Ford > Model A

1932 Ford Roadster Hot Street Traditional Rod Show Winner Fresh Build Nice Car on 2040-cars

US $32,500.00

Year:1932 Mileage:1500

Location:

Dubuque, Iowa, United States

1932 Ford Roadster Hot Street Traditional Rod Show Winner Fresh Build NICE CAR, US $32,500.00, image 1

1932 Ford Roadster Hot Street Traditional Rod Show Winner Fresh Build NICE CAR, US $32,500.00, image 2

1932 Ford Roadster Hot Street Traditional Rod Show Winner Fresh Build NICE CAR, US $32,500.00, image 3

1932 Ford Roadster Hot Street Traditional Rod Show Winner Fresh Build NICE CAR, US $32,500.00, image 4

1932 Ford Roadster Hot Street Traditional Rod Show Winner Fresh Build NICE CAR, US $32,500.00, image 5

1932 Ford Roadster Hot Street Traditional Rod Show Winner Fresh Build NICE CAR, US $32,500.00, image 6

1932 Ford Roadster Hot Street Traditional Rod Show Winner Fresh Build NICE CAR, US $32,500.00, image 7

Advertising:

Hi,

Up for auction is my 1932 Roadster. It is built to replicate the show cars of 1959-1962. This car was built by me, for me, between October 2011 and May 2013. Everything except for the final paint and clear was done by me so ask any tech questions you want. If it helps, I also run a business building cars and motorcycles for people. Here goes.

I started with a fiberglass 1932 Ford Roadster body from Carl Cain at Cain’s Hot Rods in New York. The doors and deck lid were properly gapped and electric poppers added before being set on a fully custom frame. The fenders were also shown some custom treatment with the entire lip around the end being shaved. This trick adds some individuality. White pleated material covers the running boards. Note the door knob grille, a nod to the early 60's cars of the day. Also, check out the "Moon" style tank, lack of a headlight bar, and white running gear. All early 60's. Paint is a PPG Waterbourne color that will only be disclosed to the winning bidder.

The frame started with ASC Rails that were fully boxed. Hidden behind the boxing plates are the brake lines, fuel lines, wiring, etc. Very neat, very clean! A modified front cross member was added as were custom center and rear cross members. I also built the front radius rods and rear truck arm suspension to keep the axles in place. The front axle is a dropped and drilled Super Bell unit. TCI Front Discs handle the stopping along with rear Drums. These are linked to a GM Master cylinder hidden under the dash. The rear axle is a 10 bolt Chevy with a 3.73 ratio open center section being turned by a custom built drive shaft. The same company that built the driveshaft performed the setup on the rear axle. It was taken apart, sandblasted, and re-assembled to assure everything was kosher. All the weight is supported on the chrome smoothies and Coker Wide Whites. Bullet lugnuts finish the details on the wheels.

A Tanks gas tank holds 16 gallons and provides the juice for the 305 Chevy and TH350 via copper tubing, a chrome fuel pressure regulator, and a pressure gauge. The fuel line is finished with period correct red fuel line. An Edelbrock 600 Electric Choke finishes feeding the fuel thru an Edelbrock Endurashine Intake. The engine was examined and re-assembled as part of the building process adding a new timing set, new oil pump, ignition, etc. The transmission was completely rebuilt including a new converter and a B&M shift kit. Liberal amounts of Chrome and Polished Aluminum were used throughout the drivetrain. If anyone cares, it gets around 14-15 MPG on the highway.

An aluminum radiator and electric fan cool the engine and hide behind a ’32 grille with a door pull center section. This engine runs as cool as a cucumber in all instances. The 195* thermostat provides optimal operating temperature and is consistent no matter the outside temperature. The radiator is supported by stainless Vintique radiator support rods.

The exhaust goes thru the custom built lakes headers. There are baffles inside the collector pipe to provide a nice mellow tone. Not too loud but worthy of a hot rod!

The interior was done by me in a white rolled and pleated design. The seat is from a '30 Model A Coupe. The gauges are from BWD (Borg Warner). The speedo is a 60's Stewart Warner and is not hooked up. I always use the tach as a speedo anyway and with GPS, who really cares?? The steering column has a removable steering wheel and 2:1 quickener. With a light as the car is, it turns easy. The column connects to Borgeson and Sweet U-Joints and a new Vega box. The trunk is finished in the same rolled and pleated design. Under the dash, there are 3 12V power supplies (cigarette lighters) for your GPS, cell phone charger, DVD player, whatever you want. The trunk and under dash also each have a courtesy light.

