Vehicle Description
Looking to get behind the wheel of a ride with maximum visual
impact? Look no further. Imagine the double takes you'll get when
you're seen coming over the horizon in this 1935 Chevrolet Deluxe
Rat Rod. Its niche is all about transforming a vintage car into a
no holds barred, one of a kind result and this Chevy delivers on
that, combined with a surprisingly comfortable interior and a top
notch, highly-adjustable suspension.
With its patina-covered exterior, long wheelbase and ultra-low
profile, this '35 will stand out in any crowd of modded classics.
It's the epitome of what a rat rod was intended to be all along,
with an overall appearance that's equal parts hot rod and Mad Max.
Having rolled off the assembly line more than 80 years ago, it's
had plenty of time develop its unique finish and it's worn like a
badge of honor. There's a 4" drop axle up front, with a
proportional lowering in back to create a "slammed down" stance you
won't soon forget. That authentic-style front grille seems to
arrive well before the rest of the car, and its aggressively angled
position serves to warn others out of the way. The suicide doors
add even more distinction, while the original spare still mounted
in back is a visual harkening back to this Chevy's previous
traditional life.
Inside, burlap covered door panels sit to each side of a pair of
thoroughly modern tan leather bucket seats lifted from a Mercedes,
one of many distinctive touches on display here. The floor shifter
sits on a nicely modded transmission tunnel with an assortment of
control switches just behind it and wherever you look, you'll see a
striking contrast between vintage and modern elements - aftermarket
gauges to monitor engine functions and switches to adjust the
suspension sit side by side in front of a dash area that's been
kept in otherwise original configuration, with a sizable tachometer
mounted on the steering column. With its ultra-rugged overall
appearance, this Chevy's cockpit would be about the last place
you'd expect to find the comfort of air conditioning, but it's on
board and blowing strong - with the a/c ducts extending directly
through the dash, it cools the interior in short order.
A 350 cubic inch V8 sits in full view inside the compartment with
its open-ended headers raised as if poised to strike. It's a
well-equipped engine, wearing a pair of Vortec heads, a Weiand
intake manifold and an Edelbrock 4-barrel carb that sits underneath
a chrome Summit air cleaner. There's a performance cam also added
to the mix, combining with the collection of top tier components
for an output of over 400 horsepower and a full 450 lb-ft of
torque. Chrome pulleys and a chrome alternator add to the eye candy
on display here. This Chevy is well-equipped for inspired driving.
The 350 pairs with a sturdy 3-speed automatic TH350 transmission
and, with two radiators installed - one in the grille shell and
another under the car, both equipped with electric fans -
overheating won't likely ever be an issue. Disc brakes at all four
corners provide fade resistant stopping power, while air bag
suspension in both front and rear provides plenty of height
adjustability. It's one seriously head turning ride on its set of
15" black steel wheels - solid in front and wagon-style in back.
This rat rod was built over a custom chassis, and if you take a
look below, you'll see it's looking very solid.
Sporting plenty of power, looks that will get all kinds of
attention and a surprisingly comfortable interior, this 1935
Chevrolet Rat Road is a unique find. Call today!