Vehicle Description
It's not everyday that Gateway Classic Cars is given the pleasure
to offer a vehicle that was built, documented, and owned by the
same individual. What you see here is fantastic mix of 50's east
coast, patina rod, and rat rod stylings that took over 3 years to
complete. This 1936 Ford Pickup is the final build of a man's 45
year legacy of constructing custom rods. The build began with a
fully customized frame. The rear is "Z'ed" approximately 10" to
make way for a truly sinister stance. Unlike other rat rods, the
'36 Ford truck cab was lovingly restored, channeled 4", and all
cancerous rust was removed and replaced with new metal before being
finished in Flat Black. The powertrain boasts an ever-popular and
rebuilt/resealed 300 hp Chevy 350 small block pushing 9:1
compression which calls for 87 octane fuel. Lake-style headers
provide the driver with an aggressive exhaust note. Behind the
mildly-cammed Chevy 350 sits a TH350 3 speed automatic transmission
with shift kit, custom driveshaft, and Ford 9" posi rear end with
coilovers. The front suspension has been donned with manual rack
and pinion steering, period-correct drop axle, and leaf spring.
Manual disc brakes from an Impala with new stainless steel lines
are utilized up front, while the rear is capped with drums. All
gauges are in working order. The 14 gallon fuel cell will provide
this build with a longer journey capacity than most custom rods.
The car is correctly titled as a 1936 Ford, which can sometimes
prove difficult depending on which state you seek approval, and the
VIN is stamped both in the frame and firewall. Simply put, you can
NOT put a custom rod like this together for even twice the modest
sticker price. This '36 Ford would be a fantastic initiation for
anyone interested in entering the world of custom rodding, and all
of the difficult work has been performed by a veteran and
professional of the automotive business. For more information and
to view dozens of HD pictures and a video of it running, please
visit www.GATEWAYCLASSICCARS.com and dial (708) 444-4488. See more
at: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/CHI/1442/1936-Ford-Hot-Rod