Vehicle Description
The old adage is still true, and you can buy this 1932 Ford hi-boy
roadster for less than the cost of building your own. And don't
worry, it's got all the good stuff inside, ranging from a rumbling
small block Chevy to a fully finished interior that's ready to
cruise. The only thing that matters is whether you're tired of
sitting on the sidelines or if you're ready to get in the game.
The body's a replica and the car was built by Timeless Rods &
Customs, so there's a professional look that you don't get with
every fiberglass roadster. Built in 2009, this retro-looking suede
rod is pretty much the way you'd do it yourself, isn't it? The
paint is urethane with a flattener, so it has that old-school satin
black primer look yet it should last practically forever and you
won't fret over every little bug or raindrop. It was applied over
that straight fiberglass body, which also features a traditional
1932 Ford radiator shell painted to match, so it has that smooth
look that all the top builders shoot for. Add in a chopped
windshield that's been laid back, those cool low-mounted headlights
on the shock mounts, and a few bright red highlights peeking out
from underneath, and you have a rod that will be welcome anywhere
you take it.
The neatly stitched red and black vinyl bench means that this car
needs no additional funding. Pleats and simple patterns duplicate
the vintage look of hi-boys of yore, but the interior is remarkably
consistent with matching red carpets and a leather-wrapped wheel
that is a neat 3-spoke spin on the traditional track-T look. A
billet aluminum panel in the center of the dash houses the
white-faced VDO instruments, but all the working parts are cleverly
stashed underneath and out of sight. It's basic, make no mistake,
but it's comfortable enough to cruise all day, and uses things like
a tilt steering column, long Lokar shifter, and vintage-looking
pedals to make it feel authentic without wearing you out. And it
comes with a good-sized trunk with a power lid and matching red
carpets and vinyl side panels.
Reliability and performance? This car has both in spades. The 350
cubic inch Chevy is the de facto choice for any rod that's meant to
be driven, and when augmented by an Edelbrock carb, polished
intake, a big scoop up top, and plenty of polished aluminum, it
looks great (which is important, since there is no hood). A big
aluminum radiator with electric fan, HEI ignition, and a serpentine
belt drive system for the accessories help with reliability. The
block, frame, suspension, and just about everything else under the
car has been dipped in bright red paint, giving it a retro look
that's kind of the inverse of what you'd expect. The transmission
is a TH350 3-speed automatic driving a Ford 9-inch with towering
highway gears inside, since you don't need much gear with something
this light. Traditional suspension components, including a chrome
4-bar front setup with a dropped axle and a 4-link setup out back,
mean that it has the right look and rides right. Rack-and-pinion
steering makes a huge difference on the road, and front disc brakes
are plenty powerful for this lightweight rod. Staggered Torque
Thrust wheels complete the vintage ensemble and sport staggered
15-inch BFGoodrich radials.
Traditional in all the ways that matter to you and fully finished
in a way that makes people sit up and take notice, this is a
fantastic Deuce roadster you can own today. Don't wait, call
now!