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Does anyone know if Ralph McEowen is still active with early Chevy roadsters? I've seen his name mentioned a bunch of times but heard he was having some health issues and was wondering if anyone has been in touch with him.

I spoke with Ralph late last fall and purchased a bunch of odds and ends for roadsters door system from him. He said he was no longer doing any woodwork , his health is failing and he needs to rest or something to that effect. Great guy to talk too, wish i could go visit with him just to yap and talk.

I think that AAMUSCLE seller on ebay is working for or with ralph to produce so items in metal, like the washers that go for the 32-25 cowl lights on inside.

Also Dave Entler over by york PA has said he has stopped doing wood for roadsters .

these guys are in their 70's and tired. Dave has a 35 roadster unrestored there he wants to sell

mike

Thanks Mike, I actually talked with him today. Great guy! He said he's built 50 wood roadster frames in the past and has done 10-12 full cars. He said bring me a car in boxes and I'll put it back together....cool!

WOW, Ralph has obviously had a miraculous recovery and is feeling better and no longer tired. What can i say, but post how you make out, with ralph.

mike

I think his comment about the car in boxes was a reference to his knowledge of them. However, he did say he was in the shop working on his current project. I came accross a roadster that was claimed to be built by him and I wanted to see if he remembered it or could give me some insight. I ran out of questions to ask him, but he said to call back anytime. I enjoyed talking to him.

Ralph has not quit just has to limit what he does and how long he can work at a time. Can't do wood work any longer but has a fella nearby that does some of it. He loves to talk old Chevys particularly '29-'32 Roadsters and Phaetons.

Well, it's been a few weeks and I didn't want to blow my cover, but I ended up buying one of Ralph's Roadsters. It wasn't the first one I came accross through another seller but it was one Ralph was currently finishing up when I first talked to him. All I can say is that it was a year's time of searching, but worth every second. I picked it up on good friday and I think I'm already in love. Thanks to the guys who sent me leads. I'll try and get a picture or two posted in the members section.