Vehicle Description
Over the past few years, many of the world's coolest street rods
have graced the RK Motors Charlotte showroom. According to sales,
the more unique rods are often considered our best offerings. And
it's certainly easy to see why when cars like this super cool Dodge
Deluxe, which combines 350 cubic inches of smooth Chevrolet small
block with a carefully planned restoration, are casting glares in
our photo booth. It's pretty evident that the goal of this sedan's
build was to create one of the coolest cruisers on the planet. And,
judging by initial reactions, that objective has been fully
realized. Looking for a sizzling custom that mixes proven
mechanicals with great aesthetics? You're looking at your next
classic!
THERE'S NO METAL LIKE 1940's METAL
The essential part of building a jaw dropping classic is knowing
exactly when to hold back, and when it comes to the world of street
rods, subtle touches go a long way. A solid original that's been
subjected to choice customization, this sedan is the beneficiary of
a professional, ground-up restoration that was completed by Jeff's
Paint and Body of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. That clean reboot
was bathed in silky Deep Blue 2-stage. And naturally, that sublime
pigment reflects a spectacular shine that'll equal any first-rate
classic at any local show. At the front of this '47, a contoured
bumper seats a chromed grille between clear parking lamps and
frenched Wagner headlights. At the top of that grille, a nosed hood
points polished spears at a smoked greenhouse, which reflects
trim-free glass in polished mirrors and polished wipers. At the
base of that glass, polished spears found sleek door handles above
shaved fenders and shaved rockers. And at the back of the car, a
second contoured bumper frames custom taillights and a shaved trunk
that features a frenched tag bracket.
PROVEN SMALL BLOCK POWER
Fold the hood and you'll find 350 cubic inches of Chevrolet small
block that mixes great power with great reliability. Revs are
created when a polished air cleaner floats wind in to a coated
Weber carburetor. That Lokar-controlled carb rides a polished
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, which is backed by a Delco-Remy HEI
distributor. That distributor fires loomed Taylor plug wires, which
frame polished valve covers and polished breathers. At the front of
the block, polished pulleys spin a color-keyed water pump beneath a
polished alternator and a polished AC compressor. Exhaust is
handled by coated block hugger headers. Cooling comes courtesy of a
tailored aluminum radiator, which hangs a polished cap and polished
expansion tank in front of a big Cooling Components puller fan.
And, aesthetically, the car's massaged engine compartment looks
great reflecting body-matched block paint.
CRUISE WITH CONFIDENCE
Under the floors, a boxed and reinforced frame provides a
comfortable, durable ride that's spiced by improved handling. That
improved handling is no doubt a product of a Mustang II-style
front-clip, which uses modern power rack-and-pinion steering to
make quick work of tight spots and sharp turns. Behind the smooth
small block, a cooled Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed sports a
polished flywheel cover and a polished fluid pan. Behind that
gearbox, a stalwart 10-bolt axle spins easy, 2.73 gears. A
floor-mounted booster charges power front disc and rear drum
brakes. Spent gases float from the aforementioned headers to
aluminized pipes, which bark through traditional turbo mufflers.
And all that mechanical goodness rolls on polished Billet
Specialties wheels, which spin 225/45ZR17 Falken GRB FK451s in
front of 255/45ZR18 Falken GRB FK451s.
CRUISE IN COMFORT
Installed by Lexington, North Carolina's Hester Upholstery, this
Dodge's custom interior is both stylish and comfortable. At the
center of the cockpit, firm bench and bucket seats wear plush
leather hides. In front of those seats, a custom dash hangs cool
digital telemetry over classy metal foot pedals. On the floor,
premium carpet floats piped and color-keyed floor mats around a
short console that stacks modern air conditioning on modern Pioneer
audio. At the doors, custom panels hang billet handles in front of
modern power windows. And the driver spins a polished and
leather-wrapped steering wheel around a polished and tilting
column.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Build photos
Build receipts
With a detailed restoration that would take big money to duplicate,
this Dodge rolls on the right side of impressive. It's a highly
unique custom that's been carefully fitted with all the right stuff
to be one seriously cool cruiser. If you're dreaming of the perfect
blend of choice '40s style and proven small block performance,
you've found your next classic!
HIGHLIGHTS
The beneficiary of a professional, ground-up restoration
350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed automatic transmission
Modern air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
10-bolt rear axle / 2.73 gears
Custom leather interior / Modern audio
Mustang II-style front suspension
Billet Specialties wheels
Tastefully modified body
Build photos
Build receipts
