Vehicle Description
1948 Ford Street Rod
The National Hot Rod Association was founded in 1951, to take drag
racing off the streets and into controlled environments. As hot
rodding became more popular, magazines and associations catering to
hot rodders were started, such as the magazine Hot Rod, founded in
1948. The origin of the term "hot rod" is unclear. For example,
some claim that the term "hot" refers to the vehicle being stolen.
Other origin stories include replacing the engine's camshaft or
"rod" with a higher performance version.
For consignment a custom-built hot rod, which is truly an all steel
body, has power doors and trunk, the comfort of air conditioning
and a custom interior, and a great sound system. A meticulous build
with much attention paid to the overall look, which is truly
unique. One can hardly take their eyes off this car once you spot
it!
Exterior
No lead or body filler for this baby, it's all steel, and the
panels fit like a glove. There seem to have been aligned with laser
beam, they are so straight and true. Prior to being reassembled,
the top was chopped 4", the hood louvered with 90 slots, to give it
a more proportional look, all surfaces were shaved of any brite
work and badging (including door handles and trunk handle) then the
exterior lighting was frenched into the fenders. Spray on the
closest blue one can get to Delft China Blue, and throw in a custom
tubular stainless horizontal grille, with some simple curved
horizontal ribbed bumpers. "Bottom" it off with 4 wide sidewall
fatties mounted in chromed 5 bolt steel wheels and you are in eye
candy land.
Interior
Nab the closest 1985 Audi Quattro with two tone white and blue
seats, tear them out and stuff them into this machine age interior,
and you have a very clean looking comfortable passenger seating
area, and it complements the Delft Blue of the exterior. Take a
slab of aluminum, machine it to fit the dash of a 48 Ford, and
insert gauges and a custom sound system, spray Delft Blue around
it, and you have a great looking custom interior. Oh, I need to
mention flood the floor with deep blue expensive carpet and make
the remainder of the interior match those Audi seats. Then you can
cruise down Main Street, and be a one car parade, all the while
turning heads, and grabbing stares.
Drivetrain
SUPER Charged! 302ci V8 Mustang mill with plenty of chrome and
paint the other parts to match the exterior of car, and a pop of
the hood will make the sound of BLING!!
Undercarriage
Shiny immaculate black with hints of the Delft Blue, mixed in with
red cherry bombs, a free flow exhaust system, and chrome
tips...grrrrrrrrowl. A Mustang front end for easy steering, and a
Lincoln rear end to handle the torque put out by the Boss 302, and
you are going to smell some rubber.
A lot of hot rods go through the doors here at Classic Auto Mall,
some stay much longer than others. This Hot Rod Custom is a real
eye-catching build, and there truly is something about it when you
gaze upon its shiny panels, smell its luxurious interior, hear its
throaty growl, touch the awesome super smooth metal panels, and you
will want a taste for more. It will not last long folks.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.