For Sale: 1931 Ford Model A in Desoto, Kansas

1931 Ford Model A Coupe - Street Rod Overview

Vehicle Summary

• 1931Ford Model A Coupe street rod
• Built on a custom frame by Lund Street Rods (Pueblo, CO)
• All-steel body retaining portions of its 1964 paint
• Powered by a Chevrolet 350 crate engine with 700R4 overdrive automatic
• Ford 9-inch rear axle
• Long-term enthusiast-owned with documented history
• Approximately 7,400 miles since street rod completion
• Kansas title in seller's name, titled as a 2015 Assembled Vehicle

Ownership & History

• Originally a stock 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
• Owned by seller's high school friend from 1964-2022
• Purchased from his widow in 2022
• Street rod conversion completed 2015-2016 by Lund Street Rods
• Retains authentic patina and character from its long history

Body & Paint

• All-steel body on a custom Lund Street Rods frame
• Original paint applied in 1964 by previous owner and his father
• Fenders repainted during the 2015-2016 build
• Several small rust areas present (documented in photos)
• Paint is shiny and eye-catching but not show quality
• Patina intentionally preserved to maintain authenticity
• Windows operate properly; front windshield opens as designed
• Rear window rolls down halfway for ventilation

Suspension

• Dropped front axle by Pete & Jakes
• McGaughy's front shocks
• Rear coil-over shocks

Engine

• • Chevrolet Performance 350 crate engine (290 HP)
  • Edelbrock EPS aluminum intake
  • Edelbrock AVS2 600 CFM carburetor
  • Stock exhaust manifolds
  • Magnaflow mufflers with custom rear-exit turndown exhaust
  • Pertronix distributor
  • Walker radiator with handmade shroud

Transmission & Drivetrain

• • 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission
  • Ford 9-inch rear axle, rebuilt prior to installation
  • Open differential with 3.70:1 gears

Steering & Brakes

• • Vega steering box
  • Manual steering
  • Manual brakes
  • Front disc brakes: 1973-1976 Mopar rotors
  • Front calipers: 1982-1987 Camaro
  • Rear 11-inch drum brakes
  • Brake components by Super Bell Axle Company

Cooling & Air Conditioning

• • Equipped with Vintage Air climate control
  • System operates, but A/C does not currently cool properly

Fuel System

• • Fuel tank relocated to trunk
  • Tanks Inc. stock-style tank
  • Approx. 16-gallon capacity

Electrical

• • Odyssey AGM battery, replaced within last 24 months
  • Battery mounted behind passenger seat
  • Ron Francis wiring harness
  • All lights and gauges function properly
  • Electrical master disconnect and fuel shutoff located underneath vehicle

Interior

• • White & black vinyl upholstery
  • Black carpet
  • Custom headliner
  • Tilt steering column with custom wheel
  • USB charging port behind driver's seat
  • Upholstery by J & J Upholstery (Colorado Springs)

Gauges & Instruments

• • Full set of Marshall gauges
  • GPS-based speedometer

Known Issues

• • Several small rust areas on body
  • A/C requires service
  • Transmission develops a minor leak if the car sits for several weeks

Highlights

• • Long-term ownership dating back to 1964
  • Professionally built street rod conversion
  • All-steel body with custom frame
  • Reliable 350 / 700R4 / 9-inch Ford drivetrain
  • Vintage Air system
  • Tilt steering column
  • GPS speedometer
  • Retains portions of original 1964 paint
  • 7,400 miles since build completion
  • Kansas title as 2015 Assembled Vehicle
  • Current owner has complete hood and sides although not restored.
• • Wolf themed details
  • Wolf-themed accents throughout (steering wheel center, club plate, radiator cap)
  • Homage to original owner Ray Wolf
  • Retained intentionally as part of the car's history and personality

Reason for Selling

• • Seller is 76 years old and reducing number of projects
  • Two other vehicles currently under construction
  • Coupe spends most of its time in the garage
  • Proven dependable street rod
  • Previous owner drove it Pueblo, CO-+ Ottawa, KS-+ Pueblo, CO twice without issue
  • Hoping it goes to someone who appreciates its history and character