Cleverly engineered street rod with all the features. Fiberglass
body with lift-off top. Bucket seats, A/C, power windows, and more.
4.3-liter HO GM V6 with 4-speed automatic. Great little rod that
runs and drives great!First, it would be a mistake to dismiss this
pretty 1933 Ford cabriolet just because it has a V6. Remember that
the 4.3 is literally ? of a 350, and it's a neat fit in the nose of
this slick Ford. Heck, it even sounds like a V8 at idle! This
remains one of the most thoughtfully engineered street rods we've
seen with all kinds of neat features that make it easy to live
with. The body is fiberglass, of course, but it faithfully captures
the 1933 Ford look and finish quality is outstanding. It was built
in the '90s, but the finish is still shiny and virtually
blemish-free, suggesting great care throughout its life. The
suicide-style doors are opened remotely with electric poppers, and
the trunk lid is power-actuated as well. The hood is a steel
Rootleib piece with custom-fabricated side panels that help
ventilate the engine bay. Billet bumperettes, big headlights, and
LED taillights add to the car's appeal. Some subtle graphics give
it some interest, but this cool little Ford will look great for
years to come.The two-tone blue and yellow interior is neatly
tailored with comfortable bucket seats, custom door panels, and a
trim-fitting headliner on the lift-off cabriolet top. The list of
features includes a tilt steering column with wood-rimmed steering
wheel, cold A/C, power windows, and a trick little consolette for
the carbon-fiber shifter. There are deadbolts for the suicide doors
as well as a warning chime reminding you to lock them when you get
into the car?safety matters! There are also neat little storage
drawers under the seats, which is a useful feature. A full array of
gauges monitors all the engine's vitals, along with indicator
lights for turn signals and high-beams, as well as a shifter
position indicator. Nice, right? The top can be removed in a few
minutes with just a wrench, although you'll need a buddy to help
lift it off. And by using one of the hidden switches, the trunk lid
powers itself open and closed and inside you'll find a neatly
trimmed cargo bay with more clever storage cubbies and a courtesy
light. Someone was really thinking when this rod went together.As
we mentioned, it would be a mistake to dismiss the 4.3-liter
high-output V6 under the hood. Pulled from a '90s S10 pickup, it's
torquey and bulletproof reliable, and fits so neatly in the front
of the '33 Ford that the firewall did not require any
modifications--great for legroom! With a few modifications like
headers and dual exhaust, the engine feels muscular and moves the
'33 without any effort, cruising easily with modern traffic.
Factory fuel injection and electronic ignition make it reliable,
and there's a big radiator up front keeping it cool. Seriously,
come drive it and you'll understand why this is a smart choice.
It's backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with a deep
overdrive for relaxed highway cruising and surprisingly decent fuel
economy (definitely a factor these days!). The suspension doesn't
break any new ground, with A-arms and coil-overs up front and a
Ford 8-inch rear end on trailing arms and coil-overs. A stainless
gas tank, custom dual exhaust, disc brakes, and rack-and-pinion
steering round out the list of thoughtful upgrades that make this
car a pleasure to drive. Staggered Budnik aluminum wheels are
fitted with right-sized 185/70/14 front and 255/70/15 rear radials
that give it a perfect rake.Documentation includes a list of
features, parts, and components, as well as receipts on the
build.This is one of the best-built rods we've featured and its
beauty is more than skin deep. It is fully sorted, it works right,
drives great, and looks like a million bucks. If you're man enough
to color a little bit outside the lines, perhaps this cool '33 Ford
is the right car for you. Call today!NOTE: This vehicle is titled
as a 1933 Ford.Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
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