Wood carvings on doors

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Wood carvings on doors

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54 S/R Coupe with wood door tops.
The new look.
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John Wurner wrote:54 S/R Coupe with wood door tops.
The new look.
John,
That's Mr Splinter's, my eighth grade wood shop teachers B coupe back in 1962 :!:
I'ts cool to see it after all these years :shock:

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This car would go nicely with the custom carved door I passed on a few years ago.

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Adam Wright wrote:This car would go nicely with the custom carved door I passed on a few years ago.

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I believe this door is from one of Mr Splinter's advanced group wood shop class's. I think it took then the whole school year too complete :shock:

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Hey, Bob; that's from a 54, as posted.
Did your wood shop do more than one?

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vic skirmants wrote:Hey, Bob; that's from a 54, as posted.
Did your wood shop do more than one?
Vic,
Mr. Splinter's must have done two, one on his 54 and one B coupe. I think the 54 was has wifes coupe, I think her name was Sandy :wink:

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