Vehicle Description
This 1932 Ford 3-Window Pickup is one impressive streetrod hauler.
It's beautifully finished, of course, but the longer you look, the
more details you'll find to delight the eye. That's the true
hallmark of a quality rod, and this one delivers in more than one
way. And with Henry Ford livery on the frame and Blue Oval Flathead
V8 power running through its veins, you know right away that it was
built right.
The cab, doors, and bed are all steel (fenders and running boards
are thick fiberglass), which is a rare find these days, and on this
truck, that full-fendered and running board look hits all the right
notes. The overall execution has been completed to high-end show
standards a mere 150 miles ago, and you'll note how exact
everything fits together, with doors that fit flush and no worries
about previous repairs or damage coming back to haunt you. It's
obvious this was an open-book restoration where the professionals
sweated the small stuff, and the result is the probably the nicest
'32 pickup I've ever seen (and I don't write that lightly, I've
seen hundreds of these in person through the decades). This
sucker's about as close to a brand-new 1932 Ford as you're going to
get (albeit with upgrades obviously not available back in '32), and
it sure looks amazing when it's dominating the show field or
cruising down Main Street. The miles-deep Crimson Red paint is an
absolute star that still lets the original '32 shape do most of the
talking, working in harmony instead of as a solo with the tall cab
and short bed out back. The rake of the truck makes the top look
like it has a slight chop, the one-piece windshield is augmented
with a visor just above it, and it retains original pieces like the
big King Bee style headlights and three-piece louvered hood to keep
the vintage look. Chrome bumpers offer a modicum of protection for
the front and rear fenders, there's a color-matched fiberglass bed
cover that protects the finished bed underneath, and the custom
tailgate is power actuated yet still looks like a custom piece,
complete with classic Ford script stenciled on it.
Opened the doors and the wild party begins. The 100% bespoke
interior (and I say with great confidence that an interior like
this will never be replicated) is the main reason this truck wins
Best in Show everywhere it goes, with an over-the-top presentation
that is simply ingenious. An ornately finished bench has been split
into two bucket seats with Crimson Red ostrich upholstery, and the
bead lock and pinstripe adorned panels found throughout the cabin
are almost impossible to explain - they're just awesome. Fiberglass
panels line the entire cabin and insulate it from the outside
world, and every square inch was treated with this custom work,
even the headliner, firewall, flooring, and door panels. Words
can't describe how cool it feels inside, something between the
ostentatiousness of a luxury caboose from the 1800s, or the inside
of a Rhinestone Cowboy's suit. A row of black Stewart Warner gauges
are set inside a vintage bezel in the center of the ornate dash,
and the custom-welded 3-spoke steering wheel is joined on the
column with a Steward Warner tachometer. A custom-built tall
shifter manages the C4 automatic transmission below, a push-button
starter gets the party underway, and a modern AM/FM/CD/AUX head
unit was neatly integrated into the headliner. Designed to drop
jaws yet built for comfort, it's easily capable of long-distance
hauls and they didn't forget to also make this Deuce truck simply
beautiful inside.
For reliability and performance, it's hard to beat a well-built and
upgraded Flathead Ford powerplant, and we love to see real Blue
Oval hardware powering Blue Oval steel. The 239 Flathead V8 is from
a '53 Ford, and it's fully dressed in the Old School style with
finned Edelbrock heads and loads of polished and chromed
accessories. It fits perfectly under the Ford's pointed hood and is
beefed up with all the familiar gear like dual Edelbrock
carburetors, a polished intake, ceramic-coated headers, and
detailed accessories tucked in tight to the block. The firewall was
custom fitted to accommodate the block and painted to match the
interior, with form following function in a very trick way, and
there's massive cooling available from the radiator and electric
fan up front. Sticking with Ford hardware all the way, it's backed
by a C4 3-speed automatic and a Quick Change rear end, there's a
4-link up front, adjustable coilovers in the rear, and 4-wheel disc
brakes with stainless calipers and backing plates. The
undercarriage is an absolute star, and anything not glistening in
chrome or Crimson Red was powder-coated and is in like-new
condition. The dual exhaust system has the right mellow hot rod
tone but hushes on the highway, and the combination of big-n-little
American Racing Torque Thrust wheels with 215/45/17 front and
265/50/20 rear performance radials looks just right.
A beautifully finished hauler that's totally sorted and ready to
dominate the show field. Finding a '32 with Henry Ford steel
components is rare enough as it is, but if you find one that is
turnkey and ready to rock, don't hesitate because it won't last
long. Call today!
