Vehicle Description
FACT: Ford street rods are awesome.
That's a tenet virtually every car enthusiast believes in. But, as
we all know, there's always room for improvement. That's where cars
like this striking coupe come into the picture. In fact, that's
pretty much the definition of the phrase 'hot rodding'- taking
already cool classics and thoughtfully modifying them into head
turning creations that provide unique driving experiences.
Combining 383 cubic inches of stroked small block with a massaged
chassis and decidedly handsome aesthetics, this fully sorted
cruiser draws big crowds and big compliments. And if you're one of
the many enthusiasts looking for a turn-key ride that's both classy
and fun, it's your ticket to car guy nirvana!
SHARP DRESSED CUSTOM
The fact that Wilkes County car culture produces amazing hot rods
should come as no surprise to anyone who's familiar with The Old
North State. After all, this is one of the communities that
pioneered North Carolina's beloved legacy of badfast customs that
were used for both motorsports competition and, well, 'expedited
transportation of spirited goods'. More recently, it's an area that
has tirelessly and successfully worked to resurrect one of NASCAR's
most legendary short tracks. Crisp, clean and old school mean, this
all-steel Ford is the product of a detailed, professional build
that was completed by Miller Brothers Hot Rod Barn of North
Wilkesboro, North Carolina. That steel, stripped bare during the
car's frame-off restoration, looks especially good under a glossy
coat of GM Autumn Maple two-stage. And that perennial pigment
highlights solid panels that center great alignment under bright
reflections and clean surfaces.
Lasting allure kicks off with a whittled steel hood, which props an
ornate "Ford V8" topper on a painted and stainless-trimmed grille
that's centered between streamlined headlights and polished horn
guards. Those lights reflect a polished bumper that bends around
sinuous, all-steel fenders. Stainless trim spears lead traditional
doors that, thanks to traditional handles, shade all-steel running
boards. Opposite those boards, billet hot rod mirrors pierce a
smoked greenhouse that's cleared by a polished wiper. That glass,
which includes a roll-down backlite and titling windscreen, frames
a padded roof above a traditional decklid and frenched tag frame.
And all-steel quarters fashion small LED taillights above a second
polished bumper.
RIDGERUNNER MUSCLE
Ford's legendary Flathead V8 is fine power for original Model 48s,
but this custom isn't your typical old school roller. Fold the
flaps and you'll find 383 cubic inches of hot Chevrolet small block
that's been polished, rebuilt and lovingly sorted. A
Lokar-controlled Holley 4-barrel gets aired by a body-matched
Billet Specialties cleaner, which rides opposite a polished
Edelbrock intake. At the perimeter of that intake, painted Billet
Specialties valve covers tilt polished breathers over iron heads
and sculpted Sanderson headers. A hot Flame-Thrower distributor
shoots spark through loomed Taylor plug wires. Billet pulleys spin
a polished alternator and a polished AC compressor at the sides of
a choice solid lifter cam. A beefy aluminum radiator pairs a
stylized cap with a large electric pusher fan. And, despite being a
thoroughly massaged piece, the Autumn Maple mill looks right at
home in the car's mirrored engine compartment.
STYLE AND SUBSTANCE
At the ground, power flows through a cooled Turbo-Hydramatic 350
3-speed, which twists a Truetrac 9-inch that was sourced directly
from the pros at Taylorsville, North Carolina's L P Gear. That
drivetrain rolls in a carefully upgraded chassis, which leads
traditional leaf springs with a Mustang II-style front-clip. Modern
rack-and-pinion steering plays well with modern Aldan coil-overs.
Stops are provided by a quartet of power-assisted calipers. The
aforementioned headers funnel spent gases through large-diameter
pipes, which hang electronic cutouts in front of polished MagnaFlow
mufflers. And at the corners, $9,000 worth of Schott Accelerators
carry 205/40R17 front and 245/45ZR19 rear Michelin Pilot
Sports.
SHARP STITCHED CUSTOM
Dressed in four hides of stylish Saddle leather, this 5-window's
tasteful interior is both tailored and taut. $14K worth of custom
stitching that was performed by the fine folks at Corryton,
Tennessee's Kirk's Kustom Upholstery, that cozy cockpit kicks off
with a broad TEA's Design bench that sails clean Daytona Carpet. A
custom, burl-look dash hangs bright AutoMeter telemetry above
Vintage Air climate control. A short console centers a long Lokar
shifter behind a modern Kenwood head unit that jolts a Rockford
Fosgate amp, a Rockford Fosgate sub and Rockford Fosgate speakers.
Suede-tinged side panels front modern power windows with cool,
Western-themed map pockets. The driver spins a polished and
half-wrapped steering wheel around a polished, tilting column. And
the car's battery and subwoofer have been cleverly disguised in
retro chic luggage that dots custom-upholstered cargo holds.
It doesn't take Oxford's Guide to Gearheads to understand the
appeal of this sweet coupe. In fact, we can sum it up in one
sentence: An attractive, fully sorted street rod that's unique in
all the right ways! Life is just too short to drive something
boring. Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com and schedule
a little seat time in this timeless Ford!
HIGHLIGHTS
Striking Ford 5-window street rod that's the product of a
professional, ground-up build
383 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 with a solid lifter cam
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed automatic transmission
Ford 9-inch rear axle with a Truetrac differential
Modern air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Mustang II-style front suspension
Custom leather interior with a modern audio system
All-steel Ford body with GM Autumn Maple paint
17 and 19-inch Schott Accelerator wheels
Large-diameter exhaust with electronic cutouts and MagnaFlow
mufflers
Restoration photos
Summary of build cost (totaling over $190K)
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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