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This was a volunteer job that we've been trying to get after for a while. They called us the day before the reveal, so we couldn't put the time into it that it really needed. So 14 hours latter we made it shine a little more.
It sat for 10 years and needed a lot more sanding but we just didn't have the time. He painted it himself and we did the best we could, it's not our best work, he loved it and that's all that matters.
M105 was just to oily and Joe had to go home to get the "Old School Stuff". #4, a wool pad and a rotary did a good job after sanding with 1000 grit by hand. Then we covered it with #7. The rims were actually MAGNESIUM we broke out some secret stuff for those and they came out great!
Here's the story:
Davis has endured more than 60 surgeries over the past four years and was close to death several times. But thanks to the doctors at Loma Linda Hospital and the total devotion of his wife LaDonna he is on the road to a long but successful recovery.
Part of his recovery included the restoration/finishing the dream of getting his Koupe back on the road. The plight of the cars condition came to the surface in 2007. It had been stored somewhat under cover and even though the paint was intact the rest of the car was in very poor shape.
Enter members of the Cal-Rods who are not only the resident car club supporting the NHRA Museum but also take on philanthropic projects as well. They decided to restore the car for St. James and LaDonna and give them the boost they so rightfully deserve.
As you can see it’s a stunning vehicle. The boys have done a great job restoring the car that’s taken more than a year and thousands of hours to complete.
Twin blowers baby!
Actual Magnesium rims!
Here you can see how dirty the paint was
Here's how bad the orange peal was
Had to break out the mini rotary! These fenders were handmade out of lead
Some shine was gained
Joe never smiles, oh wait he is.
The big reveal!
It sat for 10 years and needed a lot more sanding but we just didn't have the time. He painted it himself and we did the best we could, it's not our best work, he loved it and that's all that matters.
M105 was just to oily and Joe had to go home to get the "Old School Stuff". #4, a wool pad and a rotary did a good job after sanding with 1000 grit by hand. Then we covered it with #7. The rims were actually MAGNESIUM we broke out some secret stuff for those and they came out great!
Here's the story:
St. James and LaDonna Davis’
’32 Ford Kustom Koupe
For years St. James Davis and his '32 Full Kustom Koupe were a familiar sight on the streets of the east San Gabriel Valley especially when his Chimp “Mo” was riding shotgun. St. James has owned the car for more than 50 years and the chopped and channeled 3-window coupe you see here is just the latest iteration in a long line of renditions. Unfortunately the project came to a halt on March 4, 2005 when Davis was mauled by two large Chimpanzees at a birthday party gone awry for his beloved “Mo”. The devastating story received world-wide attention and does so even to this day. ’32 Ford Kustom Koupe
Davis has endured more than 60 surgeries over the past four years and was close to death several times. But thanks to the doctors at Loma Linda Hospital and the total devotion of his wife LaDonna he is on the road to a long but successful recovery.
Part of his recovery included the restoration/finishing the dream of getting his Koupe back on the road. The plight of the cars condition came to the surface in 2007. It had been stored somewhat under cover and even though the paint was intact the rest of the car was in very poor shape.
Enter members of the Cal-Rods who are not only the resident car club supporting the NHRA Museum but also take on philanthropic projects as well. They decided to restore the car for St. James and LaDonna and give them the boost they so rightfully deserve.
As you can see it’s a stunning vehicle. The boys have done a great job restoring the car that’s taken more than a year and thousands of hours to complete.
We are honored to say thank you by recognizing the following individuals and companies who have given so unselfishly their time and products to the St. James Davis Koupe restoration project:
•Cal Rods St. James Koupe Restoration Volunteers: Don Baker, Bob Bayles, Dan Callahan, Ken Campbell, John Ciauri, Vic Cunnyngham, Don Ford, John Hampton, Connie LaMarche, Bill Lathrop, Roger Burckel, Ed Lyons, Jerry Masson, Rick Rabuse, Joe Rode, Fred Simola, Bill Willis, Joe Fernandez and Mario Asencio.
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•Gabe’s Street Rods Custom Interiors 24215 Ward St. San Bernardino, Ca 92410 909.884.5150
The Lopez family: Gabe Sr., Gabe Jr., Jesus, Carlos, Daniel and Robert Flores.
Interior Materials sponsored by: J & J Fabrics 247 S. Riverside Ave. Rialto, Ca 92376 909.874.3040 The Flores family: Joe Sr., Joe Jr., Helen, Bobby, Luis and Jerry.
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Connie & Rick’s Resto • Mattson Radiators • Rodesway Boats
The-Fan-Man • Street Rodder Magazine: Brian Brennan
Superior Shine Auto Detailing• Glass House • Interstate Batteries-Upland • Painless Wiring
Best Way Stamping • G&A Metal Polishing • DR Design • Alumi-Art Plating • Eddie Marine
SO-CAL Speed Shop Components & Volunteer Crew
•Cal Rods St. James Koupe Restoration Volunteers: Don Baker, Bob Bayles, Dan Callahan, Ken Campbell, John Ciauri, Vic Cunnyngham, Don Ford, John Hampton, Connie LaMarche, Bill Lathrop, Roger Burckel, Ed Lyons, Jerry Masson, Rick Rabuse, Joe Rode, Fred Simola, Bill Willis, Joe Fernandez and Mario Asencio.
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•Gabe’s Street Rods Custom Interiors 24215 Ward St. San Bernardino, Ca 92410 909.884.5150
The Lopez family: Gabe Sr., Gabe Jr., Jesus, Carlos, Daniel and Robert Flores.
Interior Materials sponsored by: J & J Fabrics 247 S. Riverside Ave. Rialto, Ca 92376 909.874.3040 The Flores family: Joe Sr., Joe Jr., Helen, Bobby, Luis and Jerry.
•
Connie & Rick’s Resto • Mattson Radiators • Rodesway Boats
The-Fan-Man • Street Rodder Magazine: Brian Brennan
Superior Shine Auto Detailing• Glass House • Interstate Batteries-Upland • Painless Wiring
Best Way Stamping • G&A Metal Polishing • DR Design • Alumi-Art Plating • Eddie Marine
SO-CAL Speed Shop Components & Volunteer Crew
Twin blowers baby!
Actual Magnesium rims!
Here you can see how dirty the paint was
Here's how bad the orange peal was
Had to break out the mini rotary! These fenders were handmade out of lead
Some shine was gained
Joe never smiles, oh wait he is.
The big reveal!
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