Vehicle Description
If you're like most of us gearheads you remember the days when
modifying your hot rod meant removing extra parts, cutting a little
metal and hammering out a few new curves. But as time progresses,
technology progresses; and what once existed as merely a backyard
hobby has now grown into a hyper competitive, multi-million dollar
industry. Today, unless you have a decade and deep pockets to
spare, it takes a serious plan and a team of highly skilled
craftsmen to even think about competing with the hobby's best
builds. And when it comes to planning and craftsmanship, it simply
doesn't get much better than Alloway's Hot Rod Shop. Modified and
assembled by well-known street rod guru Paul Sheppard, this slick
'32 Ford Vicky is a world class custom that'll fulfill your needs
faster, and cheaper, than any car you've spent years idealizing.
And what's better: with names like Atkins, Cooper, Rat's Glass,
B&M, Heidts and Winters on its specs sheet, you know this Hot
Rod-featured award winner is built to outlast and outperform just
about anything on the road. If you're looking for a head-turning
classic that'll hold its own at any show in the country, you've
found your next trophy queen!
BODYWORK/TRIM
With most street rods, there's usually a single piece that catches
your eye long before anything else. But on this Vicky, EVERY piece
screams for your attention. So the best thing to do is just step
back and admire the shape of its Rat's Glass body. We've featured a
handful of these Alloway-designed cars before, and the extended
Vicky roofline gives them such a unique flavor that they're all
instantly recognizable. This impressive Speedstar, completely
reworked around a traditional '32 Vicky grille by Paul Shepard, is
the kind of car that would turn heads in black primer; and what
better way to ensure sore neck muscles than covering it with some
of the brightest DuPont available? A slick combination of Honda
Milano Red and Mercedes Silver was chosen for the job, and performs
its task remarkably well. And when the car's 13 layers of paint
dried, finishing touches included green and pink pinstripes that
flank a yellow and orange divider stripe. If this car doesn't stand
out from the crowd, you're probably in Alloway's parking lot!
Of course, a dramatic body doesn't necessarily make up for terrible
detailing. And this well-executed Ford strikes an excellent balance
between unique custom design and the monochromatic style of modern
hot rodding. At the front of the car, a clean stainless grille
hangs between Modern PIAA headlights and integrated LED turn
signals. At the top of the car, a custom hood runs to a modified
firewall, a chopped roof and completely smoked glass. At the sides
of the car, a characteristically clean and simple profile is,
thanks to shaved door handles and hidden door hinges, cluttered by
absolutely nothing. And at the back of the car, a custom LED tail
light rides above a completely retractable tag bracket. There's
certainly no mistaking an Alloway's gothic shape, but this coupe
has an identity all its own thanks to a cohesive theme, careful
workmanship and exceptional attention to detail.
ENGINE
Pry this coupe's snug fitting hood and you'll find a fully detailed
468 cubic inch big block that was professionally assembled by David
Cooper of Knoxville, Tennessee. Straight from the bench this killer
package utilizes a forged crank, forged connecting rods, 12.5 to 1
pistons and polished Edelbrock heads to create roughly 550
horsepower of unmatched throttle response. At the top of the
body-matched mill, a polished air cleaner seats a reusable filter
element above 750 cfm of Demon carburetor that's juiced by a series
of stainless fluid lines. A resulting air/fuel mixture makes its
way from a polished intake to the aforementioned heads, which are
topped with a slick pair of polished valve covers. When those heads
flood the engine's cylinder banks, an MSD Pro-Billet distributor
sequences fire through loomed Taylor plug wires while spent gases
traverse coated Sanderson shorties. The big engine's cooling is
provided by a polished radiator that's fitted with a large electric
puller fan and topped by a small chrome cap. Charging comes
courtesy of a polished alternator that, along with a polished water
pump, is spun by aesthetically pleasing pulleys. And overall, the
car's clean, body-matched engine compartment is exceptionally well
done, featuring details like polished hood hardware, a Mooneyes
temperature gauge, braided throttle linkage covers and a chrome
timing chain cover.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
As with its tight build, this Ford's custom chassis was supplied by
Alloway's Hot Rods of Knoxville, Tennessee. The 468's power flows
in to a rugged B&M Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed that's fitted
with a 3,000 RPM stall converter. That proven transmission spins
stout 4.11 gears with the help of a painted driveshaft and a
polished Winters Quick Change rear end. In front of those brightly
finished components, a polished Heidts independent suspension
features tubular control arms, adjustable coil-overs, Sweet
rack-and-pinion steering and polished Wilwood calipers. Behind that
fully sorted front-clip, a polished, independent rear suspension
features a second set of adjustable coil overs, two transverse
links and a second pair of polished Wilwood calipers. Exhaust is
handled by custom, 3-inch pipes that have been coated and mandrel
bent around Flowmaster mufflers. And all that mirror-like hardware
rolls on a gorgeous set of custom Boyd Coddington wheels which spin
215/45R17 BF Goodrich radials in front of 275/55R20 BF Goodrich
radials. Every non-polished surface under this car has been covered
in a glossy coat of Honda Milano Red and, as with its engine bay,
massaged to red carpet standards. And details like braided brake
lines and a clean master cylinder ensure pretty form is matched by
plenty of function.
INTERIOR
Open this Ford's suicide doors and you'll find a tasteful custom
interior that was installed by Paul Atkins of Hanceville, Alabama.
Modern leather buckets are supportive and appear to tilt the
passengers, no doubt accounting for the car's svelte roofline. At
the sides of those seats, custom door and quarter panels hang
sculpted armrests next to metal-grilled speakers. In front of those
panels, a body-matched dash centers white Auto Meter gauges above a
custom leather firewall cover and two billet foot pedals. At the
base of that dash, a body-length console, which elegantly meanders
between all four of the previously mentioned seats, anchors a small
Lokar shifter on quality silver carpet. Opposite that console, a
custom cloth headliner adds a fine finishing touch. And in front of
the driver, a color-keyed, billet wheel laps a painted, tilting
column.
Fully sorted and ready to turn your dreams into reality, this
awesome Vicky carries exactly the kind of cool swagger every car
builder dreams about. From its subtle exterior to its mind-blowing
interior and top notch engine, there simply aren't many nicer
customs out there. Cars like this usually leave our showroom in a
hurry so, if you're in the market for a slick street rod that's an
absolute blast to own, don't miss out on this cool Ford!
SUMMARY
Built by street rod guru Paul Sheppard
Professionally assembled 468 cubic inch V8 that produces roughly
550 horsepower
B&M Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed automatic transmission / 3,000
RPM stall converter
Custom leather interior installed by Paul Atkins
Modified Rat's Glass body / DuPont Honda Milano Red and Mercedes
Silver paint
Modifi...for more information please contact the seller.
