Vehicle Description
When you're going to create a 1931 Ford 5-Window coupe hot rod, the
way to do it right is make sure you're the most wild-looking
machine on the streets with the power to back up your impression.
That's why this custom creation utilizes a custom-crafted body and
a performance-built small block with all the trimmings.
The body is chopped and smoothed just enough, but retains the
upright good looks of Henry's original design. Of course no one in
the 1930s could have imagined we'd have the kind of modern metallic
paints we have today. The green on this car is the result of a
serious investment in high quality paint, a professional hand, and
plenty of clearcoat. It's such a great look that other pieces were
painted, too, like the radiator surround, firewall, and chassis.
It's a costly process to do it all, but the result is a uniform
build that makes the whole hot rod look candy-coated. Beyond just
paint, the car's desire is in the details - from the silver flames
running down the side, to the expensive channeled body that gives
this one the perfect aggressive stance. And of course, everyone
love iconic Cragar wheels.
This was an exceptionally thoughtful custom build, and you can
confirm that the moment you open the door. The exterior green color
returns on the dash and tilt steering column for a nice uniform
feeling. This is joined by a nicely interwoven grey and white setup
seen on the door panels, carpeting, and dual bucket seats. You get
great features like the three-spoke sports steering wheel,
floor-mounted shifter, and full set out clear gauges set in a cool
chrome panel. And while this one has cool modern amenities like the
AM/FM/CD stereo, people will really be marveling at the vintage
features like the tilt-out windshield.
A motor like this deserves to be on display for everyone to see.
There's a great shine and attitude on the large B&M air grabber
and Chevy valve covers that unashamedly tell people you have small
block power in this Ford. And when you look beyond the style,
there's the substance of a 350 cubic-inch V8 that's been enhanced
with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock hi-rise
aluminum intake, aluminum heads, and long tube headers. This kind
of performance enhancement is immediately felt on the streets, and
its authority is heard from a distance thanks to the wicked side
pipes. Getting this mighty V8 muscle to the blacktop is a stout
TH350 three-speed automatic transmission that feeds the Ford 9-inch
rear end. Keeping all this power well in hand is an independent
font suspension, reinforced coilover rear, and a wide set of Cooper
Cobra tires in the rear. Plus, front disc brakes make for a nice
final piece to this gripping package.
This is a terrific and iconic '31 Ford with a bold look, the right
comforts, and plenty of V8 power. Since it's turnkey ready to
cruise this weekend, what's stopping you from calling right
now?!
