Scta Flathead Dry Lakes Halibrand Quickchange Edelbrock Hot Rod Iskenderian Av8 on 2040-cars
South Pasadena, California, United States
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An argument can be made that the Ford AV8 was the first true hot rod. Emulating the Lakes and street racers of the late 30s and early 40s, this little roadster definitely fits the bill. True to its tradition, it was recently honored with the Joe Mac Memorial Award at the annual Antique Nationals in Pomona, CA. Motivation comes from a fully-balanced, ported, polished, and relieved 1946 59a flathead; 0.060" over with a Merc crank for 266 cu. in. Timing is handled by a rare and potent Iskenderian 1007 LD (long duration) Track Grind camshaft, the "Impacter". Fuel and air are churned by an original pair of 97s and delivered to a rare and original Edelbrock Block Letter manifold. Firing the mix is a Kurten dual-coil, dual-point ignition with original Ford coils converted to 12v. Containing the explosive gasses, is an ultra-rare set of original Edelbrock Block Letter heads. Spent fuel exits through custom-made headers and a pair of Smithy's. Cooling the motor is an original Deuce radiator rebuilt by the Brassworks, Paso Robles, CA. Rowing the gears is a '39 Ford box delivering torque to a very rare Culver City Model A quick change (final gear: 3.46), both assembled by Nick and Ken Smith at Hot Rod Works, Caldwell, ID. The gennie Ford chassis was TIG welded for strength with further mods made by Derek Bower to improve rigidity. A modified Ford F1 crossmember and Heim-jointed pedal assembly make for smooth braking and shifting. Steering is by a rebuilt F1 steering box with NOS sector shaft and worm gear and original Deuce pitman arm. Handling the front suspension chores is an original Deuce 4" dropped axle, spindles, wishbone, and spring; rebuilt courtesy of Jay and Joe Kennedy at the Bomb Factory, Pomona, CA. Pete and Jake shocks finish the package. Slowing things down are rebuilt '47 Ford hydraulic brakes with '40 backing plates. Rolling stock comes from '39 Ford wide-five hubs and wheels, 16 x 4" front and 16 x 5" rear, wrapped in Firestone 5.50 ribs and 7.50 bias-belts. NOS '39 Ford standard caps and '40 trim rings complete the look. Monitoring the motor are rare, curved glass Stewart-Warner gauges: 3 & 1/2" mechanical tach with complete S-W brass-arm tach drive, 2 & 5/8" oil pressure and water temp gauges. Completing the interior is a cut-down Glide seat with ultra-cool vintage Beechcraft airplane seat belts. The body is original Ford steel in PPG black base/clear coat with original Ford Deuce grill shell and insert. NOS B-L-C 682-J headlamps with Halogen conversion. Final detailing by Bill Larzelere, Burbanl, CA and Joe Kennedy. Chrome and nickel plating by Christensen Plating, Vernon, CA. A $2000, non-refundable deposit is due within 3 days at end of auction. Total payment is due within 14 days (PayPal, cash, Cashier's Check). Successful bidder is responsible for shipping. For any questions, feel free to call me @ 213 703 3638. Thanks, mike. |
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