,” says Steve
Coonan, publisher, in his anniversary editorial. “It was just too tempting to pass this up as
the time for us to celebrate the 1932 Ford.”
Using its highly developed style of sophisticated studio and location photography, and
Photo: The Rodder's Jour
nal
Journal
editorial written by leading automotive journalists, issue #32 features TJR’s signature longer
pieces as well as honoring a number of cars in an abbreviated form.
Six From The List – From The Rodder’
Rodder’ss
“We plan to continue our celebration of the Deuce in 2007…We will dig a little deeper
into the history of the ’32 Ford and the hot rods that have been based on the Deuce over
the last seventy-five years,” adds Coonan in his editorial.
Jour
nal issue #32, six of the cars that are
Journal
on the list of “THE 75 Most Significant ’32
Ford Hot Rods.” All six are owned by
collector Bruce Meyer
Meyer..
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PROFILES ON TWEL
VE FROM FROM "THE 75."
TWELVE
AMERICAN GRAFFITI FIVE WINDOW COUPE
When producer George Lucas was auditioning cars for his hero John Milner to drive in his seminal
1973 film American Graffiti, he selected this one because of the chopped top. Reworked for the
movie, the fenders were replaced with cycle fronts and bobbed rears. A rare four carb Man-A-Fre
intake and four-speed were bolted to the existing 327 Chevy. Bright yellow paint made Milner’s
coupe a standout. Rick Figari has owned and preserved it since the early 1980s. Owned today
by Jim Figari.
BILL BREECE THREE WINDOW COUPE
Painted Passionate Purple, Ohioan Bill Breece’s three window was called “one of the East’s finest
rods” in the August 1956 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. Powered by a dual quad-equipped Olds V8
and ’37 La Salle floor shift transmission, the coupe featured a 3-inch chopped filled top and unique
wind wings. The pink and white tuck and roll interior completed a perfect Fifties color scheme. The
unique interior featured a complete Olds steering column and wheel and an Olds instrument cluster
set into a hand formed dash. Breece drove the car to California where it won its class at the
Motorama and Von Dutch striped the dash. Owned today by Dewey Cherek.
RA
Y BROWN ROADSTER
RAY
Ray Brown’s highboy roadster with the distinctive louver pattern on the custom three piece hood,
served as both his daily transportation and weekend dry lakes racer. Painted a unique ’47 Buick
green, it was built by Brown when he worked for Eddie Meyer at his Hollywood shop. It turned a
best speed of 122 mph and was beautifully restored in the 1990s by Kirk F. White. Owned today
by The Petersen Automotive Museum.
BILL DESA
TOFF TUDOR SEDAN
DESATOFF
A member of the famed Early Times southern California car club, Bill Desatoff built his exquisite sedan
entirely in his home garage. The metallic maroon stock body covered an extensively modified chassis.
The independent front suspension was designed and built by Desatoff with late Chevy spindles, Jag
steering and Camaro disc brakes. In the rear, handmade independent suspension was connected to
a Corvette third member. Power came from a Weber-carbureted 350 Chevy and a four-speed
transmission. The entire package was topped off by incredible detailing and Italian Borrani wire
f.
wheels. Still owned by Bill Desatof
Desatoff.
NEAL EAST FIVE WINDOW COUPE
Powered by a ’49 Olds V8, Neal East’s dark blue five window coupe had the
classic hot rod look. The three inch chopped top, combined with a just right stance
and superb detailing to create timeless appeal. Pleated black mohair and light blue
Naugahyde throughout, including the trunk gave show car appearance to the street
driven coupe. Owned today by Frank Farroni.
CHET HERBER
T/LONNIE GASKIN FOUR DOOR SEDAN
HERBERT/LONNIE
Originally owned by cam grinder Chet Herbert, the unique chopped and channeled sedan was
powered by a Horning 12-port head-equipped GMC six cylinder engine backed by a Buick
Dynaflow transmission. As if the power train was not unique enough, Chet converted it to run on
Butane fuel. The black four door was later sold to Lonnie Gaskin who installed a conventional
twin carb Ford flathead V8. Missing.
Photos and captions: Greg Sharp
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WAYNE HENDERSON VICTORIA
Perhaps the ultimate expression of the term “resto-rod”, Wayne Henderson’s Victoria was absolutely
completely stock-bodied including all emblems, cowl lights, head and taillights, and even an owner
constructed reproduction luggage rack. Underneath, it was a different story. The very low chassis gave
that just-right stance correctly filling the fender openings with genuine Halibrand polished magnesium
wheels. Disc brakes and coil-over rear suspension added to the drivability. The brilliant black paint
and flawless body represent Henderson’s craftsmanship. Power came from a 351 Cleveland Ford and
C-6 automatic. Inside, the air conditioned interior was trimmed in genuine black leather. Owned
today by TTom
om Richardson.
TONY LA MASA ROADSTER
Tony La Masa was one of the original members of the famed L.A. Roadsters club. His channeled
green roadster gained fame as a cover car on the August 1960 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. It also
was used in the Ozzie and Harriet television series and became known as the “Ricky Nelson
roadster”. Powered by a ’56 Corvette, the roadster features cycle fenders and a custom three piece
hood. It was restored in 1998 by Pebble Beach collector Don Orosco. Owned today by Ross and
Beth Meyers.
HARR
Y LUZADER FIVE WINDOW COUPE
HARRY
Pennsylvania’s Harry Luzader was just twenty years old when he completed his coupe in 1964.
Built primarily for drag racing, the fit, finish, and detail made it the equal of most show cars.
Powered by a Hilborn injected 292-inch Chevy, the wheel standing, four-speed equipped, Arbor
Green five window raced successfully for many years in a multitude of NHRA classes from B/Gas
to D/Altered. Owned today by John Dominick.
VEDA ORR ROADSTER
Veda Orr was the only female member of the SCTA and raced her highboy roadster out of her
husband Karl’s Culver City Speed Shop. She finished a very credible 21st in points during the
1947 dry lakes season, and attained consistent speeds in the 120 mph range. The roadster
was painted black and white with silver numerals in a red ball. Missing.
ROGER RITZOW ROADSTER
Created by cutting edge builder Troy Trepanier, this very low highboy roadster looks deceptively
simple. It combines a huge number of chassis and body modifications and incredible
craftsmanship to create a look that appears very subtle to all but the most sophisticated viewer.
Even the gray-green color is a masterpiece of understatement. The wheels that appear to be
no more than painted Ford steel are in fact specially made from billet aluminum with machined
in trim rings. The traditional appearing flathead is topped with sophisticated electronic fuel
injection and coupled to a modern Tremec 5-speed transmission. Still owned by Roger Ritzow
Ritzow..
DON V
AN HOFF FIVE WINDOW COUPE
VAN
Powered by a huge 315 cubic inch four-carb flathead, Don Van Hoff’s five window coupe was built
while he was a student at L.A.’s Manual Arts High School. His first attempt at rod building was successful
enough to rate the cover of the December ’55 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. A 2 ½ inch chopped top,
’39 Ford taillights and no hood left no doubt that this was a hot rod. A white roof insert and wide
whitewalls contrasted perfectly with the burgundy paint. Plenty of tuck and roll surrounded the ’40 Ford
steering wheel and ’39 Ford floor shifter. Missing.
Photos and captions: Greg Sharp
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