Vehicle Description
At RK Motors, we sell cool. If it has a motor and tires, you can
probably find it in either our current inventory or our past
inventory. When it comes to cool, it doesn't get much better than a
well done hot rod. And when it comes to well done hot rods, it
doesn't get much sweeter than this exceptional Ford Model A!
"The whole is greater than the sum of the parts", a quote often
attributed to Aristotle, can be stated about any top notch classic.
But it seems like an especially fitting relation for this world
class pickup. Sure, the truck IS the product of a ground-up
professional build that mixes unique customization with upgraded
structure. Naturally, its carefully tailored small block makes much
more power than the factory ever imagined. And yes, this Ford would
certainly fare well at any show. But as a prospective buyer, you're
getting so much more than parts, time and the potential for
trophies. You're getting a truly one-of-a-kind custom that will
consistently reward you with a unique driving experience every time
you open the garage door. And that, our friends, is the WHOLE
experience!
THE REAL DEAL
The product of a ground-up, professional build that left no bolt
unturned, this choice classic is constructed on clean Henry Ford
steel that, for the most part, remains 100% true to how the factory
stamped it. That completely unmolested profile has been lovingly
massaged by renowned custom car builder John Schiess. Recognize
that name from media and buff books? If not, just know two things:
1) John is a celebrity fabricator and builder who owns and runs
Custom Built Machines in Chatsworth, California. And 2) In addition
to churning out time-intensive creations like this Model A, John is
well-known for perfecting race cars, motorcycles and even specialty
boats. All that expertise means this Pickups' gloriously simple
metal would give any national award winning hot rod a serious run
for its money. And since a profile that nice deserves to be seen
and celebrated, it wears velvety Ford Washington Blue single-stage
that was sprayed by Dan Henson or, as those of us in the custom car
world know him, 'Dan Gogh' of Chatsworth, California's Dan Gogh
Master Refinishing.
Envisioned as a personal vehicle for John Schiess and,
subsequently, a company showcase vehicle for Custom Built Machines,
this Ford is a high quality take on a traditional-style hot rod.
The truck's fully stripped and fully refinished form kicks off with
chrome-trimmed Ford headlights that point modern, dual-mode bulbs
above a dropped support and a custom spreader bar. An original,
"Ford" branded grille shell leads a louvered Model A hood, which
reflects a polished fuel cap, a polished radiator cap and a tilting
windshield that's tucked under a custom visor. That visor leads
pliable Long Grain Vinyl, which shades polished door pulls, a
dainty driver's mirror, steel running boards and rolled fenders.
The solid Oak bed, like the rest of the truck's wood, has been
completely replaced. And at the back of the truck's powder-coated
skid strips, a dressed and "Ford" branded tailgate floats sleeved
chains between old school 'stop lamp' taillights.
UNIQUE APPEAL
These days, it's not too often you find a Chevy 265 in any build
outside of a factory-spec tri-five, and that's where the appeal of
this Ford as an era-correct '50s or '60s hot rod really shines
through! Fold the hood and you'll reveal 265 cubic inches of
Turbo-Fire small block that was professionally overhauled by the
aces at Custom Built Machines. At the top of that delightfully
traditional mill, a custom, Bel Air-themed air cleaner weaves wind
into four barrels of Super Turbo-Fire-spec Rochester. That carb,
wired with stainless lines and a mechanical pump, feeds a Chevy
Orange intake and predictable Chevy X58 heads. Those heads tilt
Corvette staggered bolt covers above clean Ram's Horn exhaust
manifolds. Combustion gets sparked by hot PerTronix ignition, which
jolts a points-style distributor and loomed 7mm Hi-Temp Radio
Suppression Cables. Pliable V-belts spin a Corvette pulley fan and
a 12-volt generator above a cool Hurst motor mount. And cooling is
provided by a proven Walker radiator.
NON-TRADITIONAL TREADING
While this Ford might look traditional it is, first and foremost, a
world class street rod. That means every inch of its style rolls on
thoroughly upgraded hardware that was fabricated from the ground up
to combine the best aspects of head-turning aesthetics and proven
performance. The foundation for those vastly improved dynamics is a
boxed chassis that, naturally, has been fully stripped and layered
in sedate Satin Black powder coat. At the center of those bones, a
hydraulic clutch kicks a Ford 'World Class' T5 5-speed, which
pushes power to a 1950 Mercury axle that's been upfitted with an
original Halibrand 'Culver City' Quick Change differential. That
drivetrain rides a custom rear-clip that stacks quality Pete &
Jakes shocks and polished F1 mounts on '35 Ford radius rods, a '35
Ford torque arm and a relocated reverse eye spring. That clip
pushes a custom front-half that stretches a second reverse eye
spring and a chrome '32 Ford Mor-Drop axle between '32 Ford
spindles, '32 Ford wishbones and polished Pete & Jakes shocks.
Turns comes courtesy of an F100 steering box. A dual-reservoir
master cylinder charges big brake drums that were borrowed from a
1940 Ford. Large-diameter exhaust is threaded through
glasspack-style mufflers and polished stainless tips. And at the
corners of the chassis, Creme Brule steelies, borrowed from both a
'40 Ford and a '50 Merc, spin staggered Firestone bias-ply tires
around original stainless trim and De Luxe Ford caps.
SIMPLY STYLISH
Between the doors you'll find a tastefully customized cockpit that,
thanks to skilled craftsmanship, lost virtually no space with the
addition of the small block Chevy. Front and center, a body-matched
dash hangs sporty Stewart Warner telemetry, complete with a GPS
speedometer, beneath an original fuel gauge. A requisite bench seat
stretches plush Oxblood vinyl between custom, color-keyed side
panels. A polished Model A shifter sails a custom knob over a
polished E-brake and varnished Oak floors that provide easy access
to both the truck's transmission and Optima gel cell battery. And
the driver spins a retro Forty Ford steering wheel over a Forty
Ford clutch pedal, a Forty Ford brake pedal and a '32 Ford 'spoon'
accelerator pedal.
The product of meticulous planning and a lifetime of skill, this
exclusive Model A is the perfect hot rod for any enthusiast who
wants a top-notch build without spending two years and six figures
achieving it. At first glance, this pickup appears to be a basic
and simple classic, but unmatched presence, an acute attention to
detail and amazing quality grab your attention almost instantly.
Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com for more
information!
HIGHLIGHTS
Traditional-style Ford Model A hot rod that's the product of a
ground-up, professional build
Built by John Schiess, owner of Custom Built Machines, as a company
showcase vehicle
265 cubic inch Chevrolet Turbo-Fire V8 with a Rochester 4-barrel
carburetor
PerTronix ignition and a 12-volt generator
Ford 'World Class' T5 5-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic
clutch
1950 Mercury rear axle with an original Halibrand 'Culver City'
Quick Change differential
Ford F100 steering box
1940 Ford 4-wheel drum brakes with a dual-reservoir master
cylinder
Boxed and powder-coat...for more information please contact the
seller.
