Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is pleased to offer this Custom One
Off 1930 Ford. Nicknamed "Alumi-Rod," this stunning all-aluminum
roadster is a high-performance modern-day hot rod work of art.
Beginning with a 1930 Ford Model A pickup, it was handcrafted from
4x8 sheets of aluminum. The body, shell, cowl, firewall, box, and
box cover are all hand-formed and designed. The interior is a
hand-built work of art. A special die was made to stamp a stitching
pattern into the metal. There are several hundred neatly placed
aluminum rivet-style carriage bolts throughout the car. The doors
are "suicide" design with bear-claw latches. Seats are custom-made
and are very comfortable in design. The dash is also hand-formed
with a center-mounted gauge set. The shifter is machined from
aluminum, along with the steering wheel. The windshield frame is a
one-off custom by the builder, while the well-engineered and
structurally sound chassis is made from 1.25-inch wall-registered
tubing and TIG-welded. The roadster has a powder-coated frame with
a 10-bolt Chevrolet rear end with positraction and 4.56 gears, as
well as quarter-inch elliptical rear springs with custom
ride-height adjustment. Also features a 1940 Ford front axle with
cross springs and shocks, Wilwood front disc brakes, stabilizer
shock dampener assisted steering with Vega steering box, and
handcrafted aluminum radiator and hoses. It is powered by an LT1 V8
engine converted to carburetion with a GN aftermarket intake and
MSD curve distributor electric system backed by a TREMEC 6-speed
manual transmission. The wheels are one-off American Racing from
their custom wheel department, while the fuel system is a Speedway
tank with a Carter electric fuel pump. Additional specifications
include Speedway adjustable brake balancing adjuster, push-pull
parking brake, master cylinder and clutch reservoirs, Corvette
water pump, RPC oil pan, two-core aluminum radiator with
high-volume electric fan, Friction front shocks torqued to 20
pounds, Monroe rear shocks, machined-down glass pack mufflers to
fit headers and motorcycle headlights. The turn signal is built
into front stanchions, and the instrument panel consists of an
on/off key, a red light that completes the alternator circuit, a
horn button, and a headlight switch that is first pulled low beam
and second high beam. The fuse panel is built into the left side of
the dash behind an aluminum cover and the battery is located under
the dash.This 1930 Ford Model A Roadster is listed by our Dallas
Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD
pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For
additional information, please call our knowledgeable staff at
(817)-310-9400. Our Dallas Showroom is located at 1250 Mustang
Drive Suite 500, Grapevine, TX 76051. Hours: Monday through
Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, please reach out to set an appointment.
