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Carl
and Barbara Pirkle have graciously taken the time to send us
photos of the various stages in finishing their trailer to match
the paint and trim of their '34 Ford.
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After
they finished the sanding and surface preparations they applied
a base coat of white.
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After
adding a detailed pinstripe design to the trunk lid, a clear
coat is applied to seal it and add extra luster.
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With the
extensive graphics along both sides in place, the clear coat
finish is applied to the rest of the trailer.
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The rear
is completed with trim hardware including exhaust tips and
nerf bars.
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The total
look is completed with grill work and side graphics, including
a design simulating the "butterfly" side openings
for the hood.
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Carl and
Barbara Pirkle took their beautiful '34 Ford and matching
trailer to an air museum for these photos. It makes you wonder
which is faster the jet or the car. There's no doubt which
is better looking.
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Finished
in white over pink the custom graphics rival the nose art
on this old hero of the skies.
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The classic
lines of World War II planes owe a lot to the automotive designers
of the era. A 1934 Ford 3 Window coupe is about as stylish
as they come.
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Hot rod
pinstriping was a natural evolution of the nose art common
in the Army Air Corp.
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