1931 Model A 5 Window Coupe Hot Rod on 2040-cars
Denver, Colorado, United States
Engine is a 1965 Buick 401 Nailhead fitted with progressive Rochester 2gc
tri power. (Center carb line is a little twisted from a roadside repair but is not restrictive on the fuel). Donner car had 69,000 miles on the odometer when
I purchased it. Did no internal work other than new timing chain, new
gaskets 15,000 miles ago. Still runs strong and smooth.
Stock distributer fitted with Pertronix ignition.
Finned valley cover, valve covers, and plug wire covers.
Custom made Lake style headers fitted with 4" stainless turnouts. Headers
are also fitted with real mufflers not sheet metal and holes.
Engine is also cool assisted with electric push fan on a switch located under
the dash. Only needed to use it during hot days stuck in traffic. Water pump
has universal 6 blade fan that works great.
Transmission is a TH400, also from the same doner car.
Driveshaft was fitted with a conversion u-joint to fit the 1967 Ford
Mustang 8" rear end with stock highway gears. (we often drive on the highway
around 65 m.p.h. just fine)
Mustang steering box
Traditional buggy spring suspension with reverse eye front leaf and 4" drop
I-beam axle.
Frame is a stock model a, boxed, z'd in the front 4" and stepped 16" in the
rear with custom made cross member. Split bone and traditional buggy spring suspension.
ALL frame work done with T.I.G welds.
Brakes: Chrome 1965 Chevelle master cylinder, 1956 Ford pickup front drum
brakes, 1967 Ford Mustang rear drum brakes. Never had an issue with
stopping.
Also has fully functional emergency brake.
Body is nicely chopped 3 1/2". NOT channeled. All new lower patch panels
were replaced during build as well as the wood kit.
Top was fitted with the roof from the 1965 doner car. All sheet metal and
chop work was T.I.G. welded.
Front grill shell is a 1934 Ford Commercial Truck grill fitted with custom
insert with Pontiac Starchief star emblems.
Radiator is newer 4 core with the original tanks with no leaks.
Real Guide 682-c headlights.
Tail lights are from a 1949 Hudson shaved down to fit with the rear
panel. Tail lights, brake light and headlights are functional. Also has dash switch working interior dome light.
Steering wheel and column are from a 1975 Malibu.
Custom made stainless steel brake and gas pedal.
Custom made step drilled stainless shifter with tiki head shift knob.
Interior is not finished but has mildly worn black carpet and blanket seat
cover.
The metal seat wrap was the rear seat from a 1934 Chevrolet sedan sectioned
to fit the coupe.
Seat cushion were fitted from newer van seat foam. Moon lap belts
installed and tuck nicely behind the seat cushion when not in use.
1934 International dash fitted with BEEDE 5" speedo and cluster
gauge.
CD player is hidden under the dash on the passenger side in a custom hinge
that latches with an old seat belt latch
to keep it neat and clean at the shows but still have some tunes.
6" mid range speakers in the cab and 8" sub in the trunk.
Custom made 15 gallon gas tank mounted behind the seat with the filler neck
in the trunk. Tank also fitted with vent and roll over valve.
Red top battery mounted in the trunk still as dependable as it was 15k
miles ago.
Tires are newer (about 200 miles on them) Firestone 8.20 - 15 and the
fronts are Firestone 5.60 - 15. Front need to be replaced.
Note: if auction goes over 15k for the selling price I will put brand new
tires on the front before shipping the vehicle.
Here's the bad: Took some rocks on the visor driving on the highway that
cracked the paint.
Paint is older so it's not trophy winning show quality but good for a
driver as it was intended.
Body has full glass with functioning door windows and the windshield slides
"A/C" work great. Windshield has very minor pitting from driving but doesn't
impair view.
Note: Year of manufacturer license plate is not included in the sale. Ask any and all questions prior to bidding. Winning bidder is responsible for all shipping arrangements and fees associated. On Jul-10-14 at 15:22:30 PDT, seller added the following information: Note: I just went on a test drive with a local interest and the oil pressure sender stopped working. I mechanically checked the oil pressure and it still shows about 40 psi. So it will neede a new electronic sensor. |
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