Vehicle Description
In what sometimes seems like an endless sea of yellow hot rods, red
coupes and black roadsters, it's always nice to find a custom that
stands out from the crowd. After all, isn't the true spirit of hot
rodding to create something exclusive? Well, if you're looking for
a classic that's subtle, well executed, exclusive and at the same
time unique, RK Motors Charlotte has the car for you. Built from
the ground up, this sweet 1936 Ford roadster mixes serious show
credentials with a relaxed driving experience!
BRILLIANT BUT COOL
So many hot rods are built for show, with little chance of ever
rolling the street. Paraded around on trailers and locked behind
red ropes, these cars are amazing to look at but often not that
fulfilling from an ownership perspective. And therein lies the
beauty of this cool Ford. Built to show alongside the best trailer
queens, it can also handily keep up with most street bruisers.
Assembly started when a Fairlane fiberglass body was married to a
steel hood, steel fenders and steel running boards. Once that union
was smooth and solid, unique R-M 2-stage took the form of Brilliant
Copper and Chrysler Cool Vanilla. And those opposite but
complementary colors were divided by a tan pinstripe that
coordinates nicely with the car's Ultraleather interior and Hartz
retractable top.
At the front of this custom, a contoured '36 Ford bumper frames
custom '37 Ford headlights that have been finished with an HID
conversion and LED turn signals. A Brilliant Copper grille features
excellent looking stainless that flows over a 4-piece hood en route
to a custom windshield. That shield, chopped by 3.5 inches, props a
hand-operated Bob Drake wiper under a quality Haartz top. Shaved
door handles mean that flash is scarce, with curved mirrors,
original-style hinges and polished strakes being the only
brightwork on the car's silky profile. And at the back of that
profile, a second '36 Ford bumper splits the difference between
polished exhaust, a polished fuel cap and LED-lit '35 Ford
taillights.
TRADITIONAL BUT BETTER
Fold the hood and you'll find 350 cubic inches of polished and
color matched small block that's ready for miles of effortless
cruising! A polished air cleaner shuffles wind into a 600cfm
Edelbrock Endurashine carburetor that's complete with braided fuel
lines. At the bottom of that Lokar-controlled carb, a chromed
Edelbrock Performer EPS intake reflects billet valve covers and a
stainless-trimmed GM HEI distributor. Fired by quality American
Auto Wire wiring, that distributor shoots sparks through blue
Summit Racing wires, which trace familiar billet looms. Cooling is
provided by an aluminum Griffin radiator. Spent gases exit through
coated shorty headers. And aesthetically, the car's body-matched
engine bay features a stack of cool accessories, like a polished
alternator, a coated fuel pump, billet pulleys, billet brackets and
a trick transmission dipstick.
TRADITIONAL BUT BETTER, TOO
Bottom-side, a boxed, Fatman-style frame has been powder-coated to
match both this Ford's engine block and copper-tinged body. That
chassis gets pushed by a color-keyed Ford 9-inch that's finished
with fun, 3.70 gears. That pumpkin is led by modern power
rack-and-pinion steering, which sails a familiar Mustang II
suspension that's finished with tubular control arms and polished
coil-overs. A body-matched 700R4 4-speed uses a Bowler Lock Up to
provide reliable shifts. Stops are achieved through 11-inch, power
assisted discs and reliable, power-assisted drums. True-dual
exhaust feeds Jegs Performance mufflers. A steady flow of fossils
streams from a Bob Drake fuel tank. And power meets the pavement
through 15-inch, powder-coated steelies, which lap polished trim
rings and '50 Merc centers.
CUSTOM BUT VINTAGE
Inside the car, a '40 Ford bench rolls supple Ultraleather skin
between tasteful Ultraleather door panels and a slick Ultraleather
cowl that's branded with a classic Ford "V8" script. In front of
that ledge, a '40 Ford dash wraps Brilliant Copper pigment around
full Dolphin instrumentation and choice billet trim. A trusty Lokar
shifter, paired with Lokar cables and a Lokar emergency brake,
props a color-keyed boot on Prairie Tan carpet and thick sound
insulation. Tunes come courtesy of a remote-controlled Sony Xplod
CD player, which is smartly hidden in the car's glove box. A
tilting Billet Specialties column spins an ornate Billet
Specialties wheel. And behind the passengers, a wood-trimmed trunk
rolls soft Ultraleather around a second prominent Ford "V8"
script.
Looking for a cool classic that's both spectacular and outside the
norm? This sweet Ford deserves your full attention! Call, click or
visit https://www.RKMotors.com for more information.
HIGHLIGHTS
Unique and stylish Ford street rod that's the product of a
detailed, ground-up build
350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Ford 9-inch rear axle with 3.70 gears
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Heavily upgraded chassis and suspension
Custom Ultraleather interior with modern audio
Tastefully modified Fairlane fiberglass body with steel
components
R-M Brilliant Copper and Chrysler Cool Vanilla paint
Haartz cloth top
Powder-coated wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
