Vehicle Description
This 1934 Ford 5-window coupe is all about getting the details
right. At first glance, yes, it's an awesome and highly desirable
body with awesome bright red paint. Then you dig a little deeper
and see all the little tricks and upgrades that went into the
restoration, including a built-up 355 TPI V8 small block motor and
all the creature comforts you'd want for a Power Tour adventure,
and that's where you'll really be impressed. Dialed-in,
well-sorted, and ready for to keep roaring into the future, this is
the streetrod you want if you love to drive.
Other than the fiberglass fenders and tank cover, the body and
running boards are all-steel, which gives this Ford a very
high-quality, all-together feel. The top includes a black vinyl
insert that further accentuates the rake, which in turn matches the
overall raked stance of the entire car, resulting in a super-cool
curb presences that rodders have been after since the '40s. The
full set of glass fenders accurately replicate the originals, and
they flow into the steel running boards near seamlessly, and
because there are no pinstripes or graphics anywhere, the look is
timeless and the bright red paint does all the talking. And
speaking of paint, the finish on this one was very nicely done when
the rod was built, with great gloss and shine that makes this car
really pop in the sunlight. Sure, it's a bit of a driver now, and
the 32,693 miles put on the car since the build have left a few
imperfections to be found, but it still presents very well and
garners lots of attention at the local cruise-in. The front
windshield is now sealed but all the hardware is in place to
convert it back to a pop-up unit, while the license plate holder
has been incorporated into the rear roll pan/tank cover that's
flanked by a set of modern LED taillights. Up front, there's a
beautiful chrome grille along with traditional King Bee style
headlights, so it has a very traditional streetrod look, and a
strip of decorative chrome leads to a power cowl vent that was
added during the build.
Outfitted in deep red leather upholstery and black carpets, the
interior is comfortable and inviting, and despite the obvious
upgrades it brings an OEM level of fit and finish to a street rod,
something we don't see that often. Reclining buckets borrowed from
a Fiero and covered in supple leather hides make the most of the
coupe's interior space, leaving it comfortable even for guys over
six feet tall, and the sculpted contours are great for long road
trips. Red leather has also been used on the custom door panels,
accented by black fabric on the bottom that matches the carpets.
Power windows are included, as well as a tilt/telescoping steering
column to help you get comfortable behind the leather-wrapped banjo
steering wheel. Traditional-looking, gold-rimmed VDO gauges have
been nestled into the left of the custom dash in a seamless way to
cover all the engine's vitals, A/C controls and vents are found
below, and a little custom airbrush work lightens the mood a bit
inside. There's also a CB radio and two USB outlets under the dash,
and you'll note that the custom headliner above includes an
overhead console that houses courtesy lights and a modern
AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo system that sounds great thanks to lots of
sound deadening materials inside the cabin. Out back, the trunk was
neatly lined with the same black carpets inside the coupe, and
there's enough room back there to accommodate for most travel
plans.
Delivering on the car's looks is a 355 cubic inch V8 motor topped
by a TPI fuel-injection unit on an aluminum intake manifold, firing
out an impressive 11.5:1 compression ratio and lots of giddy-up.
With plenty of dress-up gear, it's got the right hot rod look
without affecting functionality, and it's bright and clean enough
to show off with pride at any car show. Wiring and plumbing is
thoughtfully done, and block-hugging stainless steel headers dump
into a beautifully fabricated exhaust system that sounds nice and
threatening with the throttle opened up. It rides on a Mustang II
independent front end with coil-overs and disc brakes at all four
corners, a chromed Jaguar rear end out back, and the entire
undercarriage has been painted and polished up - ready to be shown
off with pride. Sporty Centerline slotted wheels were fitted with
175/70/14 front and 235/75/15 rear tires to complete the
aggressively staggered set-up, and they do a great job filling the
wheel wells for an up-to-date look that still has a traditional
vibe.
This is an extremely well-built and thoughtfully crafted rod that
captures the clean look of traditional hot rods and adds big doses
of performance and comfort. Call today!