Vehicle Description
Looking like pure horsepower on wheels, this 1929 Ford 5-window
coupe was inspired by the hot rods of the early '60s, and punched
up with a few modern touches that make it an absolute pleasure to
drive. Steel fenders and body? Check. A powerful 350 V8 crate
motor? Check. A killer Viper Blue color combination highlighted by
a super-comfortable A/C interior. Oh, you betcha. This is the kind
of hotrod that will never go out of style, and every time you pull
up to the cruise-in, all eyes will be on you.
The Model A was always a popular vintage streetrod candidate
because it's light and quite frankly because there were plenty of
them around 50-60 years ago. Today, that's not really the case
anymore, and finding a 5-window coupe this nice can be a real
challenge. With more than a few tricks learned from, say, John
Milner's bright yellow coupe in "American Graffiti" it has exactly
the right look that you'd expect from a hot Model A. An all-steel
Murry body, the raked stance, a 2.5 inch chopped top, widened rear
fenders, and the open hood sides all give it a classic, race-ready
look, not to mention those cool 1946-spec Ford "Moon Eye" hubs on
the staggered wheels. The restoration was finished 6,165 miles ago
and it's holding up quite well thanks to good workmanship, and it
takes a sharp eye to find any imperfections in this top driver
quality rod. With a deleted bumper set-up, chrome is somewhat
sparse, but that's okay because the brightwork on the tall 1932
grill shell, spotlight headlights, and polished front I-beam front
axle does a sparkling job to add just enough contrast to the PPG
Viper Blue finish. Other cool tricks include period-perfect,
spotlight-style headlights up front, bright side mirrors at the
profiles, 1950-spec Pontiac taillights with blue dots in the
centers, and a 3rd brake light that was integrated just below the
rear window. But purists won't offended by these build choices
because the spirit of the '29 still lives on through that those
flowing fat fenders and running boards, leather-straps on the hood,
and the padded vinyl roof that pays homage to Henry Ford's original
design.
The deeply contoured two-tone leather buckets are set way back in
the cabin, extending legroom and giving it a high-tech, modern
look. Sure, they're plusher and more comfortable for cross-country
hauls, but they look right in the stylish 2-door body. Beige
upholstery with tan inserts is the right choice, since you don't
want to compete with the paint but rather complement it, and the
durable materials still look great with only 6,165 miles on the
build. Custom door panels match the leather upholstery of the seats
exactly, and the plush carpets below do a great job insulating the
entire cabin. The original Model A dash and instrument panel has
been replaced by a slick-painted panel with a full array of
digital/analog Dolphin gauges that are neatly arranged and keep an
eye on all the engine's vitals, and a Vintage A/C unit was neatly
installed underneath and it blows nice and cold. A wood-rimmed
3-spoke banjo-style steering wheel sits atop a tilt column for
added room for the driver, the headliner atop is stitched to match
the seats and includes a custom overhead console that houses LED
lights and a Sony AM/FM/AUX stereo. Out back, the trunk is
beautifully finished with the same materials that adorn the cabin,
further proof that this was a full-blown build where nothing was
overlooked. Climb in and discover how easy it is to get comfortable
inside this Blue Oval beauty.
But wait, this Model A has a few more tricks up its sleeves under
the hood, too. The engine is a GM 350 V8 Crate motor topped by an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and intake, HEI ignition, and SS
headers; a combination that was perfected decades ago so you can
hit the road without worries. Packaging is tight in the Model A's
engine bay, but thanks to careful fabrication, everything fits
under the stock hood and stays cool thanks to a massive Griffin
aluminum radiator and electric fan. A few chrome dress-up items,
plus those finned valve covers, give it a clean underhood look at
shows and the wiring is all new thanks to a full set-up from
Painless Wiring. It's backed by a GM TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission spinning a Jaguar XJ rear end that with 2.89 gears.
The frame is fully boxed, up front there's a chromed, 3-inch
dropped I-beam set-up, out back there's a full set of coilovers,
and 4-wheel disc brakes at each corner give it massive stopping
power for such a lightweight vehicle. A chest-thumping 2.5-inch
aluminum exhaust sounds great and terminates just under the rear
gas tank, and the entire undercarriage has been finished purposely
to show-off. Wheels are stock steelies adorned with 1946-era "Moon
Eye" hubcaps and they wear staggered 205/75/15 front and 275/60/15
rear blackwall radials.
A classic rod with a few twists under its skin and a very
reasonable price, what's not to love about this awesome Model A?
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