Vehicle Description
The 1951 Kaiser Henry J might have been about offering reasonable
economy car to the masses, but this one is the exact opposite. This
custom street machine has a NHRA certified chassis and a
performance-built Mopar big block which was built to be enjoyed on
the road yet safe and strong enough to be taken to the track.
We bet whoever bought Kaiser's economy brand in the 1950s never
thought their budget machines could look this cool. But all you
have to do is remove the front bumper, smooth out the front panels,
chop inches out of the top, lower the suspension, tub the rear end,
lots of high-quality fabrication, you get a truly cool Henry J. And
of course, we see those monstrous scoops peeking out above the
hood, but more on all of that in a moment. So yes, there was a lot
invested in transforming the body, and they didn't just stop there.
Let's not forget that there has been an extra dose of machismo with
the extra six inches expertly built into the metal front end. It
has all been finished in a high-gloss metallic silver just so it
can radiate in the sunlight or moonlight.
The econobox interior has been ditched for a full custom setup. The
custom bracing and tubbed rear end means there's seating for two,
but those buckets are plenty inviting with good bolstering and
racing harnesses. As mentioned before, this is a true professional
setup, so there's a Painless Performance switch panel, GPS speedo,
MSD programmable ignition box, full AutoMeter Pro-Comp gauges, and
a large Pro-Comp Silver tach with shift light. There's even a
B&M ratchet shifter with Shifnoid electronic solenoid. While
this all might feel like pure performance, you do get power windows
for your lightweight Plexiglas replacements.
The butterfly valves instantly tell you this is a car for going
fast, but the moment you open the hood, it reminds you this is for
showing off, too. The full steel clamshell tilts forward so you can
get a good look at this monster. It's a 440 cubic-inch Mopar V8
stroked to 500ci total. This has the tidy look of performance as
you spot the four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock RPM aluminum intake,
and a ton of go-fast goodies (call for all the details.) Just know
the full package is rated at 650 horsepower, in our eyes, just the
right amount of power to weight ratio for an exciting driving
experience. This one runs on pump gas, and the large aluminum
radiator with high performance electric fan is there to keep it
running cool on the streets. The Powerglide transmission includes a
JW 3,500 RPM stall converter, manual valve body, pro trans brake,
and line lock. This feeds a fortified Ford 9-inch rear with Strange
Engineering axles and 4.11 gears. As you look at the undercarriage
photos, you'll notice the Chris Alston full pro street rectangular
chassis. Plus, it's an Alston front suspension with tubular A-arms
and a four-link rear with diagonal support. You even get adjustable
coilovers and Wilwood disc brakes behind every wheel.
We just don't have the room to go over all the elements that have
gone into this Henry J, so call for all the details. We have the
build receipts to prove that this is the kind of custom creation
that would cost so much more time and money if you tried to
recreate this yourself. So hurry before you miss out. Call now!
