Finally found; Hubcaps for the Barris Snooky Janich 1941 Ford
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The owners of the Paul “Snooky” Janich 1941 Ford originally built by the Barris Kustom shop have been searching for these rare hubcaps or trim rings that Barris used when the car was first built in the early 1950’s. These trim rings are very round, bulbous is shape and a lot different than what we have seen being used with similar style smooth full disk hubcaps.
There are three other cars that I know about (probably many more though) that used similar trim rings But so far the have not been identified and all the searches online have not resulted in finding a set of the right hubcaps or trim rings…. until today.
Kari Saarela from Finland send me a message that he found some very rare trim rings recently. He send me some photos of them. I recognized them immediately as the once that were also used on the Snooky Janich 1941 Ford. Items we have been looking for for a couple of years already.
And even better, Kari is also willing to part with the set.
They are perhaps not the most beautiful trim rings, but they are really unique, and used on the original version of the Snooky Janich Ford, which is the version to which George and Steve Mallory are rebuilding the car.
So now the one crucial missing part for the Snooky Janish restoration has been found… fantastic!!!I will keep you guys posted on this.
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Popular, flashing distinction at a moderate price!!…Kari i’ll take a set too ha ha
good news, we all know how it is to keep searching for that particullar part!
-palleHow is this build going ? I haven’t heard or read about any updates.I was glad I got to see this one at Customs then and now building.
Rings will be shipped on monday to new owners.
That is really great news Kari. I had hoped Steve and George would get this set. They have been looking for these for so long.
Now we have to find the right moon disk to go with these rings!As for updates on the restoration on the Snooky Janich 1941 Ford.
Steve told me that they are working on the car all the time. Mostly small stuff that is not worth mentioning, and will not show up on any photos.
George (who is the owner of the car) is talking to a local body shop to see if they can make a deal to have them do the final body work before paint.
Hopefully locating these very rare trim rings might inspire them to speed up on the restoration once again.Enjoy the beauty of Customizing
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