Restoring a Rare '32 Nash

The inside doorframes, door interiors, floor, trunk and trunk lid all had wood in them. There was also wood extending from the door openings all the way around the back of the seats. Most of this timber was carefully taken out one piece at a time, and then used by Roger Hamby, Deluchi's paint and body man, as patterns to fabricate the new metal. The only wood left in the Nash is the back window framework and a few strips in the roof that the upholstery fastens to, so there's no longer much potential for starting a termite farm.

Sassy Chassis
Deluchi's wife Leslie kept her good humor through the arduous process of rebuilding the body and tracking down all the right components. "This was one time Richard actually enjoyed shopping," she laughs. "This was also one project I didn't mind him staying out in his shop all night and me delivering dinner to him out there."


Given the rarity of this rod, it's not surprising that a lot of folks have already asked to buy it. The Deluchis aren't selling though, as they're still having too much fun driving to as many rod runs as possible and meeting street-rod friends along the way—answering those inevitable questions about their mystery ride. In response to some of these inquiries about their project, we'll be digging into various aspects of the buildup in upcoming articles. So stay tuned for more details on the chassis, drivetrain, bodywork and interior, and we'll supply some answers.