Vehicle Description
One day we might look back and consider today the zenith of street
rodding. With an endless assortment of components, a deep pool of
talent and many ways to fuse the two together, the possibilities
are simply limitless. And the best part is: modern rods can be as
driver-friendly as production cars while offering twice the style.
The culmination of custom leather, a professionally polished
profile and small block Chevrolet power, this spectacular roadster
is about a nice as hot rods come. And with modern audio, Vintage
Air climate control and a custom undercarriage, it's a fully sorted
cruiser that's ready for years of enjoyment. Want to view the
street rod scene from the best seat in the house? Take a close look
at this awesome Ford!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Sourced from Wild Rods of Granada Hills, California, this hot
roadster's quality fiberglass body was super clean before its
6-figure build even started. But nonetheless, the car was subjected
to a full, ground-up massage that included hours of labor-intensive
prep. Naturally, that dramatic attention to detail was highlighted
in equally dramatic 2-stage, which reflects bright Viper Red
pigment. And today, with an undeniable nod to timeless Ford design,
this classic rolls as a banner show piece that celebrates the best
virtues of modern street rodding.
Thanks to high quality trim and first-rate form, this hot rod
really puts the "cool" in old school. At the front of the car,
Ford-cased H4 headlights frame a polished and streamlined grille.
At the sides of the car, shaved doors found painted "Thirty7"
themed pinstripes between smooth running boards and sculpted,
LED-lined mirrors. At the top of the car, a removable hardtop seats
tinted glass and tight tan canvas behind a tinted windshield and
small stainless wipers. And out back, a shaved decklid shades a
polished tag bracket and flush-fit LED taillights.
ENGINE
Peek under the car's clamshell hood and you'll find 5.7 liters of
LS1 V8 that makes over 300 horsepower! Straight from the factory,
the proven mill combines a sturdy aluminum block with lightweight
aluminum heads, coil-near-plug ignition and aluminum flat top
pistons to create razor-sharp throttle response and a torque band
that's as wide as Texas. At the front of the engine, polished
serpentine components spin a polished AC compressor, a coated water
pump, and a polished and color-keyed alternator behind an "LS1"
branded air cleaner. Once air enters that cleaner, it flows through
a polished throttle body to a polished intake, which is bolted down
over completely stock internals. High-octane fossils are provided
by GM electronic fuel injection. Sparks are sequenced through fresh
Taylor plug wires. Spent gases roar through a slick pair of block
hugger headers. And cooling comes courtesy of a beefy Walker
radiator that centers a large puller fan beneath a "V8" branded
cap. Aesthetically, both the Viper Red mill and its assortment of
bright accessories seem right at home inside their smooth,
body-matched frame. And details like polished hardware, polished
fluid lines, a polished Wild Rods cowl and color-keyed fuel rail
covers ensure this Ford has the looks to match its performance.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
This custom's pert profile and proven powerplant roll on a polished
and painted chassis that's been assembled to exacting standards.
The spry small block torques a dressed and painted 700R4 4-speed,
which spins a polished driveshaft that's threaded to a polished
Ford 9-inch. That custom drivetrain pushes a polished 4-link
suspension that's fitted with adjustable air bags. Opposite that
4-link, a polished independent front-clip employs tubular control
arms and two more adjustable air bags. Turns come courtesy of
power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. Quick stops are a cinch
thanks to polished Wilwood calipers, which utilize a Wilwood
proportioning valve to clamp two vented rotors and two solid
rotors. At the center of the floor, polished exhaust pipes breathe
through polished, glasspack-style mufflers while braided fluid
lines drain a polished fuel tank. At the corners of the chassis,
stylish Colorado Custom blades turn 235/40ZR18 Fulda Carat Extremos
in front of 295/45R20 Toyo Proxes S/Ts. And everything, from the
car's polished oil pan and chrome-trimmed starter to its small
transmission cooler and color-keyed brake booster, is well-planned,
well executed and ready to roll!
INTERIOR
Pop this classic's suicide doors and you'll find a custom leather
interior that perfectly matches the aforementioned hardtop. At
ground level, leather flooring floats piped and color-keyed mats
beneath billet foot pedals. At the center of that plane, plush
seats frame a custom console, which centers a small Lokar shifter
behind an Alpine CD player and Vintage Air climate control. At the
front of that island, a Snoopy-themed dash frames Dakota Digital
telemetry under a billet rearview mirror. At the sides of that
dash, custom door panels front modern power windows with billet
handles and contoured door pulls. In front of the driver, a neat
Colorado Custom steering wheel laps a polished, tilting column. And
behind the cockpit, a surprisingly large trunk is lined in a full
outfit of leather.
Despite the availability of components, building a quality street
rod that looks, runs and drives as it should is still a serious
undertaking. The builders of this Ford didn't cut a single corner,
and it shows from every angle. With all the right parts, and
tasteful looks that will always draw a crowd, this slick little
roadster would be a great addition to any garage. Don't miss the
chance to park it in yours!
SUMMARY
5.7 liter GM LS1 V8 / Over 300 horsepower
GM 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Custom leather interior / Removable hardtop roof
Vintage Air conditioning / Modern audio
Wild Rods fiberglass body / Viper Red paint / Custom pinstripes
18 and 20-inch Colorado Custom wheels
Custom suspension / Equipped with air ride
Power rack-and-pinion steering / 4-wheel power disc brakes
Polished Ford 9-inch rear axle
Fully polished exhaust
