Vehicle Description
There are traditional rods, there are rods that dare to be
different, and then there are the rods that combine familiar things
in brand new ways to create something truly unique like this 1932
Ford roadster.
If you're going to build a street rod, there's just no point in
being subtle. These guys took a Pete & Jake's chassis and a RodBods
steel body, then drenched it all in bright Corvette Torch Red
paint. Brilliant, right? It almost seems like a law these days that
'32 Fords had to be primer color or black with flames, but if you
show up in this one, you will be The Man from the moment you
arrive. First, it's a steel body, and it has been expertly prepped
and finished, with shaved door handles and hinges and a grille
shell painted to match. You can forget about hood sides, but with
that hulking big block, why would you ever want to hide it? Out
back, the traditional looks continue with 1950 Pontiac taillights
and an exposed gas tank, while up front commercial-style headlights
and a stainless grille insert give it a very clean look. Obviously
someone was sweating the details when this one went together.
The completely custom interior uses a fabricated bench seat to
maximize legroom in the compact roadster body. Wrapped in sumptuous
tan leather, the pleated seats have a traditional look that dates
back to the days when this car was new, but the beautifully
stitched door panels are quite modern. Matching carpets give the
open car a finished, luxurious feel and help control heat, too. The
dash is a simple aluminum panel filled with cream-colored gauges
from Classic Instruments, and they cleverly hid both A/C and an
iPod stereo system in the tiny cockpit, so it's awesome for
cruising. More leather has been wrapped around the banjo-style
wheel, which lives atop a polished billet column, so it's easy to
get comfortable behind the wheel. And yes, that's a manual gearbox
with five speeds, thank you very much. The trunk is upholstered to
match, and it includes a removable convertible top, should you need
it.
If you're building a roadster, why not go all out and stuff it full
of 454 cubes' worth of Chevy V8? With an .020 overbore, the
internals were fully rebuilt, then the block and heads were painted
Torch Red to match the bodywork. Topped by a Weber carburetor on an
aluminum intake, it is a fantastic choice if you want to make a big
statement. A lot of polished aluminum dresses it up, and things
like the A/C plumbing and electrical system were neatly routed so
they don't call attention to themselves. The frame is boxed for
strength, the front suspension consists of a traditional I-beam
axle with coil-overs, and out back there's a fabricated Ford 9-inch
hanging on a 4-link and another set of coil-overs. Very cool
aluminum wheels achieve the traditional look using 225/45/17 front
and 285/60/18 rear BFG radials.
Gorgeous, fast, and unique, THIS is what hot-rodding is all about.
Next time you see a generic 350 Chevy with a 4-barrel, you'll
remember this car, and if it isn't yours by then, you'll probably
regret it. Call today!