1932 Ford Roaster
Article Originally Published in:
Street Rodder - The World's Street Rodding AuthorityAugust 2001, Volume 30, No. 08, Page 188
4 Pack Roadster-RevelryIf anyone is under the mistaken impression that there's any type of boundaries between male and female rodders, think again - Jan Shelton erases that myth with her enthusiasm, perseverance, and overall devotion to the hobby.
Along with her husband Johnny, her ‘32 dream car became a reality just a few years ago. The couples neighbor, James Long (Long's Car Shop) had a '32 roadster in his shop that was to be sold in favor of a three-window coupe, and Jan saw the makings of her dream come true.
The car had been through multiple rebuilds, the last of which had taken a nasty toll on the highboy. Of the previous work, Shelton found out that Bill "Pappi" Tate had perfectly channeled the '32 back in '49, and was able to stay in contact with the elder customizer throughout the buildup. Unfortunately, Tate passed away before he could see the finished project. Nethertheless, Jan saw the project through from start to finish, making each and every little decision (often rightfully changing her mind!) so that the Deuce came out just perfect.
On top of this, she has been fighting multiple sclerosis for over the last decade (which she has under control with no further progression thanks to new treatment), yet had both the mental and physical strength to endure a taxing endeavor such as her project. While Jan's dream car has come true, it's our dream that she totally licks MS.
Along with her husband Johnny, her ‘32 dream car became a reality just a few years ago. The couples neighbor, James Long (Long's Car Shop) had a '32 roadster in his shop that was to be sold in favor of a three-window coupe, and Jan saw the makings of her dream come true.
The car had been through multiple rebuilds, the last of which had taken a nasty toll on the highboy. Of the previous work, Shelton found out that Bill "Pappi" Tate had perfectly channeled the '32 back in '49, and was able to stay in contact with the elder customizer throughout the buildup. Unfortunately, Tate passed away before he could see the finished project. Nethertheless, Jan saw the project through from start to finish, making each and every little decision (often rightfully changing her mind!) so that the Deuce came out just perfect.
On top of this, she has been fighting multiple sclerosis for over the last decade (which she has under control with no further progression thanks to new treatment), yet had both the mental and physical strength to endure a taxing endeavor such as her project. While Jan's dream car has come true, it's our dream that she totally licks MS.
Note:
The article mistakenly mentioned the body was “channeled”. It should have said “sectioned”.
Channeling = Lowering the body over the frame so that it rests closer to the ground.
Sectioning = Removing a section of the lower body and rewelding it together. 3.5” were taken out of the body on this ’32.
Channeling = Lowering the body over the frame so that it rests closer to the ground.
Sectioning = Removing a section of the lower body and rewelding it together. 3.5” were taken out of the body on this ’32.
Fun Fact:
- Street Rodder employed two photographers, one for dark colored cars and one for light colored.
- Dark colored cars were shot with light colored backgrounds.
- Light colored cars were shot with dark colored backgrounds.
