1934 Duesenberg J-505 Convertible Sedan, Body by Derham (Project)

1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00324 J-505A about to be moved for the first time in fifty-two years.
J-505A about to be moved for the first time in fifty-two years.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00326 - copy Mrs. Cade (owner for the past 61 years) bids the car farewell.
Mrs. Cade (owner for the past 61 years) bids the car farewell.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00331 - copy Ready to travel to her new home in Rhode Island.
Ready to travel to her new home in Rhode Island.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00335 - copy Just arrived at the Shappy estate.
Just arrived at the Shappy estate.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DS00586 Headlights and front bumpers are finally back from plating and fitted to the car.
Headlights and front bumpers are finally back from plating and fitted to the car.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00006 Horns replaced, wired and working.
Horns replaced, wired and working.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00009 Trunk restored and re-fitted to body.
Trunk restored and re-fitted to body.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00011 Work on side mount hardware and wheel well trim completed.
Work on side mount hardware and wheel well trim completed.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00013 Hood pin striping finished.
Hood pin striping finished.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00338 Engine being assembled to determine inventory of parts. (left side)
Engine  being assembled to determine inventory of parts. (left side)
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00339 Engine being assembled to determine inventory of parts. (rear view)
Engine  being assembled to determine inventory of parts. (rear view)
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00340 Engine being assembled to determine inventory of parts. (right front view)
Engine  being assembled to determine inventory of parts. (right front view)
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00353 Body after it was washed and the original chrome was polished.
Body after it was washed and the original chrome was polished.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00355 Correct bumper found and fitted to car.
Correct bumper found and fitted to car.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00356 Rear view showing top before cleaning.
Rear view showing top before cleaning.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00365 Newly chromed wire wheels and tires. (right side)
Newly chromed wire wheels and tires. (right side)
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00366 Newly chromed wire wheels and tires. (left side)
Newly chromed wire wheels and tires. (left side)
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00417 Fenders, hood, and other body parts have been removed, and the car is being moved to the paint shop.
Fenders, hood, and other body parts have been removed, and the car is being moved to the paint shop.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00418 Fenders, hood, and other body parts have been removed, and the car is being moved to the paint shop.
Fenders, hood, and other body parts have been removed, and the car is being moved to the paint shop.
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1934 Duesenberg Model J-505 Convertible Sedan Body by Derham DSC00420 Frame showing original paint. The frame will be kept original and will not be repainted.
Frame showing original paint. The frame will be kept original and will not be repainted.
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