Vehicle Description
1932 Ford Roadster
The great thing about the evolution of hot rodding is this; over
the past 30 years a vast array of excellent products has
continually streamed onto the market. And presently, anyone with a
checkbook and an affinity for going way too fast and looking way
too good can build anything from state-of-the-art ride avant-garde
to old school cool. This sweet Ford coupe, wrapping a modern
chassis and reliable V8 in show stopping aesthetics, is a ground-up
build that combines the core strengths of original hot rodding with
an uncompromising vision and top-notch componentry. And, if you're
looking to score a fully sorted custom that mixes classic good
looks with proven road manners, it's a strong candidate for your
next street rod!
For consignment, a Downs bodied car, built from the ground up to
replicate the classic early hot rod, in the form of a 1932 roadster
from Ford. A special car to our consignor, as he started building
the car shortly after the passing of his father, which we all know
can be a dark time in a person's life. He found that building this
rod kept his mind occupied and he worked himself to the point of
exhaustion between the build and maintaining his full-time job. 9
months and countless hours of labor all came to fruition for this
stripped-down car sans fenders, bumpers, and any other extras, (who
needs door handles?), is all decked out and ready to go for a drag
on the ubiquitous paved grounds of the LA River.
Exterior
A 2" stretched in the door area Downs bodied all fiberglass which
means no rust classic style is now draped with the upper sections
of the body slathered in burgundy and the sides dipped in silver
paint with a torn motif as the delineator between the colors.
Burgundy with orange highlighted flames that lick rearward from the
radiator cowl through the stretched doors and finish just above the
huge rear tires of this chopped roadster. The Paintin Place in
Mohnton, PA is responsible for the stellar custom paint and flame
work, so a big shout out to Glenn Eck and the guys there. A large
vertical ribbed radiator is up front, and it is flanked on the
bottom by a single burgundy 1930's Dodge truck headlights and
housings. Snazzy chromed shock absorbers can be seen attached to
the silver chassis and more chromed suspension parts hold the front
suspension and steering on. With a shaved rear bumper, and some
angled chrome tipped tubes stick out the back to release the sound
and spent gasses into the world. On all 4 corners we see Billet
Specialties Vintec wheels wrapped with skinny 195/60R15's in the
front and massive 285/75R16's in the rear.
Interior
Making use of snappy ivory Ultra-leather material, which covers the
door panels with a full smooth finish and a chrome oval door
actuator. The same pattern plays out on the Teas bench seat, which
has a tuck and roll insert and smooth bolsters. Up front a polished
Ididit tilt column with a black rimmed billet angel wing style
wheel is fronting the simple dash. This is a burgundy panel and
houses the antique white face Dolphin gauges in front of the
driver. While in front of the passenger is more ripped motif
painted into the burgundy. A partially chrome surrounded chopped
windshield holds a small oval rear view mirror and gray carpet with
black mats covers the floors which floats the ivory wrapped
console. Within the console are auxiliary Dolphin gauges, a pair of
speakers for the iPod powered sound system, and the small armed
Lokar shifter. A shout out to the trunk with its gray carpeted
floor, ivory lined sides and 600-watt amp.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a shining chromed and black 350ci V8 adorns the
engine bay. This is topped by a Demon 4-barrel carburetor and has
been fitted with a Comp Cams Mother Thumper camshaft. A 3-speed
automatic TH350 transmission on the back of the mill. For the axle
in the back, a narrowed Ford 9-inch rear pumpkin holding 3.50 gears
makes up the drivetrain.
Undercarriage
When the frame arrived to our consignor it was simply 2 stamped
steel rails. He built a frame table, acquired a set of 1932 Ford
blueprints and an aftermarket crossmember and the rest, as they
say, is history. All boxed in and painted silver, showing little to
no dirt overall. It is solid as are the floorpans on this
fiberglass body, also painted more body matching silver. The only
deviation is the chrome coilovers for the 4-link rear suspension
and the fully chromed as are the coil over and control arms for the
front Heidts Mustang II suspension. Power disc brakes have been
added in the front and for the rear we note power drums. Headers
and a stainless-steel muffler system are now on for efficient
exhaust operation and some nice engine sound. While underneath we
noted a repair to the rear of the oil pan. Our assumption is that
due to it hanging low it may have caught something on the road
necessitating the repair.
Drive-Ability
This car fired right up, and it was off to the test track. Here it
accelerated well, handled nicely, and was a hoot to drive. I felt
like I was back in LA, readying myself for the handkerchief drop,
and after it did, I was looking at my bare front wheels going round
and round!
A nice vintage old s-kool hot rod. Utilizing a fiberglass repro
body, some hot looking flames licking rearward, and open wheels, it
does not get any more basic street rod than this. Reminiscent of
the early days where less weight meant you go faster. Eventually
engines would enter into that mix, and this car has already done it
with its new 350ci engine and TH350 tranny. Comfort and good looks
for the interior, keeping it very basic but expensive looking.
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.
