This is truly a labor of love, taking over six years to create. It sits atop a 1928 Chevrolet sedan's running gear which includes a four-cylinder engine, four-wheel mechanical drum brakes, three-speed manual transmission with straight-cut gears, a 107-inch wheelbase, and solid front and rear axles with longitudinal leaf springs.This OGTS wooden sculpture was the work of Orville Green and John Vandeneynde. Green provided the financial backing while Vandeneynde used his cabinet-making and carpenter skills to create this wooden masterpiece. Besides his abilities with wood, Vandeneynde also possesses knowledge of automotive mechanics, having restored a variety of cars, including a Morgan, Mercedes 220 Cabriolet, and an Allard J2-X. The project was conceived after seeing inspirational photos of a 1924 Tulipwood Hispano-Suiza. A $650 purchase of a 1928 Chevrolet Sedan provided the platform. The wood, which consists of cherry, ash, oak, and mahogany, was purchased from a furniture factory located in Napanee, Ontario. Once a week for five years, either Green or Vandeneynde searched the furniture factory for suitable wood.
The name OGTS was formed from Oliver Green's initials, providing the OG. The TS stood for 'Termite Special.'
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
The exterior was lacquered in seven coats of 'Z-Spar' marine varnish. The wood was cut into strips 3/8-inch to ½-inch thick and either glued or screwed together. The screw holes were then filled with hardwood plugs. The bucket seats and floorboards are also completely wood. The interior is all custom, including the steering wheel, dash-knobs, headlamps, and gauge surroundings.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
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