Vern Tardel's Flathead Ranch

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I wrote a post on The Garage Journal this morning and it just occurred to me that you folks might be interested in it as well... Essentially, it's a small feature on my favorit...
 
In your full post you mentioned Keith Tardel as your best buddy. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. I have the pleasure to care for the second car he built as Rex Rod.
 

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Uncle Bob said:
In your full post you mentioned Keith Tardel as your best buddy. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. I have the pleasure to care for the second car he built as Rex Rod.
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HOLY COW!!!! Small world! I love that car. When Keith was building it, I spent hours just studying every detail. That's literally one of the best built roadsters I've ever had the pleasure of studying. Such a GREAT car.

As for Keith, he's pretty much my brother. He and Marry are god parents to my daughter and my wife and I are god parents to his. He's the best pal a guy could ever have.

Here's a link to the story about the car Keith built for me:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=396
 
Ryan said:
HOLY COW!!!! Small world! I love that car. When Keith was building it, I spent hours just studying every detail. That's literally one of the best built roadsters I've ever had the pleasure of studying. Such a GREAT car.

As for Keith, he's pretty much my brother. He and Marry are god parents to my daughter and my wife and I are god parents to his. He's the best pal a guy could ever have.

Here's a link to the story about the car Keith built for me:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=396
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Yeah, I enjoyed that story when you posted it. Another favorite is this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNw8UD_r3yY

I think we may have the same cam...........................just plain music:D
 
We do... That's a Tardel "special" cam. I believe our motors are identical.

I've got a ton of miles on mine and it still runs like a dickens. Keith is wanting to put some high compression heads on it, but I so love the way the stockers look...
 
i have just finished a 1928 29 a v8 high boy roadster with vern tardel book as my guide started with model a frame did everything like the book said 51 flat heat 39 rear end 39 spindels model a droped front axle 40 ford wheels new 28 29 brookville body top and enterior from labron boney i have severl model ays this was different side note i am 83 and planing my next progect a 1928 a r roadster pick up
 
Thank you for the photos. I'd love to go out there someday. There are just too many intriguing car stops to make on the West coast.
Guy
 
What a neat shop! Those are some nice pics!

Ryan, that coupe is one of the nicest I've seen. It's exactly my style. I'll have to check on it a little more over on the HAMB.

As I've said million times, God Bless Ryan!
 
Vern even has good taste in diners(Ingram's Chili Bowl). That place was an institution for years!
Just goes to show, you don't necessarily have to have a brush in your hand to be considered an 'artist'. Nice to see that is being passed-down.
 
Vern is just a KOOL guy period !!!& his flathead farm is just a reflection of him !!!!
Cheers
Tony
 
When i visited the Ranch in 2001 (i think) Keith built a really low Model A Coupe (channeled)
Luckily the owner changed his mind and got a VERY GOOD LOOKING A Coupe on
Deuce rails.

I visit them whenever i have a chance.

Michael
 
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