1929 Ford Model A Sedan Hot Rod Rat Rod Custom on 2040-cars
Seymour, Indiana, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V8
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:BRAD BLAIR
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Model A
Trim: SEDAN
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: 2WD
Mileage: 1
Exterior Color: Brown
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black
YOU ARE BIDDING ON A RUST-FREE 1929 MODEL A SEDAN. IT HAS A CLEAN INDIANA TITLE. THIS CAR WAS A '90'S SURVIVOR HOT ROD.
WHEN WE GOT THE CAR, IT WAS A DRIVER. ALL WE USED OFF THE ORGINAL CAR WAS THE BODY.
BODY:
WE CHOPPED THE TOP 4".IT HAS ALL THE WINDOWS. THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER DOORS BOTH HAVE WINDOW FELT AND BOTH
ROLL UP AND DOWN SMOOTHLY. THE FRONT WINDOW KICKS OUT. ALL THE FLOORS HAVE BEEN SUBFRAMED WITH 1X1 BOX STEEL.
WE REPLACED THE ROOF WITH A VAN ROOF THAT IS EQUIPED WITH AN OPERATING SUN ROOF. THE GROOVES IN THE ROOF WERE
MOLDED SO THEY WOULD CONTINUE DOWN THE BACK TOP OF THE VEHICLE. HEADLIGHTS ARE FROM A 1930 CHEVY COUPE. THE BODY
WAS FULLY UNDERCOATED. UNDER THE HOOD, WHERE THE ORGINAL GAS TANK WAS MOUNTED IN THE CAR, WAS REMOVED TO HOUSE THE
BATTERY AND THE FUSES. THE HOOD IS HINGED AND HAS A RELEASE TO POP IT AND A SHOCK TO KEEP IT OPEN.
INTERIOR:
WE WANTED TO KEEP THE INTERIOR AN "OPENED THEME" SO YOU COULD SEE HOW CLEAN THE CAR WAS THROUGH-OUT. THE TRANSMISSION
TUNNEL IS MADE FROM 1X1 BOX STEEL, 16 GAUGE SHEET METAL, AND PUNCH PLATE. IT IS MADE SO YOU CAN SEE THROUGH IT AND SEE THE
CUSTOM TRANS COOLER AND HOW THE CUSTOM CANTILEVER SHIFTER WORKS. THE TUNNEL IS REMOVABLE FOR EASY ACCESS.THE DRIVE SHAFT
TUNNEL IS MADE OUT OF 1/2 ALUMINUM AND PUNCH PLATE. ALUMINUM BOMBER SEATS UPHOLSTERED WITH BLACK AND BLUE VINYL.
POLYURETHANED WOOD FLOORS. CUSTOM DASH WITH ALUMINUM INSERTS AND THE ORGINAL MODEL A TRIM. THE GAUGES ARE MOUNTED IN
THE CENTER AND ARE HOUSED IN A CUSTOM POD WITH PROJECTOR LENSE. THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER IS FROM A 1927 MODEL T
AND THE OUTER PART IS CUSTOM MADE OUT OF 1-1/4" TUBE. GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL FULLY CUSTOM WITH PROGRESSIVLE LINKAGE.
THE SWITCHES AND IGNITION ARE ALL HIDDEN. ALL OF THE ORGINAL DOOR HANDLES, WINDOWN CRANKS, AND DOOR LATCHES WORK SMOOTHLY
BEHIND THE SEATS IS ALL OPEN WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE 18 GALLON GAS TANK THAT IS MOUNTED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRAME.
THE GAS FILL IS HIDDEN BEHIND THE TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT.
SUSPENSION/STEERING:
THE CUSTOM 3-LINK REAR SUSPENSION CAN BE SEEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS ALL PAINTED BLACK AND CLEAR COATED.
REAR AXLE IS A FORD 8.8 WITH DISC BRAKES. THE GEARS ARE A 355. IT HAS COIL SPRINGS WITH SHOCKS. THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS A
SUPER BELL 4" DROPPED AND DRILLED WITH SPEEDWAY DISC BRAKE KIT. FORD WISH BONES DRILLED. IT RIDES ON A POSI-LEAF SPRING WITH
2 SHOCKS. IT HAS A WILWOOD MASTER CYLINDER THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE STEERING IS COW STEER WITH CUSTOM ARM.
FRAME:
THE FRAME IS ALL CUSTOM MADE OUT OF 2X3 BOX STEEL. FRONT CLIP IS SLEEVED OUT WITH SCHEDULE 40 WALL PIPE. THE FRAME HAS BEEN
PRIMERED, PAINTED BLACK, AND CLEAR COATED.
MOTOR/TRANS:
THE MOTOR IS A 472 CADILLAC. IT HAS A EDELBROCK INTAKE WITH HOLLY CARB. AND CUSTOM BUILT BREATHER. IT HAS CUSTOM MADE VALVE
COVERS. HEI DISTRIBUTOR. MSD PLUG WIRES. CUSTOM BUILT HEADERS. ALL UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES ARE HARD LINES.THE RADIATOR
IS FROM A '29 FORD WITH 16" ELECTRIC FAN. THE TRANS IS A NEW TURBO 350. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS SHORTENED AND BALANCED BY
UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS OF BLOOMINGTON, IN.
WHEELS/TIRES:
THE FRONT WHEELS ARE CUSTOM 17X4 WITH NEW COKER WHITE WALLS. THE REAR ARE CUSTOM 20X9 WITH NEW COKER WHITE WALLS. CENTER CAPS
ARE FORD.
IF YOU LOOK AT THIS CAR CLOSELY YOU CAN SEE THAT THERE ARE NO ZIP TIES OR PLASTIC STRAPS. BRAKE LINES, GAS LINES, ELECTRICAL, ETC
ARE HELD DOWN THE LEATHER STRAPS. WE USED STAINLESS ALLEN BOLTS AND ACORN NUTS THROUGH OUT THE CAR. THE LIST GOES ON WITH THE CUSTOM
WORK DETAIL PUT INTO THIS CAR. THERE IS JUST TOO MUCH TO LIST. CALL ME, BRAD, WITH ANY QUESTIONS 812-216-3754.
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