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

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