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I think we're in the 50's.. nice and sunny but the slight breeze has a nasty bite in it. But it is SUNNY! Yeah!!

Thought about loading the roadster on the trailer for a trip to get a VIN assigned, but the day came in cloudy and cold when the weather guy said to expect sunshine most of the day.... Barely got above 50, and threatened rain all day. Decided that it was probably best to have it wearing the steelies & dog dish caps for the visit to the VIN/Tax people rather than explain the Cragars, so made the swap this afternoon. With Covid19 they've consolidated the locations where we can get a VIN review and assignment, so now it's a hike up I35 and they only work 8am to 1:30pm Tuesday through Friday.
Here's a different look....
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I just gotta say it!! LOL...
Dog Dish and red wheels! You know how I just cannot stand how overdone that concept is...
Yes, I'm rolling around on the floor with Tango... it's the golden rule right, go ahead and tell me where to go!
Oh, Chris reminds me they are "Maroon" and not red.. LMAO.. I know.. I'm on a roll tonite. First Steve, now you..
Can't help myself, you tripped my trigger, great looking car and the wheels don't really matter. ( Damn it looks good in "Classic" Cragars). Thanks for listening buddy ol' Pal. I know Uncle Bob will offer something much more clever, but I had to try!?!?!

Yeah, the wheels were painted maroon about 5 years ago when my idea was to shoot the body gray. That said, I picked the blue because it looks pretty good with an oxblood/maroon interior - something different from the buckskin tones that seem to be the norm.... so the wheels match the future threads.

Bottom line, I'm headed into my review of my build to get the VIN assigned, and then to review all of the receipts to establish the sales tax due (on-one orders that did not collect tax, items bought out of state, etc) and then to calculate the dollars spent for property taxes that will carry on for years. At this point the wheels could be PINK or GREEN and I'd run them, because my receipts show that I bought Vintiques wheels and '40 caps, NOT Cragars which were the award for them selecting my photo of the '33 Coupe for the cover of their 2015 calendar.
It troubles me deeply that the color/colour selection doesn't qualify for consideration in the 34_40 Awards for Best Colors 2021, but then it's only March, and a re-spray could be an option, or NOT!
Glad to provide you with some evening entertainment, Mike! Take Tango for an Off-Leash walk and let him look for skunks!

DUDE! I like the maroon wheels, they set the blue off nicely in my opinion. Henry Ford would be proud of you!!

Originally Posted by rspears

It troubles me deeply that the color/colour selection doesn't qualify for consideration in the 34_40 Awards for Best Colors 2021, but then it's only March, and a re-spray could be an option, or NOT!
Glad to provide you with some evening entertainment, Mike! Take Tango for an Off-Leash walk and let him look for skunks!

GREAT COMEBACK especially that last part.!.! Tango would just love to run free and grab a skunk! Thanks for the smiles. Yes, I roared so loud I had to read it to Chris.. it made her laugh as well.

Do you REALLY care about advice from a guy who can't tell the difference between red and maroon?

I can tell the difference so you can take this to the bank. All the dark tones says you need to add trim rings for a little more definition. Not being a Crager wheel fan this is an easy choice for me.

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Do you REALLY care about advice from a guy who can't tell the difference between red and maroon?

I can tell the difference so you can take this to the bank. All the dark tones says you need to add trim rings for a little more definition. Not being a Crager wheel fan this is an easy choice for me.

Good point on the color differentiation! I agree, Unc' that trim rings would enhance the look! I may look for a set, actually 2 pair as fronts are 15", rears 16".

I think it adds a rustic natural classic look. Great color combo with the blue body!

Thanks Bob, Bob & Steve for the color vote! And Uncle Bob, I just ordered 4 Wheel Vintiques Trim Rings! I had looked at them back in 2015 but opted for the '40 caps alone. I think they will add a "contrast line" like you say.

And Mike, I was thinking of Bones with the skunk comment! He got sprayed once as he approached, stopped and was barking; and again a year or two later as he clamped down on one and got a mouthfull!

And, you could do the interior in the same color to tie it together even more.
But I do love Mike's sarcasm! He does make me laugh!!

Originally Posted by 36 sedan

And, you could do the interior in the same color to tie it together even more.
But I do love Mike's sarcasm! He does make me laugh!!

Bob, that's the plan. The interior will be a dark maroon/oxblood vinyl. I cannot see putting leather in a roadster that will almost certainly get soaked at some time in it's life. Leaning toward black carpeting, oxblood seats & panels, and the top is black.

Originally Posted by rspears

And Mike, I was thinking of Bones with the skunk comment! He got sprayed once as he approached, stopped and was barking; and again a year or two later as he clamped down on one and got a mouthfull!

Oh Dear, that poor dog! But I guess he didn't learn the first time! So he had to test the memory.?.?.? I don't think I want to know how you washed it away!

Originally Posted by 36 sedan

But I do love Mike's sarcasm! He does make me laugh!!

Sarcasm??? You don't know me well enough yet....

Originally Posted by 34_40

I don't think I want to know how you washed it away!

I have a home remedy that I found in Jerry Baker's book of helpful hints for homeowners.

This morning was the trip to the first step of the registration process, obtaining a VIN to support then getting a title and tag. Out early, the trailer (treated pine planks) after three days of moisture was slick! The old adage about greased owl poop came to mind....

I got the trailer hooked up, got the roadster up and as soon as the back wheels hit wood it slipped right with a vengeance!! Got out and found the RR tire right on the edge of the trailer, which was better than being OFF the trailer. Decided to try a very easy move, and it quickly broke loose and slid more
Alternate 1) Found the little portable winch, brought the ATV around to provide a battery hookup and winched the roadster all the way forward, but sitting really crooked. Should be able to idle back, cranking the steering to shift things.... WRONG!! Greased owl poop doesn't allow movement in any direction under power! Each lope of the engine broke the tires loose, with a small shift to the side....
Ended up hooking the portable winch to a convenient tree, strapping around a rear tire, and just muscling the car over to an acceptable position.
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By now it's eaten up an hour that I didn't have to waste, but it's on the trailer and straight. Headed up to the inspection station, and the guy was great! He spent about 20 minutes looking around and talking, then took my info inside and came back with my VIN! Score! Here's the '32, sporting a new VIN and ready to go for title and tags!
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I've got to clean up some paperwork after talking to the DMV guy, then next week will head in to the Registration process! Baby steps!!