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
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- 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
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- 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission
- Ford 9-inch rear axle, rebuilt prior to installation
- Open differential with 3.70:1 gears
Steering & Brakes
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- 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
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- Equipped with Vintage Air climate control
- System operates, but A/C does not currently cool properly
Fuel System
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- Fuel tank relocated to trunk
- Tanks Inc. stock-style tank
- Approx. 16-gallon capacity
Electrical
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- 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
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- 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
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- Full set of Marshall gauges
- GPS-based speedometer
Known Issues
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- Several small rust areas on body
- A/C requires service
- Transmission develops a minor leak if the car sits for several weeks
Highlights
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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
