Pictures from Woodies on the Wharf 2011
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Pictures from Woodies on the Wharf 2011
I meant to post these a while ago, as I went to this in June, but haven't gotten around to it till now. Woodies on the Wharf is an annual summer event in Santa Cruz, and has lots of cool cars and trucks from the '20's to the 50's on display. Here's some pictures, there's a few more in my gallery:
I couldn't get a much better shot of this very cool International. It was surrounded pretty much the entire time I was there.
Sure it's not a ford but these old deco trucks are NICE.
Check out the prices on these:
100K obo
Bargain! 12K
Some non-woody trucks parked nearby:
And on the way out I saw this guy. He's a regular on the Wharf lately. Some folks might find him weird, but after all, it is Santa Cruz...
I couldn't get a much better shot of this very cool International. It was surrounded pretty much the entire time I was there.
Sure it's not a ford but these old deco trucks are NICE.
Check out the prices on these:
100K obo
Bargain! 12K
Some non-woody trucks parked nearby:
And on the way out I saw this guy. He's a regular on the Wharf lately. Some folks might find him weird, but after all, it is Santa Cruz...
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Thanks for posting the pictures. I have a soft spot for woodies.
I restored my 38 in the early 80's, never should have sold it. It was stock except for hydraulic brakes using a 39 pedal assembly. It also had a working Columbia overdrive. In additon to the restoration of the steel, I had to make about 60% of the structural wood. It is the one car that I kept track of the hours that I spent restoring it, 1700 hours! It was a great runner.
I restored my 38 in the early 80's, never should have sold it. It was stock except for hydraulic brakes using a 39 pedal assembly. It also had a working Columbia overdrive. In additon to the restoration of the steel, I had to make about 60% of the structural wood. It is the one car that I kept track of the hours that I spent restoring it, 1700 hours! It was a great runner.
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That's a nice looking '38 Bill, sounds like you put a lot of effort into it. There weren't a whole lot of cars from the 30's at the show - mostly 40's and 50's fords. And I bet they're pretty rare up in Maine too.
As you might imagine, woodies have a cult following around here. The weekend of the show is pretty wild with all the old guys tooling around downtown in their woody wagons. Lots of different makers and styles, although I didn't find any Marmon Herringtons. I was really hoping to get to see one up close.
As you might imagine, woodies have a cult following around here. The weekend of the show is pretty wild with all the old guys tooling around downtown in their woody wagons. Lots of different makers and styles, although I didn't find any Marmon Herringtons. I was really hoping to get to see one up close.
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It's a 1955 Merc. 1956's have 3 little nubs in the grille, different hood emblem and a different front bumper without the '55's "Dagmar" bumper guards.
The name was taken from Dagmar, a 1950's TV personality that wore tight sweaters that showcased her large pointy ....
1952 Cadillac's were the first to have them, used 'em thru 1958.
The name was taken from Dagmar, a 1950's TV personality that wore tight sweaters that showcased her large pointy ....
1952 Cadillac's were the first to have them, used 'em thru 1958.
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1941 Chevrolet / 1946-48 Mercury / 1951 Ford / unknown-can't see enough of it / 1949 Ford
1955 Mercury
1951 Ford / 1940 Ford Deluxe
1949 Mercury
1941 Ford / 1929 Ford Model A, the first year Ford offered a factory 'woodie.'
1953/54 Chevrolet or Pontiac, cannot see enough of it to tell / 1946, early 1947 Chevrolet
1951 Ford
1946, early 1947 Ford.
I've owned the following woodies (were once called 'termite wagons' by woodie nuts):
1952 Buick / 1956 Cadillac (custom built for actor Burt Lancaster) / 1947 & 1948 Chrysler Town and Country (ragtops) / 1947 Ford (3) / 1947 Ford Sportsman / 1942 Mercury / 1950 Oldsmobile (2) / 1949 Packard / 1947 Pontiac.
The most I paid for any was $1000.00 for the 1948 Chrysler...which should tell y'all I bought 'em way back when. Bought the Cadillac at the LA Auto Auction for 300 bucks, driving it 40 miles home was an adventure.
The steering/suspension was totally worn out. It had a mind of its own...wandered back/forth across all 4 westbound lanes of the 60 & 10 freeways like a drunk.
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There is a great woodie show in Encinitas California every year. I think this year is Sep. 17.
This woodie was built by my freind and mentor Darrel Shea. Darrel has built more Model As and Bonus Built trucks to show condition than most folks will ever see.
I'm a lucky guy to have him as a friend. His car / truck wisdom of old Fords is unmatched.
This woodie was built by my freind and mentor Darrel Shea. Darrel has built more Model As and Bonus Built trucks to show condition than most folks will ever see.
I'm a lucky guy to have him as a friend. His car / truck wisdom of old Fords is unmatched.
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I've owned the following woodies (were once called 'termite wagons' by woodie nuts):
1952 Buick / 1956 Cadillac (custom built for actor Burt Lancaster) / 1947 & 1948 Chrysler Town and Country (ragtops) / 1947 Ford (3) / 1947 Ford Sportsman / 1942 Mercury / 1950 Oldsmobile (2) / 1949 Packard / 1947 Pontiac.
The most I paid for any was $1000.00 for the 1948 Chrysler...which should tell y'all I bought 'em way back when.
1952 Buick / 1956 Cadillac (custom built for actor Burt Lancaster) / 1947 & 1948 Chrysler Town and Country (ragtops) / 1947 Ford (3) / 1947 Ford Sportsman / 1942 Mercury / 1950 Oldsmobile (2) / 1949 Packard / 1947 Pontiac.
The most I paid for any was $1000.00 for the 1948 Chrysler...which should tell y'all I bought 'em way back when.
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IHC aka Cornbinder, looks like a Cantrell body. Some woodies had bodies supplied by outside body makers. The 1946/47 Chevrolet pictured above is another example.
Coachcraft LTD. in West Hollywood CA built quite a few custom woodies including a '39 Studebaker for actor Preston Foster.
Coachcraft also designed a roof rack for station wagons. Chrysler bought 100's, used them on 1941/48 Town & Country sedans.
A member of this forum has 46/48 Mercury 4WD-Marmon-Herrington conversion. Has a Coachcraft roof rack on it.
Coachcraft LTD. in West Hollywood CA built quite a few custom woodies including a '39 Studebaker for actor Preston Foster.
Coachcraft also designed a roof rack for station wagons. Chrysler bought 100's, used them on 1941/48 Town & Country sedans.
A member of this forum has 46/48 Mercury 4WD-Marmon-Herrington conversion. Has a Coachcraft roof rack on it.
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This is a 1946/48 Chrysler Town and Country sedan, there was a 2 door ragtop also offered....which are prolly worth more than any woodie except super rare 1946 Mercury Sportman's.
Went to a Kruse auction in 1975 (held in Santa Monica in conjunction with Automotive Classics). An all original '48 T&C ragtop w/40K on the clock went for 60 GRAND! The opening bid was 40 grand.
The guy that owned it had just bought it from the original "little old man from Pasadena" owner for 4 grand! Any hope I had of buying it...died quickly.
1946/48 Chrysler/DeSoto/Plymouth/Imperials are identical, no one can tell one year from another. The 1946 Dodge had a different hood emblem than 1947/48's.
btw: That's a mid 1950's Cornbinder, the grille was different on earlier models. It was prolly used as a 'stage' originally.