Vehicle Description
1931 Ford Model A Pickup
The Ford Model A also colloquially called the A-Model Ford or the
A, and A-bone among rodders and customizers was the Ford Motor
Company's second market success after its predecessor the Model T.
First produced on October 20, 1927, but not introduced until
December 2, it replaced the venerable Model T, which had been
produced for 18 years. This new Model A, (a previous model had used
the name in 1903-04), was designated a 1928 model and was available
in four standard colors.
Here's something one does not see every day, and I have to say it's
certainly impressive enough that it's surprising one does not see
more of them. A unique pickup truck hot rod right out of Henry's
factory from 1931 and unlike its namesake there is no clowning
around with this street rod ride. Queue up the doo-wop music, light
up the big Pontiac V8 we are goin for one helluva ride! Also, we
can haul something in the back, but for right now it's gonna be
just ass....or maybe a few red balloons.....Well, I am Pennywise
the dancing clown...
Exterior
Textured gray paint over metal slabs adorn the exterior from the
engine cover on back to the bed with the only deviation being the
blood red painted firewall. This stretched cab sports a nearly
vertical windshield tucked safely under and a metal visor across
the top. Within the mini rear reveals a black wood bed with a Coors
beer keg fuel cell with a sending unit inserted in the middle. The
metal gate remains and is finished in more textured gray paint with
more blood red paint dripping from below and the signature IT in
more blood red paint on the left. Up front from the steel hood
covers the engine but has had the side cowling removed to expose
the heart of this creature. Leading the way is just a shiny
radiator upfront with Pennywise the clown looking for his next
child's soul to steal. Flanking this radiator is a single headlight
hanging off the midsection on either side that have MoonEyes
covers. Fender-less corners up front with 14" aluminum slot wheels
and 15" aluminum slot wheels in the rear partially resting under
the rear fenders. These are wrapped in blackwall rubber with
215/70R14's up front and 235/75/R15's in the rear. Tasty, tasty,
beautiful fear...
Interior
A swing of the textured doors reveal gray tweed panels that float
black chrome billet style cranks and actuators. More gray tweed
covers the toe kicks as well as the backmost part of the cab and
gray carpeting covers the floors and is well protected by brown
household carpeting remnants. The original dash has been modified
with a texture finished red steel gauge cluster with black faced
and white numbered styling from AC, Sunpro and Wico. A body
matching texture gray painted dash surrounds the blood red and all
this is fronted by black rimmed drilled 3 spoke steering wheel. A
centrally located tall shift lever with a B&M T-handle topper
is rising from the gray carpet next to the driver and the shift
pattern hangs from the dash. Seating is high back racing style
seats with ample bolsters and snappy red stitching which provide
tons of comfort as you race through the sewers. Beep beep
Richie...
Drivetrain
All open and for all the world to gaze upon, a 455ci Pontiac V8,
circa 1973, with a nicely painted block in Pontiac blue and silver,
some chromed bolt ons, and horizontal ribbed valve covers...it's a
sight to behold all the while making a consignor stated 360hp.
Obviously screaming at you are the triple carburetors all in a row,
slapped on top of a tri-power intake manifold and facilitate air
flow into 3- 2-barrel Rochester 2 jet carbs. These carbs are topped
with individual chrome air cleaners just for some extra bling. On
the back is a Muncie M21 4-speed manual circa 1970 which is
actuated by a hydraulic clutch. Accepting all this scary power is a
Ford 9" rear axle weighing in with a 3.73 ratio. White coated
headers snake into a single large side pipe which decides to end
early right at the bottom front of the doors and just past the red
painted firewall. This isn't really enough for you, Billy? I'm not
real enough for you???
Undercarriage
Underneath is clean with just a light patinaed finish along with
some road dirt and surface rust on the usual suspects. Black steel
makes up the framing and we see gray for the floor supports and
wooden flooring. Up front are transverse leaf springs with front
shocks and on back are ladder bars with coilovers. Disc brakes are
on the front and in the rear we see drum brakes and all is buttoned
up underneath 'fer shur'. Do you want a balloon too, Georgie?
Drive-Ability
Hopping inside, this triple threat candle lit right up. It has a
great sound and is certainly loud enough for any taste. Smooth
seemingly unending acceleration, decent handling, and tight
steering. Brakes are solid, and driving is actually fun with the
manual transmission. Here, take it. Take it Georgie....
This monster of a street rod with its highlight in the tri-power
carbs, open engine, aluminum slots, no front fenders and ominous
clown topped shiny radiator surround, all in pickup form, you will
be the only one on your block to have one. But have no fear, the
sewer lurking clown isn't real....or is IT....
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
