Ermi,
Yes the case will close all the way, after a lot of adj.
Im a poor gangster, the 31 ford is all i can afford. but i think with a thompson you could put some distance between you and anyone trying to follow to close.
Harlen, Great pic's of Clyde's letter to ford and the pic's of Clyde Barrow's ford.
Here's one more i found of the car.