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1929 Ford A-v8 5 Window Coupe - Traditional Hot Rod on 2040-cars

Year:1929 Mileage:500
Location:

Victorville, California, United States

Victorville, California, United States

1929 FORD A-V8 5 WINDOW COUPE

PERIOD CORRECT EARLY 1950’S HOT ROD

This award winning car is currently featured in the April issue of STREET RODDER MAGAZINE

? This traditional hot rod was built to replicate a car built in 1950.  Starting with a complete, stock, running 1929 Ford Model A, the car was disassembled, saving the frame and body as the foundation for the build.

? The frame was boxed, Z’d 5” and uses a 1932 K-member.

? The engine is a Ford 8BA Flathead built by H & H Flatheads.  It runs Mercury heads, Offenhauser intake with 2 Stromberg 97’s, Mallory dual point distributor and Red’s Headers with Smitty’s mufflers.

? Behind the engine is a 1939 Mercury transmission and a 1948 Ford rear end with Lincoln axles connected with a 12” shortened Lincoln torque tube.

? Steering is a modified Ford F-1 box and brakes are early Ford drum.

? Front wheels are 1940 Ford 16 x 4 steel with 5.50 x 16 Firestone Deluxe Champions.  Rear wheels are 16 x 7 steel with 7.50 x 16 Firestone Deluxe Champions.  All wheels have 1941 Ford hub cabs with trim rings.

? The original Ford body was chopped 3 1/2 ”, retains the rumble seat, original gas tank and was painted 1936 Ford Washington Blue.

? The interior has a 1936 Ford dash, 1940 Ford steering wheel, Stewart Warner “wings” gauges, custom oak slat headliner and light Oxblood vinyl upholstery with black cut-pile carpet.

? This traditional hot rod was completed in November 2012 and has received awards at every showing.  Some of which are:

                November 2012 – Goodguys Del Mar – Rodders Rep Pick

   January 2013 – GNRS – Club Pick

                April 2013 – Goodguys Del Mar – PPG Dream Car

                September 2013 – Orange Co Cruising Association – Hollywood Hot Rods – Hottest Hot Rod Pick

? The car has been featured in several magazines including:

                Street Rodder Magazine – April 2014

                France’s American Muscle Car Magazine – Nov-Dec 2013

                Goodguys Gazette – July 2013 as the PPG Dream Car

? This car is like owning a piece of hot rodding history.  It’s simplicity and attention to detail draws a crowd at every event.

? Call with any questions before bidding:  Alan Behrse @ 760-617-6122.

? For build pictures visit facebook @ AlanBehrseProjects or VintageSpeedGarage.com

? This car is for sale locally, we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time.

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