No bumps, handles, or bulges stop the flow of Lil Louie flames from the grille to the rear quarter-panelsjust a hint of a TCI chassis and the four-link mounting the Currie Enterprises 9-inch rearend.
A somewhat stock (internally) 97 LT1 with a Crower Cams roller resides below the painted-to-match custom air cleaner and custom valve covers.
Interior artist Gabe Lopez designed custom seats and panels covered in tan leather. Classic Instruments gauges were wired by George Toussaint.
More Gabe Lopez artistrycheck out the location of the fuel filler cap in the trunk lid jamb.
Polished Halibrand wheels measure 14x7 and 15x8 front and rear respectively. The wheels are wrapped with BFGoodrich rubber195/60R14 in the front and 235/70R15 in the rear.
Grayhairs who are inclined to judge quality in a street rod have a term: the right stuff. Its a rarely used compliment, even in a gathering of thousands of street rods. The elusive rightness describes an extremely high quality of fit n finish, proper stance, and appropriate parts usage. Jack and Carol Jamiesons flamed 33 Ford roadster got it right.
One reason the Jamiesons 33 deserves this high praise is the experience Jack earned the hard way, building his own hot rods. The second and third reasons are his experienced helpers, Norm Francis Street Rods and Cypress Auto Body. Its a partnership that has weathered several decades. Much like the smooth red 33, Jamieson provides little information that isnt appropriatebut he does credit those who helped, as noted in the photo captions.
The moment the Jamiesons debuted their topless ragtop, awards were bestowed on the little red roadster with the Don Babbproduced steel body: two Pros Picks, a Best Paint, an SRM Top Ten, and a Best Chassis award. Chances are likely there will be more.