Vehicle Description
The 1932 Ford 3-window coupe is THE hot rod. There are others, but
most hot rods today can trace their histories back to the '32 Ford
3-window coupe, and they're as popular today as they ever were.
This striking black Ford has the right stance, the right profile,
and the right hardware to make it look like a traditional
hotrod.
The body is by Cromwell, which is one of the better builders by
far, and after looking at this slick coupe you'll realize that
fiberglass is the way to go. One, it doesn't rust or get dented, so
no worries in the future if you drive it. Two, it finishes
beautifully and the results show everywhere you look on this car.
And three, it's new (at least it was when it was built a few years
back), so you don't have to deal with a creaky old Ford body and
instead enjoy a rod that's tight and quiet on the inside. Black is
a cool choice simply because it will always look great, and its
simplicity looks great without the need for graphics or pinstripes.
It has a minimalist vibe that's perfect for the '32 3-window,
especially in hi-boy form, and we guarantee that it'll stand out at
the next cruise night. They skipped the hood but the '32 Ford
grille shell is painted to match the body and features a polished
insert, plus you get a set of King-Bee-style headlights perched
down low on the front suspension.
It's got the hot rod look outside but inside it's nicely finished
in low-key black cloth, the low-back buckets are comfortable enough
even for six-footers, which wasn't the case with a stock '32. A
polished tilt column surely helps, and given the quality of the
surroundings, it's easy to imagine taking this one cross-country on
the Power Tour. Amenities inside include a Kenwood double-din
AM.FM/CD/AUX head unit, a leather-wrapped billet steering wheel on
a tilt column, a Lokar floor-shifter for the automatic
transmission, and modern seating surfaces so it's all day
comfortable. Nicely fitted black carpets and custom door panels
give it a very polished look inside and retro-style Dolphin gauges
inside the polished bezel are a great look on the black dash.
There's a bit of leftover room in the trunk around the custom tray
for the battery, and it's all been neatly finished with black
carpets.
A built 383 cubic inch V8 Stroker motor with 4-bolt mains provides
reliable power for this Ford, augmented with an Edelbrock Perfromer
cam, GM heads, hydraulic lifter, and a .030 overbore. Fed by a
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor on an Edelbrock Air Gap aluminum
intake and dressed in plenty of chrome, it certainly has the right
look. The brightly detailed engine bay is kind of minimalist, but
that's the whole point of a hi-boy, isn't it? Ceramic-coated Sprint
headers with a 26-inch extension feed the custom exhaust system
with a killer sound and there's an aluminum radiator up front
that's cooled by an electric fan. The chassis is highly detailed
and professionally engineered, so it rides great and tracks
straight, anchored by a Speedway front end and coilovers in the
rear. A Monster TH350 3-speed automatic transmission with a mild
shift-kit is linked to a custom 8-inch rear end, so the power is
distributed perfectly both on the street and at the strip. The
raked stance is just right, with a classic big-and-little look
set-up via chrome Cragar SS wheels wrapped in staggered 195/60/14
front and 295/50/15 rear radials.
With the right look, this Ford brings a slightly different twist to
the familiar '32 Ford hi-boy. It's not subtle, but it is tasteful
and comfortable and there's a lot to be said for that. Call
today!
