Restored and rebuilt over the course of about eight years, this
Ford 5-window coupe has the appearance of a 1936 but features a few
subtle touches that give it a great look. None of the original
flathead Ford feel has been erased. The most notable modification
is the removal of the rear bumper. The grille was painted black to
offer a bit of contrast, but the rest appears to be just the way
Henry intended. The interior was likewise properly restored with
just a few custom tweaks. The heart of this coupe is the built
flathead V8 engine living under the hood. Based around a 59AB block
and using a 4-inch Mercury crank, it's bigger than its peers and
puts out more horsepower. There's a 3/4 race camshaft inside, which
delivers a nice burbly idle and a wide power curve, with a
particular swell of torque as the tachometer passes 3,000 rpm.
Edelbrock aluminum heads and a matching Offenhauser dual carb
intake make this flathead breathe. Twin Ford 97 carburetors are a
traditional choice and work on a fixed linkage to provide snappy
throttle response at just about any speed. There's still a
mechanical fuel pump, which works just fine even with twice as many
mouths to feed, and traditional bell-style air cleaners up top make
it look like the 1950s all over again. A modern MSD ignition system
lights it up with ease and there's a 12-volt alternator up top
making the electricity. Red paint on the block is a nice contrast
to the blue bodywork and while it has been driven a bit, this is
still a great-looking engine compartment. Custom headers and a dual
exhaust system with glasspack mufflers gives it that traditional
flathead V8 sound. The engine is paired with a stock 3-speed manual
transmission to preserve the car's vintage feel. It's also punchy
around town with 3.55 gears out back. The suspension is fairly
stock save for a dropped front axle and some lowering springs out
back, and Ford hydraulic drums at all four corners. **TITLED AS A
1935 FORD**
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