Vehicle Description
This superbly built 5-Window Coupe was a labor of love. That level
of care and attention demanded that the build be superior. So, the
best in the business were called in to help with the other phases.
The results are stunning. And if you appreciate good documentation,
then you will love the restoration photos and build files that go
along with this car.
As you approach this car you can immediately tell that there is
something special about it. It has a super clean look and just the
right amount rake dialed into the chassis. You may be able to
notice that this is an all steel body by some details like the top
has been chopped 2 5/8 inches and filled with a late model roof
panel. You won't see any door hinges, as they are hidden, and the
windshield is flush mounted. There are other subtle details like a
modified, original hood, and rear fenders that have been shortened
by 3 inches. Get closer and you will start to appreciate the near
perfect, two-tone paint of Merlot Jewel over Pewter, with great
custom striping by Dale Dinse. A Brookville '32 grill shell was
used up front and Dietz headlights light the way at night. The hood
sides look great in place, but are removable if you prefer that
look, or just for a change of pace, and American Racing Torque
Thrust wheels complete the picture perfectly.
Open the door and pause for a minute to take in an overall view of
the custom interior. First, the owner handled the dash work by
carrying the Merlot Jewel paint inside and gracing the upper dash
with white faced VDO gauges. Below them in the center, power window
switches flank the Vintage Air controls for heat and A/C. A
steering wheel was machined from a solid piece of metal and
sandwiched in gorgeous wood, then installed on a Cadillac tilt
column. Then Allens Trim Shop took over, and the upholstery in this
car is over the top. Literally. This interior doesn't have a
headliner, it has another upholstered surface that compliments the
door panels and seats in gray and maroon. The nice taught panels
with pleated inserts are works of art. A custom console built into
the headliner houses the Kenwood audio system as well as the
interior lights and rear-view mirror. Late model bucket seats were
reupholstered to match with "Ford" embroidered into them, and
finally, plush carpets were installed.
As you would expect, attention to detail carries through to the
drivetrain too. The engine compartment has a recessed firewall and
mimics the fins on the hood sides with fins on the air filter
housing and valve covers. The engine itself is a Ford 302 that has
been built to run. Starting out with a .030 overbore, the bottom
end was fully balanced and then had a Comp cam and lifter kit slid
into place. The engine breathes through an Edelbrock intake and
carb, and exhausts through Patriot headers and Magnaflow mufflers.
A Walker Cobra radiator makes sure temperatures stay under control.
A 4-speed automatic with a few of its own mods, sends the power
back to a Ford 8-inch rear end located by a 4-link suspension with
Carrera coil over shocks. The solid front axle is dropped 4 inches
with P&J shocks. Front discs brakes with a Wilwood master
cylinder assure that you can get all that awesome reeled back in if
you decide to let it run.
Check out the superior workmanship on this car, then ask about the
pictures to document the build that goes with it. You might decide
that this is the car you have been looking for.