The car is currently licensed, registered, and insured in the State of Iowa as a 1932 under the SEMA law. Ask questions and as always, happy bidding. In the spirit of eBay, I will not consider any trades.

Major Shows attended and/or recognition received at the following:

Monticello, IA indoor show

MSRA Back to the 50’s

Goodguys Des Moines (Page 118, Oct 2013 GoodGuys Gazette)

Flying Eyeball Reunion (This is the 10^th anniversary Promotional Poster & T-Shirt Car)

Retro Rewind

Please see additional build photos at the Jalopy Journal:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=30627

Thanks – Vern

563-542-3137

Ford Model A for Sale

Auto Services in Iowa

Tony`s Tire Service ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Tire Dealers, Transport Trailers

Address: 340 Closz Dr, Webster-City

Phone: (515) 832-4000

Scotty`s Body Shop ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Body Repairing & Painting, Automobile Customizing

Address: 1430 Linden St, Boone

Phone: (515) 505-8122

New Deal Auto Salvage ★★★★★

Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Salvage, Automobile Parts, Supplies & Accessories-Wholesale & Manufacturers

Address: 2405 Hawthorne Ave, Dunkerton

Phone: (319) 234-2712

NAPA Auto Parts ★★★★★

Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Accessories, Battery Supplies

Address: 715 Court Ave, Chariton

Phone: (641) 774-4021

Mobile Media Blasting ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting

Address: 21503 Old Lincoln Hwy, Crescent

Phone: (712) 256-5550

Midstates Auto Upholstery Inc ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Seat Covers, Tops & Upholstery

Address: 2636 N 84th St, Honey-Creek

Phone: (402) 392-0422

Auto blog

11 vehicles from Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas worth watching

Fri, 26 Sep 2014

This weekend will see the world's collector car crowds descend on Las Vegas, NV for one of the biggest shows on Barrett-Jackson's popular auction circuit. There are hundreds of vehicles up for bidding, ranging from a brand-new Lamborghini Aventador to a spattering of Art Deco classics and a huge swath of classic muscle cars.
While it's virtually impossible to assemble an inarguable list of the best cars coming during the three-day, 700-plus vehicle auction, we've sifted through the listings for this year's show - it was a tough assignment, we promise - and assembled a list of what we think will be some of the most interesting lots. We'll admit, it's a bit heavy on American iron, but if you browse BJ's listings, you'll come to a similar conclusion. Still, scroll down for our list of what we think will be the most interesting vehicles at the upcoming auction.

70% of pickups could use aluminum by 2025

Wed, 11 Jun 2014

In the next decade, the auto industry will see an explosion in its use of aluminum to cut weight and increase fuel economy, according to a study from market analysts Ducker Worldwide cited by The Detroit News. We are already seeing the lightweight metal show up extensively in luxury models from Europe, but with the impending launch of aluminum-intensive 2015 Ford F-150 (pictured above), North America is using it even more, as well. The report predicts 70 percent of US pickups to have aluminum bodies by 2025.
It won't just be pickups that see the benefit, though. The average amount of aluminum in US vehicles is forecasted by the study to grow from an average of 350 pounds in 2013 to about 550 pounds by 2025. The most common parts to use it will be hoods, doors and - to some extent - roofs, as well.
The massive increase in pickups' aluminum content hardly seems surprising. The F-150 is predicted to use so much that it might cause a short-term shortage, according to one earlier report. At the same time General Motors is heavily rumored to be negotiating with suppliers for the next generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Ram is the last holdout of the Big Three, but the study predicts that not to last.

Ford, Ram in heavy-duty towing spat

Mon, 28 Jul 2014

Every pickup truck commercial has the brand trying to convince us that its model is the biggest, brawniest vehicle on the block. But Ford and Ram appear ready to really throw down the gauntlet and scrap over the towing figures for their heavy-duty models, and it could potentially end up in court.
The issue revolves around what it means to be best in class. Ford claims that its 2015 F-450 (pictured above) has a max tow rating of 31,200 pounds, compared to 30,000 pounds for the Ram 3500 (right). However, both companies market these heavy haulers as having the top towing in their class. According to Automotive News, Ford is threatening legal action if Ram doesn't back down.
The situation isn't as simple as just comparing the numbers, though. First, the two companies calculate their towing capacities differently. Ram adheres to the SAE J2807 rating, while Ford uses its own internal system. Although, as the company introduces new models, they are certified using the SAE standard. "When an all-new F-Series Super Duty is introduced, it also will use SAE J2807," said Ford to Autoblog in an emailed statement.