Solved - NEH 4267: "1939 King Cobra Ford Roadster" built 21st century by Paul Normand

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oko94

#25
October 29, 2015, 10:03:13 AM
Florida ?

Carnut

#26
October 29, 2015, 10:13:30 AM
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oko94

#27
October 29, 2015, 10:31:02 AM
Is the company located south of Virginia ?

Carnut

#28
October 29, 2015, 11:36:24 AM
Quote from: oko94 on October 29, 2015, 10:31:02 AM
Is the company located south of Virginia ?

No.
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oko94

#29
October 29, 2015, 11:51:20 AM
Is the company located south of Connecticut ?

Carnut

#30
October 29, 2015, 12:10:17 PM
Quote from: oko94 on October 29, 2015, 11:51:20 AM
Is the company located south of Connecticut ?

No.
Interests in life:  Cars, cars, cars - oh and ..er..cars

oko94

#31
October 29, 2015, 12:20:53 PM
Is the company located in Massachusetts ?

Carnut

#32
October 29, 2015, 07:09:00 PM
Quote from: oko94 on October 29, 2015, 12:20:53 PM
Is the company located in Massachusetts ?

No.
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oko94

#33
October 31, 2015, 02:38:41 AM
Is the company located in New Hampshire ?

Carnut

#34
October 31, 2015, 09:02:09 AM
Quote from: oko94 on October 31, 2015, 02:38:41 AM
Is the company located in New Hampshire ?

Back from your day off?
Yes, based in New Hampshire!
Locked until your next reply or midnight tonight CET, whichever is the sooner.
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oko94

#35
October 31, 2015, 06:12:58 PM
Made by Jim Lowrey ?

Carnut

#36
October 31, 2015, 07:34:50 PM
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oko94

#37
November 01, 2015, 02:36:21 AM
Made by Dark Side Customs ?

Carnut

#38
November 02, 2015, 04:18:20 AM
Quote from: oko94 on November 01, 2015, 02:36:21 AM
Made by Dark Side Customs ?

Not them..
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oko94

#39
November 02, 2015, 09:14:49 AM
Made by AK Rods & Customs ?

Carnut

#40
November 02, 2015, 10:51:49 AM
Quote from: oko94 on November 02, 2015, 09:14:49 AM
Made by AK Rods & Customs ?

Nope..
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oko94

#41
November 02, 2015, 12:58:18 PM
You said earlier it was made by a well-known professional but I can't see any in New Hampshire !

Made by Forty-One Custom Laboratories ?

Carnut

#42
November 03, 2015, 04:19:24 AM
Quote from: oko94 on November 02, 2015, 12:58:18 PM
You said earlier it was made by a well-known professional but I can't see any in New Hampshire !

Made by Forty-One Custom Laboratories ?

Not them, no.
I'd never heard of the maker but now I know who it is they have a lot of history and many products and do indeed seem to be well-known.
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oko94

#43
November 04, 2015, 10:53:28 AM
Is the maker located south of Plymouth, NH ?

Carnut

#44
November 04, 2015, 11:52:19 AM
Quote from: oko94 on November 04, 2015, 10:53:28 AM
Is the maker located south of Plymouth, NH ?

Yes.
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oko94

#45
November 04, 2015, 04:44:01 PM
Is the maker located west of Manchester, NH ?

Carnut

#46
November 05, 2015, 03:47:55 AM
Quote from: oko94 on November 04, 2015, 04:44:01 PM
Is the maker located west of Manchester, NH ?

No.
Interests in life:  Cars, cars, cars - oh and ..er..cars

oko94

#47
November 05, 2015, 03:54:40 AM Last Edit: November 05, 2015, 04:13:09 AM by oko94
1939 King Cobra Convertible Roadster built by Paul Normand with 1948 Ford V8 engine

Carnut

#48
November 05, 2015, 04:15:12 AM Last Edit: November 05, 2015, 04:18:48 AM by Carnut
Your persistence has paid off!
Why the car is referred to as "1939" is a mystery, as it was built in the 21st century using 1948 Ford mechanicals and a 1948 Ford flathead V8, in the style of a period roadster (though it doesn't look as early as 1939 to me).

Apparently Mr Normand is well-known for his creations, and there have been many of them down the years.  He doesn't take commissions but makes only what he wants, usually around one per year.  Googling him turns up many facts, including that his collection of model cars was auctioned in the UK recently!

You've earned your point!
Here's a picture of the interior:

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oko94

#49
November 05, 2015, 04:19:10 AM Last Edit: November 05, 2015, 04:21:29 AM by oko94
I don't know how many hours I spent on this one but I'm glad it paid off !

The name of the car doesn't make sense at all (neither a King Cobra nor made in 1939) which probably made it more difficult to find.
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