Hot Rod 1930 Ford Bonneville Racer Car Style on 2040-cars
Sunnyvale, California, United States
1930 Original steel Model A Ford Hotrod
Built in 1991 in a '50's Bonneville race car style. Influenced by the Peirson Brothers Coupe and So-Cal Coupe. Steel and aluminum body, Flathead powered, original Ford drivetrain (modified). Body: Chopped 8" and 4" removed from the bottom. 4" bellypan sides replace the 4" removed. Custom hand formed nose, hood, and deck lid. All Dzused fastened, race car style. Custom chromed steel grill. Safety glass windshield raked back and flush fit. All windows safety glass except 1 side and back window. Engine: 1946 Flathead Ford V8 1/8" over bore, 4" Merc. crank, 276cui Isky Max 11 cam and Johnson lifters Offenhauser heads, Edelbrock 3 carb manifold, new (2014) Stromberg 97 carbs Crab style distributor with electronic pick up and a MSD box. Enlarged oil pan ( nicely done vintage part ) and remote oil filter. Old school Auburn clutch, still the best. Drivetrain, suspension and frame: 1939 Ford three speed Halibrand Quick Change, on original 30's ford axel Originally built with a Model A leaf spring, now has coil overs, could be converted back. Ford dropped axel in the front. Split in the center to make swing axel independent suspension. Fiberglass leaf spring, Corvette style! Very ridged 3" by 5" box tubing custom frame Two sets of wheels, 15" Michelin street tires and 16" Ford wheels with vintage race tires Brakes rebuilt in 2014 Condition: Paint and show some signs of age but still looks very good. A few small rock chips in the front, slight paint cracking on the top, slight paint lifting on the louvers. Overall still very good for a race car look. Shipping and payment: Vehicle is being sold as is. I have made every effort to make as accurate description as I can. Please feel free to ask any questions. $1,000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of close of sale. Balance due within 7 days. Transportation is the responsibility of the winning bidder. I can be reached at (650) 591-2515 or buddfab@yahoo.com, Good luck bidding, John |
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